Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
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Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence
By Prestige Rent
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Ages 12-99, max of 25 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Small group tour: no crowds and more personalized experience
- Transportation by air-conditioned and fully equipped vehicle
- Free wi-fi on board
- Professional and informative English speaking driver/guide to lead you through the experience
- Quick stop to see Greve in Chianti, the most representative Village of the Chianti Classico area
- Guided visit to 3 wineries, tasting of great wines, olive oil and more
- Typical Tuscan lunch: assorted cold cuts, cured ham, salami, cheeses, bruschetta, pasta (usually handmade pasta), and dessert.
- Entry/Admission - Tenuta Riseccoli
- Entry/Admission - Casa Emma
- Entry/Admission - Poggio Torselli
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyWHEN: 8:45am (at the latest) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5292P28- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian option available on request
- Due to uneven surfaces, and a few stairs to access wine cellars, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- In case the mentioned wineries are not available, we will choose estates in the same area and with the same level/quality.
- Return at departure point: approx. 5:00pm. To reserve other activities, allow plenty of time, in case of heavy traffic, etc.
- Luggage can be stored on the bus during the tour, if needed
- Itinerary and/or visited wineries may change, based on their availability
- Minimum age to join the tour is 12 years old; infants are not allowed
- For cruise ship passengers only: if your ship docks at Livorno or La Spezia Port, be advised that the driving time to the meeting point in Florence is approx. 2 hours. Before booking, be sure your ship schedule works with our departure times, and you have your own transportation arranged from the port to Florence and back.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5292P28
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- Piazzale Montelungo, Firenze FI, ItalyWHEN: 8:45am (at the latest) WHERE: on the left side of the street, opposite to the parking lot HOW: Look/ask for the PRESTIGE RENT staff, close to a red flag and the checkin table
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- B446MGmatthewp0 contributionsLeo is an 11 out of 10 guideLeo was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. On my next visit to Italy, I would go on another adventure.Written February 14, 2025
- 475heatherc0 contributionsCulinary class tripGreat tasting wines and Leo was an amazing driver. Knowledgeable, sweet, super host. Thank you very much Leo for the amazing day.Written February 13, 2025
- FarAway202620190030 contributionsAmazing red wineThis small group wine tasting tour in Tuscany was an absolutely amazing experience. The tour guide was friendly and informative, and we learned so much about the different types of wines from this region. The two vineyards we toured had stunning views, with delicious Chianti Classico red wines and food pairings to go along. We absolutely loved the different types of olive olives we tried, and especially the balsamic vinegars. Shipping wine or oils/vinegars home was extremely easy, we shipped home a case of wine to the USA. Absolutely recommend booking this tour, you won’t regret it! :)Written February 13, 2025
- michellesI4414QW0 contributionsWonderful Wines and hosts…Matteo was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, friendly and happy! The Casa Emma Winery was beautiful and the wine excellent! We purchased quite a bit and had it shipped home to California! I do not remember the name of the second winery but it was exquisite. I loved the wine and the Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the delicious vinaigrette. I should have ordered from the second winery too! :( Thank you for a wonderful tour Matteo and thank you to the hosts at both wineries!Written February 13, 2025
- Daryn10 contributionsBEST WINE TOUR IN FLORENCE! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This was an amazing wine tour! Tour guide Jason was absolutely the BEST!!! 👍👍 Very knowledgeable and we had a blast visiting two different wineries with breathtaking views. While in Florence don’t miss this tour!Written February 10, 2025
- V1102RAmaxp0 contributionsOne man show!If you're looking for the ultimate wine tasting experience in Tuscany, stop your search here, prestige rent is the way to go. I took this tour with my family, not expecting much, but our guide, Jason, completely transformed the experience. He’s not just a guide—he’s a One man Show! comedian, singer, artist, teacher, and an incredible photographer who captured amazing shots for us, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Jason made sure everyone was having a fantastic time, and we did—meeting new friends and enjoying incredible Chianti wine. The wineries, montecci and Casa Ema, were absolutely stunning, and we were lucky to have a beautiful sunny day. A special thanks to our driver, Andrea, who ensured everything went smoothly on the road. This isn’t just a wine tour—it’s a multi-experience adventure wrapped into one! Thank you, Prestige Rent—we’ll definitely be back!Written February 10, 2025
- 217carlyk0 contributionsFantastic way to spend your day !I love wine and this was such a magical day! Leo was a great guide, filled with humor, lots of knowledge, and amazing guitar skills (a lovely surprise). I traveled solo and was welcomed with warmth. I’d highly recommend!Written February 7, 2025
- mirtac5590 contributionsPhenomenal!!!!This trip was amazing. Leo was such a wonderful person and tour guide, he was so knowledgeable. The whole ride he gave us a history of different places. He serenaded us with song on one of the tours with guitar in hand. Loved loved loved him. The buses were so clean and comfortable also. Def will call on him again. Thank you. 😊Written February 5, 2025
- gabbyl9880 contributionsAmazing Experience!!!What a fun day! The guides were so thoughtful and informative, giving you a little insight before the wine tasting. We had a great time being our first time in Florence. Definitely would recommend!!!Written January 31, 2025
- P8190UPekaterinak0 contributionsGreat tour!This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany. Jonathan is an amazing guide, so many interesting stories. Plentiful wine, but we also loved the aged balsamic vinegar and olive oil tastings. The views, the history, the ecosystem-level thinking that goes into vineyard design, it was so worth getting a glimpse of another world. And the best charcuterie platters. And big thank you to Antonio for almost magically navigating the very narrow streets of Firenze. The bus was very comfortable.Written January 23, 2025
- Jennifer S0 contributionsFun experience!This was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it. Leo was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about history, wine making, and regional food.Written January 22, 2025
- hannaheolds0 contributionsBest wine tour in TuscanyLeo was a fantastic tour guide, numerous and knowledgeable and a great singer too! We visited two beautiful wineries in the Tuscan countryside, and tried 4 wines at each. Both also provided some delicious food to eat as well. The trip was smooth, and we learnt so much about the wine and olive oil industry. Highly recommend!Written January 18, 2025
- W7635CGpeterr0 contributionsCouldn’t get enough of this tour!The tour was very informative, funny and relaxing with our bus driver Leo from Prestige Rent. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough if you are in Florence. The winery’s were amazing and with beautiful views of the landscapes and of course the delicious wine and food that was provided. You definitely won’t be let down and will most likely buy a bunch of wine, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.Written January 17, 2025
- anastasiiak9970 contributionsWonderful day in TuscanyWe have a wonderful wine tour with Leo in the Tuscany region. He is a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide who introduced us to the best Tuscany can offer. Highly recommended!Written January 17, 2025
- pldelaney0 contributionsWine-ing away the afternoon...We visited 2 wineries and had tastings at both. It was a beautiful drive to the country and the wines tasted along with the cheeses and meats were excellent. A great afternoon in the Italian countryside.Written January 9, 2025
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Kayla W
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Had a great time! The wineries visited are beautiful, and all the products being sold are reasonable prices. The wineries weren’t pushy about buying and they all are organic, family-owned small businesses. Our group was fairly small too, under 20 people. Our guide was Susi and our driver was Andreas (unsure if this is how you spell his name but I can’t read his name on the card I have). They both were wonderful!
Written October 14, 2024
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Justin W
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
My wife and I agree that this was one of the best parts of our Honeymoon in Italy! There was some rain in the forecast, but we lucked out and it only started really raining at the third winery. The views of the Tuscan countryside along the way were breathtaking, and all three wineries were excellent. Our guide, Matteo, was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful, as well as just a great person in general! The bus ride was very comfortable, and the bus driver Tony did an excellent job navigating the tighter roads and hills to get us to our destinations. We stopped at three different vineyards: Collazzi, Casa Emma, and Poggio Torselli, and we also made a short stop in the town of Greve. At Collazzi, we got a behind the scenes tour of the winemaking process which was very insightful and interesting, as well as 3 wines (1 white, 2 reds) to taste along with bread and olive oil. During our stop in Greve, we had about an hour to walk around the town to take in the sights and do some shopping, which was just about the right amount of time. At Casa Emma, we enjoyed some gorgeous views of the vineyards and enjoyed 4 wines (1 white, 1 rosé, 2 reds) along with meats, cheese and bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, as well as some fresh tagliatelle with tomato sauce. At Poggio Torselli, it started raining, but we still got to admire the estate and the gardens as well as enjoy 5 of their wines (1 rosé and 4 reds) along with some meats and bread with olive oil. After that it was a short drive back to Florence. This was a perfect trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see the Tuscan countryside and taste lots of wines and food!
Written October 21, 2023
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Dear Justin W, we are incredibly grateful that you took the time to write this amazing review. Thank you! We are thrilled to know that Matteo and Tony made a perfect Tuscan day for both your wife and you, and that you enjoyed our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. Glad you appreciated diving into the Chianti wine region and learning more about the area through the three different wineries visited, each with its character. We are also happy that you appreciated the stop in Greve, the most representative village of Chianti.
Hope you’ll explore more of Tuscany with our company! All the very best, Prestige Rent staff
Written December 15, 2023
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Ashley
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Aug 2024 • Friends
Leo was great for our group of 6 girls - he started the tour with telling us about the history of Florence and Tuscany and was very witty with his jokes! We had a wonderful tour and knowledge given during our ride to the 3 wineries. We loved heading into town between the first and second winery where we were able to see the charm of Greve and do a little bit of shopping. Each of the tour guides at all three wineries we're engaging, informational and offered additional samples upon request. Additonally, each of the wineries had beautiful views with time to take plenty of pictures and purchase wine and other offerings. Will be returning during my next visit to Tuscany! :)
Written August 28, 2024
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Adam K
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
If you are looking for a wine tasting tour, I cannot recommend this tour enough. We visited 3 wineries, with a fantastic lunch at the second stop. Our tour guide Leo was incredible! He was very knowledgeable about the region and the wines, very funny, and even sang us a song at the first stop! I’m sure all the tour guides are great per other reviews, but if you can, request Leo!
Some practical notes: we had 3-4 wine samples per stop, so pace yourself! Each were served with a complimentary food pairing and there are nice restrooms at each stop. There’s a short stop at a small town’s central square, perfect if you’d like to shop or grab an espresso or just stretch your legs. There’s some walking on gravelly paths, but otherwise very accessible.
Some practical notes: we had 3-4 wine samples per stop, so pace yourself! Each were served with a complimentary food pairing and there are nice restrooms at each stop. There’s a short stop at a small town’s central square, perfect if you’d like to shop or grab an espresso or just stretch your legs. There’s some walking on gravelly paths, but otherwise very accessible.
Written October 2, 2023
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Nick
Boise, ID2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Jason and Pinot are great! I would highly recommend this tour! The main thing I have seen with these wine tours is that people spend hours on a bus only to stop for 30 min at a winery. This was not the case here. Jason made the short ride around in the bus entertaining by putting on music, telling jokes, and giving some history lessons on Florence.
The two wineries we visited were incredible! Both had very friendly people and high quality Chianti Wine as well as some snacks to accompany the wine. I felt we had a good variety with San Michele a Tori being more humble and putting more effort into their products and Poggio Torselli being situated in the summer estate of the Medicii’s main competitors, gave the the Tuscan wine experience everyone craves.
Jason also gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants and Gelato!
Overall I was very pleased with this experience. Look no further. Choose Jason and Pinot!
The two wineries we visited were:
1. San Michele a Torri (humble, quality products)
2. Poggio Torselli (beautiful location, tasty wine)
Below are some photos from each of the wineries
The two wineries we visited were incredible! Both had very friendly people and high quality Chianti Wine as well as some snacks to accompany the wine. I felt we had a good variety with San Michele a Tori being more humble and putting more effort into their products and Poggio Torselli being situated in the summer estate of the Medicii’s main competitors, gave the the Tuscan wine experience everyone craves.
Jason also gave us some awesome recommendations for restaurants and Gelato!
Overall I was very pleased with this experience. Look no further. Choose Jason and Pinot!
The two wineries we visited were:
1. San Michele a Torri (humble, quality products)
2. Poggio Torselli (beautiful location, tasty wine)
Below are some photos from each of the wineries
Written May 18, 2024
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Jami A
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Jan 2024 • Friends
We did a lot of research on different wine tour options and chose this one, and we are so glad we did!! From an itinerary stand point, the 8 hour tour was the perfect fit for our day - we saw 3 wineries and had wonderful experiences at each and also got to visit the small town of Greve. The wineries were perfectly spaced out between each other, so the transit time in between was perfect. Each winery had its own unique tasting experiences and history - we really liked how we got a little background on the Tuscany region and wineries, as well as the tastings. The lunch and snacks provided at each location were also absolutely delicious and filling!
What really made the trip though, were our hosts, Leo and Valentina. Leo’s charm, personality, jokes and knowledge of the Tuscany region, Italian wines, and fun facts made the whole experience. We would go back to Tuscany just to do this tour again!
What really made the trip though, were our hosts, Leo and Valentina. Leo’s charm, personality, jokes and knowledge of the Tuscany region, Italian wines, and fun facts made the whole experience. We would go back to Tuscany just to do this tour again!
Written January 24, 2024
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Dear Jami A, thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us, we are truly happy that you had a memorable experience during our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. Glad you enjoyed diving into the local wine region and appreciated the different experiences provided mat each winery. We are even happier to see that Leo and Valentina made your Tuscan day an even better experience!
Hope to have you again with us, best wishes from Prestige Rent staff
Written February 8, 2024
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Passenger741042
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The small group tour with lunch and tastings is a definite must do while you are in Florence or staying in the surrounding areas! You definitely get more bang for your buck with transportation, lunch and snacks at 3 different wineries in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. The wines were fantastic! The lunch was delicious and the small group was much more intimate than a large group tasting. We actually got to have one on one time with the wine experts. We walked about the grounds as much as we could even on a rainy day. To top off the tour which started at 9am, our driver Leo was the most fun of all! He drove the windy roads of Tuscany very safely. I get car sick easily and he was concerned for me and asked if I needed some air. He gave us a history lesson about Florence, while teaching up about wine. He played the guitar and sang to us at the first winery. He was very friendly, personable, fun and educated about history and wine. We did not want the tour to end!
Written November 14, 2023
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Dear Passenger741042, thank you for taking the time to share your experience and write this amazing review! We are pleased to know that you thoroughly enjoyed our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence! We are even happier that Leo made the experience so much better for you. For sure, we will share your kind words with Leo, he will be glad to know he converted a rainy day into a memorable one!
Hope to have you back with us, best wishes from Prestige Rent staff
Written November 15, 2023
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Kathy R
3 contributions
Greatly enjoyed this experience. Leo our driver/mini tour guide was so kind and engaging. Leo was a great driver, navigating the windy roads with ease. Greatly enjoyed the song he played for us at one of the wineries. Learnt alot about wine that day, and enjoyed the different wineries we visited.
I read another review about this so thought I'd add it again - the pitstop where we do wine tasting and get the cold cuts/ cheese plate, I'd recommend again that everyone be given their own plate instead of one and passing it around. We had a couple at our table take more than their fair share and for the price of our tour I think it'd be possible to be given all individual plates.
I read another review about this so thought I'd add it again - the pitstop where we do wine tasting and get the cold cuts/ cheese plate, I'd recommend again that everyone be given their own plate instead of one and passing it around. We had a couple at our table take more than their fair share and for the price of our tour I think it'd be possible to be given all individual plates.
Written October 23, 2023
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Hello Kathy R, we are grateful that you took the time to share your experience, thank you! We’re delighted that you enjoyed Leo’s tour of our Essence of Chianti Small Group Tour with Lunch and Tastings from Florence. We will share your kind words with Leo, he will be thrilled to know that he was the best!
Regarding the appetizers, while each winery may organize its tour differently, we will definitely take your comments into consideration during our next meeting to enhance the experience for our customers. Hope to have you back with us and we'll strive to make your experience even more enjoyable. All the very best, from Prestige Rent staff
Written October 24, 2023
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Norman C
Durham, UK5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
During a visit to the beatiful city of Florence with my wife and another couple a surprise experience of a winetasting had been booked as a surprise for my birthday. The host on the tour Daniele Patrik wss very knowledgable , informative and humerous. The wineries we visited in the stunning Tuscan countryside were prepared and welcomed us with a tour of the cellars and an explanation of how the wine was made. Then to the tasting rooms where we were given 4 wines in easch winery to try with bread cheese meats extra virgin olive oil and balsamic. Ee were given an explanation of each wine as they were poured - all were very different and lovely. A vey memorsble experience I would recommend to anyone.
Written April 21, 2024
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McCauley204
Playa del Carmen, Mexico15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We scheduled a wine tasting tour while in Florence, " The Essence of Chianti full day wine tasting and lunch" through Prestige Rent, and it was wonderful! The bus was comfortable, during the ride to Tuscany, our guide,Daniele, pointed out interesting sights, and made our trip very enjoyable. We visited 3 winery's, every one of them offered very nice wines and beautiful scenery. The food provided at each winery was delicious. Our bus driver, Antonio, made the trip very comfortable.
We highly recommend the trip! At our drop off, we were unable to find a cab. Daniele, called 3 different cab companies and stayed with us until the cab arrived. Wonderful customer service.
We highly recommend the trip! At our drop off, we were unable to find a cab. Daniele, called 3 different cab companies and stayed with us until the cab arrived. Wonderful customer service.
Written April 13, 2024
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hey! we are a party of 8 (but 1 of us is 8yr old) she won't drink wine :D but we would like to take her on the tour with us, is it ok? grazie mille!
Written October 29, 2024
I have a party of 8 who wants to go on this trip 7/17 but one adult doesn’t drink, are there any accommodations for that in the price?
Written June 24, 2023
My daughter and I are interested in this tour. My daughter will be 17 years old ( just a few days shy of 18 ) when we visit. Would she be able to sample the wine if I am with her on this tour ? thank you !
Written July 14, 2022
I traveled with my daughters (22 & 24)- the only place I was asked to verify their age was on the airplane flight! You could inquire with the tour operator directly.
It was a beautiful day trip- even if your daughter doesn't "taste" the wine.
Written July 15, 2022
How do you get from the port to the starting spot? Is it long taxi ride?
Written June 4, 2022
Hi
We used goggle maps. We were in the centre near the dome & it was about a 15 minute walk to the mini bus spot
Written June 5, 2022
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