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The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Montepulciano, Tuscany
Montepulciano makes a great base for exploring the Tuscan hill towns. Just make sure to pack well-broken-in walking shoes, because cars aren’t allowed in the center of town. Explore the Duomo of Montepulciano and the Palazzo Tarugi… or sample the local wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which has been praised for centuries.
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1. Private Tour: Medieval Val d'Orcia by Minivan from Florence
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Leaving from Florence, this 9-hours tour by air-conditioned minivan will let you dive into the breathtaking and delicate Val d'Orcia. In this valley you will visit famous Medieval Montepulciano and Pienza. Apart from art and architecture, these towns are specially renowned for their food and wine specialities. Have you ever tried Noble Wine or tasted weathered Pecorino? Along this tour you will have the chance to do so.
Inclusions: Professional driver, Wine-tasting in Montepulciano, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Professional Guide
Reviewed By sandyc17
My husband and I did this tour and it was fabulous - the driver was great and there were only four of us so you could talk away to the driver - we scooted through the city easily on the golf cart and it was such good fun and we saw loads of amazing stuff, I’d highly recommend this tour
2. Visit Herculaneum, the archaeological site with a guide (2 / 3hrs)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
An expert guide with proven twenty years of experience who will help the group avoid long queues at the ticket office, an excellent linguistic dialectic, detailed knowledge of the archaeological site and its surroundings will be the guarantee to spend unique and unforgettable moments. From 9 people up the customer will have to pay an extra 10 euros for each person added, and the earphones are mandatory to ensure good listening quality during the tour,
Inclusions: Tourist guide
Exclusions: Tip, Compulsory earphone for € 3.99 per person per group over 8 pax
Reviewed By Pinoypal
What an amazing tour of the coast and various cities off the coast! Led by Vincenzo, who I highly recommend you should ask for! Super attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Great driver too! He gave us plenty of time and autonomy within each city. I would book with this company again! I can’t wait to come back ????
3. Brunello and Montepulciano Wine Tour from Cortona
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
In you are in Cortona, come enjoy the “Brunello and Montepulciano Tour”.. with its picturesque villages, rolling hills and unforgettable red wines… this is a tour for the wine lover, foodie and travel enthusiast at heart! Tour Length: 7/8 hours. Dates: Every season. Days of Week: Everyday. Departure Point: From your accommodation - pick-up and drop-off in Cortona or Siena province. Departure Time: 09.00/09.30 am – return 5.00/5:30 pm. Note: During this excursion transport will be made in a Mercedes 9 seats minivan which offers the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats. Note2: The tour is normally in a SMALL GROUP, if you prefer to remain private please let us know Popularity: ***** (best seller wine and food tour in Tuscany)
Inclusions: 3 Wineries tour and tasting, Pairing lunch at a historic winery, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sogufa
Amazing experience. Kindness and professionalism at the same time. Well organised and safe in all aspects.
4. Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour of 3 Wineries with Pairing Lunch
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4.9 based on 27 reviews
This full-day tour will bring you a taste of the complex, full-bodied Brunello reds that make this region every wine lover’s dream. We will pick you up at your hotel & take you to some of the lesser-known vineyards with high-quality wines. After your first tasting, take some time to explore the hilltop town of Montalcino, where we will visit a second Brunello winery. Then we will continue to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & a unique example of the ideal city according to Renaissance architecture. Then one last stop in the small town of Montepulciano, where you can taste the exquisite Nobile di Montepulciano wine & meet the winemakers that make the magic happen. Enjoy a special lunch featuring local specialities. Pick-up & Drop-off at your accommodation 3 wine tastings at boutique wine cellars Lunch with wine pairings & local specialities Visit Pienza & Montepulciano Small group: limited to 8 guests Don’t drive while you wine & dine! Let us take care of everything.
Inclusions: 3 Winery tour and tasting, Pairing lunch at a historic winery, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sogufa
Amazing experience. Kindness and professionalism at the same time. Well organised and safe in all aspects.
5. Cities, Cheese and Wine Tour in Pienza & Montepulciano
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4.8 based on 17 reviews
Pienza and Montepulciano Wine Tour - Experiences 1 day exciting trip in Valdorcia Tour Length: 7/8 hours. Dates: Every season. Days of Week: Everyday. Departure Point: From your accommodation - pick-up and drop-off in Florence , Siena , Pienza , Montepulciano, Chianti Area or South of Siena province. Departure Time: From Siena or nearby 09.00/09.30 AM – Florence 08.00AM Note: During this excursion transport will be made in a Mercedes 9 seats minivan which offers the maximum comfort, with air-conditioning, large panoramic windows and comfortable seats. Unless you don't specify you want to remain private, is possible to be joined with some other people in the party ( maximum 1 van ) Popularity: ***** (best seller wine and food tour in Tuscany)
Inclusions: Tour and tasting in an historic wine cellar, from the oldest and famous of the Brunello area and famous worldwide. Visit the town of PIENZA - Cheese Tasting Light Lunch at a HISTORIC WINERY IN MONTEPULCIANO DOWNTOWN Visit of a third winery in the Nobile di Montepulciano Area Area Bottled water Lunch Wine Tastings, Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sogufa
Amazing experience. Kindness and professionalism at the same time. Well organised and safe in all aspects.
6. Full-Day Winery Tour in Montepulciano with Tasting and Lunch
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4.8 based on 34 reviews
To fully experience la "Bella vita", you need to get out of the city. Taste the local wines & tour the cellars of select family-run, boutique vineyards with high-quality production. Get picked up at your hotel in Siena (or anywhere within Siena province) & venture into the Tuscan countryside with a small group and a local guide Together you’ll visit two vineyards in the rolling hills of Tuscany, both boutique wineries specializing in Brunello reds. From there you’ll head to the enchanting Medieval town of Montalcino, where you’ll visit two historic wine cellars. After a leisurely walk within Montalcino’s fortress walls, it’s off to Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that offers the best panorama of the Val d’Orcia, along with high-quality artisan crafts & unique pecorino cheese. Lunch will take place in yet another charming town, Montepulciano, where you can enjoy traditional Tuscan delicacies in a Cathedral-sized wine cellar.
Inclusions: 3 Visit and wine tasting , Lunch Wine Tastings, Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Sogufa
Amazing experience. Kindness and professionalism at the same time. Well organised and safe in all aspects.
7. Small-Group Montepulciano and Pienza Day Trip from Siena
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4.7 based on 78 reviews
Experience the heart of Tuscany on this guided small-group tour day trip to the charming towns of Pienza and Montepulciano. Travel through the beautiful clay hills south of Siena and take in the idyllic UNESCO protected landscapes of Tuscany's charming Val d’Orcia region. Explore the beautiful towns, enjoy lunch and taste Pecorino cheese on a local farm! Numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 persons on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (maximum 8 passengers), Cheese tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By Pioggiola
We did a 3-hour private tour of Siena with Giorgia this summer with our two teenage children. It was just perfect! Giorgia is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Siena and beyond, and it clearly showed in the depth of her answers to the very many questions that we asked. She was flexible to adapt the tour based on what we were interested in. Although not originally from Siena, she knows and loves the city like a local and has the ability to make the tour unforgettable. 160 Euros for a fantastic private our of Sienna. Very good value for money. Probably the best private city tour that we have ever done.
8. Brunello and Nobile Wine Tour from Florence
Travelling in Val d'Orcia is one unforgettable experience. Your eyes become dazzled by the beauty of the colours of this land, unsurprisingly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour has been created for you to discover the most painted corner of Tuscany, made of enchanted landscapes, tree-lined avenues. Highlights: • Private Tour for couples and small groups • Departure from your hotel • Visit of Montepulciano • Typical Tuscan lunch + wine tasting + visit of a winery • Visit of Pienza • 3 wine tasting in Montalcino • Return to your hotel. • About 6 hours tour • Languages: Italian, English
Inclusions: Lunch, Visit a winery, Wine tasting, All activities, Tour escort/host, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By S B
This was a magical experience, we will remember it forever! My girlfriend and I were staying in Castiglione della Pescaia and didn't have a car, so at Tuscany Private Tour they tailored the whole program to our needs. They sent Filippo to pick us up from right below our airbnb, and he took us to different vineyards and borghi in the area and told us about the history of these places. He was extremely professional but also very friendly and receptive to our needs. He told us he also organises tours of Tuscany by bike and this is something we will definitely consider doing with him in the future. We would highly recommend him and the agency if you want to experience something special that you won't forget.
9. Wine tasting in Val d'Orcia - Private tour from Rome
Relax among the Val d’Orcia region’s rolling hills and vineyards framed by Cypress Trees, and sip on Sangiovese Wines on this private full-day tour from Rome. Visit hill towns Pienza and Montepulciano to explore Renaissance piazzas and churches, take in panoramic hillside views, and sample the flavors of Tuscany. An English speaking assistant can be provided to maximize your trip and further enhance your Italian experience. Please select that option on booking if you so choose.
Inclusions: Private transportation by Mercedes Benz vehicle provided with wifi, bottled water and candies on board, English speaking chauffeur, Pick up and drop off at your Hotel, Guided visit of the winery and Wine tasting, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Native English speaking assistant upon request, Extras and gratuities, Meals
Reviewed By Erin B
We had an excellent time making pasta and drinking wine with friends and new acquaintances. The day was filled with pasta making, wine drinking, and a tour of the property. We also enjoyed being carinated by our chef. I would highly recommend this excursion!
10. Montalcino and Montepulciano Wine Tour from Siena
Travelling in Val d'Orcia is an unforgettable experience. Your eyes become dazzled by the beauty of the colours of this land, unsurprisingly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour has been created for you to discover the most painted corner of Tuscany, made of enchanted landscapes, tree-lined avenues. Sunrises and sunsets of extraordinary, unique colours in the world are one great addition when wandering the road from Montepulciano to Montalcino through Pienza, considered one of the most amazing routes of Italy.
Inclusions: Visit of Montepulciano, Typical tuscan lunch + wine tasting + visit of a winery, Visit of Pienza, Visit of Montalcino + 3 wine tastings, About 8 hours tour, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 628brendah
What an amazing day! It started with truffle hunting with Roberto and his two dogs - Ori and Chloe! We learned a lot about truffle hunting and how the dogs are trained. Chloe was 'in training' and it was fun to see how Roberto used both dogs. They found about 12 truffles in all of various sizes! Then we headed to a small family winery where we ate the fruits of our labor!!! We had a 4 course 'absolutely delicious' meal, tasted a lot of great wines, in addition to olive oil and honey! We even bought a bottle of wine to take with us and watched Sylvia add the DOCG label by hand (which are closely tracked by the region)! We had a great tour guide, Paelo, with us the entire day! He picked us us at our farmhouse, was our translator when needed, was very courteous and informative! I would highly recommend this very unique experience! And I would recommend Tuscany Private Tours. They were very easy to communicate with and very responsive!
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