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Premium wine tours from Florence
Exclusive small groups of max 8 people
Guided by local wine professionals

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Small Group Wine Tours from Florence

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

With 20 yrs of experience, our premium guided wine tours go to some of the best wineries.

We support family-run wineries that are sustainable and offer high-quality wines.

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The meeting point in central Florence is at our office,

now also a renowned 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.

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Ready for your wine adventure?!

Scroll down and browse our different wine tours and pick the best experience for you.

With a max group size of 8 people

discover the wines & foods of Tuscany

on one of our 9 different wine adventures:

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Daily wine tours
Dario Cecchini in Panzano in Chianti

Signature tour

When: All year

Days: Monday-Saturday

Time: Start at 9 or 10 am - 7 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: 195 

 

SUPER CHIANTI

This day trip is to explore the flavors of the land just south of Florence where you get to indulge in 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.

Try at least 4 wines at a family-run winery in Chianti Fiorentino in the morning, and 4 more wines at a traditional Chianti Classico winery in the afternoon and return with the fondest memories of Tuscany's wine country.

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Grape Tours Tuscan Wine Time winery tour

Grape Classics

When: All year

Days: Every day

Time: Start at 10.15 am - 5.5 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: 150

 

WINE TIME 

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 from the winemakers. 

Taste at least 7 different wines and enjoy a fresh home-cooked Tuscan lunch at the 2nd winery.

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

Grape CLASSICS

When: April-September

Days: Monday-Friday

Time: Start at 9.45 am - 7 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: 195

 

CHIANTI & CHEESE 

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

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Grape CLASSICS 

CHIANTI TRADITION

When: March-October

Days: Monday-Friday

Time: Start at 9.30 am -6.5 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: €185 

CHIANTI TRADITION

On this lovely day trip, you will visit the green heart of Tuscany where one of Tuscany's DOP extra virgin olive oil is made. You will learn about how it's made, how to taste it, and most importantly how to distinguish a great olive oil.

Our next stop is in a panoramic spot on one of the ridges of the Chianti Classico mounts. We’ll visit an organic-certified winery specializing in biodynamic agriculture. After a cellar tour, we’ll enjoy 4 delicious wines.

We head to another winery in a gorgous location. At this small family-owned vineyard we will enjoy 3 more wines with a delicious 3-course Tuscan lunch.

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Carmignano wine tour with Grape Tours from Florence

Grape CLASSICS

When: April-October

Days: Saturday

Time: Start at 10 am - 7 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: 185  

 

CARMIGNANO MEDICI WINES & VILLAS

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.

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Panzano in Chiani on a Tuscan Wine Tour with Grape Tours

ELITE Experience

When: April-October

Days: Monday & Friday

Time: Start at 9 am - 9 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: €285

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CLASSICO GRAND CRU

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.

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

ELITE Experience 

When: April-October

Days: Tuesday

Time: Start at 9 am - 9 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: €285

 

BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO

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. 

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View over San Gimignano on a wine tour with Grape Tours

ELITE Experience

When: April-October

Days: Wednesday

Time: Start at 9 am - 9 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: €285

 

TOWERS of SAN GIMIGNANO

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, and historic cellars and enjoy a final wine tasting inside the castle rooms.

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Winecountry in Montepulciano on a tour with Grape Tours

ELITE Experience 

When: April-October

Days: Thursday

Time: Start at 9 am - 9 hrs

Size: Max 8 pp

Price: €285

 

NOBILE di MONTEPULCIANO

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 in Montepulciano to round up what will indeed be a fantastic day in this region that you'll never forget.

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Exclusive Private Tours

Exclusive Private Tours

We organize all-inclusive private guided wine tour experiences.

Choose between a 1-day tour with depature from (or nearby) Forence and a 2-day Grape Escape:

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Pierre Gouttenoire of Grape Tours

In Tuscany with Grape Tours

Visit 2 to 3 great wineries on a private 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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2 day tours with overnight

Escape with Grape Tours on great itineraries to discover regions around Florence off the beaten track.

Explore for example the Val d'Orcia or the Etruscan Coast.

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Grapetrotters Journeys

Become a Grapetrotter with Grape Tours and join us on multiple-day tours to French regions such as Bordeaux, Champagne, Rhone Valley and Italian regions such as Sicily, Piemonte & Veneto. Have a peak at what we've planned & consider joining us:

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Florence Meeting Point & Contact

All tours meet in central Florence: Via dei Renai 19 / 23R.

You will see the sign for our  Cheese & Wine Bar "Formaggioteca Terroir" that you are also very welcome to visit after your tour to sip an extra glass of wine or to browse excellent wines to ship back home.

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Ask a Grape Question: info@grape-tours.com

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

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