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The 15 Best Tours in Siena and Southern Tuscany

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Every tour on the site, one page, the strongest first. These are the 15 bookings that stand out across Siena and the wine towns around it, with what each costs, how long it runs and why it earns a place. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them fits your dates.

From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti Wine Tour

From Florence: San Gimignano, Siena, and Chianti Wine Tour - Siena’s Piazza del Campo, Palio energy, and your guided walk

Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena - Stop 2: lunch at a family-run winery (with real pairing)

3.Small-Group Brunello di Montalcino Wine-Tasting Trip from Siena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 952 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $217Top rated

Small-group Brunello day trip from Siena with 3 wineries, a winemaker lunch, Sant’Antimo abbey, and time in Montalcino.

“We had such a wonderful day! Juliana is a very gifted host with incredible subject matter knowledge. The wine makers we met were personable as well. The lunch we had was amazing! So much more special than we imagined & the food was excellent. Our host there was so fun! The other travelers on the tour were so much fun as well. Altogether an unforgettable experience!”

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Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour

Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour - Piazza Salimbeni and Rocca Salimbeni (Plus the Monte dei Paschi Angle)

4.Skip the Line: Siena Duomo and City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Skip-the-line Siena walk to San Domenico and Piazza del Campo, then fast entry into the Duomo with a local guide.

“We learned about many of the unique traditions of Sienna and its "animal" neighborhoods, along with wonderful tidbits about the cathedral and the Duomo. 2 hours was a perfect amount of time for us, and gave us a wonderful overview of the beautiful and long history of Siena and its people. Claudia is a learned and upbeat guide and a proud lifelong resident of the city. Go, Unicorns!”

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From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings

From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings - Meeting at Hotel Minerva: where the day starts

5.From Siena: Chianti and Castles Tour with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 631 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Half-day Chianti castles and wineries from Siena with a small van, hilltop villages, two tastings, and Tuscan bites for $100.

“Absolutely amazing, such a pretty way to experience Chianti. Love the small 8 people group. The first winery ( Poggio ai Laghi) was fabulous, and the second (Lornano) was quaint. We really enjoyed it and would recommend!”

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Tuscan Cooking Class

Tuscan Cooking Class - Cooking Hands-On: The Parts That Actually Teach You

6.Tuscan Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Hands-on Tuscan cooking in San Gimignano: up to six courses with fresh pasta, paired with local wine, optional truffle hunt. Max 8.

“So much fun! Amazing food! Our host was wonderful. Catarina is a great teacher & chef. What a fabulous way to learn Italian cooking. Food was fresh and simple and very tasty!”

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Montepulciano: Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour

Montepulciano: Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour - Getting there in a no-car zone: parking you can rely on

7.Montepulciano: Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 545 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

One-hour Montepulciano cellar tour with 5 DOC/DOCG Nobile wines, pecorino, bruschetta with olive oil, and barrel-and-tufa history.

“The guide was excellent extremely knowledgeable & entertaining. The location was stunning with the architecture & history. And to finish the wine was excellent. Thank you forcthe experience.”

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Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Small Group Tour

Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Small Group Tour - Siena on Foot: Piazza del Campo and The Cathedral Interior

8.Florence: Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 433 reviews · 9 hours · from $175

Small-group Tuscany day trip from Florence to Siena, San Gimignano, and a Chianti winery with lunch, wine tasting, and free time.

“The tour was great! Lorenzo our guide was very knowledgeable & shared interesting information about Siena, San Gimignano & the surrounding areas. With a great sense of humour, he made everyone feel welcomed & well looked after. Props too, to Alex our bus driver, who navigated the tight roads with ease & assisted with taking our photos. The tour was relaxed, it didn’t feel rushed yet we saw & heard about many details. I especially enjoyed the information about the Siena horse race & the rivalry between families. Paying extra for a smaller group is well worth it for a more intimate experience. I would definitely recommend the tour.”

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Siena: 3h Private City Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral

Siena: 3h Private City Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral - Via Camporegio Photo Stop: The City Looks Different Up Close

10.3h Private City Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · from $164

3-hour private walk in Siena with a guide. Explore Piazza del Campo, palazzi, San Domenico, and optional Duomo visit.

“What a great tour! I learned so much about Siena that I never would’ve known by just walking the city myself. I also loved that it was far more personal given the small size. Seeing the massive tour groups go by made me appreciate this one all that much more.”

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Siena Walking Tour with Cathedral and Crypt & Museum Option

Siena Walking Tour with Cathedral and Crypt & Museum Option - Palio energy in Piazza del Campo, Fonte Gaia, and the Torre del Mangia

From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch

From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch - Meeting in Siena and getting into the day’s rhythm

12.From Siena: Brunello di Montalcino Guided Wine Tour W/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 357 reviews · from $203

A small-group Brunello di Montalcino day from Siena with three winery visits, tastings, a winery lunch, and a stop at Sant’Antimo Abbey.

“Enjoyable day out, and Georgia was a fantastic, knowledgeable guide. The vineyards were all the kind of postcard settings we imagined and the lunch was excellent! The wines - and winemakers - were interesting but not to our taste - which is a very subjective assessment! We would happily have spent a little more at each vineyard instead of the stop in Montalcino. An enjoyable day out and highly recommended”

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Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience

Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience - Organic Vines Up Close: The Vineyard Walk (What You Actually Learn)

13.A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Small-group Siena vineyard tour with organic wine tasting, cellar education, and a light Tuscan lunch, guided in English for about 3 hours.

“Interesting know how. Excellent tasting . They also have olive oil . Gained some knowledge about the whole process .”

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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena - What you’ll cook: a real Tuscan menu, not a demo sandwich

14.Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

Cook Tuscan classics in Central Siena with Chef Francesco, make fresh pasta, eat your meal with wine, and learn why the recipes matter.

“Such a fun experience! My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves. The group of people we were with were very friendly and we all were the best of friends at the end of the evening.”

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Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle

Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle - The 90-minute flow: vineyard walk to 3-course lunch

15.Montalcino: Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a Tuscan Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 324 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $69

A 90-minute Brunello wine tour and lunch in Castello Tricerchi with a sommelier, 3 local wine tastings, and a Tuscan 3-course meal.

“The place, the tour and the lunch were all excellent. However, when we bought a bottle of Montalcino from the estate, it actually costs more than if we were to buy outside, which was disappointing for us.”

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