Private Wine Tour On The Magical Hills Of Lucca With Sommelier

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Simone on our private wine tour! We visited three wineries, and having a personalized, one-on-one experience made the day extra special. Simone was fantastic—knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about the local wines and the region. Each winery offered something unique, and the staff at every stop were incredibly knowledgeable and happy to share their expertise. The food was delicious as well and paired perfectly with the wine. It was such a memorable day, filled with great wine, amazing food, beautiful scenery, and wonderful company. We highly recommend Simone to anyone looking for a special and personalized wine tour experience in Tuscany. Thank you, Simone, for an unforgettable day!

Fabulous experience! Simone is a knowledgeable, professional guide. We visited two wineries - lovely locations and amazing wine and food at both. We would definitely take another tour on a return to Lucca

A wonderful private trip to the beautiful vineyards in the Tuscany hills with our fantastic and very knowledgable sommelier Simone. We both really enjoyed hearing about the wine ,production , wine tasting, food & the whole experience & amazing views. Definitely recommend this trip.

Simone was a charming guide and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip into the Tuscan Hills. The two wineries we visited were excellent with very friendly hosts. My only comment would be that there is too much food!! We felt so bad that we had to leave some!!

My mum and I had an absolutely exceptional private experience. Our sommelier, Simone, made the day unforgettable as he guided us through two stunning family run vineyards. Each stop was brimming with charm and character, and the wine tastings were expertly explained, making us feel like part of the family. The food pairings were delightful and we left feeling completely enchanted. Highly recommend this experience!

I very much enjoyed the tour of the small wineries in the Tuscan hills. Simone is very knowledgeable about all aspects of the wine growing, winemaking and wine marketing process and is a personable and courteous guide. I can recommend this tour to anyone wanting to know more about winemaking in the Lucca area.

Simone is amazing! He met us and we set off in his comfortable and clean SUV for our 4+ hour tour of 2 wineries in the hills around Lucca. His knowledge and kind demeanor made the trip memorable. We thoroughly recommend you take time to do this private tour to really understand the wine and also the olive oil of the region. Thanks again Simone.

Such a lovely private wine tasting tour for a birthday present. Two amazing wineries with great food and lovely wines at both. We got to go into a vineyard and had the option to buy wine at either, which we did! We come every year to Tuscany but have never done this and we really enjoyed it! The second winery had one of the most beautiful views I had ever seen.

Highly recommend wineafterwine tours with Simone. The wineries were very accommodating and the lunch was delicious. Simone is very knowledgeable which added to our experience. Would definitely recommend.

Simone was a wonderful oenologist and sommelier who enhanced the knowledge we gained from the 2 wonderful wineries we visited. The trip was so much fun! Highly recommend!

We had an amazing time with Simone in Lucca! He picked us up from our accommodation and drove our group to 2 different wineries in the Lucca region. Both places were exceptional and the lunch provided at the first stop was fresh and delicious. It was the perfect blend of having a guided tour but also enough "alone" time for our group to enjoy each other's company, the sceneries and the wine. He was also very accommodating with our daughter that we brought along with us. Hopefully we will be back!

Simone was excellent tour guide; he picked us up at our Villa (extra charge as we were in Barga staying). We had a great time; two nice wineries and the views were spectacular. I highly recommend Simone tour; he answered all of our questions and was very knowledgeable.

An excellent afternoon touring 2 vineyards with Simone, he was really knowledgeable and friendly and made the afternoon a memorable one. The views were amazing and the wines and food at each location were so good. Such a great experience

It was a wonderful day trip to two local wineries. It was peaceful, we tasted several great wines, and learned about the area. Simone was knowledgeable and very friendly. The tours were private and the best part was avoiding any crowds or large groups! The wine was spectacular and a great variety. More food than we expected!

Amazing experience. Simone was a great host and brought my wife and I to two amazing small wineries in the region. His knowledge of wine is unmatched and we both learned a lot. He drove us in his personal vehicle and it was very comfortable and gave him time to tell us all that we needed to know about the area and the wineries we were visiting.

Finding the right experience for wine tasting in the Tuscany seems to come down to either being a bus with a bunch of other people and feeling like rushed through the experience or going solo and trying to figure out how to do it on our own with a car. Then my wife an stumbled upon WINEAFTERWINE with Simone. That changed everything. Simone picked us up in a very comfortable SUV, just the two of us. He took us to some of the smaller wineries, but in return we had a much personalized experience. We didn't feel rushed. He is a sommelier and was able to give us much more of an understanding and history of the wine in Tuscany, which I found fascinating. We also felt like he had the right mix of being fun and personable, but not having to talk evey moment. Now this isn't for everyone. Want a personal experience in a comfortable car? Simone Want to be able to go at your own pace vs being rushed through the event? Simone Want to get a deeper understanding of wine in the Tuscanye region? Simone Want to have a fun, memorable event? Simone Yes, it costs a bit more than the group tour, but for my wife and I, it was well worth the extra cost. I think you will find that to be the case as well.

Fabulous tour! Simone was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Communication was great. Highly recommend!

Simone was a wonderful tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the region and shared as we drove. He also picked us up where we were staying, which made it so convenient. He chose two wineries which were in the vicinity of where we were staying. Colle di Bordocheo and La Torre wineries were both very welcoming and allowed us to take our time and ask questions. We would definitely do this tour again!

Simone was excellent and both wineries were great! The whole experience was perfect. I recommend this to everyone! 10/10

We had an amazing day with Simone! Everything was absolutely perfect and so well organized. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about wine and the area surrounding Lucca. The two wineries he took us to were lovely and the wine and staff were fantastic! We ate delicious food and drank marvelous wine all day. Don’t miss out on this incredible day!!

This is the ideal way to do a wine tour. Simone, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the area and beyond just the vineyards we were visiting. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel a few km outside Lucca, so no driving was involved for those of us doing the wine tasting. We opted for the light lunch, and this was modified in advance to suit dietary requirements. It was a very relaxed day and a perfect way to see the area and visit some vineyards and taste the wines. It was also a way to get to know a bit more about the area and Italian life in general during the driving. Both vineyards we visited are quite small and had a very interesting range of wines (and were on the wine list of the 4* hotel we were staying in). They were also situated in different areas so gave an interesting contrast. A day trip with a local expert is definitely one of the best days out if you want to learn something about the area and the wines.

Simone was an amazing guide, we would have reviewed him even higher if possible! So knowledgeable, about wines and the Lucca area. We loved learning from him and he went out of his way to pick two perfect wineries for our visit. They were wonderful and the day couldn’t have gone better. We highly recommend Simone!!

We enjoyed a great afternoon out with Simone visiting two wineries near Lucca. Would definitely recommend this when visiting the region. Simone is very knowledgeable and was great to talk to about all things wine related.

Wonderful experience. We visited two small wineries where we had a delicious lunch, tasted many wines, and a few olive oils. All within 30 minutes of Lucca’s city center.

The entire experience was perfect .Simone was a gracious and knowledgeable host and we enjoyed both wineries and the lunch was absolutely delicious as well. The views from the wineries were also part of the splendor.

Simone was very knowledgeable about the region for both the wines and local culture/history. It was an amazing experience!

Simone picked us up at our house in Lucca, and took us to our first of 2 wine producers the first Valle del Sole- First we got a tour of the facility and learned how they made wine in this region, then we sampled 6 of their wines along with some of their olive oil, and a few snacks. The 2nd stop was at Colle Di Bordocheo- we also got a tour here, but learned a bit more about how olive oil is produced. We got to taste 5 of their wines along with their olive oil. Both locations had fantastic wine, they both had friendly and welcoming staff and it was great to have some wine that is really only available in the area. Later that night we had dinner in town and found some of the wine we had tasted on the menu, and we were able to enjoy if with our meal! Simone planned a great day for us, explained more about the regions and the types of wines that are grown.

This tour was very enjoyable. We viewed beautiful Tuscan countryside, ate delicious food, and of course tasted some excellent wines. The service at both wineries was friendly and attentive. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable.

We had such a great time. The wines were great. We drove to Lucca and met Simone who was our driver. He was right on time. Simone drove us to Valle de Sol Vineyard and Camponnori Vineyard. Both were beautiful with great wines and homemade olive oil served with light bites. Highly recommend this tour!

Incredible day! We went with family and enjoyed the wine expertise and delicious local foods at the wineries! Simone was a great tour guide! A highlight of our Italy trip!

We had a great time! Simone was great & the wineries we visited were as well. Would highly recommend this tour!

Simone was a gracious and excellent host. He drove us to two wineries in the Lucca area. He was knowledgeable and answered all questions. The wineries were different which offered us a variety in tasting. The “light lunch” was excellent and paired well with the wines. The wines were so good we ended up buying wine to ship home from one place and bought a few bottles to take back to our rental from the other. Highly recommend!

Excellent afternoon visiting two great local vineyards - tasting a dozen wines and having plenty to eat too. Simone was friendly and highly knowledgeable and passionate about all things wine. Smooth pick up and drop off. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you very much, Simone!

Simone went above and beyond to make our private wine tour memorable. He was very knowledgeable and make us feel so welcome. He toured us in the vineyards and we learned about specific vineyard harvesting details and area conditions. We were able to enjoy each winery privately with a representative from ear winery that explained the history and characters of each. Simone booked us two tours at varying wineries, that way we could experience a large and small and compare the two. We had a wonderful afternoon, and will book with Simone again on our next trip!

This was the perfect wine tasting tour with a very knowledgeable wine guy! Went to two beautiful wineries—a great experience.

The day was absolutely wonderful. We visited two really great wineries. People were outstanding and wine was very good. Highly recommend the experience.

Wonderful tour guide!!! We all had such a great experience. Would do it again given the opportunity!

Our driver and educator was Simone, a very pleasant and polite person. Our 2 wine experiences were great....good wine,olive oil, nibbles. We got very personalized service and education My husband and I had a great day.

Simone was prompt in picking us up and took us to some amazing small wineries. The whole day was made so easy and enjoyable! My family and I had the best day relaxing and would recommend this tour to anyone staying in the Lucca area.

Simone was a brilliant host for the two of us - very knowledgable about the area and provided great insight into Tuscan wines. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.

There aren’t enough words to describe how excellent our experience on this wine tour. We were greeted at the meeting place and driven to the winery. The accommodations for one of our guests were met happily! The education of the region in Tuscany and the wines started during our drive to the vineyard and continued during the tours. Fascinating history! The food served was excellent and presented beautifully. The wine was delicious and it was a joy to taste the variety that was served. Simone was wonderful. The entire group was overwhelmed about the experience! The personal touch of the private tour made it even more special. It truly was one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you so very much!

Two very lovely vineyards to visit while in this area. Interesting your around the cellars and wine making processes with good wines to taste. Some lovely different foods to snack too.

It was an amazing experience with great views and even better wine. Simone made the perfect tour guide with so much knowledge of the area.

We really enjoyed this tour. Simone collected us as arranged & he was a great guide. Both wineries were interesting & in beautiful locations. The wine was delicious & the food lovely too. They catered for gluten-free too which was a bonus! Would definitely recommend!!

The wineries we went to were amazing. We loved that Simone picked small wineries. The wine and views were wonderful. Simone was great!

Simone provided the four of us with a tour of two wineries in Lucca and Montecarlo that managed to be both relaxed and highly informative. Besides being extremely knowledgeable about the wines of Tuscany, Simone is also unusually genuine and personable. It was a real pleasure to spend the afternoon with him tasting great wine. Highly recommended.

We had a great afternoon with Simone visiting wineries in Montecarlo and Cappella. We were picked up / dropped off near our apartment, so everything was super convenient. Simone shared his detailed knowledge not only of the wines that we were tasting, but also of the other local grape varieties and wine styles produced in the area. The locations of the wineries and views from their terraces were extremely pleasing to the eye and contributed greatly to the overall experience whilst tasting the wines ! It was also good to taste the olive oils that both produced and we came away with samples of those too. Well worth going to the trouble of organizing a Wine Tour with Simone if you are staying in the area as his depth of subject knowledge and relationships with smaller local producers will ensure a very personalized experience.

My wife and I booked a private tour that included two wineries in Tuscany around Lucca. Our sommelier guide, Simone (Simon in English), picked us up at our hotel at 10.00 and we returned by 14.45. Our guide provided a ton of in-depth information about wine in Tuscany in addition to other historic and cultural facts during our drive and during the winery experiences. Light food in addition to the wine tastings was included and everything was setup for us when we arrived at the wineries. The experience was worth the cost and we would do it again.

A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Simone drove my husband and me to two different wineries. With his helpful guidance, we toured the vineyards, followed the wine making process, and tasted the delicious wines and appetizers. The scenery was beautiful, the conversation delightful, and the wine added to the experience. We highly recommend Simone and his wine tour.