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I am looking at renting an apartment here for a week but am not sure what the best way for me to get here is. I will not have a car and it does not seem like the train comes through. Any recommendations?

Hi Next June I will be traveling to just outside of San Gimignano for a wedding. I am looking for somewehere to have an evening out with the bride that may have some entertainment - sort of very relaxed hen. All we're really looking for is somewhere we can eat, drink and maybe hear some live music...are there any restaurants anyone can recomend that would fit the bill?

We will be staying in San Gimignano and would like to do a day trip to the Cinque Terra. Will trying to do a day trip give us enough time to drive there and back and still have enough time to spend seeing the area? We would like to do the hikes between the three southern villages.

Our tentative plan is to leave Florence in the morning, take the bus to San Gimignano, look around for a few hours, then atch another bus to Siena ( for the Palio ). Will there be any problems doing this on a Sunday? As I recall, some in some small Italian towns, almost everything except the church shuts down on Sundays. Thanks HB

I want to travel by train from Florence to San Simignano in mid July but I cannot find any trains on the Italian train website. I know there is a station in San Gimignano. Can anyone tell me how many trains a day there are from Florence to San Gimignano and how long the journey takes. Also do they go from the main Florence station or some other station. Thanks Ann

Planning a trip in the Tuscany area at the end of May for 7 days....any suggestions as to where to stay and which vineyards to visit. Also suggestions as to things to do would be very helpful. Thanks J

Hi, Im wondering if anyone can help - myself and my boyfriend are staying just outside of San Gimignano in April at 'Casa Vacanze Le Cellole' though we will have a hire car to get around Tuscany in the day at night we will be wanting a glass of wine or two in San Gimignano - my question is how easy will it be to get a taxi once outside the walls? And can anyone recommend a firm for us to use the evening we arrive to get us into town? Any advise would be much appreciated. Kate xx

We are planning to take a bus from Siena to San Gim. on 2 April 11(Satuday) and back to Florence on 3 April 11(Sunday) but we can’t found any bus from Siena to San Gim on Saturday but Florence have, it is ture? pls. advise or only is my misunderstanding? Thanks !!

We are going to take the bus down from Florence and want to see San Gim and also Siena for the day. If we catch an early bus (8:15) from Florence to Poggibonsi and then the bus to San Gimignano, how much time is sufficient for seeing the town before busing over to Siena? I know this is a terrible question, but I'd like to eat lunch at a little restaurant I know in Siena and have the afternoon there before returning to Florence. Thanks!

I will be staying in a villa in San Gim and wish to make a road trip to Pisa...I will be driving...is this a full day trip; any suggestions on intermediate stops; can't miss places, etc.?

Looking for a ceramic shop that is listed on my charge as La Terracotta. Want to order more items but can't find bill. Was there in June this year. Gorgeous shop on main street. Thank you

Hello to all - My wife and I will be visiting the Tuscan countryside in early July. We are camping for a few nights in Barberino Val d'Elsa. She loves horses and I would like to take her on a horse riding day trip in Tuscany. We are renting a car and visiting some of the hills towns and beautiful countryside for 2 days, so I don't want an extended horse riding trek, just a a day trip. I was wondering if anyone knew of some around the Barberino Val d'Elsa area? We aren't planning on renting the car for the day we are doing the horse trip, so I would prefer something somewhat closer to the campground (maybe like a 10-15km radius), but we can take bus/train to get there, no problem. Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Also, for our 2 days of traveling in the car, if you have some "can't miss - must see" towns, drives, or spots I would love to hear that as well. Thank you so much!! - Ryan

Hello, I stayed in an apt in Chiusi several years ago and seem unable to find it online. Does anyone have any information about the property named Casale i due Merli. The owners name was Mazza and very charming. We'd like to rent an apartment this summer but can't locate them. Thank you. Margot Laskin

I purchased a baseball cap with the CHIANTICLASSICO BLACK ROOSTER LOGO on it during our one week stay in SAN GIMIGNANO. My 12 yr. old grandson fell in love with it and asked if he could wear it to school. He lost it! Can someone please give me the name of the shop in SG where I purchased it so I can buy another one (or two)? I cannot express how appreciative I would be for this information. Contact me @ dadagian@comcast.net or if in the states, 508-542-5335. Thank you.

Does anyone know if its possible to get a taxi from Pisa airport and approximate cost?

Spent a lovely day in San Gimignano and can just scream that I didn't buy the parfum I smelled in a tiny shop on the right hand side as you are walking up the hill. Does anyone know the name of the shop? I've tried looking at the town web site but have come up empty. Thank you!!

I am arriving in Pisa on a late flight from Eidinburgh arriving about 9pm into Pisa, I am not too sure if its best to book a hotel at the airport to travel the next day to San Gimignano. Either way, what are my public transport options? Would appreciate some help. Many thanks

We are three couples that are thinking of renting a villa in San Gimignano for 2 weeks starting on September 5th. I have several questions that I hope you can help me with. First, how crowded is it at that time of year? Is it a good location to see the surrounding area? We have a car, any recomendations for things to see and do during our stay? We also enjoy wine and cooking, are there any wineries or wine bars that you would recomend or culinary activities? Thank you in advance for all your help. rbp

Does anyone knows how to travel from san gimignano to pisa?How aerly in the morning is traveling possible? Greetings and thanks, Nathalie

Would it be too much to visit both in one day? Fairly in depth. We shall be based in Poggibonsi and have a car. Many thanks.

When in San Gm a couple of years ago I bought some beautiful waffle cotton towels. Since I have been unable to find any in NZ I wonder if anyone can help with the name and address or website of a shop there which sells this kind of linen. Some of the towels had monogrammes and none of the several I brought back has a manufacturer label on them. These were Italian made and great quality. I would appreciate some help. Earlene email earlene@clear.net.nz

Hi all. I know I have to take a bus from Siena to San Gimignano. I want to know how long the bus will take?

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has taken the train from San Gimignano to Florence. Where is the train station located in San Gimignano? I've been there before, but I don't remember ever seeing it. Also, do I have to change trains anywhere? Thank you for your help!

I was in a leather shop in San Gimignano recently that carried Bruno Rossi hand-bags. I would like to try and contact that shop - but I do not know its name or e-mail address. Can anyone help me locate that shop? Many, many thanks if you can. nlogan52

Can anyone recommend an apartment or small house for myself and my Girlfriend in San Gimgnano or within safe walking distance. We are going in mid June and it would be nice to have somewhere to sit outside when relaxing. Any suggestions. Best regards, Smiley.

I was told of a wonderful resturant called ( Chimeri ) I think that is the name. there is a narrow gateway...a museum nearby and it's to the left up about a half dozen stairs and it is a small resturant that holds only about a doz persons and you need to make a reservation because it is so busy and good, Can anyone tell me the correct name if I have it wrong and /or the phone # and address Thank you Pat

Hi I will be visiting San Gimignano in october and will need a hairdresser. anybody know of any or any near there? Lesley

I was just recently in San Gimignano & purchased a beautfil hammered sterling silver bracelet from a small shop, but I can't remember the name of it & the transaction name on my credit card statement only says VIOLETTI GIOIELLI. Does anyone know about this shop - all the silver is hand-made & it appeared to be run by a husband & wife team. Thanks so much!

Looking for a florist and hairdresser in San Gimignano, any help?

What's the best way to travel from Pisa airport to San Gimignano by public transport?