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Things to do in Volterra, Tuscany: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Volterra is a walled mountaintop town in the Tuscany region of Italy of which its history dates to before the 7th century BC and has substantial structures from the Etruscan, Roman, and Medieval periods.
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1. San Gimignano and Volterra Tour by Private Luxury Van
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
• Experience for your private group. Explore the art, culture and medieval history of Italy in this private 8-hour Siena and Chianti countryside tour from Florence. • Discover San Gimignano and the Etruscan town of Volterra while accompanied by a private driver on this 8-hour tour from Florence. Explore each town at your own pace, enjoy the scenery as you travel through the Tuscan countryside, and relax as your driver takes care of all the navigating. • Our drivers are all extremely familiar with Tuscany and with the main destinations in Italy. They will always share information, curiosities and traditions about the area of the sightseeing and they are available at any needs. Spanish-, Portuguese- or French-speaking driver upon request
Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Driver, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Professional City guide, Gratuities
Reviewed By Laurettab1974
We had a fab day! Our driver, Massimo was great! Very engaging, informative and made so enjoyable trip. Satisfied and exceeded our expectations Not only the tour through Tuscany was beautiful and the wine delicious, but above all Max made the whole experience unique! I recommend ChiantiDrivers to anyone! I highly recommend it.
2. San Gimignano and Volterra Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Indulge yourself with a pleasant trip to the medieval cities of San Gimignano and Volterra. Admire the Tuscan countryside and take lovely pictures of the gently rolling hills as you snake through the vineyards along the winding cypress-lined roads. Visit the stunning San Gimignano, also called the “Manhattan of the Middle Ages” because of its high towers evoking wealth and power. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of Volterra and stop at the many alabaster boutiques. Taste the twice-world champion ice cream and the excellent Vernaccia wine or enjoy a delicious cheese tasting experience.
Inclusions: Round-trip private hop-on hop-off tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Luxury executive Mercedes car or minivan, Air conditioning, Onboard WiFi, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Wine/cheese/truffle tasting, Extras (tickets, souvenirs)
Reviewed By ralfhubens
I had a 100km+ taxi drive with Enzo. He drives very safe and is a nice person as well. He waited for me at the destination to help me finding the right person in charge.
3. Bocelli Countryside Escape from Florence
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
In only one day we will give you an unforgettable Bocelli Tour Experience in Tuscany taking you to the most beautiful places in a completely private tour! Our drivers of experience in the field and make the most professional be ready to answer all your doubts and take care of you at all times! In addition, it´s also good to highlight we know how to make this experience a very special one with us!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver for the length of the service, Courtesy and service
Exclusions: Tickets to enter the Sites, Private Licensed Tour Guides, Mance
Reviewed By V9466GWkarenb
We had been due to see Andrea Bocelli in concert, but obviously with the current restrictions that is simply not possible. Instead, we decided to take a tour tailored to our needs and organised by Alessio, the maestro's nephew. From the first email, Alessio was easy to deal with, quick to reply and luckily for us spoke excellent English. We started with our tour with Tony, who picked us up from our accommodation in an air- conditioned comfortable 8 seater. We drove about 40 mins to the beautiful town of Volterra for a couple of hours of sightseeing, including visiting an alabaster workshop and a coffee stop. Tony's English is perfect and he chatted and explained the sights and history as we walked - just the right amount of information offered to make the experience interesting but not too heavy. Then back to Lajatico for a brief wine tasting and a most wonderful 4 course meal ( coeliac catered for with no issues). Afterwards we drove around the family vineyards and stopped off at the Teatro del Silenzio ( movingly covered with flags apparently as a thanks to the health workers of the world) A most memorable day for us all, I would recommend it wholeheartedly , thank you Tony, Alessio and the Bocelli family.
4. Small-Group San Gimignano and Volterra Day Trip from Siena
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 48 reviews
Embrace the medieval charms of Tuscany's towns on a full-day trip to San Gimignano and Volterra from Siena. With an attentive local guide, walk round the Fortress of Monteriggioni, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of San Gimignano, and visit an alabaster workshop in Volterra. Enjoy a delicious lunch on a small Tuscan farm and spend time at your leisure exploring these rustic hill towns that are steeped in rich Italian history. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Visit to alabaster workshop
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
5. Private Tuscany’s Top Hill Towns: San Gimignano, Volterra and Certaldo Day Trip
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Travel back in time through a fascinating full-day excursion to discover the best Tuscan hilltop towns! Discover the charm of perfectly preserved Medieval historical centers and remain speechless in front of breathtaking views overlooking the wonderful Tuscan countryside surrounding you!
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at your Hotel if centrally located in Florence, Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with WIFI on board, English/Italian speaking driver, Three stops in the best Tuscan Hill Towns, 2-course “à la carte” lunch in a typical Trattoria in Volterra (if option selected)
Exclusions: Guide Service , Gratuities, Everything not mentioned as Included
Reviewed By aakebe
Only 7 people and the tour was by Van. The driver guided us during the drive but no guide joined us at our stop in Castellina. Professional presentations at the wineries. Especially at Poggio Amorreli with Andrea where we were treated with Spumante, one white and two red Chianti and one supertuscan. We also got bread, cheese, salami with their own balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The driver called for a taxi upon arrival in Florence ????
6. Private tour to Volterra and San Gimignano from Florence or Siena
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
Full day to San Gimignano and Volterra with a private luxury tour customized for you including a stunning gourmet lunch in Chianti area.
Inclusions: Transport in air conditioned car or minivan, Pick up and drop off at the Hotel, English speaking driving escort, Visit to prestigious wineries, Visit to San Gimignano, Volterra and Monteriggioni, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Oversunsetplain
I couldn’t put correct date on this review - I did this tour with my two children in August 2019 and originally posted it then. I have had a message to say that I had posted it under the wrong company (one with a very similar name). I would like to re-post the review as we had such a brilliant day with our guide and would like to recommend the tour company to others whenever this type of activity goes ahead again! Our guide Ms Ivanova was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour took in many places around the city and we also visited the Uffizi in the afternoon. I was with my children aged 6 and 9 and both really enjoyed this day. They felt included and learned a lot. The guide met us at the times planned and gave plenty of opportunities for questions and were able to answer any queries. Everything was organised well and went smoothly. We were unable to book a tour inside the Duomo but actually this one which took us all the way around the outside and to other fascinating parts of the city was perfect for my family.
7. Livorno Private Shore Excursion of Volterra and Supertuscan Bolgheri
Customised Volterra and Bolgheri shore excursion from the port of Livorno for the discerning traveller seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small group tour with only the very best of English speaking driver guides. Discover Italy 'close up' in a Mercedes minivan of up to 7 - 8 people that takes you into the very heart of Tuscany. Get the most of your time ashore to explore both the ancient hilltop Etruscan city of Volterra and enjoy a Supertuscan wine-tasting in the charming village of Bolgheri.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Wine-tastings
Reviewed By Psinclair12
Super responsive, caring, thoughtful service that I worked with on my most recent Italian vacation. From the first email to the last drop off, they were simply the best. A pick up at the very hard to navigate Florence train station--flawlessly executed. An amazing restaurant recommendation on the trip from Florence to Lucca. Courteous, professional, communicative from Florence to Lucca, to La Spezia, to Lucca, to Pisa. Wonderful!
8. Florence Day Trip to Volterra and San Gimignano
Enjoy this 9-hour customized day trip to Volterra and San Gimignano from Florence, ideal for the discerning traveler seeking an authentic Italian experience on a small-group tour. Discover the ancient Etruscan city of Volterra and the enchanting hilltop towered town of San Gimignano. Visit Italy close up in a Mercedes minivan seating up to 7-8 people that takes you into the very heart of each of these beautiful Tuscan cities.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Florence hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Museum & Monument entrance fees, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Psinclair12
Super responsive, caring, thoughtful service that I worked with on my most recent Italian vacation. From the first email to the last drop off, they were simply the best. A pick up at the very hard to navigate Florence train station--flawlessly executed. An amazing restaurant recommendation on the trip from Florence to Lucca. Courteous, professional, communicative from Florence to Lucca, to La Spezia, to Lucca, to Pisa. Wonderful!
9. Livorno Private Shore Excursion to Volterra and San Gimignano
Embark on this private 9-hour tour to Volterra and San Gimignano starting with pickup directly from the Livorno port. Attain a true look at the Tuscan cities as you tour the towns, seeing alabaster shops and ancient architectural works. Take a break for lunch at a local farm before being transported back to your cruise ship.
Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Wine-tastings, Worry-free shore excursion guarantee, Gratuities
Reviewed By Psinclair12
Super responsive, caring, thoughtful service that I worked with on my most recent Italian vacation. From the first email to the last drop off, they were simply the best. A pick up at the very hard to navigate Florence train station--flawlessly executed. An amazing restaurant recommendation on the trip from Florence to Lucca. Courteous, professional, communicative from Florence to Lucca, to La Spezia, to Lucca, to Pisa. Wonderful!
10. Full Day Private San Gimignano and Volterra Self-Guided Tour from Livorno
Spend a day exploring the charm and beauty of two Tuscan hill towns, San Gimignano and Volterra, with this 8-hour self-guided trip from Livorno. Enjoy having all transportation covered for the day.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Light refreshments, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Tour Guide
Reviewed By Claire B
What a trip! Adam, our driver, was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for him. The day went according to plan and we had marvellous visits to both the extensive complex of Villa Adriana and then taken up the hill to Villa d’Este and its magnificent water gardens. Thoroughly recommend this out of Rome trip although pre-trip communication from the local provider could be improved.
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