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Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

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Activity provider: Ciaoflorence Tours & Travel
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    Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Food and Wine Tasting

    Activity provider: Ciaoflorence Tours & Travel
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    From US$ 43.28 per person

    Likely to sell out Booked 31 times yesterday

    Visit 2 authentic wineries in the beautiful Chianti Hills on this half-day tour from Florence. Meet local winemakers, walk through stunning vineyards, and sample local wines and products.

      About this tour

      Free cancellation
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      Covid-19 precautions
      Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
      Duration 5.5 hours
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      Live tour guide
      Italian, Spanish, English

      The Original experience

      Highlights
      • Head to the heart of the Tuscan countryside on this day trip from Florence
      • Visit 2 authentic vineyards and taste a variety of wines at each
      • Admire the beautiful landscape of the rolling Chianti Hills
      • Sample local products such as cheese, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar
      • Learn about the history and culture of the local area from your guide
      Full description

      After meeting your guide and boarding the coach, drive to the Chianti region. On the way to the first winery, your guide will share interesting facts and curiosities about landmarks along the route. Arrive at the first “cantina” of the day, where you will be welcomed by the winemakers. After listening to a brief introduction about the winery’s history and the types of wine made there, join a guided tour of the facilities and nearby vineyards. Learn all about the winemaking process, the materials used to make the barrels, and what it takes to be classified as a “Chianti Classico”. Then, begin your first tasting session of 4 different wines. You will hear an explanation of each of the wines that you sample, as well as some tips on how to savor the wine and understand its qualities. The wines will be accompanied by local snacks produced in the region, such as cheese, bread, olive oil, and salumi. Board the bus and continue to the second winery. On the way, make a stop at a scenic lookout to observe a stunning panorama of the Chianti Hills. At the second winery, learn about their production methods, what is unique about their vines, and how weather can affect the grapes. Explore the facilities during a short guided tour, and walk through the vineyards. Then, sample another round of up to 3 wines, as the local charismatic wine producer tells you about the peculiarities of each. After some free time, head back to Florence.

      Includes
      • Return transportation from Florence by air-conditioned bus or minivan
      • Services of an expert multilingual guide
      • Guided wine tasting at 2 different wineries
      • Tasting of 7 different wines
      • Snacks (cheese, bread, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salumi)
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      Not suitable for
      • Wheelchair users
      Covid-19 precautions
      Safety measures in place
      • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
      • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
      • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
      Traveler requirements
      • You are required to bring and wear a mask
      • You will receive a mandatory temperature check
      • All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
      • All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

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      Meeting point

      Meet your guide at the Piazzale Montelungo bus stop; a 5 to 10-minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station. Look for someone wearing GetYourGuide attire and holding a red GetYourGuide flag.

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      Important information

      What to bring

      • Comfortable shoes

      Not allowed

      • Pets
      • Smoking
      • Luggage or large bags

      Know before you go

      • The commentary during the coach journey may be conducted in 2 languages
      •  You will visit 2 wineries; one a more modern, larger producer and the other, a smaller, more traditional one
      • The group may be split into two smaller groups for the winery tours
      •  After each wine tasting experience, you will be able to enjoy some free time roaming around the winery at your own pace, or simply relaxing and taking in the beautiful views of the Tuscan vineyards
      • At both wineries, you will have the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle or by the box and can take it home with you or have it shipped
      Customer reviews

      Overall rating

      4.6 /5

      based on 905 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.7/5
      • Transportation
        4.7/5
      • Value for money
        4.7/5

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      We went to two wineries! The first was very good based on the views of the Chianti region and the family history of the location! The wine tasting and food samples was not as generous as the second winery that we went to , I asked the server to pour more wine and he responded I am limited to the amount I can pour per glass! The second winery was set up more elegantly with amazing views and the host was more entertaining and enjoyable to listen . He educated the group the art of wine tasting and how to hold a wine glass properly, allo how to extract the aroma’s out of the wine. The server was very generous in pouring the wine in to our glasses versus the first winery filling them up ! Personally felt the first winery was more sales pitch and needed to sale wine… versus the second winery was there for you to taste an enjoy the vintage they had to offer with no obligations to buy…. just my interpretation.

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      September 21, 2022

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      Absolutely loved this experience! We were a bit nervous when we saw how many people are in the group (30-40) but it was a surprisingly personalized experience. The wine and food was excellent, and the trip out to the countryside was beautiful. Definitely recommend for the value! Yenna, our host, was extremely nice and helpful!

      September 20, 2022

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      Katelyn – United States Verified booking

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      This was good fun and good value for money. The countryside and vineyards were beautiful, the wine was great and there were generous amounts of it, including cheese, bread, oils and salami. It was informative without being dry. Anna was our host and Antonio our driver and both were great :) definitely would recommend, we got the direct train from Rome to Florence and it was easy.

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      September 17, 2022

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