Florence to Badia di Passignano and San Gimignano: Day trip
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About your trip
Enjoy a day filled with rich history, incredible architecture, and stunning scenery, made accessible with seamless return transport. Start with a trip to Badia di Passignano, an iconic Benedictine/Vallombrosan abbey in the Chianti hills, and then visit the UNESCO-recognized preserved hill town, San Gimignano.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Florence whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
With a private driver, you’ll depart from Florence to explore Badia di Passignano and San Gimignano in one exciting day trip. Your driver will also ensure your swift, safe, comfortable journey back to Florence.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Badia di Passignano and San Gimignano should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €212
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€636
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Florence
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Badia di Passignano
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included






2
San Gimignano
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included








Back to Florence
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
San Gimignano is located approximately 37 miles (60 km) southwest of Florence. The drive takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes through the beautiful Tuscan countryside, making it perfect for a day trip. The journey itself is part of the experience as you travel through rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves that characterize this picturesque region.
Badia di Passignano is a remarkable medieval monastery founded in 1049 as a Vallombrosan abbey. It features a stunning quadrangular fortified structure with corner towers, beautiful cloisters, and a refectory with a Last Supper fresco by Domenico Ghirlandaio. The abbey is still home to a small community of monks and is surrounded by spectacular Chianti vineyards and olive groves owned by the prestigious Antinori family.
San Gimignano, known as the "Town of Fine Towers," is famous for its 14 well-preserved medieval towers that create a unique skyline. Must-see attractions include the Piazza del Duomo, the Collegiate Church with its beautiful frescoes, Piazza della Cisterna, the Palazzo Comunale housing the Civic Museum, and climbing Torre Grossa for panoramic views. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site that can be explored in a few hours.
Absolutely! The region between Florence, Badia di Passignano, and San Gimignano is in the heart of Chianti wine country. Badia di Passignano is surrounded by prestigious Antinori vineyards that produce excellent Chianti Classico. San Gimignano is famous for its white Vernaccia wine. Many wineries offer tastings, and your Daytrip driver can recommend the best stops based on your preferences.
Late spring (April-June) and early fall (September-October) offer the most pleasant weather and stunning landscapes. Spring brings blooming flowers and fresh greenery, while fall features the harvest season with golden colors and wine-making activities. Summer (July-August) is beautiful but can be hot and crowded, especially in San Gimignano. Winter offers fewer crowds but some attractions may have reduced hours.
Plan to spend about 2 hours at Badia di Passignano. The guided tour of the abbey, which requires advance booking, takes approximately 1 hour and includes the church, cloister, refectory with Ghirlandaio's Last Supper, and the beautiful garden.
Yes, excellent dining options are available. At Badia di Passignano, the Osteria di Passignano (owned by the Antinori family) offers exceptional Tuscan cuisine and fine wines. In San Gimignano, numerous restaurants serve traditional Tuscan specialties with stunning views. For a quick but authentic meal, try local places offering porchetta sandwiches, pecorino cheese, and wild boar dishes—all regional specialties you shouldn't miss.
San Gimignano can become very crowded during peak season (June-August), especially between 10 AM and 4 PM when tour buses arrive. For a more pleasant experience, try to arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Alternatively, visit during shoulder seasons (April-May or September-October) when the town is less crowded but the weather is still pleasant and all attractions are open.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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