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    Premium wine tours to Tuscany from Florence, Italy

     

    Wine tours from Florence

    With a max group size of 8, discover the wines of Tuscany on one of our 9 different wine adventures:

    HALF DAY tour - spend a Grape Morning or Grape Afternoon exploring 2 organic wineries.

     

    SIGNATURE tour - a Grape Tours' bestseller, educational & delicious for enthusiastic wine lovers.

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    CLASSIC tours - fun with traditional wines & food for curious wine lovers.

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    ELITE tours - in-depth semi-private with special wineries & gourmet food for cultured wine lovers.

    Super Chianti
    Wine Time
    Chianti & Cheese
    Wines & Villas
    Chianti Classico
    Montalcino
    San Gimignano
    Montepulciano
    A sip of Chianti

    Grape Tours in Florence is run by a bunch of Italian wine lovers.

    Our premium guided wine tours have reached more than 3K 5-star online user reviews, and we've served more than 50K wine lovers since we started 15 yrs ago.

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    Hereunder you can browse our different wine tours and pick the best experience for you.

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    The meeting point in central Florence is at our OFFICE, a friendly space with wi-fi & bathrooms. Finally, you can collect wine on your tour and SHIP your bottles home from our office.

     

    HALF DAY wine tour  SIP OF CHIANTI

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    Days      Monday - Saturday

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    Time      Start at 9 am / or at 2 pm (4 hours)

    Size       Max 8 pp

    Price      €79  

    SIP OF CHIANTI - from April to October

    New from 2021 you can now get a sip of Chianti in just four hours. Meet up with your knowledgeable guide at the Grape Tours office and let yourself be whisked off to the Chianti area just South of Florence. 

    We will visit two green and sustainable family-owned wineries where you will be able to indulge in the beautiful countryside. Tour the wineries from the grapes to the bottle and sip delicious wines all whilst your guides inform you of the territory and last, but not least, get you back and forth safely so you can fully enjoy every Sip of Chianti.

    Grape Tours' SIGNATURE tour  SUPER CHIANTI

    Dario Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti

    Days      Monday-Saturday

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    Time      Start at 10 am - approx 8 hrs

    Size       Max 8 pp

    Price      €175  

    SUPER CHIANTI - All year (reduced frequency in winter)

    This day trip is to explore the flavors of the land just south of Florence with its traditions for great wine, olive oil, cheese & meats.

    We visit two distinct organic wineries, and you will come to understand the concept of terroir, and you will learn how Chianti & Chianti Classico is made. Your Grape guide will explain how to distinguish the characteristics of the wines in your glass.

    Lunch is an exceptional feast at famous butcher Dario Cecchini with traditional dishes as well as the iconic Bistecca Fiorentina.

    Stretch your legs in Greve in Chianti and return with the fondest memories of Tuscany's wine country.

    Grape CLASSICS  WINE TIME 

    Grape Tours Tuscan Wine Time winery tour

    Days      Every day

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    Time      Start at 9.30 am - approx 6 hrs

    Size       Max 8 pp

    Price      €125  

    WINE TIME - All year (no Sundays during winter)

    Leave the city and join our swiftly 6 hr Wine Time tour where we visit 3 different family-owned wineries in the Chianti Montespertoli region.

    Learn about the history of winemaking in Tuscany, about the local grapes, and most importantly experience the wine cellars and hear the stories for yourself. 

    Taste at least 10 different wines and enjoy a freshly home-cooked Tuscan lunch at the 3rd winery.

    Grape CLASSICS  CHIANTI & CHEESE 

    Corzano & Paterno's master cheese maker with the Buccia di Rospo cheese

    Days      Monday-Friday

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    Time      Start at 10 am - total 7 hrs

    Size       Max 8 pp

    Price      €155  

    CHIANTI & CHEESE - from March to October

    Laidback tour through the Chianti & Chianti Classico region, visiting small organic wineries who are passionate about producing high-quality wines. Visit 3 different wineries with multiple wine tastings throughout the day. Lunch in a "natural wine" organic farm and is a farm-to-table 3-course lunch.

    At the third winery, you will also visit the award-winning dairy that makes some of Tuscany's very best cheeses that of course will be served with the last wine tasting of the day.

    Grape CLASSICS  MEDICI WINES & VILLAS

    Carmignano wine tour with Grape Tours from Florence

    Days      Saturdays

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    Time      Start at 10 am - approx 8 hrs

    Size       Max 8 pp

    Price      €175  

    MEDICI WINES & VILLAS - from April to October

    This trip takes you to the tiny DOCG region of Carmignano where Cabernet has been growing since the Renaissance! In fact, the history of the Medici family is infiltrated everywhere in Carmignano, and we will visit two historic estates that today produce prime organic wines.

    You may enjoy the vineyards and picturesque cellars, whilst tasting great wines throughout the day, fantastic olive oil, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch in lovely settings. 

    Also, stop by the grand Medici Villa in Poggio a Caiano for a short stroll.

    ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

    Panzano in Chiani on a Tuscan Wine Tour with Grape Tours

    Days      Monday & Thursday

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    Time      Start at 9 am - approx 9 hrs

    Size       Max 6 pp

    Price      €275  

    CLASSICO GRAND CRU - from April - October

    Get behind the scenes of some of Tuscany's most prestigious wineries on this Elite semi-private day trip from Florence. Our Grape guide will safely get you from winery to winery whilst you may enjoy private visits and tastings of some of Tuscany's best and most wanted wines. 

    Lunch is a 3-course delicious meal in the panoramic location of Lamole, paired with 3 more wines produced from the vineyards around Lamole.

    We will also make a brief stop to admire the enological treasure of the Conca d'Oro valley in Panzano.

    ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

    Brunello di Montalcino at Le Chiuse on a wine tour with Grape Tours

    Days      Tuesdays

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    Time      Start at 9 am - approx 9 hrs

    Size       Max 6 pp

    Price      €275  

    BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO - from April - October

    Montalcino is where the king of Sangiovese wines is produced, the Brunello di Montalcino. 

    Learn all about the region on this full-day semi-private trip where we will visit 3 wineries of different sizes and in different areas around Montalcino. Meet owners and vineyard workers and taste the wines at the source.

    Enjoy a hearty lunch at the second winery paired with several wines of the region.

    We'll also make a brief stop in Montalcino town to get a feel of the village. 

    ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

    View over San Gimignano on a wine tour with Grape Tours

    Days      Wednesdays

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    Time      Start at 9 am - approx 9 hrs

    Size       Max 6 pp

    Price      €275 

    TOWERS of SAN GIMIGNANO - from April - October

    Discover the magic town of San Gimignano and enjoy a visit to one of this white wine region's most iconic wineries, unique in its approach and wines.

    Next, we'll head for a lovely winery restaurant where we will be served up a feast accompanied by wines coming from Chianti Classico.

    We will then head for a beautiful castle where we will see the grounds, historic cellars and enjoy a final wine tasting inside the castle rooms.

    ELITE - Extraordinary Grape Experience

    Winecountry in Montepulciano on a tour with Grape Tours

    Days      Fridays

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    Time      Start at 9 am - approx 9 hrs

    Size       Max 6 pp

    Price      €275  

    NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO - from April - October

    Join us on a special day out to discover the southern Tuscan wine region of Montepulciano. We'll reach the region and visit a modern Montepulciano winery that has views to die for, and great wines also. 

    Lunch will be in our favorite restaurant in the region (you'll see why!), and we'll walk our food come off in Montepulciano.

    In the afternoon we'll visit another great winery of Montepulciano to round up what will indeed be a fantastic day in this region that you'll never forget.

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    Click here to check out some of the fabulous wineries we work with!

     

    EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE TOURS

    Request a customised all-inclusive wine tour experience guided by one of our Grape specialist guides. Available upon request - choose between half-day & full-day.

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    Pierre Gouttenoire of Grape Tours
    Guided Day Tours

    Private day tours

    Visit 2 to 3 great wineries on an escorted tour with our Grape guide in a region of your interest. Chianti Classico, Montalcino, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Carmignano, Bolgheri...all the best wine regions 

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    Multiple-day trips

    Grape escape

    Explore our options of week-end and multiple day trip packages in Tuscany, featuring exciting itineraries to the best wine regions, with great stays in boutique winery hotels, delicious meals in the wineries...

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    Self-guided Tours

    Trip planning service

    If you prefer to self-drive or simply hire a driver for the day, but you still want to receive a well-thought-out itinerary to follow. We provide you with the region commentary (mp3 that you can listen to on your way to the region)....

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    Who's Grape?

    Rebecca Christophersen

    Gouttenoire

    is the founder of Grape Tours in Italy.

    Rebecca is an Italian Wine Scholar. On a day to day basis she's back-office, runs the occasional day trip, takes lots of photos, and runs the Grapetrotters Journeys in Italy.

    The wine tours are guided by a bunch of professional funloving wine lovers without whom Grape Tours could never have reached more than 3K 5-star online reviews and served more than 50K wine travelers over the years.

    More about Grape Tours!

     

    THE GRAPETROTTERS IN OTHER REGIONS

    Discover the Grape World with us

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    FLORENCE Meeting Point

    All tours meet at the Grape Tours office in Florence: Via dei Renai 19 / 23R

    If you are staying outside of the city, you can meet some of the tours in Galluzzo

    (please see which ones have this option on each individual tour page)

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    Ask a Grape Question: tuscanwinetours@gmail.com

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    Grape phone number (unless urgent, we prefer you shoot us an email): +393337229716

    Map of the Grape Tours office in Florence

    MAY & JUNE 2021

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    5 days

    CENTRAL ITALY

    Tour 3 amazing undiscovered regions in central Italy, starting from Florence in Tuscany. Many different styles of wines, native grape varieties and great food. 

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    SEPTEMBER 2021

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    4 days

    PIEMONTE, ITALY

    Discover the key regions of Piemonte with an Italian Wine Scholar; Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero & Dogliani.

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    SEPTEMBER 2021

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    5 days

    VENETO, ITALY

    Northeastern Italy like you've never experienced it before. With cofounder Italian Wine Scholar Rebecca in a small group of max 8 and lots great wine & food.

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    OCTOBER 2021

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    7 days

    SICILY, ITALY

    Sicily from West to East - 7 days of absolute wine bliss and any Italian wine lover's absolute dream trip! With Grape Tours' cofounder and Italian Wine Sholar, Rebecca.

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    GRAPE BLOG

    Rebecca Gouttenoire
    • Feb 2
    • 4 min

    A door kicked open

    A year has now passed since we got the first Covid-19 cases in Italy. Lockdown followed at the beginning of March and the rest is Corona-...
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    Rebecca Gouttenoire
    • Jan 12
    • 2 min

    Moscato d'Asti, a wine with a fizz

    Italy has a great many areas where wines are made with a fizz, from whites to reds, sweet to dry, from simple to complex styles in terms ...
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    Rebecca Gouttenoire
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    An updated list of Italy's DOCG wines (77) and a Pronunciation Guide.

    The DOCG wine regions of Italy are the regions you're most likely to see high-quality wines from. The DOCs are also important, but there ...
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