Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Day Trip with Free Time

Two Tuscan towns, one unforgettable day from Florence

You spend 2.5 hours exploring San Gimignano's medieval towers and narrow streets, then another 2.5 hours in Siena's Gothic center, including time at Piazza del Campo. Transport, audioguide, and a multilingual guide are included. You return to Florence at sunset. Plan for a full day out. That's what fits both towns in one trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit San Gimignano and Siena

• Explore San Gimignano historic centre
• See medieval towers in San Gimignano
• Travel through Tuscan countryside to Siena
• Wander Siena's historic districts
• Stroll in Piazza del Campo
• Return to Florence at sunset

The experience

There's something about stepping off a bus into a town that looks like it stopped aging in the 1300s that makes you want to wander without a plan. San Gimignano hits you that way: fourteen towers still standing, each one built by families trying to prove they mattered, and now they're just there, puncturing the skyline like a medieval skyline you've only seen in paintings. You get two and a half hours to walk the narrow streets, climb if you want to, sit in a piazza with a coffee, or just stand and look up. The audioguide on the bus beforehand tells you what you're looking at, so you're not completely lost, but the real thing is the walking itself.

Then the bus winds through actual Tuscan countryside (vineyards, rolling hills, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people paint it), and you arrive in Siena. This is different. San Gimignano is a postcard. Siena is a living city that happens to be Gothic. You've got another two and a half hours here, and most people head straight to Piazza del Campo, the enormous shell-shaped square where the Palio horse race happens once a year and where, on a regular Tuesday, you can sit on the stone and watch the light change. The city is divided into seventeen districts called Contrade, each with its own flag and identity and centuries of rivalry, and if you wander the narrow streets long enough, you start to feel the layers: the medieval layout, the Gothic churches, the way the whole thing is built on a hill so every street either climbs or drops. There's no rushing it, and the tour doesn't try to.

The drive back to Florence happens as the sun goes down, and yeah, that's when the hills turn gold and the whole thing feels like you've actually been somewhere, not just checked boxes. The bus is air-conditioned, there's WiFi if you need it, and the guide is multilingual, so if your Italian is nonexistent (mine is), you're not pretending to understand signs. The whole day is about eight hours door-to-door, which sounds long until you realize you're covering two towns that usually take two separate trips to do properly. You leave Florence in the morning and you're back before dinner.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Florence in an air-conditioned bus, a professional multilingual guide, and an audioguide covering San Gimignano and Siena.
• You get 2.5 hours of free time in San Gimignano to explore the towers and streets, then 2.5 hours in Siena to wander Piazza del Campo and the Gothic districts.
• WiFi is available on board.
• The tour duration includes all bus transfers and is designed for moderate fitness levels.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tramvia Napoli

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Florence who want to see two major Tuscan towns in a single day without arranging separate transport or guides. The free time in each town means you set the pace, and the fixed schedule gets you back by evening. Expect a full day out, which is what makes both stops possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I visit the towers in San Gimignano?

The tour gives you 2.5 hours of free time in San Gimignano. You can climb the towers if you wish, but it's not a guided climb. You choose how to spend the time.

What is Piazza del Campo?

It's the main square in Siena, famous as the setting for the Palio di Siena horse race. During your 2.5 hours in Siena, you can visit it and explore the surrounding Gothic streets.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

No. The tour involves uneven surfaces and long walking distances. It is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties, poor cardiovascular health, or those using wheelchairs.

Is WiFi available?

Yes, WiFi is available on board the bus.