In the land of Leonardo and the Medici: Vinci and wine tasting
Wine & Food Tours VINCI AND THE MEDICI VILLA: A WINE & HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Visiting Tuscany means stepping into the world of one of the greatest geniuses of all time: Leonardo da Vinci. His birthplace, Vinci, is a picturesque medieval village surrounded by olive groves and protected by a historic fortress. With your private guide, you will discover the life and genius of Leonardo.
The experience continues at a nearby charming winery, once a property of the famous Medici family, the powerful rulers of Florence during the Renaissance. Here, history, art, and wine come together for a truly unforgettable experience.
Leonardo and Vinci and his home town
In the morning, the tour begins in the charming town of Vinci. Accompanied by a licensed guide, you will enjoy a one-hour guided walk through the historic center, discovering the places connected to Leonardo da Vinci's early life and learning about the town's history. The visit includes the exteriors of the former fortress, the reproduction of the Vitruvian man, and the church where Leonardo was baptized, where you can admire the original baptismal font. Let's understand together how Leonardo changed art, science, and the world with his creativity, curiosity and many talents.
After the guided walk, you will have free time to explore Vinci at your own pace. Stroll through its picturesque streets, take in the beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this small Tuscan town.
OPTIONAL: If you would like to extend your time in Vinci by about one hour, you can choose to visit one of the local museums dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci either on your own or with a guide. This includes the historic Leonardo Museum in the center of Vinci with more than 60 reconstructed machines based on his original drawings, shown together with sketches, digital displays and models. Or, alternatively, the interactive Leo Lev Exhibition Center that offers a different, more experiential look at the genius of Leonardo, that combines art, augmented reality and hands-on experiences, housed in a historic villa in town.
A Medici Wine Estate, Wine Tasting and Lunch
Next, the tour continues to an elegant historic villa, a winery that once belonged to the Medici family. This villa was used as a hunting mansion, and today you can still admire the Medici coat of arms and the beautiful Renaissance architecture.
The estate is now carefully preserved by a noble family, who combine tradition with modern sustainable practices and produces very interesting organic wines. You will visit the underground historic wine cellar, discovering the story of the villa and the centuries-old wine tradition of the region.
At the villa, enjoy a lunch accompanied by a wine tasting. Taste selected organic wines from the estate paired with traditional Tuscan dishes, fully enjoying the flavors of the region in a beautiful setting.
Each wine is inspired by a 19th-century Italian poet who once lived on the property, adding a poetic touch to your tasting experience.
A Private Tuscan Experience
This full-day tour combines art, history, wine, and stunning landscapes, all with a private guide. It is a unique journey into the heart of Tuscany, where the genius of Leonardo and the legacy of the Medici come alive.
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this tour. Please, note that the specialties of the tasting session and/or lunch may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the tour.
In our tour we like showing you places off the beaten track and introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides with your party during the whole tour. Please, see below all the guides who can be with you.
During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
In the land of Leonardo and the Medici: Vinci and wine tasting– RATES 2026 – |
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 510 |
| 3 persons | € 590 |
| 4 persons | € 670 |
| 5 persons | € 750 |
| 6 persons | € 830 |
| 7 persons | € 910 |
| 8 persons | € 990 |
| Extra Adult | € 80 |
| Extra Teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 60 |
| Extra Child (4-11 yrs) | € 40 |
Additional option: If you wish, you visit independently either the classical Leonardo museum or the interactive Leo Lev museum. Extra cost to be paid on-site for the ticket. (€ 11-15 per person).
No guided tour in the museums. If you want to add a guide for the selected museum, this must be booked at the time of reservation.
• Visit the museum on your own: €11-15 per person for the admission ticket, to be paid on site.
• Visit the museum with a guide: €11-15 per person for the admission ticket, to be paid on site, plus €90 total for the licensed guide, to be paid at the time of reservation.
If you choose this option, please allow an additional 1 hour for the length of the tour.
Rates include
- A private English-speaking tour leader for the whole tour. Also available in French, German and Spanish
- Guided tour to Vinci with a licensed guide
- A guided visit to the winery
- Wine tasting
- Tuscan lunch at the winery
- Taxes
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Entrance to the Leonardo museum or Leo Lav € 11-15 per person
- Guided tour to the selected museum € 90 in total
- Tips to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated.
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box "Transportation options".
This is a message from Roxanne who enjoyed a tour throughout Tuscany
Good afternoon
We booked 2 days of tours with you last November and I’m not sure if I ever let you know how much we enjoyed the tours-especially your guide’s company. We did a day trip to the chocolate making in San Miniato and then Vinci. The next day we toured Pisa and Lucca. The kids really enjoyed the chocolate making. I have pictures I can send if you are interested in seeing them. Thanks again and any time I hear of someone traveling your way, I recommend your company.
Roxanne
This is a message of a family from the UK who experienced our winery and Vinci tour during their visit to Tuscany:
Dear Arianna and Carine
Just a note to say how much we enjoyed your tour to Vinci and the Wine farm and the cooking at Licia\’s. You have both been so helpful and kind, and knowledgable about your subjects.
Ann, Bill, Tom and Toby
This tour includes some stairs and a few more challenging stretches. If you have any accessibility needs — whether mobility-related, sensory, cognitive, or any other requirements — please let us know in advance and we will do our best to adapt the itinerary for you.
LOCATION OF ATTRACTIONS:
This tour takes place in the rural area of Vinci, among, Lucca, Florence and Pisa.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the tour guide meets you at a meeting point near Vinci.
DURATION:
This program takes 5 hours. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through, from Monday through Friday
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish or Italian with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this tour might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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