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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Featuring Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and Lunch at a Renowned Winery
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Renowned for its abundant art, historical richness, beautiful scenery and exceptional produce, Tuscany offers a blend of the best! With just one day available, experience the greatest of what Tuscany can provide on this extensive one-day coach tour from Florence.
Renowned for its abundant art, historical richness, beautiful scenery and exceptional produce, Tuscany offers a blend of the best! With just one day available, experience the greatest of what Tuscany can provide on this extensive one-day coach tour from Florence.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Siena - Departing from Florence, the adventure begins with a picturesque drive through the rolling hills of Tuscany until the skyline of Siena emerges, a beautifully preserved medieval city set atop three hills. Renowned for its warm-toned brick buildings and Gothic charm, Siena instantly transports visitors back in time.
- Piazza Salimbeni -…
- Siena - Departing from Florence, the adventure begins with a picturesque drive through the rolling hills of Tuscany until the skyline of Siena emerges, a beautifully preserved medieval city set atop three hills. Renowned for its warm-toned brick buildings and Gothic charm, Siena instantly transports visitors back in time.
- Piazza Salimbeni - Upon arrival, a brief stroll leads to Piazza Salimbeni, a sophisticated and tranquil square surrounded by elegant palaces. At its center stands a statue of Sallustio Bandini, encircled by the historic headquarters of one of the world’s oldest banks, lending the square a distinctly noble and intellectual ambiance.
- Contrada della Torre - As the tour progresses, the unique concept of the “contrade,” Siena’s historic districts, is introduced. Each contrada boasts its own emblem, traditions, and strong identity, all vividly displayed during the renowned Palio horse race. Exploring these neighborhoods reveals flags, fountains, and symbols that narrate tales of age-old rivalries and pride.
- Piazza del Campo - The heart of Siena is unveiled in Piazza del Campo, a vast shell-shaped square that gently slopes toward the Palazzo Pubblico. This is the venue for the Palio and one of Europe’s most distinctive public spaces, where locals and visitors gather to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
- Duomo di Siena - The path then ascends to the magnificent Duomo di Siena, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture. Its striking black-and-white marble façade and richly adorned interior—featuring intricate floors, sculptures, and works by masters like Michelangelo—make it one of Italy’s most breathtaking churches.
- Fattoria Poggio Alloro - Next, the tour visits an organic, family-run wine estate—one of the day’s true highlights. Here, guests enjoy a relaxed and informal tasting experience, sampling regional wines such as Chianti, Vernaccia, and the traditional Tuscan dessert wine, Vin Santo. This is followed by a generous lunch featuring authentic local flavors, all served with sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. It’s the perfect moment to unwind, connect with fellow travelers, and savor fresh, organic farm produce, including homemade pasta, artisanal cured meats like prosciutto and salami, local cheeses, a crisp garden salad, and classic Tuscan biscotti.
- San Gimignano - Departing the winery, the journey continues through vineyards and olive groves to San Gimignano, often referred to as the “Medieval Manhattan” for its skyline of ancient towers. This UNESCO-listed hill town offers a striking contrast with its vertical silhouettes rising above the countryside.
- Piazza della Cisterna - Entering the town, visitors find themselves in Piazza della Cisterna, a triangular square named after the well at its center. Surrounded by towers and medieval houses, it’s a picturesque and lively spot, perfect for pausing and taking in the timeless ambiance.
- Piazza del Duomo - Just a few steps away lies Piazza del Duomo, the town’s religious and civic center. Here, the Collegiate Church stands opposite the Palazzo Comunale, creating a harmonious space that reflects the balance of power in medieval life.
- Rocca of Montestaffoli - The visit continues to the Rocca di Montestaffoli, a fortress offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. From this vantage point, the rolling hills, vineyards, and distant villages create a quintessential Tuscan landscape.
- Pisa - In the afternoon, the itinerary heads west toward Pisa, a historic maritime republic renowned worldwide for its architectural treasures. The city’s atmosphere blends academic energy—thanks to its university—with centuries of history.
- Piazza dei Miracoli - Arriving in Pisa, visitors step into the remarkable Piazza dei Miracoli, a vast green space where some of Italy’s most celebrated monuments stand in striking harmony. This UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases an extraordinary collection of Romanesque architecture.
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - The visit naturally culminates at the iconic Leaning Tower, Pisa’s most famous landmark. Instantly recognizable for its distinctive tilt, this elegant white-marble bell tower has fascinated visitors for centuries. Whether admired from afar or up close, it provides the perfect opportunity for memorable photos and a fitting finale to a day rich in history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.
- Florence - Guests will be dropped off in Florence at around 8.30pm with a camera full of pictures, a stomach full of hearty Tuscan food, and a host of new friends.

What's Included
- Wine tasting of four varieties
- Free time to explore the towns at your own pace
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Hearty farmhouse lunch
with veggie and gluten-free options available - Professional English speaking tour guide available the entire day
- Guided walking tour of Siena, including cathedral entry fee
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting of four varieties
- Free time to explore the towns at your own pace
-
Hearty farmhouse lunch
with veggie and gluten-free options available - Professional English speaking tour guide available the entire day
- Guided walking tour of Siena, including cathedral entry fee
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Due to uneven surfaces, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair
- Vegetarian option is available, but we regret that gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
- It is recommended to book any rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey…
- Due to uneven surfaces, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair
- Vegetarian option is available, but we regret that gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
- It is recommended to book any rail travel from Florence after 9pm to allow time for any traffic delays on your return journey
- When the Duomo of Siena is closed for religious services, Palazzo delle Papesse will be visited instead
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note: For the Leaning Tower of Pisa children under the age of 8 are not admitted. Children between 8 and 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult and held by the hand at all times while you are in the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Teenagers between 13 and 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult while you are in the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Full Tour option includes the visit to Pisa but not the ticket to climb the Leaning Tower
- Full Tour plus Leaning Tower Tickets option also include the tickets to climb on the Leaning Tower in Pisa.
Location
Piazza della Stazione, 27
Piazza della Stazione
Check-in: 7.45am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Heidi_c
Mar 1, 2026
Siena, San G winery and Pisa - Sienna was amazing our guide was so interesting!
Loved the wine tasting and Pisa. San gimigsmno was so cute and the gelato was amazing. Naomi our giude was amazing kept us on track and gave us all the great info.
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Jacqueline_m
Jan 20, 2026
Tuscany Day Trip / A Must - This Tuscany day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a countryside winery was a great way to experience the region’s history, landscapes, architecture, and cuisine, all in one day.
Siena was a standout, with streets from medieval times the Piazza del Campo, which is hard to believe the famous horse race is held.
The Tuscan winery stop was a well deserved break from sightseeing. Enjoying a lunch with local wines while having conversations with others on our tour was nice. It helped for us to take on this long day.
San Gimignano was beautiful. The narrow streets, the shops, and the views were amazing.
We finished in Pisa, and took photos holding up the Leaning Tower. Climbing the tower was unusual as you could feel the lean of the tower.
Neomi was our guide and helped us maintain our timing going from place to place. She also was very knowledgeable about each of the places we visited.
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Paul_a
Jan 15, 2026
A must do experience - This was a perfect day for our family to enjoy the Tuscan Hills scenery and see other parts of Tuscany.
The bus was brand new and very comfortable.
Our driver Sergio was excellent-drove safely and smooth. I was a bit worried because I get car sick with windy hills, but I sat in the middle of the bus with a window seat and was able to look forward at the front large window and felt great all day.
Our tour guide David was also phenomenal. He showed he cared so much about the entire groups experience. He was very knowledgeable about Tuscany, Italy and everything we visited. He spoke perfect English and was easy to understand.
He gave us great tips about where to go and how to get there and what to expect when we visited each of the 3 stops.
Our timing at each stop was perfect as well.
I highly recommend this wonderful trip and our fantastic guide David.
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Jwgarn
Jan 9, 2026
A tour to remember. - We very much enjoyed our tour of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The food at lunch was delicious.
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Organisi
Jan 4, 2026
Wine tour/ day in the Tuscan countryside. - We’re from Australia and booked this Tuscan Wine tour to see some of the Italian towns and countryside. We were not disappointed. This was the last day in Florence before moving on to Milan, so a lovely way to end this trip to Florence. Our guide Manolo (Walk About Tours) was a cheerful and experienced English guide. The winery for lunch and wine tasting was fabulous and served lunch promptly. As this was a winter tour, a hot pasta lunch with a variety of wines was ideal. We purchased wines, olive oil etc to take home as well. We had an experienced guide whilst in Siena as well and enjoyed the education and history provided. It’s a long day out and includes some walking however we found it absolute value for money. If you prefer a variety of wineries, I would advise that if doing this tour, consider adding another wine tour to your list to ensure you experience multiple wineries as this only had one winery stop. We met new people from across the globe and had a relaxing and enjoyable day out. Thank you Mano snd Guiseppe.
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Vidhya
Dec 26, 2025
Amazing experience - This tour was amazing! We visited siena (walking guided tour), cathedral was closed since it was a sunday but we were able to climb up to a viewpoint instead. The lunch was one of the best, with almost unlimited wine! We bought world famous gelato in San Gimignano, and then went to pisa while there was still light (in Dec end), organized and done very well! 10/10 would recommend to all my friends!
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Timothyl276
Oct 15, 2025
Great day-trip from Florence - Great tour of Siena, San Gimignano. Didn't like Pisa much but this trip gets 5 star thanks to our tour guide Mono for his great knowledge, humor and guidance! Mono was also very kind to wife in understanding her motion sickness and allowing us to take the front seat on the bus! Bravo Mono!
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Todd_g
Oct 10, 2025
Stress-Free Tour - First off, know that this is a long day, and you will be doing a lot of walking. That being said, this tour is a fantastic way to see three different Tuscan towns without any of the stress of driving. Our guide, Alessandro, and our driver, Tulio, were incredibly professional, and able to take care of our group, handling everything from keeping us on time to emergency bathroom breaks. Alessandro’s commentary on the region was remarkable, as we gained a lot of insight into how the Tuscan culture evolved over the centuries. A university professor joined us for our tour through Sienna, offering even more knowledge and depth into the culture of the Siennaese people. We then were treated to a hearty, farmhouse lunch high in the Tuscan countryside with postcard-like views before visiting San Gimignano and then on to Pisa, where we opted to climb the famous tower at sunset! Alessandro and Tulio got us back to the Florence bus station right on time as promised, ending a long but amazing day in Tuscany. As long as you’re fit enough for all the walking, this tour is a great way to get out there and experience Italy knowing that you’re going to be well taken care of, all while learning a lot about the culture of the region. Highly recommend!
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Rudy
Oct 4, 2025
Best 1 day Tuscany experience. - We took the tour with Tripadvisor which connected us to the Walkabout tour company. We started at the station in Florence. Make sure you are on time. Our guide was Genivre, a highly qualified and fun young woman who took excellent care of us. The driver was Felice, who did a great job. We had plenty of time to see Siena, Gimmignano, and Pisa. They took care of our tickets and helped us get in even if we may have lost one. Super friendly and supportive. The lunch was great, but a little rushed since there were other groups eating as well. Good food and the wine was served in abundace (really!!). Plenty of time for the views. Got back to the station by 8. Long day, but not exhausting. A+
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Lenk923
Sep 27, 2025
Absolutely perfect! - 100% worth every Penny! Definitely a full day of great experiences! And Mano our tour guide was the best! Never a dull moment, lunch was spectacular!
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