San Gimignano Self Guided Tour of Stone Towers and Saffron

New3 hFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

In medieval San Gimignano, saffron was worth more than gold. And the town paid its entire debt in tiny red threads picked at dawn. Also, this town of a few thousand people once had a skyline that bristled with seventy-two stone towers built not for defense but for bragging rights.

This self-guided audio tour on the Tourific app covers seventeen stops across the walled old town, taking you along the pilgrim road where the wealth was traded. On the way, you’ll hear how rival families turned the town into an arms race in stone, and meet Fina, whose quiet suffering gave the town its gentlest legend.

No group, no fixed start time. The tour runs on your phone with offline maps and audio. Pause for wine tasting at the hilltop fortress, duck into a frescoed church, and resume whenever you're ready.

Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours. Every booking comes with a full refund guarantee. For travelers who want depth from a San Gimignano walking tour, not a checkbox visit.

What's included

✓1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
✓Audio and written guide included
✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund
✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

✕Human tour guide at location
✕Any physical devices or headphones

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from the app or your booking platform, sent right after booking.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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