Top Siena Nature and Wildlife

Giddy up! Traverse the hills of Tuscany via a unique mode of transportation with this guided horseback tour from Siena. Roam the rolling hills, some clad in grapevines, others blanketed with olive groves, as you and your horse calmly explore the region. Pass through rustic villages, all while learning about the history of the place from your guide. See stunning scenery that you would not have had the chance to encounter.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

Drench yourself in the fabled Tuscan countryside on this private, day-long hiking tour from Siena. Meet your expert guide in Siena and then drive in a comfortable minivan to the trail where you perambulate through verdant vineyards, rustic villages, and over the classic rolling hills of Tuscany. Stop halfway along the hike to indulge in a classic lunch of Tuscan treats and then travel via minivan to the town of San Gimignano, known as the ‘medieval Manhattan’ for its many gothic towers that form a medieval skyline in the 21st century. 

Discover the art of truffle hunting firsthand on a private 2-hour tour in the morning or evening. Benefit from the expertise of your local guide and his dogs as you learn about the secrets of finding truffles, training the dogs, and culinary uses for the celebrated mushrooms. Finish the tour by tasting truffle products in central Sienna, or opt to stay for a meal (own expense) that features the fresh truffles.

See the Chianti region’s famous vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages from an entirely new perspective when you embark on a half-day horseback riding tour. This private tour begins with pickup from your Siena accommodation; travel by car to an area winery, where the adventure begins. Once you’ve become acquainted with your horse, you’ll ride past some of the area’s loveliest scenery. Finish with a traditional Tuscan lunch, plus wine tasting.

Saddle up to explore the stunning countryside of the Chianti wine region on this private half-day horseback riding tour from Castellina. Suitable for all abilities, you’ll ride through scenic vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages, and stop along the way for a typical Tuscan lunch and wine and olive oil tastings.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating than Siena and its districts and instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauties of each district from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

in the tranquility of the Sienese countryside among hares, with breathtaking views of Siena, the Castello delle Quattro Torra

Unique opportunity to discover the secrets of the Diaccia Botrona Regional Nature Reserve, with birdwatching activities in the heart of the Reserve, immersed in the flashes of fish, bird songs and beautiful colors, in the unspoiled nature of the last edge of the most authentic Tuscan Maremma.

Our Polaguides will allow you to discover the most hidden places, but no less fascinating and important for Siena and the Palio, besides instant photography will allow you to appreciate the beauty of the city from a unique and unrepeatable point of view. Each shot will capture your favorite moments in photos immediately ready to be touched, waved and attached in the guide-albums created to be personalized, to browse whenever you want. Transform your visit to Siena into unique memories to share with the whole family, young and old, and with friends.

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.

A trail ride on horseback may be the most beautiful and touching way to immerse yourself deeply into Tuscan nature. Your perspective changes and gives you an amazing view. Ask your guides about their passionate work with horses as well as about the country and the area they live in. Of course, the horses are extremely well trained and well behaved and live in species appropriate herd associations, all year outside. Happy horses, happy riders!

Tuscany is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Siena. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 as you visit a historical cellar and educate your palate to recognize subtle flavors with the help of a sommelier. Plus, a choice of morning or afternoon departure means you can slot this tour into even the busiest of sightseeing schedules.

There’s only one way to see Tuscany: from above. And the best way to do that is via hot air balloon. This 1-hour hot air balloon flight from Siena takes you above Tuscany to get a breathtaking view of the low-rolling hills, some clad in grape vines, others crowned by a rustic ancient villa. Ascend as high as 2,000 feet (609 meters) as you get a commanding view of the countryside and surrounding ancient villages and towns. Upon landing, enjoy a nice glass of sparkling wine to celebrate the amazing trip through the Tuscan heavens.

Discover the secrets of the most authentic Tuscan Maremma, guided by expert Maremmagica personnel, immersed in the uncontaminated nature of the Diaccia Botrona Regional Nature Reserve, the last strip of the ancient Marsh of Castiglione della Pescaia, the "Lago Prile" of the Roman era.

Intact, unspoiled nature in the Maremma Park with a carriage ride of about an hour or, depending on the availability of the Park Guides or bookings within the park system, we could change with Easy Nature Walk with narratives of legends, pirate stories, kidnapped girls and sea monsters. The duration is approximately 1 hour and a half. The Tarot Garden is, together with the Park Guell in Barcelona, the only splendid example of artistic architecture that the whole world envies us!

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.

Easy fully guided e-bike tour to discover the beauty of the Maremma natural park in 1 day. With a 30 km circuit, you will enjoy a fun cycling experience by visiting the best spots in the park. You will see the ruins of an ancient and beautiful abbey, from the top of a hill overlooking the sea, you will enjoy a breathtaking scenery, from there the park will be at your feet. You will have a relaxing picnic on a wild beach, you will discover the "Porte Vinciniane" and you will take wonderful photos from the bird-watching refuge from which you can admire the unspoiled nature of this place. This is the perfect opportunity for an active day with your family or friends.

Explore Chianti’s backroads and beautiful vistas while traveling in a vintage SUV. Soak up the scenery while a driver handles the country roads, stopping at off-the-beaten-track cellars and cantinas to taste plenty of famous Chianti wine along with Tuscan olive oil, honey, and other specialty products. Balance out all that wine with a gourmet picnic lunch at a scenic family estate.

Visiting our farm means exploring a historical reality of the Tuscan Maremma, a traditional family farm - which today has been able to transform itself into a 4.0 company based on the concept of circular economy. A journey between tradition and innovation. The route of the guided tour shows the entire sustainable supply chain of the company: from agriculture for the production of buffalo feed to cattle breeding in large outdoor fenced areas; from the production of milk to its transformation into cheese in the company dairy; from the use of agricultural waste to produce renewable energy in a biogas plant to reuse the process residue as an organic fertilizer.

After picking you up from your hotel, a private driver will take you on a journey through the heart of Tuscany to visit two beautiful Tuscan towns rich in artistic jewels and architectural wonders. San Gimignano will charm you with its stunning skyline of medieval towers set against the Tuscan hills (hence the nickname of medieval Manhattan), the highest of which is open to the public and offer exceptional views over the surrounding countryside. Its well-preserved centre features quaint cobbled alleys, stunning medieval buildings and pretty shops selling local delicacies and Vernaccia wine. You will visit also charming Volterra, an ancient town of Etruscan origins famous for its peculiar urban layout and the production of alabaster products. Not to miss is Palazzo dei Priori, Tuscany’s oldest town hall. Included in the tour is a traditional lunch in a local farm and a wine tasting session in a family-run wine estate.

After picking you up from your hotel, the driver will take you on a scenic drive through the heart of Tuscany to visit beautiful villages where history, art and a great wine tradition intertwine. The itinerary includes stops at Montalcino, a walled medieval town famous for the production of the renowned Brunello, and Montepulciano, the Renaissance jewel home to one of Italy’s most ancient wines, the Vino Nobile, and Pienza, a lovely town in the heart of Val d’Orcia known as the "Ideal City” because it is one of the first examples of humanistic ideal urban planning. Included in the tour are a visit to a local winery to sample some of the region’s best wines and a delicious lunch in a farmhouse to taste Tuscan’s specialties.

Meet your driver-guide head south to Val d’Orcia, a corner of beautiful and untouched Tuscan countryside dotted with picturesque villages. After picking you up from your hotel, the driver will take you to some of the most beautiful villages of Val d’Orcia, such as Pienza, a beautiful town known as the "Ideal City” because it is one of the first examples of humanistic ideal urban planning, and Montalcino, a walled medieval town famous for the production of the renowned Brunello wine. Other iconic sights of Val d’Orcia include the Romanesque Abbey of Sant' Antimo, and the village of San Quirico d’Orcia, whose surroundings are home to the idyllic Vitaleta chapel and the charming hamlet of Bagno Vignoni, whose main square is entirely occupied by a huge thermal bath from ancient Roman times.