San Gimignano Wine & Olive Oil Tasting: Private Tuscan Meal

Vineyard tour, wine tasting, and homemade Tuscan lunch in 90 minutes

A private wine and olive oil tasting in one of San Gimignano's oldest Vernaccia vineyards, where a family member guides you through their biodynamic methods before you sit down to a farm-to-table Tuscan meal with views of the town's famous towers. The experience runs 90 minutes and includes bottled water, wine tasting, and lunch. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tuscan vineyard tour and tasting

• Tour Vernaccia vineyard
• Private wine and olive oil tasting
• Enjoy Tuscan lunch

The experience

You start in the vineyard itself, walking through rows of vines with a family member who explains the biodynamic agriculture and the story behind the wines and olive oils. This is not a classroom tasting. You're on the land where the grapes and olives grow, and the person guiding you lives and works there. After the vineyard tour, you move to your private table, where the tasting begins: organic wines and extra virgin olive oils paired with a Tuscan lunch built from what the farm produces. Bruschetta, pasta of the day, a selection of cold-cuts and cheeses, dessert. Everything is homemade and seasonal.

The whole thing fits into 90 minutes, which means you taste without rushing but also without a long, formal sit-down. Bottled water is included. The setting is described as cozy yet elegant, and the views look out toward San Gimignano's towers. You'll need to arrange your own transport to and from the vineyard. The experience itself is private, so you're not sharing the table or the tasting with other groups.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• wine tasting of organic Vernaccia wines.
• extra virgin olive oil tasting.
• farm-to-table Tuscan lunch with bruschetta, pasta, cold-cuts, cheeses, and dessert.
• vineyard tour with a family member explaining biodynamic methods and the farm's story.

Before you book

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

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Podere la Marronaia

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this experience leaves room for other activities in San Gimignano the same day (a walk through the town, another meal, or time at a museum), so it works as part of a larger itinerary rather than consuming an entire afternoon. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the vineyard, which means you're not locked into a tour schedule or pickup time.

Traveler reviews

4.86★★★★★★★★★★

21 verified traveler reviews

5 ★18

4 ★3

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What wines will I taste at this San Gimignano vineyard?

The tasting focuses on organic Vernaccia wines produced on the property, paired with the vineyard's extra virgin olive oils. The specific bottles change with the season and what the family has available. You'll learn about their biodynamic methods during the vineyard tour before you taste.

Is the Tuscan lunch included, or do I pay extra?

Lunch is included in the experience. It's a farm-to-table meal with bruschetta, pasta of the day, Tuscan cold-cuts and cheeses, and dessert, all prepared by the family and paired with the wines and oils you're tasting.

How do I get to the vineyard in San Gimignano?

You'll need to arrange your own transport to the vineyard. Pickup and drop-off are not included. Once you arrive, the family will guide you through the vineyard and then to your private table.

Can I do this experience if I don't drink alcohol?

The experience is built around wine and olive oil tasting, so it's designed for people who drink. If you have dietary restrictions or concerns, you can note them at booking and discuss options with the operator.

How long does the whole experience take?

The experience runs 90 minutes total, from the vineyard tour through the tasting and meal. It's designed to fit into an afternoon or evening without taking up your entire day.