We took a private ride with Alessandro, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience! He was incredibly informative and made the trip feel personal and relaxed. Alessandro customized our route perfectly — even went out of his way and contacted a winery to add to our route! It was a beautiful winery where we had a fantastic time. At each stop, he gave us great local tips on where to go and what to see, so we could make the most of our visit. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — it truly made our day special! Highly recommend Alessandro for anyone looking for a personalized, enjoyable, and authentic experience.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English-speaking licensed driver
- On-Board WiFi
- Unlimited cold mineral waters
- Transportation by luxury Minivan Air-Conditioned (up to 6 passengers)
- Private transportation
- Pick-up and drop off at your selected hotel/ location (Florence Down Town)
Excludes
- Lunch (to be paid on location)
- Entrance fees (museums, churches, historic sites, etc.)
- City tour guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
A comfortable one-hour drive will take you to Pisa. As soon as you arrive, you will pass by the historic suburbs and encounter Piazza dei Cavalieri, the original political center of medieval Pisa. It was later transformed by Cosimo I de’ Medici into the center for the Order of the Knights of Santo Stefano, created to defend the Mediterranean coasts from Turkish and pirate fleets. At the heart of the square you will find the statue of the Grand Duke of Tuscany, made in 1596. Behind it stand Palazzo della Carovana and Palazzo degli Anziani del Popolo, which was transformed by Giorgio Vasari. Piazza dei Cavalieri is the location of the Scuola Normale Superiore, commissioned by Napoleon based on the model of the Parisian Ercole. The greatest Italian professors, such as Pacinotti, Carducci, Pascoli, Fermi and Rubbia, have all studied and taught here. You will then arrive at the breathtaking Leaning Tower of Pisa, the unmistakable tilting tower that has people marvel from all over the world!
Pisa and its Piazza dei Miracoli have always been a fundamental part of a trip to Tuscany, and despite the presence of the many tourists, the place radiates a timeless, evocative and powerful beauty. Visitors from every corner of the world typically try to keep the leaning tower upright, with a little help from their camera’s perspective, to make for amusing photos!
The beautiful stronghold of San Gimignano is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tuscany. San Gimignano is a treasure of medieval architecture, frozen in time in the year 1300. Above all, it is famous for its ancient towers, which still stand out from its skyline, earning it the nickname Manhattan of the Middle Ages. Don't forget to stop by the famous Dondoli ice cream shop, winner of many awards for the best ice cream in the world.
Piazza della Cisterna dates back to 1287. It is located exactly in the center of the city, at a crossroads between the two main streets of the upper medieval village. While the city’s Piazza del Duomo served both as a religious and political center, Piazza della Cisterna was instead used as a local market and as a stage for social gatherings, parties and tournaments.
The Duomo of San Gimignano is also known as La Collegiata. Visiting this beautiful cathedral is a must! Because it has never been restored, you will be able to marvel at the original colors used in the unique frescoes, which remain vivid, bright and truly splendid. La Collegiata has also been used as a set to film a few scenes of Franco Zeffirelli’s Tea with Mussolini (1999).
Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany. It is known throughout Italy for its distinguished medieval architecture. Upon arrival, explore its rich history and art, through its notable local monuments such as the famous seashell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the outstanding Siena Cathedral. Many local shops fill the historic streets of Siena, a great opportunity for you to taste local food or buy some gifts
TThe Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main location of Catholic worship in Tuscany, and the diocese of Siena. The building is located in the square of the same name in the center of the city. Built in Italian Gothic style, it is one of the most significant and spectacular churches built in Italy.
Piazza del Campo (or simply, il Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and original seashell shape, it is renowned all over the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year.
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Alessandro was absolutely great. We started our day at 9.30am, my husband and I being picked up directly from the front door or our Airbnb. Fitting in three cities in a one day tour means a lot of driving, and what could have been quite dull was anything but that because Alessandro is a font of information and facts about the region, and I’ve now got a huge number of pins on my map app for a future visit. He’s also a great conversationalist generally and we covered language, travel and politics amongst other topics throughout the day. At each stop on the tour, Alessandro dropped us off and made solid recommendations about how long we would need, where we could eat and what we should do and it all worked out perfectly at each stop, it felt like we had just the right amount of time to do what we should whilst not being in a rush. At the end of the day, arriving back in Florence, we stopped off for an additional sunset viewpoint which just ended the day on a really lovely note. We would absolutely recommend this tour and hope you will enjoy it as much as we did.
The tour was fabulous. Alex was informative but not overwhelming with information. We had ample time to explore the Tuscany towns and take pictures that will create lifetime memories!
Excellent service and tour guide. Perfect locations- safe and beautiful! The.best local shopping. Alessandro was awesome!
We had an amazing time with Alessandro as our tour guide. He is very kind, patient and knowledgeable about wine and the area. We went to Pisa, La Marronaia Winery, San Gimignano, Castello di Montefioralle, Greve, and Piazzale Michelangelo. We would not hesitate to book with him again.
Alessandro’s tour was excellent! He gave us time to truly enjoy every place, and we really appreciated the relaxed pace. We especially enjoyed the private tour experience—it made everything more personal and special. Thank you for a wonderful day
Alexandro was a great tour guide and driver. The experience we had with him was sublime. He explained every step of the way what we wanted to know and more. I garantee Alex is the best of the best. ❤️ Alfredo and Ida from PR
Our Tuscany tour was hands down the best tour we have ever been on. Everything was seamless—from the pick-up and drop-off at each location to the incredible restaurant recommendations. Alessandro was an exceptional guide; his deep knowledge, warm personality, and thoughtful insights added so much richness to every stop. If you have any hesitation about booking this trip—DON’T! It was the highlight of our time in Italy and an experience we’ll never forget.
The four of us had a wonderful day on a private tour exploring Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena with Alessandro. His knowledge of Firenze and the Tuscany area, especially in relation to food and wine, was much appreciated. He was flexible and helpful to make sure the tour suited what we wanted. Highly recommend.
Alessandro was very accommodating and friendly and our family had an excellent time. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Saw everything we wanted to and had a great time with Alessandro. He drove carefully, was fun to talk to and had great recommendations. He never rushed us and his car was super comfortable so we didn't mind the long drives between cities. We would definitely book with him again next time we are in Tuscany.
We had an incredible experience with the all-day Tuscany tour from Florence. Alessandro, our masterful guide, ensured we visited Pisa, San Gimignano, and Siena all in one day, including a fabulous lunch at an organic winery with breathtaking views. He picked us up and dropped us off from where we were staying in Florence, knew the best spots for minimal walking around the towns, and picked us up at the ideal locations so that we didn’t have to backtrack at all. Alessandro also provided the ideal paths and areas to explore in each town so we really felt like we got the highlights and it is all doable in a day. As a family of five with a 9-year-old and two seniors, this was perfect. Five stars—don't hesitate to book this tour!
I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS TOUR ENOUGH!!! Alessandro is an absolute pro, and made this experience one of the highlights of my honeymoon. Any person that ever tells me they are visiting Tuscany/Florence from here on out, I will INSIST they spend a day taking a tour through UNIQUE TUSCANY. 1. Every tour is customizable, so while Alessandro will make wonderful suggestions, he is great about making sure he can accommodate specific requests. 2. I cannot get over his vast breadth of knowledge, and how generously he shares it. We learned so much about each sight we visited, interesting facts about everything we drove past, history about Florence + Tuscany, about how different wine and olive oil producers make their products - there was nothing we asked about that he didn't have thorough answers to. 3. His passion and love for Florence and Tuscany is infectious. 4. He made wonderful recommendations for every category of activity we were interested in. 5. He makes the entire day seamless, as you are dropped off and picked up at the most convenient spots. He made it so that you never had to double back anywhere to meet back up with him - you can truly make the most of your time in each location you visit. I urge you to book through this company. You will be SO grateful you did. THANK YOU, ALESSANDRO!!!
Alessandro was an excellent driver and guide. He was friendly, reliable, accomodating, informative, and provided us a day packed with beautiful sights, interesting information and fun. I can highly recommend this trip and Alessandro!
Alessandro was such a wonderful driver and guide! He answered all my questions prior to our trip and was so accommodating! He took us to Pisa, San Giminiano and Pisa and gave us great recommendations for lunch, gelato and shopping. He was born and raised in Tuscany so knows the area really well. Highly recommend booking a day trip with him!
We had an amazing time with Alessandro, he picked us up from our Airbnb on time and drove his comfortable van with our family of four (2 teenagers). We went to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena, he dropped us and picked us up later in every city, he showed us the beautiful Tuscan country side and recommended an amazing lunch and many other food/wine options, perfect day and experience!
Alessandro is amazing, very informative and helpful. He gave us very good tour of Pisa, San gimignano and also took us to hill top view of Florence city. He picked us up on time from our hotel and overall was a very hassle free relaxing trip with tons of information and beautiful site seeing. We esp enjoyed Pisa he arranged for our tour guide who was also great and also the ancient village was beautiful
Our driver, Alessandro, showed us the major things to see and drove us very close to them. He found us a super restaurant in the country side with typical Tuscan menu. Flexibility with time allocated in each city, enthusiastic explanations and safe driving. I will recommend this tour to all my friends.
Our family of five (Mum,Dad and three children aged 10 - 15) spent the day with Alessandro and it was fantastic. Highly recommend. A very full day, Alessandro arrived ahead of time and was waiting outside our accomodation to pick us up at 9am. We visited Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena. Alessandro booked a wonderful lunch for us at a winery which was such a special experience. I highly recommend.
Alessandro was exceptionally kind and extremely knowledgeable. Our first stop was Pisa. When we arrived back to the vehicle Alessandro provided us with bottles of cold water which was very appreciated ( very hot day). We then took a breathtaking scenic route to San Gimigagno..and had such lovely conversations with Alessandro along the way. We had a few hours to explore and had the best gelato . We then headed to Sienna..Alessandro helped us plan a walking path down, and what sites to see.. It was a beautiful day Alessandro was very professional, very kind, extremely knowledgeable, and very proud of his heritage Highly recommend this experience !
This was a truly amazing day trip, thanks to Alex! We stayed in Florence and took the day trip to Pisa, San Gimignano, and then Sienna. My husband and I tried to drive to San Gimignano on our honeymoon (many years ago) and trust me Alex's day trip is the way to go, don't do this on your own. Alex picked us up at our flat and gave us the insider stories about Italy and the surrounding areas. He dropped us off at each location- gave us time to enjoy the sites - then returned to pick us up. We didn't have to worry about parking or anything at all, just enjoyed the trip and the cities we were visiting. Alex was professional and delightful (he spoke fluent English) HIGHLY RECOMMEND the PRIVATE Full-Day Tour of Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena from Florence, worth every cent! Thanks Alex, we had a great time and you made our day trip very special!
This was one of our favorite days in Europe! Alex is an incredible tour guide: he shared some history information, but not so much that it became information overload! I love that he selected vineyards to share with us that are organic, not crowded, and had awesome lunches! Alex grew up in the area, so he truly knows the best wineries to visit. He also gave us ample time to spend on our own so we had some downtime to relax. Wonderful host. I’ll use him every time I visit!
Spectacularly full day with Alessandro exploring the Tuscany countryside! We started the day in Pisa (remember to get tickets ahead of time if you want a specific entry time for the tower), went to San Gimignano for the world’s best gelato and best views, spent time at a quintessential winery for lunch and wine tasting, and ended the day in beautiful Siena! Alessandro was an amazing guide, shared so much about Italian culture, food and geography with us. Private car was the best way to travel for our family of 7. Would absolutely recommend for anyone looking for a small group private tour to see the best of Tuscany!
One of the best full day tour we did for our Italy trip. Alex is well versed in English so our communication was easy. He took us to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena. Always prompt during pick ups. Also explained the historical significance and the locality if each destination very well. Highly recommend.
It was a fantastic experience with Alessandro on this tour. Alessandro is a great guide and provided a lot of insight into the area and the history of the place which enhances the experience. He is a great conversationalist and speaks excellent English.
Alex is a great tour guide, he is on-time and very helpful, we enjoyed our trip and lunch, this is one of our best vacation! Thanks so much for Alex!
Perfecto! Don’t hesitate to book this!! Alex was the best! Patient and kind and made us very comfortable in every way. Took us to the best spots, let us decide the time-line and was flexible to our needs. He was very knowledgeable about everything along the way, we learned so much. Oh, and his driving skills are incredible!! These are not easy places to navigate but he is a master. Enjoy!
We spent a full day with Alessandro going to Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena and had an amazing day! Alex is a great driver, shared some really interesting information and took us to a wonderful vineyard in outside of San Gimignano for a wine tasting and lunch. Everything was perfect. Highly Recommend!!
Alessandro gave us tour of Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena. He is excellent at his job. He is very nice, knowledgable and flexible to modify the timing of our tours as per our need. Highly recommend him for Tuscany private excursion!
This was our 2nd private tour that we did through Uniquetuscany (2017/2020). Our guide, Alessandro was very specific to the covid restrictions and offered us new masks during the day! He did a wonderful job explaining the history of the towns. Our highlight was the visit to Tuscany organic farm where we had our lunch with amazing view. We stopped at Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa. There was a lot of walking and moving from in and out of the minivan so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. I definitely recommend this tour while visiting Florence since you get a lot of history while on the minivan to each town. Just not enough time in all the towns but 10 hours is a long day! still worth the trip! Highly recommended..
It was a great experience! All perfect with our guide, Alex, he was super nice and knowledgeable. He showed us the cities and suggested some of the less crowded places. She was very patient throughout the long day, keeping us on schedule. The restaurant hosts were thoughtful in arranging vegetarian meals for us. I would definitely recommend it if you want to explore Tuscany in one day even if 10 hours is long but it's worth it especially with a private service.
Differentiated private tour. Alessandro excellent guide and driver. Explain each place promptly. Even people who do not speak English or Italian can understand it because it speaks more slowly so that everyone can understand it. Your indication to get to know an organic farm La Marronaia was undoubtedly the best of the tour. I definitely indicate it to everyone.
Alessandro is a simply spectacular guide. We started the day knowing Pisa, we had free time to walk, take photos and we went to San Giminiano. Alessandro explained everything to us clearly and even the city being more peaceful we were able to do various things like climbing the tower and taking a delicious ice cream. Monteriggioni was not in our script, although it was crazy to meet, but with all the affection Alessandro took us there for lunch in an amazing restaurant, the best of our trip to Italy so far. We went to Siena and we loved everything. The trip was spectacular, comfortable car, we were talking with our guide about each place. not only recommend as I will plan to bring the whole family, we loved too
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