San Gimignano and Volterra: Day Tour from Siena

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San Gimignano and Volterra: Day Tour from Siena
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Learn the history of the conflicts and triumphs of San Gimignano, the Town of Fine Towers. See the ancient art of sculpting alabaster in Volterra.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

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Evelyn – Canada

Loved the locations. The van had eight plus the driver. It felt crowded. The vineyard provided an excellent lunch. Loved the scenery everywhere. Cool old cities.

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Nanci – United States

Fantastic experience with an especially informed and gracious guide! Highly recommend!

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Highlights

  • Drive through the stunning landscapes of Tuscany
  • See an alabaster sculptor at work and learn about the art
  • Enjoy a traditional home-cooked meal at an organic farm

Full description

Start your day tour with a scenic drive from Siena to San Gimignano. Stop in Monteriggioni to see the well-preserved fortress built in the 13th century.

Explore San Gimignano, admiring its many medieval towers. Listed by UNESCO, the town also boasts numerous artisanal boutiques. Head to a small family-run farm to enjoy lunch made with the farm’s seasonal products. Taste dishes prepared with saffron, and accompanied by Vernaccia wine.

Continue to Volterra, stopping at a small alabaster workshop to see the ancient art of sculpting. In Volterra, admire the harmonious blend of Etruscan, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance styles as you walk along the streets of the historic center.

Includes

  • Home-cooked meal at an organic farm
  • Alabaster workshop visit
  • English-speaking expert guide
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup
  • Tips/gratuities

Meeting point

San Domenico Basilica in Siena

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Important information

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  • There will be no more than 8 participants per group

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 91 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Evelyn – CanadaMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Loved the locations. The van had eight plus the driver. It felt crowded. The vineyard provided an excellent lunch. Loved the scenery everywhere. Cool old cities.
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Nanci – United StatesMay 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic experience with an especially informed and gracious guide! Highly recommend!
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Debra – United StatesOctober 30, 2024 – Verified booking
This was an amazing trip. Guillermo was incredibly knowledgeable. There were bonus opportunities with sightseeing not originally listed in sights to be seen including Monteregione, Sam Gimignano and Volterra at Sunset! The wine tasting and meal at Il Palagione was wonderful. we enjoyed the discussions on the agrarian aspects of wine making. Great experience and value. Guillermo was an encyclopedia of knowlege; his English was terrific and he was most accommodating. If we could rate this trip a 10, we would!

Product ID: 47302

Activity provider:Tuscan Escapes by Papilio

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