Wine tasting in a Tuscan vineyard: Transfer from Pisa

Taste Tuscan wine straight from the farmer who grows it

A four-hour wine tasting in a family-run Tuscan vineyard includes guided cellar tour, tastings paired with local food, and round-trip transfer from Pisa. The winery sits off the main tourist routes, and the farmer explains the winemaking process and the story behind each wine. This is not a full meal. It's a lesson in how Tuscan wine and food belong together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tuscan vineyard tour and tasting

• Pick up in Lucca
• Drive through Tuscan hills
• Walk in the vineyard
• Visit the wine cellar
• Learn about winemaking process
• Taste wines with local specialties
• Return to Pisa

The experience

Four hours starts with pickup from Pisa in an air-conditioned van, then a drive through the Tuscan hills to a working vineyard far from the crowds. Once there, you walk the vineyard itself before entering the cellar, where the farmer walks you through how the wine is made and what makes each vintage different. The explanations come from someone who has lived the work, not from a script.

The tasting is the centerpiece. Each wine gets paired with a few items from the garden (local salami, pecorino cheese from Tuscany, and other specialties), so you learn how the flavors work together rather than just drinking in isolation. The farmer's goal is to show you how real Tuscany tastes, not to rush through a checklist. After the tasting, you have time to sit in the vineyard before the drive back to Pisa.

The return journey is not guaranteed to a fixed time because traffic in Tuscany can shift. If you have a train or flight booked close to the end of the day, build in a buffer. Bottled water is included throughout, and the guide speaks English or Italian.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfer from Pisa in an air-conditioned van.
• guided walk through the vineyard.
• cellar tour with the farmer.
• wine tasting paired with local cheese, salami and garden products.
• bottled water throughout.
• guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 15:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 15

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.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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Autoservizi DB Tuscany

Is this one for you?You taste the wines where they're made and hear the story directly from the farmer, so this suits anyone who wants to understand Tuscan wine beyond the bottle. The small-group format and off-the-beaten-path setting mean you're not competing with tour buses, but it also means the return time can shift with traffic. Plan accordingly if you have a fixed commitment later in the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13).

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 exactly happens during the cellar tour?

The farmer takes you through the cellar and explains the winemaking process step by step, sharing the stories and techniques behind each wine the vineyard produces.

Is this a full lunch, or just tastings?

It's a tasting with food pairings (cheese, salami and garden items matched to each wine) not a complete meal. The focus is learning how wine and food pair together in Tuscan tradition.

How long is the drive from Pisa to the vineyard?

The drive takes you through the hills of Tuscany to a winery off the beaten path near Lucca. The exact time depends on traffic and your Pisa pickup location.

Can I request a specific wine or tell the farmer about food allergies?

Yes. Let the operator know about allergies or food preferences when you book, and they will make sure the tasting and pairings work for your needs.

What if I'm not a wine expert?

The farmer explains everything as you go, so no prior knowledge is needed. The tasting is built around learning, not showing off expertise.