SAN GIMIGNANO - GUIDED WALKING TOURS WITH LOCAL GUIDES
 CLASSICAL TOUR: Positioned favorably at the via Francigena - an ancient roadway used by merchants, prelates, soldiers and pilgrims - this charming little town of only a few thousand residents reveals an unexpected richness of art treasures.Passing the main entrance gate Porta San Giovanni, we start our guided tour through this completely preserved medieval town. After Piazza della Cisterna with its impressing medieval tower houses, our guide shows you the church Santa Maria Assunta, ornated with frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli, Taddeo di Bartolo and others. We continue to the Rocca di Montestaffoli, the old fortress with a tower from where you will enjoy a superb view on the surrounding Tuscan landscape. The tour concludes with a visit to the church of Sant'Agostino, embellished by Bennozo Gozzoli with 17 scenes of the Saint's Life. Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs. Entrance fee: Duomo: 3 € p.p.  URBAN TREKKING: This is real fun! Our itinerary through hilly town streets does not require any special physical preparation and offers a new and entertaining way to get to know the extraordinary beauties of this town with clear air.On a pleasant walk along the outer town wall you will enjoy amazing views of unrivalled beauty. Together with our guide, you will discover the roots of the names of small streets and alleys in San Gimignano and scrutinize the facades of the town's magnificent palazzi and churches for their hidden artistic details. On our walk between thousand year-old bricks and an abundant nature you will discover a San Gimignano that is hidden to eyes of a hasty tourist. We recommend good and comfortable shoes! Duration: 2 hrs.  THE DAILY LIFE IN A MEDIEVAL TOWN:The three main squares in the heart of San Gimignano are the breathtaking stage for this social-historic itinerary. Step-by-step, our guide will illustrate to you the fascinating elements of medieval social life in this small trading center. With the help of frescoes in the Collegiata church, we learn of the various social activities of daily life in the Middle Ages: of the hard and slow work of the craftsmen, of religious emotionality and of glittering parties and splendid celebrations. Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs. Entrance fee: Duomo: 3 € p.p. *** A FEW STEPS FROM SAN GIMIGNANO  WINE: Some time ago, Tuscan wine was just a pleasant every-day beverage, not a competitive product on international markets. A virtual revolution in cultivating and producing techniques has created Tuscan wines that offer outstanding quality and unbelievable variety. Our guided tour takes you from the vineyard to the final bottled product. This journey at the estate of a selected Tuscan wine-producer is an ideal way to get a short, enjoyable and profound introduction to the fascinating world of our wines. The tour will be complemented by a guided tasting of 3 types of Tuscan wine in the estate's winery or in the garden.Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs. Tasting: price on request  CRYSTAL: First class crystal ware probably does not come to mind when you think of Tuscan craft. Crystal from Murano, yes - but in Tuscany? Our guided tour in a crystal manufacture intends to correct this view. From the technical tricks of the glass blowers to the skilful work of the grinders and engravers, you will follow the entire process of production and the artisans' continuous search for a harmonic balance between functionality and innovative form.Duration: 1,5 - 2 hrs. |  |
