Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano
From AUD $2299
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Local Living Italy—Tuscany San Gimignano
7 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
If you’ve ever wanted to forge a deeper bond with a destination, this is your chance. Centred in San Gimignano, this Local Living adventure places you in the heart of central Tuscany.
If you’ve ever wanted to forge a deeper bond with a destination, this is your chance. Centred in San Gimignano, this Local Living adventure places you in the heart of central Tuscany. You’re free to explore the town, visit vineyards, discover medieval highlights, or embrace your inner artist wandering the Tuscan countryside. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into Italian cities, there’ll be day trips to visit Siena and Florence. You’ll share the main accommodation with like-minded travellers and a CEO (Chief Experience Officer) there to point you in the right direction. Prepare to fall in love with Italy.
Highlights
- Share an apartment in our local friend Ugo's home
- Eat delicious Tuscan cuisine and sample regional wines
- Stroll the lanes of medieval San Gimignano
- Walk along the beautiful Tuscan countryside
- Make new friends at your home away from home.
Trip Details
7 days
Local bus, train, walking
Small Group
English
Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy
Budget
Local Living
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome/San Gimignano
Transfer by train and bus to San Gimignano and walk to your home for the week, which is located just outside the beautiful medieval hill town of San Gimignano. The property owner, Ugo, is a San Gimignano native and is a fountain of information about the area. He lives in one of the apartments in his remodeled medieval house.
Day 3: San Gimignano
Day 4: Florence Day Trip
Day 5: San Gimignano
The Via Francigena, a historical path in use approximately 1,000 years ago by those making pilgrimage between Canterbury, England, and Rome, runs very close to the Local Living house. It is great path for those who wish to explore the Tuscan countryside by foot.
Day 6: Siena Day Trip
Day 7: San Gimignano/Rome
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 7 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
If you’ve ever wanted to forge a deeper bond with a destination, this is your chance. Centred in San Gimignano, this Local Living adventure places you in the heart of central Tuscany.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
10/21/2023
Meeting up with like minded travelers while travelling abroad makes booking with G Adventures one of the top reasons on my list. An outlined itinerary and having everything planned makes travelling to an unknown area easy. I provided a 7 as I felt the cost of this trip may have been a bit high for what was included in the week. The accommodations were satisfactory. The guide was awesome- Alessandro really cared about the group and made sure everything was running smoothy.
10/21/2023
I would absolutely recommend G Adventures, because you have the flexibility to choose what adventures you are interested in, I liked that the adventures were a mix of interests , some history, some physical challenge, local food, shopping and sight seeing and more. It was a well rounded itinerary. Prepaying for travel and overnight stays ect. freed up more of my time to do relaxing things like shop or appreciate the scenery, I am on vacation. The communication of train or air delays is such great thing to have, G Adventures had our backs even my flight home after I said good by to all my new friends you were still working for my best interest and piece of mind. The service is absolutely worth every dollar.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/21/2023
Meeting up with like minded travelers while travelling abroad makes booking with G Adventures one of the top reasons on my list. An outlined itinerary and having everything planned makes travelling to an unknown area easy. I provided a 7 as I felt the cost of this trip may have been a bit high for what was included in the week. The accommodations were satisfactory. The guide was awesome- Alessandro really cared about the group and made sure everything was running smoothy.
10/21/2023
I would absolutely recommend G Adventures, because you have the flexibility to choose what adventures you are interested in, I liked that the adventures were a mix of interests , some history, some physical challenge, local food, shopping and sight seeing and more. It was a well rounded itinerary. Prepaying for travel and overnight stays ect. freed up more of my time to do relaxing things like shop or appreciate the scenery, I am on vacation. The communication of train or air delays is such great thing to have, G Adventures had our backs even my flight home after I said good by to all my new friends you were still working for my best interest and piece of mind. The service is absolutely worth every dollar.
10/21/2023
The locations were amazing. Being settled in one main accommodation was great.
10/14/2023
It's nice to have a Guide, but also can choose my daily exprience freely.
10/21/2023
Our guide.
10/21/2023
There are many factors for recommending G Adventures ! Our tour guide Alessandro was amazing! Kind, professional & I appreciated his insight regarding Italy!! The overall energy of the tour was such a positive experience!
10/14/2023
Lovely local home stay in san gimignano & CEO
10/14/2023
I've been on many G Adventures tours in the past and have most always had a great experience. This was my first Local Living tour and I really enjoyed it, especially being able to stay in one location for an extended period so we',re not constantly unpacking and repacking every few days.
10/07/2023
If you are interested in this type of travel then this is the trip for you
10/21/2023
The itinerary offered varied activities for all interests. The flexibility to join in or not was important to me. The knowledgeable guide was very important to ensuring the success of the tour
09/30/2023
The accommodation homestay whilst ok, I feel it didn't match the description in the tour description. Also you need to be more clear that the CEO can not act in anyway like a guide and whilst is more a coordinator
09/30/2023
Small group, my experience on the tour and well priced
09/30/2023
I had a great time on the trip. So many nice people to travel with.
09/30/2023
I have enjoyed all the G Adventures I've been on.
09/23/2023
I've taken 3 trips with G Adventures and so far it's been an overall really good experience.
09/23/2023
Great trip, nice accommodations, well planned
09/16/2023
Great itinerary and director and fellow travellers
09/16/2023
Nice small group, beautiful landscape, accommodation was in a great location, good balance of free time and organised activities
09/16/2023
Small group, lots of free time, G takes care of the essentials like transport and accommodation
09/16/2023
Perfect balance of planned and free time. The CEO is very helpful
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