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San Gimignano is a strikingly beautiful city in Tuscany, which has taken refuge behind beautifully preserved ramparts with 14 (originally there were 72) towers. It was named after the Bishop of Modena, who is said to have repelled an attack by Attila and his Huns. San Gimignano is spread among cornfields, olive groves and vineyards in a green agricultural area.

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What you definitely should to visit

Natural Beauties and Lakes

Natural Beauties and Lakes

Tourist Attractions

Duomo di San Gimignano
Price: from 10€

Duomo di San Gimignano

Piazza delle Erbe

Monday-Sunday: 10:00-18:30

Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa
Price: from 7€

Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa

Piazza Duomo, 2

Monday-Sunday: 11:00-19:30

Piazza della Cisterna
Price: for free

Piazza della Cisterna

Piazza Della Cisterna, 20

00-24

Tower and Casa Campatelli
Price: from 7€

Tower and Casa Campatelli

Via S. Giovanni, 15

Monday-Sunday: 10:30-17:30

Attractions For Kids

Gelateria Dondoli
Price: from 1€

Gelateria Dondoli

Piazza Della Cisterna, 4

Monday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00

Piscina San Gimignano
Price: from 7€

Piscina San Gimignano

Di Santa Lucia, 43

Monday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00

APD Tennis San Gimignano
Price: from 8€

APD Tennis San Gimignano

Località S. Lucia

Monday-Sunday:
09:00-12:00 14:00-22:00

Museums

Museums

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

Piazza Sant'Agostino, 10

Monday-Sunday:07:00–12:00 15:00–18:00

Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Ponte
Price: from 9€

Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Ponte

Via S. Stefano, 8

Monday-Sunday:10:00–13:00 15:00–17:30

Museo Della Tortura E Della Pena Di Morte
Price: from 10€

Museo Della Tortura E Della Pena Di Morte

Via S. Giovanni, 82

Monday-Sunday:
10:00–19:00

Galleria Continua

Galleria Continua

Via del Castello, 11

Monday-Sunday:
10:00–13:00 14:00–19:00

Your first trip in San Gimignano

01

Your first trip in San Gimignano

Visiting the main attractions

2-3 days

02

Family trip in San Gimignano and cities nearby

Visiting the main attractions, entertainment places and nature beauties of San Gimignano and surround

7-14 days

03

Big trip around San Gimignano and all Tuscany

Visiting the main attractions, entertainment places and nature beauties around San Gimignano and others cities of Tuscany

14-21 days

Unknown "pearls" of the city

Discover the secret corners of San Gimignano, which will add a special charm and unforgettable experience to your trip.

Punto Panoramico
Price: for free

Punto Panoramico

Viale Roma, 13

free access

SentierElsa
Price: for free

SentierElsa

Parco Fluviale

free access

La Grotta di Fulignano
Price: from 7€

La Grotta di Fulignano

Località Montefalconi

Monday-Sunday:19:00–21:30

Borgo Pignano
Price: from 354€

Borgo Pignano

Localita' Pignano, 6

Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 11:00

Wine Tour Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Price: from 40€

Wine Tour Vernaccia di San Gimignano

Via della Rocca, 1

Monday-Sunday:17:00–18:50

Expert Tips

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Remember ZTL

Downtown San Gimignano is a restricted traffic area, which means you won’t be able to drive through the city walls and you still have to be a fairly advanced driver to get your car through the narrow streets!

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San Gimignano City Pass

The san Gimignano City Pass will give you admission to the Palazzo Comunale, the City Hall, Torre Grossa, the Archaeological Museum, the Santa Fina Pharmacy, the Raffaele De Grada Modern Art Gallery, the Duomo, the Museum of Sacred Art and the Church of Saint Lawrence for only 16 euros per person.

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Taste local wine

Taste the Vernaccia wine, which is produced only in the area.

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Gelateria Dondoli

Located in the central square of Piazza della Cisterna in San Gimignano, Gelateria Dondoli is known throughout the world and is visited by numerous public figures. Thanks to his experience and desire to experiment, Maestro Desire Sergio created original and unusual tastes. His first creations are already famous: Crema di Santa Fina® (cream with saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo® (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), Dolceamaro® (cream with aromatic herbs), Sorbetto di Vernaccia enrich the already existing huge menu.

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Our expert travel planners will craft a unique, custom route that includes all the must-see sights and hidden gems, divided by day and with a clear route from A to Z.

  • We'll save you time by doing all the research and planning for you.

  • Our experts have insider knowledge of unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations that aren't typically found in guidebooks.

  • Your itinerary will be fully customized to your interests, preferences, and travel style.

  • We'll provide you with all the essential details, such as transportation options, recommended accommodations, and restaurant reservations.

  • You'll have access to ongoing support from our team throughout your entire trip, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable experience.

  • The cost of our service is only $190

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Recommended restaurants

La Mandragola

La Mandragola

Via Diacceto, 23

Lunch, very relaxing pastel environment with references to the home air, to authenticity and substance. Gorgeous outdoor garden. Traditional dishes and more,executed with skill, even the presentation of the dishes makes you want to taste them. You should try the duck liver pate with caramelized figs and walnuts.

Le Vecchie Mura

Le Vecchie Mura

Via Piandornella, 15

Very beautiful and well-maintained panoramic terrace, shaded by plants and well ventilated. Be sure to try Ribollita and Rabbit with white wine are two dishes that have been on the menu since 1982. The restaurant also offers gluten free pasta. Bike tours, excursions, cooking classes, tastings and more all this you will find in Le Vecchie Mura!

Il Ceppo Toscano

Il Ceppo Toscano

Via delle Romite, 13

Restaurant Il Ceppo Toscano was born in San Gimignano, in the spectacular halls of the monastery in 1200. Great cuisine immediately makes you forget where you are, what is outside.. The search for flavors and combinations, amazing and precise culinary combinations, perfect cuisine, wonderful cellar and friendly atmosphere make this place an absolute gem not to be missed for those who visit these great places, with prices maybe a little above average, but finally fully justified.

Cum Quibus - Ristorante Toscano

Cum Quibus - Ristorante Toscano

Via S. Martino, 17

Amazing restaurant experience. The staff are so warm and welcoming. The chef is brilliant and talented. The food is extraordinary and beautifully presented. Homemade bread, pasta, desserts. Exquisite dishes. Professionalism and courtesy. I cannot rave enough at how much I love this restaurant and recommend everyone to dine there.

Shopping streets

 Via S. Giovanni and Via S. Matteo:

Via S. Giovanni and Via S. Matteo:

Via S. Giovanni, Via S. Matteo

San Gimignano is a very small town, but you can still find many shops from the beginning of Via S. Giovanni to the end of Via S. Matteo: clothes, souvenirs, local products and much more.

Markets

Thursday weekly market

Thursday weekly market

Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Cisterna, Piazza delle Erbe

Every week on Thursday from 08:00 to 13:30, a market of various kinds is held in the main squares of the city: Piazza Duomo, Piazza della Cisterna, Piazza delle Erbe, where you can find everything you need: the freshest local products, handmade clothes and accessories, interior items and much more.

Dangerous and recommended areas of the city

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San Gimignano is a fairly safe city. The only thing is that you should be careful in the area of the station, because as in all cities at the stations you can meet suspicious people, scammers and pickpockets.

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Best Hotels

Price:

Villa San Paolo Resort & Spa Hotel San Gimignano

SP1
Crystalina

Crystalina

A very nice hotel, perfect for relaxing while immersing yourself in the magnificent Sienese landscapes. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are hospitable, and the delicate aromas and relaxing melodies that accompany you throughout your stay create a special atmosphere. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, as well as a wonderful spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. The romantic restaurant with large windows overlooking the hills and vineyards is also excellent.

Price:

The Secret of Pietrafitta

Località Cortennano, 56
Crystalina

Crystalina

Everything about this hotel is perfect, places like this are rare. A place where you can truly relax away from the hustle and bustle. Charming location and 5 star hotel with attention to detail. Great view of San Gimignano during sunset breakfast or dinner; spacious rooms, comfortable and very well furnished with items found in local markets. You feel at home, in a very nice and even beautiful house. Highly recommended. Excellent food, from sweet and savory breakfast to dinner.

Price:

Hotel L 'Antico Pozzo

Via S. Matteo, 87
Crystalina

Crystalina

The hotel is housed in a beautiful historic building, in a strategic location allowing easy access to the entire center. Excellent room from all points of view: furniture, comfort, cleanliness… The staff is very accommodating and ready to accommodate any request. The breakfast is very rich and plentiful. A warmly recommended hotel.

Travel Budget

For a couple in San Gimiliano

Budget / day Cost (€)
Accommodation from 117€
(Double room in a 4-stars hotel in the city center with a double bed, breakfast included)
Meals 100€
(Good quality budget option)
Entertainment from 12€
Car rental from 36€
(Fiat 500, 4 seats)

For 4 in San Gimiliano

Budget / day Cost (€)
Accommodation from 223€
(Quadruple room in a 4-star hotel in the city center with one large double bed and two single beds, breakfast included)
Meals 120€
(Good quality budget option)
Entertainment from 35€
Car rental from 38€
(Opel Corsa, 5 seats)

1 day Itinerary in San Gimiliano

Day 1
Perfect one-day trip in San Gimignano

09:00

Breakfast at the hotel

10:00

Visit Tower and Casa Campatelli

11:00

Walk around Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza del Duomo

12:00

Visit Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca, Torre Grossa

14:00

Lunch

15:00

Take ice cream in Gelateria Dondoli and walk aroun old town

16:00

Visiting winery Azienda Agricola Palagetto with degustation

19:00

Dinner in local restaraunt overlooking San Gimignano

Customer Journey Stories

Public toilets

Restaurants and bars should have toilets. Museums are a good option. Public toilet in the city center:

Via di Quercecchio, 2

Parkings

Parcheggio Giubileo P1 large outdoor parking in the southern part of the city 10 minutes from the center.

Parcheggio 2 Montemaggio outdoor parking in the southern part of the city, closest to the center.

Parcheggio P3 Bagnaia Superiore outdoor parking in the northern part of the city, closest to the center.

Covered parkings

Unfortunately San Gimignano cannot boast of having underground parking.

Cooking entertainment

Azienda Agricola Palagetto

Azienda Agricola Palagetto

Via Racciano, 10

A winery near San Gimignano where you can fully enjoy the tasting of excellent red wines accompanied by cold cuts, cheeses and other local delicacies in an atmosphere of tranquility.

Pietraserena, Az. Agr. Arrigoni

Pietraserena, Az. Agr. Arrigoni

Località Casale, 5

Wine tour of the vineyards with a detailed explanation of the types of wines from excellent charming owners, with wine tasting accompanied by snacks.

Montese Cooking Experience

Montese Cooking Experience

Unnamed Road

What could be better than creating something with your own hands?! "We want to share with you what has been our secret so far: love is born with a ladle in hand, with a pot on fire, with a little flour scattered everywhere, and finally finds its idyll around the table."

San Gimignano Experience - Cooking class, Truffle hunting, Wine tasting and much more

San Gimignano Experience - Cooking class, Truffle hunting, Wine tasting and much more

Cooking class

If you are looking for an amazing experience in Tuscany, look no further, you have found it! Truffle hunting in the mountains followed by a culinary master class on pasta cooking from dough to an incredible homemade dinner overlooking the Tuscan landscape, accompanied by local wine.

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Our expert travel planners will craft a unique, custom route that includes all the must-see sights and hidden gems, divided by day and with a clear route from A to Z.

  • We’ll save you time by doing all the research and planning for you.
  • Our experts have insider knowledge of unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations that aren’t typically found in guidebooks.
  • Your itinerary will be fully customized to your interests, preferences, and travel style.
  • We’ll provide you with all the essential details, such as transportation options, recommended accommodations, and restaurant reservations.
  • You’ll have access to ongoing support from our team throughout your entire trip, ensuring a stress-free and unforgettable experience.
  • The cost of our service is only $190

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