San Gimignano Wine & Olive Oil Tasting: Private Farm Experience

Taste wines and oils straight from the vineyard, then sit down to a vegetarian meal on a farm that overlooks San Gimignano

A private wine and olive oil tasting with vegetarian lunch or dinner at a biodynamic farm minutes from San Gimignano, run by an Italian or English-speaking family member. The experience opens with a tour of the Vernaccia vineyard and an explanation of the farm's organic and biodynamic methods, followed by tastings of the winery's own wines and oils paired with a vegetarian meal. Minimum age is 18. Children under that age are not permitted.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine and olive oil tasting with lunch

• Visit Vernaccia vineyard with family guide
• Learn about biodynamic farming methods
• Enjoy vegetarian lunch in rustic house
• Taste organic wines and olive oils

The experience

The farm sits just a few minutes from San Gimignano's town center, close enough to see the Medieval towers across the Tuscan countryside. You'll start by walking through one of the oldest Vernaccia vineyards in the region, guided by a family member who explains the biodynamic production methods and the farm's history. The vineyard tour sets up everything that follows: the wines and oils you taste come directly from the land you've just walked.

After the vineyard, you move into a rustic family house that opens onto views of the green hills. Here you taste the farm's organic wines and olive oils alongside a vegetarian lunch or dinner, depending on which time slot you book. Bottled water is included. The meal itself is built around what the farm grows and produces. An Italian or English-speaking family member stays with you throughout, keeping the atmosphere warm and professional without the formality of a restaurant.

The whole experience runs 1.5 to 2 hours. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the farm. It's accessible by public transportation, and the family can point you toward options when you book. Pregnant travelers should know this activity is not recommended for them. If you have specific dietary needs beyond the vegetarian base, let the farm know at the time of booking.

What’s included

• Vernaccia vineyard tour with a family guide.
• wine and olive oil tasting.
• vegetarian lunch or dinner.
• bottled water.
• English or Italian-language guidance throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday13 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to20h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish 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 effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Podere la Marronaia

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in San Gimignano town and prefer a shared meal experience. The farm is minutes away on foot or a short taxi ride, so you can taste wines and oils without leaving the area.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

How do I get to the farm from San Gimignano town?

The farm is just a few minutes away by car or taxi from the town center. Public transportation options are available nearby. The farm can advise on routes when you book. You'll need to arrange your own transport, as pickup and drop-off are not included.

What exactly happens during the vineyard tour at the start?

A family member guides you through one of San Gimignano's oldest Vernaccia vineyards, explaining the biodynamic production methods the farm uses and sharing the farm's history. The walk introduces you to the land where the wines and oils you'll taste are grown.

Is the vegetarian meal a set menu or can I choose what to eat?

The meal is vegetarian and built around what the farm produces. If you have specific dietary requirements beyond that, you should mention them when you book so the family can prepare accordingly.

Can children come on this tasting?

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. Children under 18 are not permitted, as the tasting includes wine and the farm enforces a legal drinking age requirement.

What's included in the price?

The tasting includes wine and olive oil tastings, a vegetarian lunch or dinner, and bottled water. All the wines and oils come from the farm's own vineyards and olive trees.