You can't waste your few days in Florence — live the Tuscany you dreamed of.
Morning to skip the crowds, taste wines under the Tuscan sun. Sunset to chase golden light over San Gimignano, dinner at the winery. Either way, no rush.
That's what most travelers say the morning of the tour, after booking the famous one — but it's too late. A bus with fifty strangers who don't even speak their language. It's common on big tours: the guide has to repeat every word in two or three languages, and by the third translation you've stopped listening.
Our way: we cap every tour at eight guests. Four couples, English only. With a bit of Italian accent. 😉
Italian law keeps tour buses outside the old walls. That's why big operators ask you to meet outside the historical center, and then walk into each village from the parking lot on the outskirts. Four to five miles extra by midday — the legs burning before the wine even arrives.
Our way: a Mercedes van picks you up at your hotel door, for free. We drop you as close as the law allows — every time.
Most big operators run nearly identical itineraries to maximize the number of stops in a day. The result: 20, 30, sometimes 50 coaches converge on San Gimignano at the same hour. A village this small becomes a queue of thousands of tourists — you end up rushing even to catch a photo.
For this reason we schedule off-peak — morning, before the buses arrive, or sunset, after they leave. You see the same place, in a completely different mood. Because while they try to maximize what you see, we maximize what you feel.
"Ciao. I'm David. Born in Florence, raised in Tuscany."
I spent years working in Florence tourism — long enough to see the gap between what the brochure promised and what the traveler actually got. Too rushed. Too crowded. Too detached from the region itself.
So I left the system. I built a different kind of day — only for travelers who don't want just to see Tuscany, just taking 200 pictures, but for the ones who want to live it from the inside, to have experiences, to immerse themselves inside the traditions.
Two destinations. Eight guests. The Tuscany I call home — finally, the way it should be felt.
"Our day trip with Gabriele was a true highlight of our trip to Italy! Our experience making and tasting pecorino was so wonderful. His thoughtful care was the perfect energy for our family. Highly recommend!!"
"We had an amazing time. Gabriele was an awesome guide. He was helpful, patient and really took the time to explain things to us. We never felt rushed. The tour of San Gimignano was incredible. The view & atmosphere — something we'll never forget."
"One of the true highlights of my stay in Florence and Tuscany. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves poetic Chianti landscapes."
"Gabriele was an amazing host and guide!!! Very informative and able to answer whatever questions you threw at him. Excellent driver and extremely courteous. 5 star, you will not be disappointed!"
"Very kind, knowledgeable guide, Gabriele. Winery was fantastic with great wines. Highly recommend."
"Driver was terrific. Wine tasting superb. Day was beyond expectations."
Directly at the entrance of your hotel, apartment, or B&B in Florence. You don't move a single step — we come to you. Drop-off at the same door.
The day before, you'll receive a reminder message with your exact pickup time and the driver's name and phone number. No surprises, no waiting.
It's the most common question we get. Here's exactly what happens: inside a 14th-century cellar within the walls of San Gimignano, a local producer walks you through making your own pecorino — from fresh milk to your own wheel, by your hands. The class runs 75 minutes. Then you taste 10+ varieties (fresh, aged, herb-infused), each paired with a wine. It fits naturally into the tour flow, no rush on your return time.
Yes. Full refund up to 24 hours before the tour. Free reschedule to a different date, also up to 24 hours before. After that, or no-show, no refund. Full details in our Cancellation Policy.
Absolutely. Whether it's an anniversary, a milestone trip, or your family's day in Tuscany, we design the van entirely around you — your itinerary, your timing, your pace. Message us on iMessage or WhatsApp for a custom quote.
Most of the day is already indoors — the van, the cantina, and (in the Sunset tour) dinner served inside the winery. Light rain doesn't stop us; San Gimignano in the rain is actually beautiful (and empty).
If the weather is severe enough that we decide to cancel, you choose: full refund, free reschedule, or a voucher valid for 5 years. You'll never lose your money to a storm.
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