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Private Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci Roots & World's Oldest Funicular

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This captivating private tour takes you through the lands that inspired Leonardo da Vinci, including his birthplace, Anchiano, and the town of Vinci, where art and history meet. You'll visit the Leonardiano Museum to see models of his machines and famous works. The journey continues with a stop at a Tuscan farm surrounded by vineyards, where you'll enjoy a wine tasting with local cold cuts. Next, you'll visit Montecatini Terme, known for its thermal waters and Liberty architecture, with the Tettuccio thermal establishment recognized as a UNESCO Heritage Site. The tour concludes with an excursion to Montecatini Alto, a Medieval village accessed by the world's oldest operating historic funicular (since 1898. Giuseppe Verdi was present at the inuguration trip). Here, you can stroll through ancient ruins, picturesque squares (where you can maybe take an ice cream break), and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valley.
How can you miss this enchanting tour through Tuscany?

What's Included

  • Entrance fee and escorted visit of Terme Tettuccio in Montecatini Terme
  • Live commentary on board in English, French and Italian
  • Light lunch composed by tasting of four different wines, accompanied by typical Tuscan cold cuts
  • Entrance fee to Leonardo’s birthplace & Leonardian Museum (€. 13,00 per person to be paid there)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Adua
50123 Firenze FI, Italy

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What To Expect

Florence

Meet your multilingual driver in Piazza Adua in Florence, get in the car and start enjoy this incredible full day private tour! We will lead you through the Leonardo da Vinci's origins places (have you ever wonder where the most famous genius of history ever was born?) and also to discover the iconic town of Montecatini Terme, with its Thermal Spas Unesco Heritage Site, and then the medieval village of Montecatini Alto: the oldest funicular railway in the world, operating since 1898, will take you there. On arrival you will truly experience ancient history, and then you will be lost in admiring the panorama from the fortress. It's time to head off: the first stop is in an hour!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vinci

The path dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci starts from Anchiano the birthplace where he was born on April 15, 1452. The house is surrounded by green hills and from here you can admire the beautiful landscape often present in the works of the artist. Here you will have the opportunity to enter the house where a life-size hologram of the artist tells an exciting tale of his extraordinary life. We continue to Vinci a town deeply steeped in Leonardo’s Legacy. Here you have the opportunity to visit on your own the Museo Leonardiano inside the Castle, where you can admire the collection of machines dedicated to the work of Leonardo. The Museum also includes the exhibition "Leonardo and painting", that presents high-resolution and life-size reproductions of Leonardo’s paintings and some drawings. At the end we will walk together through the village and visit the church of S.Croce, where we can admire the ancient baptismal font where Leonardo was baptized.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vinci

It's lunch time! We will stop in a farm located in the countryside of Vinci, completely surrounded by vineyards. If the weather allows us, we can also visit the vineyards! In any case, we will have a tasting of four glasses of wine produced on the farm, accompanied by a board with typical Tuscan cold cuts.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Terme di Montecatini

After lunch, we will travel for about 30 minutes to the iconic town of Montecatini Terme, where all the jet-set, princes and kings have gone to take advantage of the healing properties of its thermal waters. The Romans already knew the waters of Montecatini, but it was thanks to the Grand Duke of Tuscany Leopoldo de' Medici that the town had an important development and became an international destination. Our tour includes a stop to have a short visit of the thermal baths that have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO: Terme Tettuccio. Your tour leader will show you the stunning Liberty architecture that frames the Thermal Springs.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Parco delle Terme di Montecatini

In five minutes we will arrive at the Funicolare Station the best way to get to the medieval village of Montecatini Alto
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Montecatini Alto

Ten min. is the traveling time with the oldest funicular in the world, operating since 1898; it has had some of the most famous men in history as passengers over the years: starting with Giuseppe Verdi, who was on the inaugural trip on June 4, 1898! Then Royalty, scientists, philosophers, politicians, rock-stars, Hollywood celebrities, but also simple tourists, who through the funicular went to breathe a little of ancient history! During the Middle Ages, when armies fought on the plain below it, this fortress was an unbreakable bastion and you will have free time to explore it on your own. Here you can see the ruins of the first fortress, the Romanesque S.Pietro's church and its bell tower, the tower of CastelNuovo, the square, the neo-Gothic theater that houses a pizzeria and several medieval houses. Take a break in the picturesque square for an ice cream, before you're overcome with the beauty of the valley view! Now, your tour leader is waiting for you: it’s time to come back.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci Roots & World’s Oldest Funicular?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci Roots & World’s Oldest Funicular?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Entrance fee and escorted visit of Terme Tettuccio in Montecatini Terme.
  • Live commentary on board in English, French and Italian.
  • Light lunch composed by tasting of four different wines, accompanied by typical Tuscan cold cuts.
  • Entrance in Santa Croce church in Vinci (Leonardo’s baptismal font).
  • Escorted walking tour of Vinci.
  • One way ticket for the Funicolare to Montecatini Alto.
  • Free time to visit Montecatini Alto.
  • Roundtrip shuttle service from Piazza Adua - Florence - by car or minivan.
  • In case of good weather, visit of vineyards.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fee to Leonardo’s birthplace & Leonardian Museum (€. 13,00 per person to be paid there).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci Roots & World's Oldest Funicular is as follows:

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour: Leonardo Da Vinci Roots & World's Oldest Funicular will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Entrance fee and escorted visit of Terme Tettuccio in Montecatini Terme
  • Live commentary on board in English, French and Italian
  • Light lunch composed by tasting of four different wines, accompanied by typical Tuscan cold cuts
  • Entrance in Santa Croce church in Vinci (Leonardo’s baptismal font)
  • Escorted walking tour of Vinci
  • One way ticket for the Funicolare to Montecatini Alto
  • Free time to visit Montecatini Alto
  • Roundtrip shuttle service from Piazza Adua - Florence - by car or minivan
  • In case of good weather, visit of vineyards
  • Entrance fee to Leonardo’s birthplace & Leonardian Museum (€. 13,00 per person to be paid there)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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