The 7 Best San Gimignano Drinks Tours

1.Visit Best Wineries in Tuscany – Wine Tasting & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, you’ll taste Chianti, Vernaccia, rosé, Tuscan blends, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and cantuccini with Tuscan appetizers. Staff such as Leo, Rebecca, Latisha, and Lucca may guide the tasting. Expect about two hours, no included transportation, and a polished winery setting rather than a long vineyard walk.

“We were late for our booked schedule but they accommodate us with good food and wine. The property and the people are nice”

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2.San Gimignano: Lunch or Dinner at a Winery with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $65

At Tenuta Torciano, near San Gimignano, you’ll taste Tuscan wines and olive oils with a sommelier before a generous lunch or dinner. Guides such as Lorenzo, Marco, Mari, and Serena explain regional grapes, pairings, and tasting technique. Plan to drive yourself, since pickup and a full winery tour are not included.

“Amazing! Wine, scenery and food all top quality n. Highly recommend!”

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3.Wine and food tasting in an organic family winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Spend about 2 hours 45 minutes at Casa Lucii, a family-run organic winery near San Gimignano. With guides such as Orlando and Lucrezia, you’ll walk through the gardens, vineyard, olive grove, historic cellar, and vinsantaia, then taste eight wines with Tuscan meats, cheeses, garden produce, olive oil, chocolate pralines, and cantucci with Vin Santo.

“Excellent experience on a vineyard that’s family owned and really care about what they have and what they show you . The tour was great, food outstanding and wines exceptional”

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4.San Gimignano: Wine and Oil Tasting with Tuscan Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $46Best value

Spend one hour at Tenuta Torciano tasting Tuscan red and white wines, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pecorino, cold cuts, and bruschetta. A wine expert such as Melanie, Leticia, or Fulvio guides the session in English or Italian. Free parking, wheelchair access, and no winery tour or hotel pickup are included.

“Peter and Chiara were amazing! Their knowledge of the wines and olive oils were outstanding. We learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of the experience.”

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5.San Gimignano: Vineyard and Cellar Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Join Eleonora at Azienda Agricola San Benedetto for a 1.5-hour walk through the vineyard and cellar near San Gimignano. Learn how Vernaccia and Chianti are made, then taste vintage and Riserva wines with cheese, cured meats, olive oil, dried fruit, and cantuccini. The small group is limited to eight.

“Elenorna was a fantastic host and thought us so much about wine, the process, the tour and reading of labels was excellent. She provided a fantastic aray of cheese and meats to sample with the wine. The tour has been a significant memory of our time in Italy. Would highly recommend. 10/10 overall”

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6.San Gimignano: Premium Wine Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $77

At Tenuta Guardastelle, a live guide such as Gaia leads you through the vineyards and cellar before a Tuscan lunch on the terrace or in the dining room. Taste five wines, including Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti Riserva, and a Supertuscan, along with pecorino, charcuterie, pappa al pomodoro, and estate olive oil.

“Great food and wines. Very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.”

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7.Wine Tasting and Paring Class Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $52

Meet your English or Italian-speaking guide at Via del Gomitolo dell'Oro 11 for a 75-minute Tuscan wine class. Taste three or seven wines, including Chianti Classico and Reserve, with cheeses, olives, bruschetta, salami, and prosciutto. Giorgio and Vinchenza are among the hosts named for their clear, friendly instruction.

“Fantastic, she was amazing at explaining the background on each of the lines. We walked away, feeling like we can be much better about ordering wine and knowing how to parent certain types of food.”

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