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Wine tours in Florence

Wine tours from Florence spend the day among cellars and vineyards. The most comfortable months are March to June and September–October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.

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Wines and wine areas near Florence

Names to look for on a tour itinerary or a wine list:

Chianti
Rolling vineyards between Florence and Siena, home of Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico.
San gimignano
A Tuscan hill town of medieval towers, known for Vernaccia white wine.

How to pick a good wine tour

  1. Count the wineries: three tastings in a day is comfortable; five turns into a rush.
  2. Check whether lunch is included. A long tasting on an empty stomach is the most common complaint.
  3. Small-group and private tours can change the route; big coach tours keep to a fixed schedule.
  4. Harvest season brings the most activity at wineries but also the busiest roads and cellar doors.

Florence month by month

Averages for Florence, 1991–2020.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)52 (11)55 (13)61 (16)68 (20)76 (24)84 (29)90 (32)90 (32)81 (27)71 (22)60 (16)53 (11)
Low °F (°C)36 (2)37 (3)41 (5)47 (8)53 (12)61 (16)65 (18)65 (19)59 (15)52 (11)44 (6)37 (3)
Rainy days87798534691010
Sunset (15th)5:03 pm5:44 pm6:20 pm7:58 pm8:33 pm8:59 pm8:55 pm8:20 pm7:26 pm6:32 pm4:50 pm4:38 pm

Questions

When is the best time for wine tours in Florence?

March to June and September–October. Expect highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are December and January.

Where can I book wine tours in Florence?

The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.

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