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Rome Tuscany and Montepulciano Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch 12 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 12% in Rome

148 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 12 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Montepulciano and Montalcino on a full-day trip from Rome, with a medieval winery visit, Tuscan lunch, and wine tasting.

About this tour

Trade Rome’s busy streets for Tuscany’s hilltop towns, vineyard landscapes, and generous local flavors on this full-day Rome Tuscany and Montepulciano tour. Ride by air-conditioned bus to Montepulciano, where a licensed tour leader accompanies you uphill to the historic center and main square, known as a filming location for the Twilight saga. Enjoy free time to explore before visiting a medieval winery dating to the 13th century, with a 2,000-year-old Etruscan tomb. A leisurely lunch in a former friars’ refectory brings together local charcuterie and cheeses, pici with ragù, and regional wine. A sommelier-led tasting features Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montalcino. Continue to Montalcino, often called the balcony of the Val d’Orcia, for an introduction to its historic center and time to explore independently. The Temple of Brunello and the fortress are optional self-guided visits, and a Montalcino wine tasting is not included. Expect steep uphill walking in both towns. Choose this Rome Tuscany and Montepulciano tour for a day of historic sights, countryside scenery, and classic Tuscan food and wine.

Highlights

  • Explore Montepulciano’s medieval streets and hilltop main square
  • Visit a 13th-century winery and a 2,000-year-old Etruscan tomb
  • Savor local charcuterie, cheeses, pici with ragù, and regional wines
  • Continue to Montalcino for time to explore its historic center

What's included

Included

  • Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned bus
  • Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking licensed tour leader
  • Headsets and earphones
  • Visit to a 13th-century winery and a 2,000-year-old Etruscan tomb
  • Wine tasting of Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montalcino with a sommelier in Montepulciano
  • Lunch of local charcuterie, cheeses, and pici with ragù

Not included

  • Temple of Brunello
  • Optional wine tasting in Montalcino, at the customer's discretion and expense

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Important information

  • Arrive at Piazza del Popolo, by the entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and next to Santa Maria del Popolo, 15 minutes before departure
  • Late arrival resulting in a missed departure is not refundable
  • The walk uphill to Montepulciano’s historic center takes about 8–10 minutes
  • Expect steep uphill walking in Montepulciano and Montalcino; the tour is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 12 hours.

What languages are available?

The licensed tour leader speaks English and Spanish.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Piazza del Popolo, by the entrance to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum and next to Santa Maria del Popolo.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility difficulties?

No. The route includes steep uphill walking in both hill towns and is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.

Is wine tasting in Montalcino included?

No. An optional tasting in Montalcino is at your discretion and expense.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 148 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 12% in Rome means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Rome by this score.

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