Leonardo Da Vinci roots and world oldest funicular
Excursions & day trips

Leonardo Da Vinci roots and world oldest funicular

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£224.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a private tour from Florence, with a multilingual driver
  • You'll visit the town of Vinci, where the genius of Renaissance Leonardo was born
  • Food and wine is tasting on a typical Tuscan farm among the hills is included in the tour
  • You'll discover Montecatini Terme and its Spas, UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Montecatini Alto is a medieval village reachable by the world's oldest operating funicular
What to expect

This tour will take you to discover the lands that inspired the genius of the Renaissance, from iconic places like his birthplace, Anchiano, to the picturesque town of Vinci, where art and history intertwine.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore places connected to his life and inventions, visit the Leonardiano Museum with its models and machines, and admire reproductions of his most famous works. The journey continues with a stop at a traditional Tuscan farm, completely surrounded by vineyards.

You will have a tasting of the region's fine wines, accompanied by a board with typical Tuscan cold cuts. The tour then moves on to Montecatini Terme, famous for its thermal waters and Liberty architecture: the thermal Spa Tettuccio was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Finally, an excursion to the medieval village of Montecatini Alto, accessible via the historic funicular operating since 1898 (the world's oldest operating), has had some of the most famous men in history as passengers over the years: starting with Giuseppe Verdi, who was present on the inaugural trip! During the Middle Ages, when armies fought on the plain below it, this fortress was an impregnable bastion. Here, you can stroll through ancient ruins, picturesque squares, and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.

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What's included
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Wine tasting
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Food tasting
  • check Cable car ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance ticket
Where

Piazza Adua, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Meeting point:
Looking for the tour leader wearing a white t-shit with the sun logo of Ranieri Tour Operator.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Roundtrip shuttle service from Piazza Adua by car or minivan
  • Live commentary on board
  • English, French and Italian-speaking driver
  • Escorted walking tour of Vinci
  • Entrance to Santa Croce church in Vinci (Leonardo’s baptismal font)
  • In case of good weather, visit the vineyards
  • Light lunch composed by a tasting of four different wines, accompanied by a board with typical Tuscan cold cuts
  • Entrance fee and escorted visit of Terme Tettuccio in Montecatini Terme
  • One-way ticket for the Funicolare to Montecatini Alto
  • Free time to visit Montecatini Alto
  • A minimum of two people is required per booking
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Provider
Ranieri viaggi srl
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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