Podere degli Olmi Arezzo: Private House Tour with Tasting

Step inside a private Leopoldina estate closed to the public, guided by the family that has owned it for centuries.

A private tour of Podere degli Olmi, a historic Leopoldina house in Arezzo's Valdichiana valley, led by a descendant of the noble family that built it. You walk through the main rooms and ancient stables, then move to the Secret Garden for a tasting of local wines and seasonal products tied to the territory's history and cultivation. The visit runs about two and a half hours and ends with stories of rural life, family history, and the reclamation of the valley itself.

The experience

Podere degli Olmi is the only original Leopoldina house in the Valdichiana that opens to private visitors: access exists only through this experience. The tour begins with context about the era when the house was built and the reclamation of the valley, then moves into the main rooms and the ancient stables where your guide explains how life unfolded in these spaces centuries ago. Your guide is a descendant of the noble family to whom the estate has always belonged, so the stories come from someone whose family lived them.

The second half shifts to the Secret Garden, where you taste local wines and food products that change with the season. The guide walks you through the history and cultivation of what you're tasting, connecting each item to the territory itself. If weather permits, the tasting happens outside. Otherwise, you move into one of the house's rooms. Dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, celiac, allergies) are accommodated when you note them at booking.

The whole arc is built around rural history: anecdotes, proverbs, songs and poems of life in the valley emerge as you move through the spaces. Your guide shares family history only if you ask, leaving the focus on the Valdichiana itself and the choices that shaped it.

What’s included

• Private guide descended from the family that owns the estate.
• access to the main rooms and ancient stables of Podere degli Olmi.
• entry to the Secret Garden.
• tasting of local wines and seasonal food products with explanation of their history and cultivation.
• accommodation for vegetarian, vegan, celiac and allergy-friendly diets upon request at booking.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Podere degli Olmi

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, so choose the language that matches your comfort level. Minimum age is 12, and the tour suits anyone interested in rural history and family-owned estates rather than standard sightseeing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Podere degli Olmi and why can't I visit it on my own?

Podere degli Olmi is an original Leopoldina estate (a house built during the era of Grand Duke Leopold of Tuscany), and it remains private property. Access is only possible through this guided experience. It does not open to the public otherwise.

What happens during the tasting at the end?

You taste local wines and seasonal food products in the Secret Garden or indoors, depending on weather. The guide explains the history and cultivation of each item and how it connects to the Valdichiana's traditions and landscape.

Can I request vegetarian, vegan or allergy-friendly food for the tasting?

Yes. Wine and food are available for vegetarians, vegans, and people with celiac disease or allergies. Note your dietary needs when you book so the house can prepare accordingly.

How long does the tour take?

The visit runs about two and a half hours, from the initial welcome and history through the house, stables, and Secret Garden tasting.

Is the house accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility needs?

Yes. All areas and surfaces of Podere degli Olmi are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the site are also wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome.