Guidebook for San Gimignano
Food Scene
Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Nice discount of 10% at our guests. Needed reservation.
32 locals recommend
Perucà
16 Via Capassi Great restaurant for "Pici" and "Bistecca Fiorentina" in a rustic location with vaulted ceilings and stone walls decorated with copper pots. Nice discount of 10% at our guests. Needed reservation.
Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. nice discount 10 % at our guests needed reservation
20 locals recommend
Ristorante San Martino 26
26 Via S. Martino Amazing restaurant, great food and service. The staff is so attentive. nice discount 10 % at our guests needed reservation
Lo Spuntino
8 Via XX Settembre Pizzeria and pasta menu' at 12.00 euro open no stop 11 am until 9 pm.
A delicious bakery with lovely sandwich and briosche, tipical cake tuscany: the famous panforte, cantuccini, ricciarelli..
Bar Pasticceria Boboli
30 Via S. Giovanni A delicious bakery with lovely sandwich and briosche, tipical cake tuscany: the famous panforte, cantuccini, ricciarelli..
Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
18 locals recommend
Chiribiri
1 Piazzetta della madonna Restaurant with cheeper price, not pay extra for the service. this is open no stop h. 11 am. untill 23 pm.
Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
32 locals recommend
La Mandragola
23 Via Diacceto Full center town good restaurant with a lovely terrace with the view on the big towers.
Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
56 locals recommend
Gelateria Dondoli
4 Piazza Della Cisterna Sergio is the master ice cream maker of the "Gelateria di Piazza" located in the central Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, known all over the world and visited by a large number of celebrities. His ice cream parlour is mentioned in the most important world guides and is continuously visited by national and international televisions. Due to his experience and inclination to experiment he has created original and unusual flavours. By now his early creations have become famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs) and Vernaccia Sorbet enhance his already highly extensive menu.
Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
74 locals recommend
Bar dell'Orso
23 Via Cassia Nord Bar / trattoria a few steps from the walls of Monteriggioni - rustic and convivial atmosphere, no luxury - generous portions - pici and the most delicious wild boar.
From its seasonal, vegan cuisine to the terracotta tiles , Agrivilla seeks to provide its guests with an experience that intimately represents the Tuscan bioregion and culture. Here, like so many travellers before, you will find sanctuary and connect with the intrinsic power of nature to grow, thrive and heal.
16 locals recommend
Agrivilla I Pini - Organic, Vegan Hotel & Restaurant, San Gimignano Tuscany
37 Località Santa MargheritaFrom its seasonal, vegan cuisine to the terracotta tiles , Agrivilla seeks to provide its guests with an experience that intimately represents the Tuscan bioregion and culture. Here, like so many travellers before, you will find sanctuary and connect with the intrinsic power of nature to grow, thrive and heal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy ... drink food life
10 Viale RomaCaffè Giardino
17 Viale RomaBar Piazzetta
Sightseeing
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino.In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio. http://castellobanfi.com
6 locals recommend
Montalcino station
Montalcino is one of Tuscany’s most popular wine-growing areas and the home of the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino.In the town, you can taste the Montalcino wines and visit the fortress, the tower of the Palazzo Comunale, the churches of Sant’Agostino and Sant’Egidio. http://castellobanfi.com
On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
34 locals recommend
San Vivaldo Monastery, Montaione
11 Via S. Vivaldo On 1 May 1500, after the establishment of the Franciscan Friars Minor, he began to build a number of churches and chapels that reproduced the topography and the holy places of Jerusalem. Visit in the afternoon when the chapels are open.
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
498 locals recommend
Cortona
Cortona is a small charming town in the Valdichiana, or Chiana Valley, in the province of Arezzo in southern Tuscany. This dominant position over the valley offers a spectacular view from all over the town of the surrounding valley and even Lake Trasimeno.
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
526 locals recommend
Montepulciano
The sights of Montepulciano include the Piazza Grande with paintings from the Sienese School in the Cathedral, the Church of San Biagio, the Palazzo Comunale and numerous Renaissance palaces from the 16th century.
Is a place well known to the thousands of faithful who, for some time, come up here to pray and to admire the monumental and original Nativity. Free Entrance every Sunday, in the afternoon. Visit it in December and January
11 locals recommend
Montignoso
Is a place well known to the thousands of faithful who, for some time, come up here to pray and to admire the monumental and original Nativity. Free Entrance every Sunday, in the afternoon. Visit it in December and January
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
836 locals recommend
Volterra
The city famous for the extraction and alabaster, has a remarkable historical center of Etruscan origin, with Roman ruins. The Guarnacci Museum with the largest collection of Etruscan urns in the world.
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
9 locals recommend
Pienza station
Beautiful town in the Renaissance style, the birthplace of Enea Silvio Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius II. For the beauty of its historic Renaissance Pienza in 1996 became part of the UNESCO sites. Cheese-making from sheep’s milk goes back to the Etruscans. Pecorino cheese from Pienza is noted for its excellent taste. Tast it with honey or jam.
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
198 locals recommend
Castellina in Chianti
Castellina offers an enchanting walk below the city walls, restaurants and wine shops with cellars.
Amazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli. www.ricasoli.it
112 locals recommend
Brolio Castle
Località Madonna a BrolioAmazing historical castle. the production of the famous wine Chianti Classico from the family Ricasoli. www.ricasoli.it
Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci. www.museoleonardiano.it birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.
242 locals recommend
Vinci
Visit the famous museum collection and its models of the machines designed by Leonardo da Vinci. www.museoleonardiano.it birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci.
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions. www.ilpalio.org.
1367 locals recommend
Siena
The city of historical, artistic, landscape and Unesco site from 1995. Siena's Gothic cathedral is full of treasures, including its marble pavement, Piccolomini library frescoes and incredibly ornate interiors. Enchanting Piazza del Campo. The Palio di Siena is Italy’s most famous horserace and one of Tuscany’s oldest traditions. www.ilpalio.org.
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
1943 locals recommend
Florence
Florence's museums, palaces, and churches house some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world. The most popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Bargello, and the Accademia. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce are veritable art galleries.
The square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano.
331 locals recommend
Greve in Chianti
8 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiThe square with its characteristic triangular shape is largely surrounded by arcades and in the center is the statue of Giovanni da Verrazzano. See the castle of Verrazzano.
Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni. Pisa have a best airport in Tuscany with the fly lowcost.
1133 locals recommend
Pisa
Visit the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower and take a walk along the famous Lungarni. Pisa have a best airport in Tuscany with the fly lowcost.
The city of 100 churches, can’t be really visited in just one day. A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls 16th Century.
1278 locals recommend
Lucca
The city of 100 churches, can’t be really visited in just one day. A great way to start exploring Lucca is to start with a walk along the old city walls 16th Century.
Essentials
www.irispsa.it The spa has a heated pool with waterfall and jacuzzi, turkish bath and sensory journey with aromatherapy and chromotherapy and a large relaxation area with herbal teas. Coupon for daily entry.
17 locals recommend
Irispa benessere
Strada Provinciale per Certaldowww.irispsa.it The spa has a heated pool with waterfall and jacuzzi, turkish bath and sensory journey with aromatherapy and chromotherapy and a large relaxation area with herbal teas. Coupon for daily entry.
Supermarket with all kinds of food and non-food.
service citybus with stop in gate san matteo at 50 meter.
by car parking free in front supermarket for half hour.
167 locals recommend
Coop
27 Via BaccanellaSupermarket with all kinds of food and non-food.
service citybus with stop in gate san matteo at 50 meter.
by car parking free in front supermarket for half hour.
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
183 locals recommend
Bagni San Filippo
Natural spa Free - The waters temali in Bagni San Filippo created a magical landscape of white limestone formations, waterfalls and small pools of hot water in the middle of a lush green forest.
The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena.
You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.
302 locals recommend
Bagno Vignoni
The heart of Tuscany in Val d’Orcia, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the South of Siena.
You can relax yourself in one of the many thermal baths of the region, such as the ones in Bagno Vignoni.
Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
373 locals recommend
Terme di Saturnia
Tuscany has many natural hot springs across its territory. This is very popular - and beautiful - outdoor hot springs. Truly enjoying a relaxing holiday yourself any time of the year!
Centro di analisi cliniche a Poggibonsi, dove è anche possibile eseguire, previo appuntamento, il tampone rapido COVID19, oltre a quello molecolare.
Center that disposes of a clinical tests laboratory. Here you can also get tested for COVID19 ahead of your departure. Analysis and tests are only by appointment.
14 locals recommend
Centro Analisi Cliniche Alba
91 Via SalcetoCentro di analisi cliniche a Poggibonsi, dove è anche possibile eseguire, previo appuntamento, il tampone rapido COVID19, oltre a quello molecolare.
Center that disposes of a clinical tests laboratory. Here you can also get tested for COVID19 ahead of your departure. Analysis and tests are only by appointment.
Self Service Laundry in Via Niccolò Cannicci, 41 -
H.7AM-10PM | H.7-22
17 locals recommend
Lavanderia Sole
41 Via Niccolò CannicciSelf Service Laundry in Via Niccolò Cannicci, 41 -
H.7AM-10PM | H.7-22
Mobile Phone & Computer Repair Shop
16 locals recommend
SOS Ripara Riparazioni Telefoni Cellulari e Computer 📱🛠💻
25 Località CapezzanoMobile Phone & Computer Repair Shop
Pharmacy|Chemist in Poggibonsi (10km from San Gimignano). COVID19 tests for 22€.
Only on appointment. Open from 8AM to 8PM. Close on Sunday.
12 locals recommend
Farmacia La Pisana
69 Via Pisana
Pharmacy|Chemist in Poggibonsi (10km from San Gimignano). COVID19 tests for 22€.
Only on appointment. Open from 8AM to 8PM. Close on Sunday.
Parks & Nature
The wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
384 locals recommend
Maremma Regional Park
7/9 Via del BersagliereThe wonderful area of Tuscany located between Monti dell’Uccellina, the pines of Marina di Alberese, the river Ombrone and the Trappola marshes is a precious area made of different ecosystems, the Natural Park of Maremma (Parco Naturale della Maremma). This area ranges for 100km sq and it has been protected since 1975. Let’s discover it!
They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
34 locals recommend
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
They are the gems of Venus dropped in the sea necklace, according to myth, the seven islands that are part of the park. The largest and most populated are the Giglio and Elba, paradise mineralogical: 150 varieties of crystals present are kept in museums of natural sciences over the world. Pianosa and Montecristo are the islands of silence, uninhabited atolls. Capraia, finally, is a volcanic chest and little more than splendid rocks are Giannutri and Gorgona, surrounded as the other by a very rich sea life.
https://www.tuscany-charming.it/en/route/SentierElsa.asp
45 locals recommend
Alta Val D'Elsa River Park
https://www.tuscany-charming.it/en/route/SentierElsa.asp
Arts & Culture
Museum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
35 locals recommend
San Gimignano 1300
3 Via CostarellaMuseum San Gimignano 1300 is not just a museum it is an EXPERIENCE! Storyboards, multi-media exhibits, street scenes, and a ceramic recreation of the city as it existed in 1300.
With one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa
73 locals recommend
National Museum of the Monumental Charterhouse of Calci
79 Via Roma With one stop you can take in the fabulous architectural structure of the Certosa di Calci and have a peek at the dinosaurs that ruled the land around Pisa
Town Hall, Picture Gallery and Great Tower
2 Piazza DuomoLovely view!
San Gimignano Cathedral
8 Piazza DuomoSan Gimignano's Cathedral
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the winery sovestro in poggio with the amazing view. for wine tour and wine tasting or cooking class needed reservation. www.facebook.com/SovestroWinery
22 locals recommend
Guardastelle
Loc. SovestroVisit the winery sovestro in poggio with the amazing view. for wine tour and wine tasting or cooking class needed reservation. www.facebook.com/SovestroWinery
https://www.antinori.it/en "The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment."
94 locals recommend
Antinori in Chianti Classico
133 Via Cassia per Sienahttps://www.antinori.it/en "The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment."
www.marronaia.com
Podere La Marronaia, the Tuscany of your dreams. Online wine and food shop, accommodations, and wine tastings.
20 locals recommend
Podere La Marronaia, Sosta alle Colonne
2 Via Martiri di Citernawww.marronaia.com
Podere La Marronaia, the Tuscany of your dreams. Online wine and food shop, accommodations, and wine tastings.
Gippo Bike
Bike rental service
https://www.balloonintuscany.com/en/san-gimignano-balloon-flights/
15 locals recommend
Balloon in Tuscany - Voli su San Gimignano
https://www.balloonintuscany.com/en/san-gimignano-balloon-flights/