Top Montepulciano Outdoor Activities

Rent an electric bicycle in Montepulciano and visit the wineries of Tuscany without getting too tired. Thanks to the extra sprint it gives you over hilly terrain, the electric bike is the perfect way to explore the country lanes and soak up the landscape of the famous wine region. Following a planned route, you will be able to visit a selection of local wineries and enjoy two wine tastings in their cellars.

The Montepulciano tour will allow you to discover one of the most fascinating towns of the area, the so-called “Renaissance pearl” sheltered inside Medieval city walls. During our tour, we will climb through the town, following the winding main street, thereby admiring Montepulciano's wonderful palaces and churches along the way. We will learn about its traditions … for example:– did you know that once a year they have a barrel-pushing competition? When we reach the summit of the town, we will find ourselves in the magical Piazza Grande, where we will be able to visit the never-finished Cathedral, the Fortress, and enjoy a wonderful view over the Val di Chiana and part of the Val d'Orcia. Last but not least, our tour will take us underground to visit one of the ancient wineries of the town, and taste a glass of Nobile wine. Optional: climbing the main tower in Piazza Grande in order to enjoy a 360-degree view over the two valleys surrounding the city (ticket not included). (Anti-Covid Vaccinated Tour Guide)

A horseback riding to slowly explore, in the open air, the most beautiful and scenic places in the area: a guided horseback riding through the Tuscan hills

Combine a scenic, gently-paced cycling ride with a tasty lunch and wine tasting during this half-day, small-group excursion in Tuscany. Bike through winding country rodes and picturesque villages. Then, taste local wines in a vineyard and enjoy a Tuscan lunch. Upgrade to an e-bike at an additional cost.

First, you will discover meditation, with a secular introduction and tools suitable for everyday life, allowing you to achieve a greater capacity for being present in what you are experiencing. We will therefore establish the link between attention span and complete presence of our sensations. All this will lead you to better perceive the aromas and taste, in order to transform this event into a precious moment and be able to apply this ability to participate in everything that will come into contact with your 5 senses. You will discover a completely different involvement in what you eat, drink and experience in a general way. It is an exercise that will lead you to better identify your impressions, your perceptions and your emotions, in order to be fully present externally, internally and to be able to take full advantage of the experience and what it can reveal in you. Join us for a fabulous Yoga and meditation experience in Tuscany!

Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.

Explore a wine cellar in Montepulciano with this tasting and tour. See rows of large oak barrels full of aging wine and learn about how it is made. Taste three local wines alongside pecorino cheese, Tuscan salami, and bruschetta. A small group size offers an intimate atmosphere.

Discover the secrets to Tuscan cuisine during a small-group cooking class in Montepulciano. With the careful guidance of your host, learn how to prepare an appetizer, two types of fresh pasta with sauces, and an iconic dessert. Once everything is ready, sit down with your classmates and enjoy your handmade Italian feast. Afterward, you’re ready to impress your friends and family back home.

A guided wine trekking through the hills and vineyards surrounding the winery of our farm. A unique landscape, chiseled over the centuries by the encounter between nature's work and human intervention. The return will be even more pleasant, you will be welcomed in our cellar to learn all the steps that lead to the creation of a wine. You can then enjoy the tasting accompanied by an appetizing Tuscan menu with a first choice, a cheese and salami platter, plus dessert.

Our expert guide will lead you through the vineyards on two wheels to experience the scents and colors of Tuscan nature. Back from the bike ride, the visit of the winery will await you. In the cellar we’ll offer you the chance to learn the history behind the production of each bottle of wine, from the time of the pruning to the harvest, through the fermentation and aging. You’ll learn the history of Sangiovese grape and what makes each vintage different and special. This unique experience will end with a fantastic Tuscan plate of cuts and cheese matched with Fattoria Svetoni wines.

The guided ride will take you on a relaxing and unforgettable stroll on horseback through the luscious green landscape typical of the Tuscan countryside. At the end of the ride, the scents and colors of our vineyards will await you. We will let you know the secrets of winemaking, starting from the harvest to the aging. Everything will then be followed by a tasting of the wines of our production accompanied by a delicious Tuscan menu with a first choice, a platter of cheeses and cured meats, plus dessert.

Test your skills as archers along a demanding path in the woods, between fords and dirt tracks. You will be surrounded by the bush trees, with a guide who will teach you the technique of the best archers.

Wine lovers experience in Montepulciano: perfect experience in Montepulciano for real wine lovers.

You can choose among: TOUR IN ELECTRIC BOAT ON THE LAKE An electric boat powered by photovoltaic panels for guided tours of the water is docked in the small pier of the lake. BIRDWATCHING We will reach on foot the sighting tower 500 mt (round trip 1 Km) going up by a comfortable lift to the sighting plane at 10 mt height. THE TOUR OF THE “CHIARO” - Walking or mountain bike tour It is a ring around the lake with very little gradient, about 12 kilometers of mixed path with safe and free white road, it allows the sighting of birds that live in complete freedom in the Reserve. For the Mountai-Bike tour there is a supplement of Euro 20,00 per person.

A horseback riding to slowly explore, in the open air, the most beautiful and panoramic places of the Valdichiana. Would you like to surprise your partner? Instead of horseback riding, you can choose a carriage tour! The same path and services, but you will be lulled by the carriage. Write us and we will be able to organize the best romantic experience!

Your guide will lead you along quiet backroads amongst olive groves and vineyards to story-book hamlets and hilltop villages. We’ll ride you into the timeless beauty of the Tuscan panorama. Our farm is a winery situated in the countryside near the delightful village of Montepulciano, here your Vespa tour will begin, where you’ll meet your guide for a brief safety overview and practice ride before reaching the route. Saddle up on your scooter Vespa and follow your guide. The tour ends with the visit of our winery. You’ll discover the wine making processes: viticulture, winemaking, fermentation, blend and aging; the various stages that punctuate the work of the winemaker, from the vineyard to the table. After that, a delicious Tuscan plate of cuts and cheese with wine tasting is waiting for you. Those who do not feel confident about riding a Vespa on their own can opt for riding with one of our expert escorts. We provide: Original Vespa scooter and Helmet

First, we shall give ourself a moment of pure relaxation through a yoga or meditation class, later, we shall let you discover the work in the vineyard and the winemaking process. You’ll get to know every stage of the wine making process, from grape-picking to bottle filling, and finally taste our wines paired to local delicatessen. Let yourself be guided by the color and perfume of wine experiencing a full attendance of your senses.