About this tour
An eight-hour private tour from Lucca into Bolgheri's wine country, visiting two established producers and stopping in the eponymous village for lunch. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who provides commentary throughout. The region produces some of Italy's most sought-after reds, and the tour deliberately avoids the tourist crush found elsewhere in Tuscany. Choose your wineries in advance or let the operator suggest proven favourites.
Highlights
- Two winery visits with tastings at your own pace
- Lunch in the quiet village of Bolgheri itself
- Cypress-lined roads and rolling vineyard views
- Private transport with professional driver
- Escape the crowds of central Tuscany
- English-language commentary throughout the day
- Flexible winery selection to suit your preferences
What to expect
Your driver collects you from Lucca and heads into the Bolgheri zone, where you'll spend roughly four hours across two separate winery visits. Each stop is self-paced—you taste what appeals and stay as long as you like. Mid-afternoon you'll break in Bolgheri village itself, a small, working settlement rather than a polished tourist hub, where you can eat at a local trattoria or restaurant of your choosing. The landscape is classic Tuscan: long avenues of dark green trees, vineyards stretching to the horizon, and very few other visitors. You'll return to Lucca by evening.
Good to know
Wine tastings and meals cost extra and are paid on the spot at each venue. Book wineries ahead if you have specific producers in mind, otherwise the operator will recommend. The vehicle has air conditioning and space for prams if travelling with infants. No gratuity is included.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.