Chianti: Day Trip from Florence + Wine Tour & Tasting

Additional Information & Description

Chianti’s vineyards and rolling Tuscan hills are the draw on this five-and-a-half-hour trip from Florence. The route takes you into a wine-growing landscape beyond the city, with a medieval hamlet adding a different perspective on the region. It is a half-day journey with both guided visits and time to explore independently.

Inside a Chianti winery

Winery visits bring you closer to the work behind the wine. At a vineyard away from the main tourist trail, the people who care for it lead you into the cellar and explain the wine-production process. That introduction gives context to the tasting that follows: a curated selection of wines served with local products. The Tuscan accompaniments are chosen to complement the wines’ complex flavours, making the pairing part of the tasting rather than simply something served alongside it.

Free time in a medieval hamlet

The tour also stops at a medieval hamlet in the Chianti hills, where you have time to yourself to walk, explore and browse for souvenirs. This part of the itinerary leaves the pace to you rather than following a guided visit throughout. Regional products to look out for include Chianti Classico, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cheese and herbs—concrete reminders that the area’s food traditions extend beyond its vineyards.

Transport and guiding included

Roundtrip transport from Florence takes place in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a driver/guide included. Live guiding is available in Chinese, English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so the journey begins and ends through the tour’s departure arrangements rather than at your accommodation. Additional food is also excluded; the local products served during the wine tasting are part of the ticket.

Where to arrive and how to use your ticket

Arrive at Florence Coach Station, Villa Costanza, Scandicci, 15 minutes before departure. The arrival location is served by Tram T1. Tickets are delivered instantly, and smartphone tickets are accepted, so you can present your ticket on your phone. Allow for the journey to Villa Costanza when planning your departure from Florence.