Customer reviews of tours in Florence

"Great half day tour to 2 vineyards in Tuscany as well as a short visit to the Gated village of Monterigioni. If you are looking to get a ""taste"" of Tuscany and see the views of the Tuscan countryside this is a great half day tour. Our family of 6 enjoyed it and the hosts at the Wineries were hospitable and friendly. "

"It was amazing trip with the wine tasting.Good wine and lovely condiments -balsamic vinegar(which I bought) and still learnt about Chianti wine. The highlight of our trip was our personal driver MR Duccio ,amazing energy friendly and took the extra mile to show us nice spots and we had a great time P/a:I was a bit apprehensive after My Venice experience but this was great and child friendly too "

"The Chianti Tour was a delicious change from the hussle and bustle of big cities with it’s pricy food establishments. Sorry to say this but one had to be careful not be fleeced alive . A can of Coca Cola sold at €7 is off the board ! So yes the Chianti Tour was professional , we had a very experienced driver and Anna our guide was wonderful! The two wineries we visited were great and the wines and oils and balsamic served were great ! The surrounding countryside crowned all of this ! Yes definitely recommend it . "

"We had a very unique experience. We were the only two people on the tour therefore it was possible to visit 2 vineyards, of which the second one had spectacular views and fantastic wines. The first one had a good selection of wine and a nice environment. Therefore I would highly recommend it in a smaller group to visit both places. "

"This was a great tour! We went to two different vineyards and two small towns in the Chianti region and we loved all of it. We tried 7 different wines along with different foods and oils which were delicious. The staff at both vineyards were great and welcoming and at both of the towns we got extra food and drink that we enjoyed. The tour guide was great and the bus was wonderfully air conditioned. We also had a great time getting to know the other travelers on the tour with us! It was a super fun group that ended up hanging out with later. Overall a great experience! "

"Very kind tour guide! Communication options through WhatsApp. Socialized with our travelers. I wish the first winery would have explained more tasting details of the wine like the second winery at the monastery did. Overall an amazing experience with BREATHTAKING views. Thank you to our driver Andrea and guide Llaria. "

"Great tour for the price! The tour guide was super informative, the wineries were great, and loved visiting the small medieval town. We got to sample lots of wine as well as cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The wineries were also nice to accommodate our vegetarian needs. I definitely recommend it! "

"We had a great time during our wine tour! Our only complaint was that the stop in Radda only ended up being 10 minutes, because the first wine tasting apparently went over schedule. Both wine tastings were very interesting and the scenery was beautiful. This tour really is a great value for the price. "

"What a fun experience! We had no trouble meeting our guide. Sarah was awesome! We had a huge bus full of people on our tour - I bet around 60 people. But the wineries handled the big group with no problem and were attentive to everyone. We tried whites and reds at each stop and they were all amazing. We also learned so much about wines from the area. I highly recommend the trip! "

"This was a wonderful winery tour, with an excellent guide. The 2 wineries were so welcoming and provided ample tastings of wines, balsamic vinegars and olive oil. The hill town of Greve was a sleepy little Italian village - a place we dream of visiting. "

"Rosa was an amazing guide! She was like the sweet, loving, and cool Grandma you’ve always wanted. Small group of 5 total which made it an intimate setting. I was impressed with the quality and quantity of wine. Learned a lot about Chianti in Radda. I highly recommend this tour! "

"Very easy to find meeting point as was sebt direct instructions and pictures. Was met by a lovely lady, Rosa, who gave us information also on surrounding buildings and the areas we were going through. Very much enjoyed both of the wineries/vineyards, different and both interesting "

"Sara and Fabio were incredible! We had such a lovely day with them visiting some beautiful places that we wouldn't have seen without the tour. The lunch and wine tasting was brilliant also. Fabio was an excellent driver through the gorgeous winding roads and Sara was super helpful and on hand to answer any questions about her glorious city. Would highly recommend. "

"The overall experience was good, however the lack of designated bathroom breaks during the trip posed problems. This trip is 400 km all said and done with no bathroom breaks. Each of the stops had a public bathroom available (somewhere), but for .50 - 1 euro (with the exception of the Chianti Hill stop). There were often times lines, which took away from the free time available. Be sure to have euro coins with you. The bus had probably 70 or so people vying for the same bathroom (plus those in other groups) when available and the guide was very impatient of this. The bus we were on was a standard charter bus, so the fact that there wasn't a toilet on the bus was weird. This huge problem be resolved with that small feature. We also were constantly rushed with hardly any time to explore the areas we stopped at. You get a tasting of the town, but no real time to immerse yourself in it and experience the culture. With that all said, I would recommend this tour. "

"Sara our guide and Enrico our driver gave us a really good day out, very friendly, well organised and caring. The tour around Sienna was excellent with expert commentary from the local guide, with fascinating details of the Palio. The lunch near San Giminiano was excellent and the town very atmospheric. Pisa and the Leaning Tower finished the day well. Just the right amount and blend of commentary from Sara and very friendly manner, and faultless English. Chris & Clare from Prestwood, Bucks, England. "

"This tour is a wonderful way to explore three cities in one day. However, you spend only about 1-1.5 hours free time in each city so it's just enough to get a taste of each place. Siena is the only city with a local guided tour. Visiting the organic farm and winery were lovely but our lunch was a little small. Wine was perfect! Our guide, Manolo, and driver, Nando, were kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip so much fun! "

"This was a great day trip. It was a bit unfortunate that we didn’t have a lot of time to explore Siena and San Gimignano given we had to leave to see Pisa, where there wasn’t a whole lot to explore. Overall though, it was a wonderful opportunity to see the Tuscany area. "

"Best tour I’ve been on, by far. Elizabetta is a rock star!! She was super fun, informative and made the whole experience one to remember. I will be recommending to everyone visiting Florence. Also, if you’re worried about the 12 hours, don’t be, you have a lot of free time to roam/explore/relax. "

"We didn’t have a car, so this was a great option to access some touristic spots without having to navigate. The tour guide, Manolo, was awesome and really made it a fun time. It was great to be able to have a lunch with other travelers in Chianti and the backdrop was beautiful. "

"I’m traveling with my mom and we had planned on doing this tour together, but realized it would be too extensive for her, so I decided to go alone. Best decision ever! Met very kind fellow travelers, and can’t imagine having skipped Siena Pisa and San Gimignano. Absolutely unforgettable, and our tour guide Angela was a pleasure and so kind- I forgot to schedule a climb of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and she was kind enough to assist me in purchasing a ticket on site. Our bus driver Antonio was exceptional as well. We got the most free time in San Gimignano I’d say, which was nice because there are many shops there. The Siena Cathedral is must see- my favorite sight in all of Italy so far. On our tour we visited Siena in the morning (perfect before it’s too hot or crowded, lunch in San Gimignano then sunset in Pisa- absolutely perfect. What an amazing value for the price too- just book this! "

"Long day but great opportunity to visit 3 Italian villages and enjoy a really nice lunch in the Chianti region at an Agritourism farm. Prepare for lots of walking and bus travel but a nice combination of guided and free time. Our guide was kind, funny and informative. Thank you for the Molo for the great day. "

"Awesome tour of Siena, San Giminagno & Pisa. Good amount of time in each place. Lunch was great, had pasta, salad & mixed meat platter plus 2 wine tastings and NO sales pitch which was great! Sara, our guide was awesome - informative & entertaining, the driver Emiliano was great, kept the bus very clean! Would definitely recommend & get the lunch option. "

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience. The organisation was first rate. Mano - our guide- and Nando- our driver- were excellent. Always congenital and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. We especially enjoyed the trip to Siena (fabulous local guide- can’t remember her name) and the lunch at the organic farm. "

"A very good opportunity to get an expression of the toscany: beautiful landscape, delicious food, nice cities and impressive sights. Everything was very well organized; our guide Manolo was excellent: he gave a lot of information, always with a glimpse of humor and handled the big group perfectly so that the mood was relaxed and friendly all the time. "

"Great trip great guide great driver. For us best wine was Casa Emma and the view from the final stop breathtaking definitely one of many highlights. It’s an early start with first wine served around 10/10:30 so would have been nice to get a coffee and croissant at start of day ahead of the wine tasting. Would definitely recommend "

"Lucky me I was part of an amazing group of people during this day trip! The guide was sweet, goofy, knowledgeable, approachable, profissional, I honestly have no words to thank Leonardo for the amazing wines we tasted today. I totally recommend this experience. "

"Disclaimer that I am a wine noob, but this tour was excellent. Exceeded expectations. The wineries were gorgeous, the wine was great (to my untrained palette), and our tour guide and driver were fantastic. It's also nice that the wineries can arrange to ship their products to your home (depends on your home country, though). Couldn't recommend this enough. "

"Our guide, Leo, made this trip extra special. His knowledge about history added so much depth to the whole tour. He also sang and played the guitar for us :) very lovely tour. This one tour has made me fall in love with Italy, it’s culture, it’s history, it’s food and ofcourse it’s wine :) "

"Great wineries. I feel like the second winery Casa Emma was the best of the bunch. Our tour guide and the driver created a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for the entire tour. The ""special surprise"" at the end was very enjoyable. We had 20 people on the tour and I found that to be a good amount of people. All in all everything was well paced and felt relaxed. Having said all that I feel like the amount of wine we received was a bit too little. "

"Excellent tour visiting 3 wineries in Chianti region, lunch at one. Finding the start point was easy, very well looked after by Lorenzo all day, but not smothered. Max was an excellent driver in a comfortable air conditioned bus. The tours were informative, and well paced. Nice to be able to try their olive oils too. Lunch at Casa Emma was delicious, and they catered for vegetarians, allergies etc. Also had a short stop in Greve in Chianti, enough for a drink and stretch of the legs. An excellent day out. Do it! "

"We loved this tour! The group size was probably around 20 people and it was really fun talking to other couples and friends on their trip as most were in the same age range (20s-30s). Our tour guide Leo made the tour so interesting and made us laugh a lot while also sharing so much of his knowledge of wines and Tuscany. My boyfriend and I agreed this was our favorite part of our Italy trip and we would recommend this tour (and Leo!) to any wine lover. 10/10 "

"We had a great day tasting many different Chianti-wines whilst getting introduced to the wineries process on making the wine. We also got to taste different olive oils and had a tasty lunch at Casa Emma. Our guide, Rafael, was really knowledgeable and nice. can definitely recommend this tour "

"Leonardo was amazing! We went to 3 wineries and learned a lot of history along the drive: Fattoria San Michele a Tori (Alicia was a great host), then ate lunch and paired with wines at Casa Emma (Julia was also a great host), had a brief stop at Greve in Chianti for gelato, and finally Poggio Torselli (Matteo was a great host). The views and experience was fantastic! I highly recommend booking this adventure. "

"This experience was the best one I had in Italy. It is worth all the money. Violeta was our guide and she is the most kind, amazing and knowledgeable guide ever. We learned a lot about the city and she even helped us at the end of the experience to find a taxi and stayed with us until it came. "

"An absolutely amazing experience! Went on this wine tour with my mom and sister for my Mom’s 60th birthday! Our tour guide Raffael absolutely made the trip outstanding. He was lots of fun and very knowledgeable! He gave us information about Florence, Tuscany, and the wineries and wine. We went to three different beautiful wineries. Lunch at the second winery was perfect and delicious! The wines were so outstanding that we shipped wine back home to the United States! The stop in Greve was nice and we enjoyed checking out the main town of Chianti. Everyone was so friendly. Our bus ride and driver were great! The scenery at the last winery was absolutely gorgeous. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Highly highly recommend!! "

"This was a 5 star plus trip & so well worth the money. The vineyard visits were informative & interesting. The wine, oil & balsamic tasting was wonderful in addition to the tasty lunch. They Tour Guide, Leo was not only a smooth gentle driver on the windy countryside roads but also a constant Sony of interesting information about the wine, the countryside, the local history etc as well as serenading us with his guitar. A fabulous day all round. Thank you "

"So much fun doing this tour. It was a perfect amount of time and Ned was a knowledgeable and funny tour guide as well. The first winery we went to was a lot of fun and you could buy wine for yourself and also ship it home if you wanted. We got to try really good olive oils as well. The second winery was also good, we got bruschetta in addition to the wine and it had stunning views. This also had an option for purchasing. The last stop was San Gimignano where we time for some gelato and quick shopping before leaving. "

"This was an enjoyable day, and it was nice to be able to see the Chianti hills and the San Gimignano village. Also, I met some great people and had a good day. We visited two vineyards. The first was nice since they let us try a lot of wine; however, it felt more like a sales pitch, and we did not see the vines, cellar, or learn much about the process. The second vineyard was fabulous since it was a smaller family-run vineyard with excellent views, knowledge, and wine. The village part was super fun. However, due note that lunch is not provided, but you can purchase food in San Gimignano. Overall, it was a great day and an excellent way to see Tuscany. I would recommend the experience to most people unless you are looking for a super high level very in-depth wine tour. "

"Such an amazing time on this tour! The first stop is by far the most amazing experience, gorgeous winery with very classy presentation and good wine. The second stop was also great, it was fun learning how wine was made and the views were impeccable! It was only 4 of us in the group and we had so much fun, even ended up linking up later that night for dinner, we got along well had and amazing shared experience to talk about all night. Eduardo was a great tour leader, couldn’t recommend a better person to take us around and teach us a little bit of history, geography, and culture. Highly recommend this tour! "

"This was the most fun tour we did in Italy. We had an amazing guide and she was speaking lots of languages! (Sorry i forgot her name, too much wine I guess?). We had nice discussions, made some friends and the two wineries were nice. We liked the first one morr. San Gimignano was stunning and a nice add to our trip. The view of the Toscane region was beautiful even in winter. I had a cold and was hesitant to book but i’m glad i did even if i didn’t taste all the delicacy of the wines. Totally recommend! "

"This was such a fun experience!! I was a solo traveler and was able to make a bunch of new friends :) we had about 8 people in the group so it felt intimate and special! Our host Ned was so fun and knowledgeable about the area! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience that I couldn't recommend more! Plus lots of wine, cheese, and meats to eat what more could you want!! :D "

"Joined the Grape Escape Winery Tour on 30th January 2020 with our guide Manolo, who speaks very good English and explained everything clearly. Very humorous and never failed to entertain us during the whole journey. Went to taste some awesome wines at two winery and the best balsamic ever! Would highly recommend anyone who wishes to try the wines, olives and balsamic of Tuscany. "

"Such a brilliant day! Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny and kept the journey interesting. The two vineyards we visited were great too, the first was our personal favourite but the second was great for seeing behind the scenes of the production process- both were an excellent opportunity to drink nice wine, have a laugh and get to know the other people on the trip. The free time in San Gimignano was great and we had time for a wonder around and some delicious gelato. It was a great way to end our trip to Florence and I recommend it! "

"This tour was awesome! Super fun. Our guide Eduardo was amazing. He did a great job of making us all feel welcome and encouraged us to all get to know each other on the tour. You could tell he loves his job which made it that much more enjoyable! We loved learning about the history of the region as we travelled in the car. They took great care of us. Even though my friend and I got lost in town, he went above and beyond to help find us and get us back safely. 10/10 would recommend this tour. Had a lot of fun, drank a lot of wine, and walked away with new knowledge and great memories!! "

"This experience was fantastic and well worth the money. It was great since I went in an off-time of the year since our group was rather small, only 14. Both the tour guides/drivers were hilarious and great guides. The first winery/wine school that we went to was a great time, the host/owner was hilarious, and we got to taste so many good wines, olive oils, balsamic, and some finger food. The second place had the most gorgeous view, and the wife of the wine maker who gave us a tour was lovely (plus they had cute puppies, such a win!). The final part of the tour, the trip to San Gimagnano, was great. Most of our group had lunch together, and we got to taste the supposed best gelato in the world. Overall, I had an amazing time and would book this tour again in a heartbeat if possible. "

"We loved this tour!!! My husband and I are on our honeymoon and we thought we’d do something different and join a day tour with other young adults - and it was so much fun. Paula was so cute and funny! The first winery we visited was awesome - our host was hilarious and they served a generous amount of wine, olive oil, crackers and the best Balsamic anyone has ever tasted. The second winery wasn’t as generous but it had the most amazing views of the rolling Tuscan hills. The last stop at San Gimignano was alright, great for the views but would have preferred another winery! Overall, would definitely recommend if you’re up for a fun day in Tuscany. "

"The first winery was a hands on tasting experience where you learned a lot and was also accompanied by absolutely delicious meats, cheeses, crackers, oils, etc The second was less of an interactive experience but didn’t need to be with the breathtaking view you get to enjoy. The bonus of being able to walk around San Gimignano was beyond awesome, so surreal to walk around a town with so much history. It was also a huge park that our guide, Julia, was amazing company. "

"SO GLAD we booked this tour. Sylvia (our amazing guide) took us to two different wineries and we were absolutely spoiled by the hosts. We learned about the regional grapes, had delicious tastings with food pairing and got to shop and explore the vineyards. Our tour ended with a trip to the incredible medieval town of San Gimignano for some sightseeing and gelato. It was the perfect amount of time and we never felt bored and ready to go. Our group of 8 had travelers of similar age and different backgrounds and we all clicked so well. I would highly recommend this tour and will certainly be booking another one when we return to Italy! "

Stefano was the perfect guide for our tour- very knowledgeable, helpful and personable. The lunch at the winery was excellent- we tasted 4 wines and had a lovely lunch.

Guide was excellent and really helpful. Was a little disappointed that we only visited one winery.

We had a wonderful day that was nicely tailored to the mobility issues one of our trip participants was facing. It was a truly wonderful and relaxing day.

"We loved the morning tour to beat the heat. Our guide, Mr. Raffaelle (sp?) was energetic and very informative. The bus was very comfortable and we met a small group of tourists, as well. Both wineries had expert guides and both served food and wine. We learned so much about wine and the Chianti region. Highly recommended! "

"It was an amazing experience ,our guide Tanya and driver nino were super humble and awesome, Tanya is a very knowledgeable guide, she knew Florence and the history so well , she gave us a lot of suggestions what to see where to eat , the 2 wineries they took us to where really nice , the wine makers gave us a good tour and tasting, overall it was a great experience . I would recommend this trip by prestige to everyone "

"Amazing and the perfect amount of time -we were pretty toasted after the two wineries and 8 LARGE “samples” of wine. We did the afternoon 230 PM time and were able to have lunch beforehand and dinner afterwards. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Chianti Classico wine as well as the experts at each of the wineries. The wine type is meant to be paired with food so snacks were provided and delicious. Both wineries were beautiful -grounds and indoors. I highly recommend committing a half day of your stay in Florence to this wine tour! "

"We were a little surprised by how large the group was a the meet up point but you get separated into ""small"" groups of 25. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable, never rushed us out of a winery. The winery's were very nice and had very good aperitivos to enjoy with your wine. I would recommend this tour to anyone, it was informative, beautiful, and delicious! "

"Really fun, informative tour, probably the best I've been on. The guides themselves are brilliant and the winery owners are very accommodating. I am vegetarian and they made me a little plate of sundried tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes & lovely pickled onions instead of the plate of meats that everyone else got. It was absolutely amazing! 8 x different wines plus breads with olive oils & balsamic vinegars. You get what you pay for & more on this tour. "

"The whole experience was executed very well. You definitely get your money’s worth and our guide and driver were great too. I wish it were a bit longer so we wouldn’t feel rushed to finish the wine. But overall this is a great value for what you’re getting. Our guide also gave us some history and recommendations about Florence. "

"This was a great experience during our recent trip to Florence! The meet up location was easy to find and the tour guide was great! Both wineries were stunning and we were provided with the perfect amount of time at each location. In addition to great wine, we were provided with delicious meat and cheese during each tasting. "

"My husband and I had so much fun trying the various wines, cheeses, and meats of the Chianti region of Tuscany. The countryside was beautiful, and I learned a lot about Italian wines in general. Stefano was a great guide as well! Full of personality and knowledge of the region. Highly recommend! "

"This tour was Really great! The guide and driver were super friendly, and shared so much knowledge of both Florence and Chianti area. Both the vineyards we visitere were very Beautiful and charming. The wines were great, and it sure were enough for a morning trip! The food we got to our wines were great local produce. One of the best tours i have been on! We also got alot of tips from the guide in terms of things to do, places to visit and different things to eat in Flornce and other parts of Italy! "

"This was a really good half day experience. If you don’t want to commit to a full day and still have time to explore the city during the day I would highly recommend this tour to you. We were able to stay in the city until 2 and then had a great time for this tour. The wines were delicious and the owners/guides at each winery were so nice and accommodating to questions. You could tell how much they love what they do and how they want to share it with others. Our guide Eva and driver Nino were incredible. She told us a perfect amount of information for the region and he got us there safely while also letting us see some of the country side. Highly recommended this tour to everyone!! "

"This tour was great and organised. Checking-in at the Meeting Point was easy and quick. The bus was comfortable and felt safe with driver Antonio. Our guide Raffaele was very informative about Florence/Tuscancy and the wineries. The experiences at both wineries were both informative and relaxing; more than we expected. "

If I could give this tour 6/5 stars I would. Our tour guide Gloria was an extremely knowledgeable Sommelier who kept us engaged and interested the entire time. You'll learn about all the different red wines of Tuscany. You are provided with plenty of food throughout the tour and lunch is served family style. The vineyards and villas provide breathtaking views and the bus you travel in will definitely give "off-roading" a different meaning. This tour is an absolute must.

Awesome tour! Lavi, our tour sommelier, and Romolo, our driver, made our food and wine experience on this day a top-notch outing, and was definitely one of our favorite tours in Italy. Lavi explained the details about wine, wine tasting, and the wine history in the Chianti region, and all three stops in the region were informative, relaxing, and fun, as well as tasty with the appetizers and lunch pairings. Romolo expertly navigated the roads, and both deserve 10 stars, if that were possible. Thank you again, Lavi and Romolo!