Wine tasting with a tour of a castle in the Florentine hills
Highlights
- Visit the frescoed rooms and historic cellars of Oliveto Castle in Castelfiorentino
- Taste five wines from the estate, ranging from Chianti DOCG to Super Tuscans and Vin Santo DOC
- Pair your glasses of wine with local specialities or a light lunch to really treat your taste buds!
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Full description
Let’s be honest: having a glass of wine at your usual bar doesn’t have the same charm as doing so amidst Renaissance vaults, just as popes and princes used to do!
At Oliveto Castle in Castelfiorentino, nobility is measured in glasses: a guided tour of the historic residence and its 15th-century cellars awaits you.
And for the final toast, you can choose from five wines paired with local specialities or a delicious light lunch. Ready to be treated like a king?
What we will do
The tour begins at the selected time at Oliveto Castle in Castelfiorentino (FI), set against the backdrop of the splendid Valdelsa hills. We will be welcomed by our guide, who will take us on a fascinating journey back in time.
We’ll begin with a guided tour of the castle, strolling through the ravelin, the family chapel and the frescoed rooms on the ground floor, where the famous ‘Camera del Papa’ stands out. During this tour, which lasts around 30 minutes, the guide will share historical insights into the family lineage and intriguing legends about the illustrious figures who once stayed here.
Next, we’ll venture into the imposing historic cellars dating back to the 15th century. Here, surrounded by French and Slavonian oak barrels, we’ll gain an up-close insight into the estate’s entire wine-making process.
At this point, we’ll take our seats for the most eagerly awaited part: a tasting of five wines from the estate, ranging from the IGT white and the Chianti DOCG Riserva to the full-bodied Supertuscan IGTs, concluding in style with the Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva DOC .
Depending on the option chosen at the time of booking, the wines will be accompanied either by a platter of bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, salami, pecorino and cantuccini, or by a light lunch that also includes a hot dish of pappa al pomodoro.
The experience will last approximately one and a half hours in total .
Who it is aimed at
This experience is recommended for those aged 18 and over. The wine tasting is reserved for adults only. Any accompanying minors may take part in the experience free of charge (or at a cost of €25 if opting for the light lunch option, for those aged 6 and over) .
The venue is accessible to people with reduced mobility and wheelchair users as regards the toilets and main areas, with the exception of the descent into the historic cellars.
Other information
The experience takes place all year round and is confirmed once the minimum number of 2 participants has been reached.
Dogs are permitted on the tour, provided the organiser is notified in advance.
If you have any food allergies and/or intolerances, please contact the organiser using the contact details provided in your booking confirmation email to let them know.
The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport. Free parking is available on site.
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Castelfiorentino, Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
