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Take a Tuscany day trip from San Giovanni, Florence to Siena, San Gimignano & Pisa with lunch at a winery
Famous for a wealth of art, history, striking landscapes and outstanding produce, Tuscany offers a taste of Italy’s best, and on this full-day guided coach trip from Florence you’ll see the region’s highlights even with only a day to spare; you’ll experience its celebrated art and history, enjoy sweeping countryside vistas, and sample the local produce that makes Tuscany so renowned, all while departing from central San Giovanni in Florence for a seamless, single-day exploration perfect for culture seekers, food lovers and anyone booking a memorable day trip through Varoom.
About this activity in San Giovanni
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Discover Tuscany’s rich art, history and rolling landscapes on a full-day guided coach trip from Florence, perfect if you have only one day to explore the region.
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Siena with included entrance to the cathedral, plus free time to wander the towns at your own pace.
- Savor a hearty farmhouse lunch with a vegetarian option and taste four varieties of local wine at a traditional winery in the area.
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned coach with a professional English-speaking guide accompanying you for the entire day.
Important Information
- Inclusions: wine tasting (four varieties), farmhouse lunch (vegetarian option), guided Siena walking tour with cathedral entrance, air-conditioned coach and an English-speaking guide; free time to explore the towns is included.
- Exclusions & practicalities: gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off are not included; bring cash or card for any additional food or souvenirs not specified in the itinerary.
- Accessibility & health: the tour requires a moderate level of fitness and involves uneven surfaces - it is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with significant walking difficulties; infants may travel in strollers and must sit on an adult’s lap.
- Important notes: gluten-free and other special diets cannot be guaranteed despite menu mentions; the tour runs in all weather so dress appropriately, follow the Siena cathedral/Palazzo delle Papesse contingency, and follow specific child rules if you choose the Pisa leaning tower option; book return rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow for possible traffic delays.
Meeting Point
Meet your coach at the designated Varoom meeting point in San Giovanni, Florence - exact meeting location and arrival time are provided on your booking confirmation. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in.
Includes
- Taste four carefully selected wines during a guided wine tasting - a highlight if you’re staying in or near San Giovanni, Florence.
- Enjoy free time to explore the towns at your own pace, giving you flexibility to discover local streets, shops and cafés.
- Savour a hearty farmhouse lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options listed as available.
- Have a professional English-speaking tour guide with you for the whole day to bring local history and culture to life.
- Take a guided walking tour of Siena that includes the entrance fee to the cathedral, so you can focus on the experience.
- Travel comfortably between stops in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included, so plan to tip your guide and driver if you wish.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided - you’ll start and end from the meeting point listed in your booking.
- Additional food and drinks are not included unless specifically stated in your itinerary.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; public transportation options are available nearby if you need alternative travel.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the experience.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - uneven surfaces are common and the tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or who use a wheelchair.
- A vegetarian option is available, but the operator states that gluten-free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for.
- It’s recommended to book any rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow time for possible traffic delays on the return journey.
- When the Duomo of Siena is closed for religious Services, you will visit Palazzo delle Papesse instead.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions - dress appropriately for the season and the region.
- Important Pisa rules: children under 8 are not admitted to the Leaning Tower of Pisa; children 8–12 must be accompanied and held by the hand while inside; teenagers 13–18 must be accompanied by an adult while in the tower.
- Full tour option includes the visit to Pisa but does not include the ticket to climb the Leaning Tower; choose the full tour plus Leaning Tower tickets option if you want climbing access.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Excellent tour and guide! Our guide, Gian Luca was friendly and well organized. He kept the group together, was very informative and knowledgeable. He shared historical points prior to each destination. I highly recommend this tour!
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Gian Luca did an amazing job keeping the participants on time and engaged. Very good tour with special insights from our local tour guide. It’s a long day, with amazing views and the farmhouse family style lunch was so good. Not possible to recommend this tour highl enough! 10/10
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Summary:
Excellent all day adventure to three towns in Tuscany. Guide Luca was super sharp and knowledgeable. He made the trip worthwhile and enjoyable. The winery lunch was so good too. Good value and fun!
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Know more about San Giovanni
On this full-day guided coach trip from Florence you’ll experience Tuscany’s art, history and striking landscapes, including a guided walking tour of Siena with entrance to the cathedral, scenic countryside views, a hearty farmhouse lunch, and stops that showcase local produce and Tuscan wine.
The full tour option includes a visit to Pisa but not the ticket to climb the leaning tower; there is also a full tour plus leaning tower tickets option that includes the ticket to climb the leaning tower of Pisa, with specific child admission rules for the tower enforced.
You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness and be comfortable walking on uneven surfaces; because of these conditions the tour cannot accept guests with walking difficulties or those using a wheelchair, and infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
Yes - the tour includes a wine tasting of four varieties and a hearty farmhouse lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options noted; you’ll taste regional produce that highlights why Tuscany is celebrated for food and wine.
The guided walking tour of Siena with entrance to the cathedral is family-friendly, but when the Duomo of Siena is closed for religious Services the itinerary visits Palazzo delle Papesse instead; children should be supervised during cathedral visits.
Book with the recommended timing in mind for return travel to Florence, dress appropriately as the tour operates in all weather conditions, bring comfortable walking shoes for uneven surfaces, and note that gratuities and hotel pickup are excluded while a professional English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included.
