Monteriggioni Tours and Tickets

Get a taste of the Tuscan countryside on this full-day tour from Florence. Take a guided walking tour of Siena, home to the famous Palio horse race, and explore the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Midday, visit a family-owned winery for a lunch of seasonal Tuscan delicacies paired with local wines. Tour size is limited to a maximum of 16 people.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route, about 5 miles (8 km), takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the village of Monteriggioni, one of the most gorgeous hill towns you'll ever step foot in, you'll be rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Experience two of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany on a private, full-day tour from Florence. See Siena's impressive cathedral and the grand Piazza del Campo, home to the famous Palio horse race. Marvel at the 13th-century fortress in Monteriggioni on the way to San Gimignano, a charming hilltop village honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its remarkably well-preserved glimpse into Middle Ages Italy. Stop wherever and as often as you like on a fully customized tour, and enjoy the full attention of a knowledgeable driver throughout the day.

Chianti is one of Italy's most popular wine regions but exploring the Tuscan hills can be difficult without your own transport. This half-day tour from Pisa includes round-trip shuttle transport, free time for lunch (own expense) in Florence, and an afternoon wine and food tasting tour of the Chianti wine region.

Get medieval on this guided tour from Sienna to San Gimignano and Volterra. Head to the marvelously diminutive hilltop town of Monteriggioni and then stop for a while in UNESCO world Heritage-listed San Gimignano with its plethora of medieval towers and commanding views over the Tuscan countryside. Finally, spend some time in an alabaster workshop in Volterra before indulging in a rustic lunch at a Tuscan farm. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people, ensuring plenty of personalized attention from the guide.