Day 01
Porta San Giovanni
Our expert guide will meet you at the main gate of San Gimignano "Porta San Giovanni" and will accompany you to discover the Manhattan of the Middle Ages
Italy · Walking Tours
Private Guided Tour in San Gimignano
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Private 3-hour guided walking tour of San Gimignano
- 02 Explore Piazza della Cisterna and the medieval tower district
- 03 Optional visit inside the Cathedral and Palazzo Pubblico
- 04 See the Civic Museum and climb Torre Grossa if you wish
- 05 Visit the Church of Sant'Agostino as a free alternative
- 06 Enjoy panoramic views from Rocca di Montestaffoli
- 07 Discover the Vernaccia Museum and local wine heritage
- 08 Learn the art and history of San Gimignano from a professional guide
Discover the timeless charm of San Gimignano on a private guided walking tour through one of Tuscany’s most iconic hill towns. Over 3 hours, explore medieval streets, historic squares, and remarkable monuments as your guide brings to life the stories of rival families, soaring towers, religious art, and civic history.
Stroll from Porta San Giovanni to Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza del Duomo, with the flexibility to visit landmarks such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Pubblico, Civic Museum, Torre Grossa, and the Church of Sant'Agostino. You may also head up to Rocca di Montestaffoli and the Vernaccia Museum for panoramic views and a deeper connection to the local wine heritage.
Discover the timeless charm of San Gimignano on a private guided walking tour through one of Tuscany’s most iconic hill towns.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
3 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
City
San Gimignano
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Piazza della Cisterna
Your guide will explain you this beautiful square, telling you the stories and anecdotes about the rivalry of the families who lived here. Discover the history of the towers. How did they look like during the Middle Ages? Who lived there? Why are so many towers in a so little village? Your guide will have an answer to all your questions...
Day 03
Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta - Duomo di San Gimignano
You can choose if you want to enter inside or not. The Cathedral is decorated with the well-preserved frescoes of the 14th century and houses other wonderful works of art.
Day 04
Palazzo Pubblico and Torre Grossa
You can choose if you want to enter or not. Inside the Public Palace there is the Civic Museum, which hosts famous frescos of the 14th century in the Hall of Dante, the Florentine writer and poet who passed by San Gimignano as the ambassador of Florence. From the museum you can climb the highest tower of San Gimignano (54 meters) called “Torre Grossa” (Big tower), from where you can take incredible pictures of the village and of the surrounding territory and landscapes.
Day 05
Church of Sant'Agostino
If you have not visited the interior of the Cathedral, the church of St. Augustine is also very beautiful and for free. Inside you will admire the frescoes of Florentine artists of the 15th century.
Day 06
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience - La Rocca
The guide will propose you to go up to the highest point of the village, to enjoy the panorama from the Rocca Montestaffoli (fortress), a Florentine bastion, where today is situated the Vernaccia Museum, the famous DOCG white wine produced in this area. Inside the fortress there is a beautiful garden, it is pleasant to spend few minutes here to enjoy the feeling of peace.
Before going back to the main places of interest, the guide will suggest you to have a toast in a wine shop on the second floor of the Vernaccia Museum, with a little extra cost.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- 3 hours private tour with a professional guide
- Art and history of San Gimignano
- Visit the external and (if you want also) the interior of the Public Palace and the Cathedral
- Visit the Vernaccia MuseumAdmire the fantastic views of Val d’Elsa around the town
- Discover the best typical local products
- Visita the Church of Sant'Agostino
What's Not Included
- Wine tasting, Ice cream tasting
- Admission to the Cvic Museum, the Tower and the Cathedral
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service. If you need a private driver, ask for a quotation.
Know before you go
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- Participants will walk medium distances
- Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for variable weather conditions
- In case of wheelchairs and pushchairs, please inform us in advance, so that the tour can be organised in the best possible way
- Due to strikes or force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary
- At time of booking the agency will contact you, in order to select the starting time and the language of the tour
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
San Gimignano, IT
Tour start
San Gimignano, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in San Gimignano.
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