About this tour
A 6-hour private tour through Chianti's countryside, visiting two working wine estates on the historic Via Chiantigiana route. You'll taste around 10 glasses across both properties—Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano—while your guide shares the story of the Black Rooster symbol and the region's winemaking heritage. Rolling hills, cypress avenues, and medieval villages form the backdrop to this afternoon escape from Florence.
Highlights
- Taste 10 glasses across two family-run Tuscan estates
- Learn the legend of Chianti's Black Rooster emblem
- Drive the storied Via Chiantigiana wine route
- See cypress trees, vineyards, and stone villages
- Private vehicle and expert English-speaking guide
- Sample Chianti Classico, Riserva, and white Vernaccia
What to expect
Your driver collects you and heads into the Chianti hills, where rows of vines and cypress punctuate the landscape. At the first winery, you'll walk the property and taste wines directly with the producer or staff, learning how each is made. A break follows before heading to the second estate, where you repeat the process with a different selection. Between tastings, you'll pass through hilltop villages and spot the countryside that made this region famous. It's leisurely, not rushed—expect to linger over glasses and ask questions.
Good to know
Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes; afternoons can be hot. The route involves gentle slopes but is accessible for most fitness levels. Eat a light lunch beforehand—wine on an empty stomach hits hard. The tour runs rain or shine. Children and infants welcome with appropriate seating provided.
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.