About this tour
This semi-private Chianti tour takes you through two working vineyards in Tuscany's rolling hills, where you'll learn how locals make their wine and olive oil before sitting down to dinner among the vines. Over six and a half hours, you'll taste Chianti and oils straight from the source, eat traditional Tuscan fare—cured meats, cheeses, bruschettas—and get a genuine sense of how the region's food and wine fit together. Small groups keep things relaxed, and an English-speaking guide handles the details.
Highlights
- Taste Chianti and pressed olive oil at two family-run wineries
- Cellar tour with expert explanation of fermentation and ageing
- Three-course dinner seated among productive vineyard rows
- Antipasti of local cured meats, cheeses, and house-made bruschetta
- Option to ship bottles home from either estate
- Air-conditioned transport with group limited to 25 people
What to expect
You'll be collected and driven out of the city into Chianti proper. At the first winery, your guide walks you through the cellar, pointing out oak barrels and explaining how Chianti gets its structure and colour. You'll taste a few vintages alongside regional olive oil. Lunch happens at the second estate—you sit at a long table with views across the vines while eating antipasti, then a proper meal. The second winery visit follows, with another tasting. Throughout, the guide fills in gaps about what makes Chianti distinctive and how these families run their operations. Weather won't stop dinner; if rain comes, you'll move indoors but stay on the estate.
Good to know
Vegetarian and vegan menus are available if you request at booking. Mention any food allergies or intolerances ahead of time. Infant seats can be arranged. The pace suits all fitness levels—no hiking required. Public transport connections exist if you'd rather not use the minivan. Wine shipment adds time and cost but is straightforward.
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.