Rebecca Gouttenoire
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...
GRAPE TOURS ● Wine Tour Operator
Tuscany
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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 8 different wine adventures:
SIGNATURE tour - a Grape Tours' bestseller, educational & delicious for enthusiastic wine lovers.
CLASSIC tours - fun with traditional wines & food for curious wine lovers.
ELITE tours - in-depth semi-private with special wineries & gourmet food for cultured wine lovers.
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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The meeting point in central Florence is at our office, now also a Wine & Cheese Bar that you can visit at the end of your tour.
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Finally, you can collect wine on your tour and ship your bottles home with us.
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Ready for your wine adventure?!
Scroll down and browse our different wine tours and pick the best experience for you.
Please notice that to participate in our activities, it is necessary to be in the possession of a digital Covid Certificate or equivalent.
Why go with Grape Tours?!
Grape Tours' SIGNATURE tour SUPER CHIANTI
Days Monday-Saturday
Time Start at 10 am - approx 8 hrs
Size Max 8 pp
Price €185
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
Days Every day
Time Start at 10.15 am - approx 5 hrs
Size Max 8 pp
Price €125
WINE TIME - From November to March
Leave the city and join our swiftly half-day Wine Time tour where we visit 2 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 fresh home-cooked Tuscan lunch at the 2nd winery.
Grape CLASSICS CHIANTI & CHEESE
Days Monday-Friday
Time Start at 10 am - total 7 hrs
Size Max 8 pp
Price €165
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
Days Saturdays
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
Days Monday & Thursday
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
Days Tuesdays
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
Days Wednesdays
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
Days Fridays
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.
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.
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
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...
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)....
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 travellers over the years.
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FLORENCE Meeting Point
All tours meet in central Florence: Via dei Renai 19 / 23R - you will recognize the meeting point by the signs of the cheese & wine shop "FORMAGGIOTECA TERROIR".
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)
Ask a Grape Question: tuscanwinetours@gmail.com
Grape phone number (unless urgent, we prefer you shoot us an email): +393337229716
SEPTEMBER 2021
4 days
PIEMONTE, ITALY
Discover the key regions of Piemonte with an Italian Wine Scholar; Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero & Dogliani.
SEPTEMBER 2021
5 days
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.
OCTOBER 2021
7 days
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.
