San Gimignano Sunset Dinner: Wine Tasting on the Terrace

Eight wines paired with a Tuscan dinner as the sun sets behind the towers.

A sunset dinner and wine tasting on an exclusive panoramic terrace overlooking San Gimignano, where eight wines (including Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan) accompany a full Tuscan meal from appetizers through dessert with Vin Santo. The experience runs about two and a half hours and includes a guided tasting led in English, Spanish or Italian. A short walk from the historic center, the terrace becomes an intimate setting as golden light fills the evening.

The experience

The terrace sits just off the main square, close enough to walk from the historic center but far enough to feel removed from the crowds. As the sun drops behind San Gimignano's towers, the light turns warm and soft. The moment the experience is timed to begin. You settle at the table with a view that holds the whole landscape, and the evening unfolds as a complete dinner, not a tasting with small bites. The guide walks you through eight wines from the region, each one paired with a course: you start with appetizers and premium olive oils, move through homemade lasagna and a traditional meat course, and finish with dessert and Vin Santo.

The wines anchor the meal. Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan are the named standouts, but the tasting covers the range of what the region makes, structure, intensity, balance. Between each glass, the food speaks back to it. Balsamic vinegars and olive oils appear early, not as extras but as part of how the courses build. The lasagna is made in-house. The meat course follows Tuscan tradition. Dessert closes the arc with Vin Santo, the wine meant for the end of the day.

The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, so you choose the language that fits your group. The whole thing takes about two and a half hours, which is long enough to feel unhurried but short enough to end while the last light is still in the sky. Service animals are welcome. If you're traveling with an infant, they can sit on your lap or use a specialized seat.

What’s included

• Guided wine tasting of eight wines including Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan.
• selection of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
• full Tuscan dinner with appetizers, homemade lasagna, and traditional meat course.
• dessert with Vin Santo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00Last departure this season: 6 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agricola Poggio ai Laghi

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, or Italian, so pick the language that fits your group. The terrace is intimate and seated, designed for a slow evening rather than standing or moving around, which suits anyone who wants to linger over wine and food without a rushed pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What eight wines are included in the tasting?

The tasting features Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan as the named selections, paired with six other regional wines chosen to show the range of Tuscan production. The guide explains each one as it arrives.

What does the Tuscan dinner include?

The full meal starts with appetizers and a selection of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars; moves through homemade lasagna and a traditional meat course; and ends with dessert paired with Vin Santo. Each course is timed to the wine being tasted.

When does the experience start and how long does it last?

The experience is designed for sunset and runs about two and a half hours, beginning as the light turns golden over the towers and ending while the evening is still visible.

How far is the terrace from San Gimignano's historic center?

The terrace is just a short walk from the historic center, close enough to reach on foot but positioned to give you the full panoramic view of the towers and landscape.