One of the "must try" when in Gimignano, climbing the Torre Grossa will offer the best views over this superb medieval city, but also over the Tuscan fields. It is indeed hard to climb the stairs, especially the few ones at the top, but it is worth it.

Great place to visit when in San Gimignano. We went in when it opened at 10am so it wasn’t busy. They have redone the stairs so it’s quite an easy walk up - if you are tall you will need to duck your head at the end. The views are breathtaking! You then get to descend and walk into a great little museum. Would greatly recommend when visiting San Gimignano.

This city is like a hidden jam of Tuscany. We just looked at the map and randomly decided to come, and you become a cross this amazing museum and the city itself was very beautiful and old however, it wasn’t busy at all not very risky which is nice I would highly recommend to come and check it out if you haven’t.

A great place with a great view of the city. I definitely want to mention the very kind and helpful man at the ticket office. I have poor eyesight and my English isn't very good, but he patiently explained everything! Thank you, this is exactly what helps you develop a wonderful attitude towards the country! The people in Tuscany are incredible!

Great place with beautiful view, you can buy tickets in full city pass. That grant's you access to tower, tower museum and museum next to tower, it all costs only 15 euro

Lovely place. A must see when in San Gimignano! I suggest you get the San Gimignano pass, since it does save you money if you visit more than two attractions

Tallest vantage point of the town. A bunch of stairs inside tower. A little unnerving for those with anxiety.

We love the medieval "village" at the heart of the uniquely beautiful city of San Gimignano. The city is well preserved, and it feels like it's frozen in time. One can imagine how these folks with their horses going about their business during those days. The atmosphere in the morning is peaceful and if you enjoy your running, this city has many interesting elevation to add to your training. The cobblestone is another challenge that keeps you vigilant and to train your foot placement. Expect loads of visitors as the day approach to lunch and dinner. Food and drinks (wine & beer) are tops, as the Italians are proud of their traditional culinary and wine culture.

The Piazza della Cisterna is one of the most beautiful and famous squares in San Gimignano, a medieval town .since the 1990s the square — and San Gimignano as a whole — has become quite touristy. During the main travel season, it can feel crowded, with many souvenir shops and large tour groups. Still, early mornings or late evenings often bring back the magic of its medieval charm.

This was actually my favorite piazza in San Gimignano. It's the one with the old cistern, or well. There's always a bunch of people sitting on it as they do on the steps in other public squares. What's unusual is that this square is really in the shape of a triangle. You'll also see the Devil's Tower near the cistern. It has been said that the owner returned to find his tower taller than it was when he left it. Lol! That's kind of spooky. What I loved most about this medieval piazza is the famous gelato shop. It was a historical and tasty experience.

Historical & Beautiful square in the centre of San Gimignano I love medieval city and SG did not disappoint. In fact it is famous for the tower but some of the little square that are in the town are really amazing. Piazza della Cisterna is one of them, here we had a drink and were lucky to be here the day of the market, so bought a few things too. I highly recommend coming here, this city is great and perched so looks really great from the roads below.

The most beautiful piazza in San Gimignano that gets very crowded during the day, but turns into a fairy tale after sunset (if you have accomodation inside the old city, you can enjoy such beauty). It is filled with history, dark stories, but is also nicely kept. And if you want to try "la dolce vita", just buy some Riserva wine in a restaurant nearby, sit and enjoy the view, the changing lights, the music (in summer, there are concerts nearby) and the wine.

San Gimignano is a must-see, incredibly beautiful and medieval. The town surprises you at every turn, and although quite small, it's worth taking your time to enjoy it. The restaurants and cafes offer spectacular views, creating a unique and very romantic atmosphere.

Charming medieval town. Climbing to the top of tower for breathtaking view of ancient city and Tuscany hills absolute must

It was not overly sweet but a bit too liquidity for our likings. The flavour was good but not the texture, probably due to the tins being out so long. 3.50 euro for 2 flavours cone or 1 flavour for the same price. It’s based on the cone size not the amount of flavours Credit card accepted

After sampling over 20 different gelatos in the course of a month in Europe, I can confidently say this is definitely the best gelato we had. The flavors here are unique, and the gelato is rich and creamy. Definitely get the signature saffron flavor! I’ve never tasted any other flavor similar to this. The line is long but it does move pretty quickly and it’s totally worth it!

Ah yes it’s the best gelato I have ever had. It’s intense and fresh flavor. Tried 6 flavors, vanilla, strawberry, coconuts, wild berries, Joghurt, and champagne/grapefruits with 3 of us. We were there at 10am-12pm and the line was pretty short. When we tried at 10, there was practically no line. Two flavors in the cup for 4 EUR. It was so good I don’t want to eat another gelato.

It the word’s best ice cream at all, not even Italy’s best ice cream but it is admirable how many interesting flavours they have. I’ve tried the Italian garden and the rosemary baby. Italian garden was good but not terrific and rosemary baby tasted too bitter on its own. The tiramisu ice cream and the vanilla were really good which suggests that the basic flavours are better.

Really the tastiest and silkiest gelato I ever had. And the ingredients are so good - you rarely find a place where vanilla gelato has an actual vanilla taste, made of an actual vanilla, and not just a milk + sugar taste. I wanted to give 5 stars, but I can’t. The gelato is just too sweet for me. So much so, that I couldn’t finish it. Anyways, totally worth to check it out when in Toscana.

Best gelato I’ve ever had in my life. I will dream about this place. I had to get another gelato right after I was done because it was so good! I loved the pistachio and mandarino flavors the most!

Very unique and famous Gelato place :) If you go to San Gimignano :) We ordered 6 different flavors for two and you must expect to make a long queue up to 10-30 mins :) Worth it!

Here you can see how the medieval towers look like from the inside. The museum has the house of those who lived there in the 19th century. It is well preserved and has wonderful views out. There is a video for maybe 30 min explaining the history of San Gimignano which was quite interesting.

Excellent views of the Tuscan countryside and of the town! Highly recommend visiting the town and climbing the tower!

You can live the town’s history through the stories told by the objects in this preserved home. Comes with a fantastic documentary of Tuscany and then the ability to explore up close real artifiacts of the home. Great views of the countryside from the balcony. Awesome organization!

Absolutely to visit! When all the tourists are walking around and just watching towers this is the place where you can really back in time. Beautiful house. The film on the top floor about history of San Gimignano was super interesting.

An excellent video presentation about the history of the town, which you don't often get elsewhere. The house itself is amazing and you can get up close to everything. The ladies at the ticket desk were lovely and very helpful.

Beautiful intimate museum with highly informative audio visual presentation which outline the history of San Gimignano.

Beautiful villa in the heart of San Gimignano.

May 2025. We visited the museum and church. Nice wall-to-wall frescoes in the interior.

⛪ Duomo of San Gimignano: A Hidden Gem of Sacred Art in Tuscany The Duomo of San Gimignano, officially known as the Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, is one of the most captivating religious sites in Tuscany. Nestled in the heart of this medieval hilltop town, the cathedral may appear modest from the outside—but step inside, and you’re immersed in a world of extraordinary frescoes, spiritual depth, and artistic heritage. 🎨 A Masterpiece of Fresco Cycles The interior walls are adorned with vibrant 14th- and 15th-century frescoes that narrate biblical stories with stunning clarity and emotion. The Old Testament cycle by Bartolo di Fredi and the New Testament cycle by Lippo Memmi and others are visual storytelling at its finest. Every panel is rich in color, detail, and symbolism—making the Duomo a living textbook of medieval theology and artistry. 🌟 Chapel of Saint Fina One of the most moving spaces is the Chapel of Saint Fina, dedicated to San Gimignano’s beloved patron saint. Decorated by Domenico Ghirlandaio, the frescoes depict scenes from the life of Saint Fina with tenderness and grace. The chapel’s serene atmosphere invites quiet reflection and offers a glimpse into the town’s spiritual soul. 🏛️ Architectural Harmony Built in Romanesque style, the Duomo features elegant arches, a simple yet majestic nave, and a warm, golden light that enhances the intimacy of the space. Unlike grand cathedrals in Florence or Siena, the Duomo of San Gimignano feels personal and contemplative—perfectly in tune with the town’s character. 🎫 Worth the Visit Admission includes access to the adjacent Museo d’Arte Sacra, which houses religious artifacts, paintings, and sculptures that deepen the experience. Combined, the Duomo and museum offer a rich cultural and spiritual journey that’s not to be missed.

Lovely place to sit and reflect but can get very busy. But just sit and let the crowds go by, there are some amazing fresco's and a must see imo

Amazing Duomo with a lot of nice Frescos within! Buy the all inclusive ticket which also gives you access to the Tower, museum and art gallery. Don’t forget the free audio guide! The church has a lot of history and has a marvelous interior

Nice church for the area but pales in comparison to other options in Italy. Still nice to look at for a quick visit.

It's a really really cool church that's undeniable. I'm giving 3 stars because a.) there is a price for entry and b.) it is HEAVILY obscured. There are 3 or 4 signs around the building not saying the price. The only place you can find it is by lining up outside the ticket office. To me this is a mildly manipulative practice because of sunk cost falicy. Feels a little un Christian. I dearly hope the money I spent to go inside is used to help preserve it and not for something else.

This Duomo surprises once you are inside. All the walls here are covered with colourful frescoes. Definitely a topper and not to be missed in this small city.

We had the tasting menu with wine pairing and loved everything — food, wines, and service. We sat in the cozy courtyard and just enjoyed the evening. Service was unobtrusive yet courteous, and you can feel the team and the chef really care. Every course was delicious. Only tiny note: wine pours in the pairing could be a touch more generous. Overall, outstanding — highly recommended.

We really enjoyed our lunch here! It's a lovely restaurant, and we particularly liked the outdoor area. The food was delicious, especially the cod and leek flan. Service was great, too! We definitely recommend it.

Food was great. We had all of their vegetarian dishes (3 of them, lol) and they were good. Waitress was super helpful. Though the kitchen was really slow (busy day?)

A perfect restaurant in every aspect—food, ambiance, and service. Every dish is delicious, and the tiramisu is simply outstanding. The entrance is quite hidden and easy to miss.

Super friendly, helpful and professional service! Food was high quality but would have loved a bit more intense flavors. The cheese foam with egg yolk + the tiramisu was the highlights! 😍

We booked a table on the site. The inner court where we were sitting was very cosy and intimate. The service and the meal were very good. It is highly recommended. We felt the special atmosphere there. Aa a compliment we had gazpacho soup, it was excellent.

Amazing food and the best tiramisu I have ever tasted! Grazie Mille for giving our wedding anniversary a great night

Good food and a nice limoncello spritz! Would recommend this place if you want a nice vibe location and a pleasant evening out. Tip: make sure you do not get the table on the left right behind the hedge when coming up the stairs (corner). We were hardly serviced as the waiters did not pay any attention to our table. They constantly walked by only looking at the other tables. We had to ask to get the bill three times over 15 minutes.

Amazing restaurant we went to on our first night in Italy Great service from Andrea amazing food and wine, beautiful views. Great value. An amazing way to start our European trip. Highly recommended.

We had dinner here after Thomas at our hotel Leon Bianca recommended it and we were not disappointed. Loved this place and the owner was lovely and went back the next night too. Highly recommend.

We had dinner at La Mandragola and it was wonderful. The ambience was nice, servers were friendly and ready to advise and the food was good too. We had the florentine steak which we feel was the best out of all the florentine steaks we have eaten on our Tuscany road trip! The ribbon noodles with saffron sauce and Tuscan cinta sense pork ragout was yummy too! My husband and I were sharing everything and they kindly help to plate 1 portion into 2 plates when serving which was a nice touch.

This review is for the restaurant. Great service, with super experiences waiters. the outdoor seating is superb with great ventilation that feels fresh even in summer days. We had the octopus which was extremely well presented and cooked. The mixed salad had great ingredientes. The duck was par for the course, the lamb chos were good and the sirloin was the best of all the meats we had. For dessert we got the pineapple which was sweet and refreshing. The location is very nice but not that close to the town center.

We’ve been coming to this restaurant since we were first introduced to San Gimignano in 2023. We’ve been four times now and each time it’s got better. Staff couldn’t be friendlier or more attentive. Andrea is a superstar. And his Dad is a legend for still going strong! Our favourite place to eat in the area. Would highly recommend the senesi pork ribbon pasta and the artichoke truffle tortellini. You can also grab a fantastic local Toscana Rosso for just 25 Euros. Look forward to coming back again on our next visit.

Excellent food! We had 4 different kind of pastas and they were all amazing. They have a beautiful terasse in the shade and with fans, which is great in the heat

It was not overly sweet but a bit too liquidity for our likings. The flavour was good but not the texture, probably due to the tins being out so long. 3.50 euro for 2 flavours cone or 1 flavour for the same price. It’s based on the cone size not the amount of flavours Credit card accepted

After sampling over 20 different gelatos in the course of a month in Europe, I can confidently say this is definitely the best gelato we had. The flavors here are unique, and the gelato is rich and creamy. Definitely get the signature saffron flavor! I’ve never tasted any other flavor similar to this. The line is long but it does move pretty quickly and it’s totally worth it!

Ah yes it’s the best gelato I have ever had. It’s intense and fresh flavor. Tried 6 flavors, vanilla, strawberry, coconuts, wild berries, Joghurt, and champagne/grapefruits with 3 of us. We were there at 10am-12pm and the line was pretty short. When we tried at 10, there was practically no line. Two flavors in the cup for 4 EUR. It was so good I don’t want to eat another gelato.

It the word’s best ice cream at all, not even Italy’s best ice cream but it is admirable how many interesting flavours they have. I’ve tried the Italian garden and the rosemary baby. Italian garden was good but not terrific and rosemary baby tasted too bitter on its own. The tiramisu ice cream and the vanilla were really good which suggests that the basic flavours are better.

Really the tastiest and silkiest gelato I ever had. And the ingredients are so good - you rarely find a place where vanilla gelato has an actual vanilla taste, made of an actual vanilla, and not just a milk + sugar taste. I wanted to give 5 stars, but I can’t. The gelato is just too sweet for me. So much so, that I couldn’t finish it. Anyways, totally worth to check it out when in Toscana.

Best gelato I’ve ever had in my life. I will dream about this place. I had to get another gelato right after I was done because it was so good! I loved the pistachio and mandarino flavors the most!

Very unique and famous Gelato place :) If you go to San Gimignano :) We ordered 6 different flavors for two and you must expect to make a long queue up to 10-30 mins :) Worth it!

Being served by the owner was really charming and he's super attentive, but I didn't like neither the truffle nor the wild boar tagliatelle. The wild boar one had more water in the sauce than meat. To be fair, the town is so touristy that who knows if there are actually better options out there.

We eat there really good pasta with fruits of the sea . Fresh ! . Plus tasty aperol with campari :) . Decent prices . Recommend to eat there during Your visit in San Gimignano .

A traditional Tuscan osteria tucked away in the heart of San Gimignano. The setting was beautiful with white tablecloths and flowers on every table, giving it a charming and classic feel. The service was decent, though not outstanding. We had a short wait for menus despite being one of only two groups there when it opened, and later it took a while to get our bill and a takeaway container. The food was good quality, with handmade pici that was perfectly cooked. I ordered the Pici all’Aglione—a very traditional Tuscan garlic pasta. While the pasta itself was excellent, the sauce wasn’t to my taste. It had a strong, slightly bitter garlic flavor that didn’t sit well with me, though I can imagine garlic lovers enjoying it more. Overall, a classic osteria experience with beautiful presentation and authentic dishes, though for me, the flavors didn’t completely hit the mark.

This was probably my favorite meal I had in Tuscany. The restaurant is tucked away on a quiet side street away from any crowds. We sat outside as it was still a nice fall evening. The food was delicious. As someone who loves strong flavors, I thought their pasta dish with garlic and anchovies was amazing. The atmosphere was very quiet and relaxing. We visited on a day where they did not close between lunch and dinner which was very helpful for our group who always manages to eat dinner super early!

Best food we've had during our tour of Tuscany. Tuna carpaccio was outstanding.

Was looking around for a place that is open during low season and fortunately it is open. Aglio Olio is unique and I kinda dig the taste and artichoke was damn soft and crispy. Stake was alright too. Staff were attentive and welcoming.

An ok restaurant, nothing impressive. I ate quite ok, but more disappointing than wow. Prices ok, I didn't leave angry, but not mega delighted either

Stunning view of San Gimignano! We forgot to book in advance, and since sitting outside with the view would have required a one-hour wait, we decided to dine indoors. The service was okay, and the food was average—not bad, but not particularly memorable. We had the salad, lasagna, and steak.

A place with a fantastic view to Tuscany. We stayed at San Gimignano for 3 days, so this restaurant was definetly at our must visit list. I would recommend to book a table (not sure if it's possible to get a table without that, but the place is very busy and popular). The food was delicious and atmosphere very nice and welcoming. I would say it was the best place we visited in San Gimignano.

Great experience overall but recommend making a reservation. We waited over an hour to get seated. We waited in their garden with a drink and great views. The truffle carbonara was the best we had in Italy. The minestrone was not good (not enough soup / stock)

A superb restaurant with a view of the surrounding Tuscan countryside ; the food is exquisite, and the location is unsurpassed. A bit on the pricier side, but it’s a nice night out if you can afford it.

An unforgettable view of the rolling hills around San Gimignano made this dinner one of the best of our trip. We had reserved in advance, and it’s a good thing we did—the place was full when we arrived. The pasta with asparagus and saffron sauce was one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. The wild boar pasta and Florentine-style tripe were also outstanding. I wish I were back there, watching the sunset with a glass of Chianti in hand.

If you visit San Gimignano, you've got to book a table here at Le Vecchie Mura for Dinner. Not doing so, you've not come to San Gimignano (so to speak). We were greeted with warm welcoming staffs that served us well throughout our evening. Food is delicious, as fresh as you can get like out of your own farm. Wine, let them decide that for you, they know their local vineyard. Mama Mia, mille Grazie, you guys round up our day perfectly ❤️❤️❤️

What a magical dining experience at #levecchiemura😍 We booked ahead and secured a terrace table and wow what a stunning setting 😍 enjoying the surrounding vista of olive groves and vineyards h day the Tuscan evening sun😘 We shared the mixed starter plate which was a tasty assortment of cold cuts dips bruschetta and cheese 😍 We had a secondi of pappardelle with a wild boar ragu another tasty local dish For mains we had the veal Ina chianti sauce with artichoke hearts in sage and garlic and roasted peppers 😍 The local #vermentina was great and at EUR 5 per glass a real bargain😃 Lovely warm service and no rushing so we could enjoy a fabulous meal with an incredible view of the Tuscan countryside 😍 This experience is going to be hard to beat 😂