Coming Soon · Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Guided Experiences
Coming soon — into the real Val d'Orcia
We're currently putting together a small collection of guided experiences in the Val d'Orcia — slow, photography-paced half-days around the Gladiator filming locations and the valley's quietest corners. They'll be available soon. Below is a preview of what we're preparing; if it sounds like your kind of day, let us know and we'll tell you the moment they go live.
Gladiator Field at Golden Hour
Meet at Pienza at late afternoon and walk south along the ancient field path to Campo di Terrapille. Your guide shares the story of how Ridley Scott found this exact hillside and what he changed — and what he didn't. Arrive at the field as the sun drops toward Monte Amiata and the grain turns the amber it is on screen. Time for photography, silence, and the kind of view that makes it clear why this became the most recognisable landscape in world cinema.
Sunrise at Vitaleta & Terrapille
An early start (5:30am) rewards the dedicated photographer. First stop: the cypress avenue leading to Cappella di Vitaleta, where the low-angle morning light creates the image that appears on a million postcards. Then south to Campo di Terrapille as the valley mist clears and the wheat catches the first warm rays. Your guide positions you for the best angles and helps with camera settings. Return to Pienza for breakfast.
Val d'Orcia Deep Dive
A full day covering the valley's highlights: morning at Cappella di Vitaleta and Pieve di Corsignano, then the Gladiator Field at midday, Pienza for lunch and pecorino tasting, Bagno Vignoni for the thermal piazza in the afternoon, and a sunset stop at the SP146 viewpoint. Lunch and wine tasting included. Private car transfer available.
Custom Private Experience
Design your own Val d'Orcia day with a dedicated guide. Whether you want to focus purely on the Gladiator filming locations, combine with wine tasting at a local estate, or create a once-in-a-lifetime photography workshop, we build the itinerary around your interests, pace, and photographic goals. Available in English, Italian, and German.
What to Expect
Closer to the field
Time at the Gladiator hillside away from the crowds, with the story of how Ridley Scott found this exact spot — and what he changed.
Film expertise
Guides who know the 2000 film in detail — the scenes, the lore, where the camera stood.
Photography-first pacing
Every timing decision is made for the light. We know when to arrive and where to stand.
Small groups only
Maximum 8 people per tour. No buses, no crowds, no rush.
Local produce included
Full-day experiences include a pecorino tasting and local wine — the flavours of the Val d'Orcia are part of the experience.
Multilingual guides
English, Italian, and German spoken — we cater to international guests from across Europe and beyond.
Launching Soon
Our guided experiences aren't bookable just yet — we're finalising the details. Want to be among the first to know when they open? Send us a message and we'll keep you posted. No commitment.
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- Languages
- English · Italian · German (planned)
- Where
- Around Pienza & the Gladiator field, Val d'Orcia
- What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes, camera, water, sunscreen in summer
- Best months
- April · May · June · September · October
- Availability
- Coming soon — register your interest