Private Chianti Classico wine tour from Florence with lunch

Taste Chianti Classico at small organic estates while the driver handles the roads

A private day trip from Florence through Chianti Classico wine country for up to six travelers, with a licensed English-speaking driver and air-conditioned minivan. Visit medieval villages including Greve and Panzano, taste wines at family-run organic estates, sample Tuscan cold cuts and cheese at the historic Falorni butcher, and finish with a farm lunch paired with Chianti, Super Tuscan, and white wines. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Florence included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chianti wine region private day trip

• Visit Greve in Chianti town
• Taste Tuscan snacks at Falorni butcher shop
• Explore Montefioralle village and stroll streets
• Enjoy first wine tasting at organic estate
• Visit medieval tower in Panzano
• Have farm-to-table lunch with wine tasting

The experience

How do you spend a full day in Chianti without renting a car or joining a group? The minivan picks you up at your Florence hotel at a time you choose (9am is typical), and your private driver handles the route while you settle in. The landscape shifts from city streets to rolling vineyards within minutes. You're traveling with your own party only, up to six people, so the pace and the stops are yours to shape. The driver knows the region and can suggest estates and villages, or you can decide in advance which wineries to visit.

The day moves through Greve first, where you stop at Falorni, a butcher shop that has stood in the same piazza since the 1700s. You taste cold cuts and cheese there: real Tuscan staples, not a tasting room invention. Then Montefioralle, a medieval village of 79 people built as a castle, where narrow stone streets and views over the Sangiovese vineyards fill an hour of wandering and photographs. The first wine tasting happens at a small organic producer where everything from vineyard to cellar is done by hand. Chianti Classico is the focus, but you'll also encounter their other wines.

Panzano comes next, an 11th-century fortified town where you can walk to the tower and stand inside the old walls. The southern valley spreads below, planted in hundreds of plots of Sangiovese vines. Lunch is the final stop: a farm with its own vineyards, olive groves and animals. The meal is farm-to-table and fully organic, paired with a wine explanation. You taste Extra Virgin olive oil, Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan, white wines, dishes with balsamic vinegar, and dessert wines. Lunch and wine tasting are paid on-site (lunch runs 55–65 euros per person, wine tasting 25–35 euros), so you can choose what you want. The driver drops you back at your Florence hotel by late afternoon or early evening, depending on when you started.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Florence.
• private air-conditioned minivan for up to six travelers.
• English-speaking licensed driver for the full day.
• cold mineral water and on-board WiFi.
• tasting of Tuscan cold cuts and cheese at Falorni butcher shop in Greve.

Information

Lasts 8h–9h, runs Monday to Friday at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00, from € 330 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:0012 on other days ›

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Youth (7 to 13 years): free · Child (2 to 6 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by UNIQUETUSCANY private tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Florence without a rental car and want to spend a full day tasting wine at small organic estates rather than joining a larger group. The private minivan and driver mean you set the pace and choose the stops, and hotel pickup eliminates the need to arrange transport to Chianti yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 13 years): free; Child (2 to 6 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

What's the Falorni butcher shop in Greve, and why is it worth a stop?

Falorni is a historic butcher in Greve's central piazza, operating since the 1700s. You taste authentic Tuscan cold cuts and cheeses there, the real local staples, as part of the tour's first tasting experience.

Can I choose which wineries to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

You can decide in advance which estates you want to visit, or let your driver suggest the best small producers based on what you're interested in. The driver is familiar with the region and can tailor the stops to your preferences.

Is lunch included in the tour price, or do I pay separately?

Lunch at the farm and the wine tasting that accompanies it are paid on-site. Lunch costs 55–65 euros per person and wine tasting 25–35 euros per person. The tour operator can arrange vegetarian, gluten-free, or allergy-friendly meals with 24 hours' notice.

What happens if it rains?

Your driver carries umbrellas and will provide them as needed. The tour runs in rain. The villages and estates are still accessible, though outdoor photography and vineyard views may be limited.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in central Florence?

The driver picks you up directly at your hotel or any address you provide in downtown Florence at the exact time you choose during booking. Drop-off is at the same location at the end of the day.

What's included in the tour price besides transportation?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Florence, private minivan with air conditioning for up to six people, an English-speaking licensed driver, cold mineral water on board, WiFi, and the tasting of cold cuts and cheese at Falorni are all included. Wine tastings at estates and the farm lunch are paid separately on-site.