Private Tuscany Wine Tours

Private Tuscany Wine Tours

Discover Tuscany with private wine tours and gourmet experiences with San Giorgio NCC

Why Choose San Giorgio NCC for Tuscany Private Tours?

Tuscany is one of the best places in the world to enjoy fantastic countryside views, idyllic small villages, outstanding wineries and much more. Let San Giorgio NCC plan your perfect day and help you experience authentic Tuscany!

We have an in-depth knowledge of the Tuscan region, including its renowned wineries, and charming smaller cities which our customers love to explore.   Depending on the type of private Tuscany tour you desire, we will plan your itinerary tailored your preferences.

Our strong relationships with many of the local wineries, cooking classes, truffle hunters and local restaurants, ensure unique and memorable experiences for our clients!  We look forward to making your next Tuscany tour an unforgettable experience!

How do our Private Wine and Gourmet Tours Work?

  • First and foremost, our tours are private – just for you
  • Our timings are flexible depending on the establishments being visited
  • San Giorgio NCC will pick you up in the morning from your villa/hotel/apartment and stay with you for the whole trip, waiting for you along the way at each stop
  • Many of our customers prefer us to plan their day for them, and allow us to come up with a proposed itinerary, taking away the stress from working out timings and logistics!  You are welcome to let us know where you want to visit during your Tuscany tour.

Flexible Timings & Private Itineraries

Our typical pick-up point is Florence; however, we can arrange pick-up in any town or city within Tuscany or up to Bologna.  There are plenty of photo opportunities during your Tuscany wine tour, and our drivers are happy to suggest the best spots to ensure you have the best Tuscany wine experience!

Tailored Tuscany Experiences

We like to work with our clients to provide a tailored–made experience, based on their needs and requirements. For something such as wine tasting and exploring the countryside, it’s not a “one size fits all” experience.

Additional Experiences to Enhance Your Tuscany Tour

Tuscany has a rich array of wine, food and cultural experiences to explore. Your Tuscany wine tour can also be enhanced with these popular regional activities:

  • Traditional Tuscan cooking classes
  • Truffle hunting
  • Explore a medieval village of traditional Italian village
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Cheese tasting.

We have many great recommendations to include as potential stops on your private Tuscany wine tour.

Did you know, we also can start our Chianti wine tours from Bologna!  This is the most efficient way to enjoy a Tuscany wine tour, starting in the Bologna area, avoiding too much unnecessary driving time!

Please email us with the date you are thinking of for your Tuscany tour and we can then provide availability and start to work on a fantastic itinerary for you depending on what you want to see and do.

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* Please note that all wine tours/tastings and restaurants are paid for directly by the customer at each establishment and are not included in the cost of the trip.

Chianti Wine Tour

The Chianti area is a wine lover’s paradise, with breath-taking landscapes and centuries of winemaking tradition, Chianti wine tours are some of our most popular offering a perfect blend of natural beauty & cultural richness. Immerse yourself in world-class wineries, indulge in Tuscan cuisine, & soak in the iconic Chianti Classico wines – Chianti boats the perfect scenery for your Tuscan photo opportunities!

Chianti Wine Tour – Typical trip length – 6 to 8 hours

Areas covered – the Chianti Classico areas located between Siena and Florence.

We recommend including a city visit, a stop for lunch with wine tour and tasting and perhaps another wine tour and tasting in the afternoon.  All trips are tailored for our clients and these are just some destination suggestions below.

Chianti Wineries most popular with our clients:

  • Castello di Meleto – A perfect fusion between the past and future, the castle is a superb expression of authentic Tuscany
  • Villa Medicea/Malenchini Wine Estate – on the way to Chianti.. truly amazing for wine tour and tasting
  • Castello Monterinaldi – A beautiful family owned vineyard
  • Montefioralle – A Chianti winery with beautiful tables for you to sit under a gazebo for your tasting surrounded by vineyards overlooking the Montefioralle village
  • Casa Emma – established in 1969, amazing views and wines that are the expression of the Chianti Classico region.

Chianti Restaurants most popular with our clients:

  • Ristoro L’Antica Scuderia – the scents and falvors of the old time are lived again with all their genuinity in an enchanted place rich in history.
  • Le Panzanelle Osteria – Typical traditional Tuscan cuisine, with local and quality products.
  • Osteria Passignano – Located in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, This historic late nineteenth-century Monastery has been converted to the cellars of the Marchese Antinori
  • Taverna Squarcialupi – authentic flavors of Tuscany
  • Oltre il Giardino – Great Tuscan food with a breathtaking view!

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* Please note that all Chianti wine tours/tastings and restaurants are paid for directly by the customer at each establishment and are not included in the cost of the trip.

Montepulciano Wine Tour

Montepulciano, renowned for its Vino Nobile wines, is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts. Nestled in the heart of Tuscany, this charming hilltop town boasts stunning vineyards and historic cellars. Experience the rich history, indulge in exquisite tastings, and discover the unique flavors of Montepulciano’s exceptional wines. A wine lover’s paradise awaits.

Montepulciano Wine Tour – Typical trip length – 8 hours

Areas covered – Montepulciano and surrounding areas, just south of Siena.

For a Montepulciano wine tour we would combine a mix of wine tours and tastings and a fantastic lunch with a great view!  Below are some suggestions as to places to stop – once we know your pickup location we can put together a perfect itinerary for you.

Montepulciano Wineries most popular with our clients:

  • Contucci – a family winery and cellars with Renaissance origins in a historic square offering tastings and tours
  • DE’ RICCI – Located in the centre of Montepulciano -wine tastings and guided tours available.
  • Canneto – located a few steps outside of Montepulciano – wonderful panoramic views with terraces where you can have wine tastings also served with small snacks and local cheeses.
  • Fattoria Svetoni – located in a small hamlet of Gracciano, just a mile or so away from Montepulciano, this is an elegant winery, restaurant and wine resort
  • Borgo Tre Rose – Located in Valiano, just over a mile or so from the center of Montepulciano – not only a winery, but a wine resort with a restaurant.

Montepulciano Restaurants most popular with our clients:

  • Fattoria Svetoni – located in a small hamlet of Gracciano, just a mile or so away from Montepulciano, this is an elegant winery, restaurant and wine resort
  • Osteria Del Conte Montepulciano – located in the town – Tuscan food such as pici pasta & T-bone steak, plus local wines, in an old-world space with a small outside terrace.
  • La Vineria di Montepulciano, located in the town – for something more relaxed and casual, this is a perfect option. A small wine bar serving charcuterie boards & small plates in a romantic, old-world atmosphere..
  • Le Logge del Vignola – locted in the town, offeringasting menus focused on upscale Tuscan dishes & wines, in a romantic dining room or on an outside terrace.

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* Please note that all Montepulciano wine tours/tastings and restaurants are paid for directly by the customer at each establishment and are not included in the cost of the trip.

San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Tour

San Gimignano and the Chianti wine areas offer a wine tasting experience like no other. San Gimignano’s medieval charm combined with its vineyards and wineries create an idyllic setting. Indulge in the region’s renowned Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Chianti wines, while exploring the picturesque countryside and enchanting hilltop towns. Immerse yourself in history, beauty, and exceptional wine, making it a perfect destination for wine enthusiasts.

A Typical San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Tour – Typical trip length 6 – 8 hours

We recommend a  pick-up time at approximately 8:30am (although this is flexible depending on your schedule)

    • A city visit to San Gimignano in the morning (the city stop can be flexible).
    • Lunch with wine tour and tasting.
    • Some of our customers also like to have a further wine tour and tasting in the early afternoon.

All wine tours are tailored for our customers, and these are just some destinations that our customers have recently enjoyed!  Once we know your pick-up location, we’ll create the perfect itinerary for you. Once your plans are finalized, we will take care of all necessary bookings on your behalf.

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Popular San Gimignano and Chianti wineries:

The most popular winery tours with our clients:

San Gimignano Wineries

Chianti Wineries

  • Castello di Meleto – A perfect fusion between the past and future, the castle is a superb expression of authentic Tuscany
  • Villa Medicea/Malenchini Wine Estate – on the way to Chianti.. truly amazing for wine tour and tasting
  • Castello Monterinaldi – A beautiful family owned vineyard
  • Casa Emma – established in 1969, amazing views and wines that are the expression of the Chianti Classico region.
  • Montefioralle – A Chianti winery with beautiful tables for you to sit under a gazebo for your tasting surrounded by vineyards overlooking the Montefioralle village

Best Restaurants in San Gimignano and Chianti

Here are some of the restaurants most popular with our clients:

San Gimignano Restaurants

  • Le Vecchie Mura – Offering possibly the best view of any of the restaurants in San Gimignano, Le Vecchie Mura is what people think of when they think of fine dining in the Italian countryside
  • La Mandragola – great views from the outside terrace with typical Tuscan cuisine!

Chianti Restaurants

  • Ristoro L’Antica Scuderia –
  • Explore true Tuscan cuisine in this restaurant that was once an ancient stable for travelling medieval knights. The scents and flavours of the old time are lived again with all their genuinity in an enchanted place rich in history.
  • Ristorante La Castellana
  • A family run and client orientated restaurant, small and intimate, using fresh and local Tuscan products.
  • Le Panzanelle Osteria
  • Typical traditional Tuscan cuisine, with local and quality products. Osteria Ristorante is located in the heart of Chianti.
  • Osteria Passignano
  • Located in Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, this restaurant is in a historic late nineteenth-century Monastery that has been converted to the cellars of the Marchese Antinori.
  • Taverna Squarcialupi
  • Taste the authentic flavours of Tuscany in the historical centre of Castellina. This restaurant is located in the 15th century Palazzo Squarcialupi and specialises in authentic Tuscan flavours.
  • Oltre il Giardino
  • Located on the Chianti hills, this is an ideal restaurant to experience great Tuscan food with a breathtaking view!

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Contact Us to Plan your Tuscany Wine Tour

Please do reach out to us for availability on any of our Tuscany wine tours and a tailored quote – San Giorgio NCC would be pleased to make any suggestions you might need for the ideal Tuscany tour!

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* Please note that all wine tours/tastings and restaurants are paid for directly by the customer at each establishment and are not included in the cost of the trip.