Tour of the historical cellars in Montepulciano

3.93

3.9(27 reviews)

Private Tour

2 hours 30 minutes

English, Italian

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Montepulciano is famous for its cellars in the historical center, something that you do not have the chance to visit elsewhere. During your visit at the cellars in the historical center of Montepulciano you will have the chance to learn more about the unique link between the town and its Vino Nobile.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Montepulciano

A tour of the historic cellars of Montepulciano, with a tasting of Vino Nobile. Starting from Piazza Grande, you will discover the history of Montepulciano and the deep roots that for centuries have shaped the local people and the Vino Nobile. A guide will lead you inside of two underground cellars, through tunnels dug into the tuff, and spectacular brick vaults. Here you will find the gigantic oak barrels, inside which the famous Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and the Rosso di Montepulciano DOC “rest”. At the conclusion of every visit, you will enjoy a tasting of the wines, with an explanation of their basic characteristics. Tour includes: - Walk through the historic center of Montepulciano - Guided tour of two underground cellars in the center of Montepulciano - Tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Glass and glass keeper

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Tour of the historical cellars in Montepulciano

What‘s Included

Guided walk in the historic center of Montepulciano

Guided tour of two underground cellars in the center of Montepulciano DOCG

Tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.93

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A worthwhile tour both historically and also in understanding how the wine region works to provide a quality product
drjohnpohl,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour with a great guide who described the history of the area before taking us on our tour. She was easy to communicate with and made our tour memorable
Cellar tours in Montepulciano
Gcarleton,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
The tour guide struggled with the details of the history. The details took so long to explain that we were late in finishing tour and we had to rush at the end to complete on time. Tour guide was very nice just slow on the delivery of information.
Not only a wine...
Christina M,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Not only a wine experience but also a mini walking tour where we got to hear some of the interesting facts about Montepulciano. We met at the top and had two tastings; one at the top and one at the bottom. Was a little disappointed with this as we had to walk all the way back to the top to see things we had missed. (The ticket office to the shuttle bus was closed so that wasn’t an option for us)
Good wine tour
John W,Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would rate this tour a five. Leon of the tourist office in.Pienza did a fabulous job explaining the history of the city. Each of the wine producers we visited we’re fabulous. The underground sellers are quite impressive.
Winery tour and tasting
tracysimpson1,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The guide was friendly and knowledgeable but this is absolutely something you can just do yourself. Don’t waste your money. Choose the winery you’d like to visit, ask to visit the cellar and then get a tasting.
A historic town
Vasco B,Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A delightful resort that stands out among the hills of Val d'Orcia. Surrounded by vineyards and full of medieval history. It is great fun to walk through the steep streets and stop in some shops for Shopping or for a Maremma snack washed down with good wine. It will always be a good tourist half whether you travel alone, as a couple or with your family.
Great tour
Breanna T,Feb 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My tour guide Ms Laura was very polite and informative. I learned some new things from her as well as her learning some things from me. It was a good experience
Dissapointing. Complete waste of money!
robynp586,Nov 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Very dissapointing and a waste of money! We did get a discount for the kids, but they should really be free as there was not much history or information given about the town. Our tour was to include 2 underground cellars. The first winery we went to did not seem happy that we were there and did not let us into the cellar as there was no one to look after the shop. Second winery was closed and we had to walk around killing time waiting for it to open. Cellar was not underground.
Laura was excellent!
Sarah T,Oct 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Laura was excellent. Very knowledgeable and a great pleasure to spend time with. We were very fortunate to have a private tour with her and we thoroughly enjoyed her expertise and her company.
So so Montepulciano tour
michael t,Sep 30, 2022
- Review from Viator
3.00
Montepulciano was beautiful. Our tour guide Laura was excellent and gave us very good history and information about the city and surroundings The wine cellars were very cool and would recommend The rating would have been higher had the tasting experience been better. The first cellar tasting started out week then another larger group came I. And we were ignored. The second cellar was more interesting but the tasting was done standing up in the sales room.