Private Tour
Private Tour in San Gimignano
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages, visiting one of the most beautiful medieval villages of Italy. You will never forget the ancient towers and the dreamlike landscape by which it is surrounded. The tour will begin from the main gate, Porta San Giovanni, continue towards Piazza della Cisterna, where you can taste the famous ice cream that won many prizes. In the next square admire the Public Palace and the wonderful Cathedral. If you choose to visit the palace, you will explore the Civic Museum and the highest tower of the town, from where you can take wonderful pictures or if you prefer to enter inside the Cathedral you will see the well-preserved frescoes. At the end of the tour enjoy the panorama from the fortress, where today is situated the Vernaccia Museum, the DOCG white wine produced in this area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
Participants will walk medium distances
Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for variable weather conditions
In case of wheelchairs or strollers, please inform us in advance, so that the tour can be organised in the best possible way
Due to strikes or force majeure, we reserve the right to change the itinerary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Porta San Giovanni
Meet your guide you at the main gate of San Gimignano "Porta San Giovanni"
Piazza Della Cisterna
Discover this beautiful square, the stories about the rivalry between the families who lived here and the history of the towers. How did they look like during the Middle Ages? Why are so many towers in a so little village? Your guide will have an answer to all your questions...
What‘s Included
2 h Private Tour with a local guide
Discover the best typical local products
Art and history of San Gimignano
Visit the external and if you want also the inside of the Town Hall, the big tower and the Cathedral
Wine tasting, Ice cream tasting
Admission to Civic Museum, Tower and Cathedral
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service. If you need a private driver, ask for a quotation.
Options
French 2h Private Tour
Spanish 2h Private Tour
German 2h Private Tour
English 2h Private Tour
Italian 2h Private Tour
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour with Barbara!
Tammi L,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Barbara was absolutely a delight! She was knowledgeable and friendly and didn't rush us. It was a beautiful day spent in San Gimignano!
The Wonderful Town of Giminano
Sueldp1,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00People should realize the UNESCO town of San Giminano is amazing and much more involved then we had realized. Our guide (whom we do not have her name) was able to give us so much history of the town and interesting facts. We would definately use her again.The buildings were incredible with the type of architecture that was used. A tour not to be missed.
Great Informative Tour
Julia A,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most informative tour we had during our trip to Tuscany. Elena taught us so much about the history of San Gimignano that wr really appreciated what we saw.
San Gimignano with Richard
Amanda C,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best day and tour with Richard! He was PHENOMENAL! Knowledgeable, fun, and charming. He gave us a wonderful recommendation for lunch too! We really enjoyed ourselves!!
Private guide
H3567SCchrist,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chiara was a wonderful guide. Passionate, knowledgeable and entertaining. Great experience. Highly recomend and would do again. .
I would repeat it without a doubt.
Csaab,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit was extraordinary!!! Our guide was very very good!! He showed us the city from different points of view! A very cultured and kind woman
Great tour of San Gimignano!
mcullen22,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time touring San Gimignano! Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I highly recommend this tour!
Pilgrimage on the Via Francigena!!!
Perlalg,,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Throughout our travels, we've learned that if we go it alone, the impression we get can't go beyond a "pretty/picturesque city." To understand the stones and buildings you see, you have to turn to experts. Without the tour, we would not have been able to understand why San Gimignano has so many towers, understand why it was built in that location, identify relevant buildings (such as the Order of Malta) or see the marks of machine guns from the Second World War. Our guide was very entertaining, keeping my teenagers attentive the entire time.
Fabulous tour of Siena
Europeaddict,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was fabulous! It was a private tour with just two of us, my friend and I and the guide, Ludovica who was great. I had been to Siena before and had been on Tours, but until I took this tour, I really never understood the differences between the different areas and the flags and the pendants and the pageantry. Ludovica brought us to different parts of the city and explained to us all these aspects. She was funny, she was knowledgeable, she was a great teacher to explain Siena to us, and we were very grateful for that. If you ever have an opportunity to go to Siena, I would highly recommend our Tour Guide and guarantee you would have a wonderful time.
Great Tour in San G
Emily B,,Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had 4 children on this tour with us and 6 adults. Our tour guide did a wonderful job of making it interesting for all of us. She was very knowledgeable and flexible - we were there on a first communion day and the parade through the streets meant she needed to change her tour a bit but it was lovely. Highly recommend.
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