Top Florence Unique Experiences - page 3

Set out on a hunt for the elusive truffle on this private tour from Florence. Traverse the forest with an official truffle hunter and his dog to learn everything there is to know about this delicacy. After you work up an appetite, sit down to a delicious 3-course truffle lunch accompanied by wine from a local farm.

While typical tours showcase Florence’s sights, they can’t connect you to the city the way a local friend can. This private walking tour links you with a Florentine for their perspective on the city. Share your travel wish list with your friend-in-the-making, and enjoy a walk customized to you and packed with local tips on transport, culture, and places to see and eat at.

Travel to the heart of Tuscany's famed Chianti wine country for a flavorful day of wine tasting on this private tour. An expert guide chooses a trio of the region’s best vineyards, where you'll meet winemaking families, learn about the time-tested production methods of Chianti Classico DOC, and sample this famous varietal straight from the source. As an added bonus, a delicious, multi-course Tuscan lunch is included.

Instead of waiting for food to arrive at your table, get into the kitchen and learn the secrets of authentic Italian pasta, all thanks to this hands-on, small-group cooking class in Florence. With help from a professional chef, learn to make two different pastas along with savory sauces and a classic dessert. When the cooking’s done, gather around a communal table in a medieval wine cellar to enjoy your homemade feast, plus local wine.

Make it easy to escape the bustle of Florence for half a day—and enjoy a uniquely immersive way to learn about Italian cuisine—during this private cooking class, hosted at a charming farm in the Chianti countryside. Learn to make traditional dishes such as tomato bruschetta, fresh pasta, tiramisu, and beyond. As a bonus, visit a local winery nearby, and enjoy samples of the region’s wines to accompany your generous meal.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

Leave the selfie stick at home and commemorate your Florence vacation with a private photo shoot. This customized experience is perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers alike. Have your picture taken in front of iconic attractions, like the Duomo and Piazzale Michelangelo, or take your shoot to the city's hidden corners. You'll receive professionally edited digital photos within five days of the shoot, ready to share, print, or simply cherish.

Carmignano's rural roads and dispersed wineries make the region difficult to navigate independently—and without local contacts, arranging access to two separate wineries with a certified sommelier in a single day can be tricky. This private tour covers two Carmignano wineries with wine and olive oil tastings at each, plus a traditional Tuscan lunch included between visits.

Cruise through Tuscan wine county in true Italian style — behind the wheel of a vintage Fiat 500. Learn how to drive the classic Italian car with a brief lesson, then hit the road with a private guide for a joy ride along scenic country roads. Stop at a typical Chianti village, a medieval hamlet, and an antique farmhouse, where you'll be treated to a homemade lunch and tasting of wine, grappa, and olive oil.

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this private tour. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit two separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

Enrich your visit to Florence and take a private cooking class with a local cookbook author. Spend the afternoon or evening—classes are offered twice daily—in a historic home learning to prepare traditional seasonal dishes from Tuscany and the Emilia Romagna region. Alongside your host, Patrizia, you will make a four-course meal, including fresh pasta. Then, relax and enjoy Italian wine with your delicious lunch or dinner.

Opt for a private cooking class that ensures you receive undivided attention with this hands-on cultural experience in the countryside of Florence. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, and dessert, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local who’s passionate about Tuscan food. Round-trip transportation from Florence makes reaching the class hassle-free, and you cap off the class with a meal featuring the dishes you've prepared.

Immerse yourself in Italian culture with a private cooking class in a charming family home overlooking Tuscany’s rolling hills. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, learn to prepare traditional appetizers, pasta, and desserts just like Italian grandmothers. Guided by an expert chef, master authentic techniques and create a full meal. After the hands-on lesson, savor your creations paired with local wines.

Explore the many uses for one of Tuscany’s most prized culinary specialties with this truffle cooking and dining experience in Florence. In a small group and with the help of an expert chef, prepare a gourmet 3-course dinner featuring seasonally based dishes designed around truffles as the star ingredient. When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends to enjoy the decadent homemade feast with wine pairings.

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this small-group, evening cooking class at a chef’s private home in Florence. Help prepare several pasta shapes like ravioli, tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade meal along with chef specialties and wine pairings. The express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

Mix up your Florence vacation itinerary with this hands-on pizza and gelato cooking class. Join an instructor to learn tips and techniques for creating pizza dough and authentic regional flavors, along with creamy, authentic gelato. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening class to fit your schedule and sample your creations over a celebratory meal, served with wine and soft drinks.

Chianti Classico's family-run wineries are spread across a rural area between Florence and Siena—and arranging access to two separate estates with a certified sommelier, vineyard and cellar tours, and a traditional lunch takes plenty of planning. This private tour handles it all in a single day, with two winery tastings of Chianti Classico wines and local Tuscan food included.

Savored across the world, pasta is a simple delicacy with a strong place in Italian culture and cuisine. During this private tour, enjoy an immersive experience in the world of Italian cookery. Gather fresh ingredients among the grocery stores and supermarkets of Florence with your host, and step into the kitchen to prepare three pasta dishes with a dessert. When you’re done, enjoy the food you’ve prepared with care.

Learn how to recreate fresh pasta dishes back home with this fresh pasta cookery class. Prepare traditional pasta from scratch in less than two hours during this hands-on workshop in the home of a local cook. Enjoy an appetizer, then get to work creating fresh pasta and a classic sauce. Cap off your lesson by enjoying the fruits of your labor during a final tasting.

Delve into Italy’s culinary traditions with a private cooking and dining experience in Montaione. Spend a few hours in a local’s home and watch a live cooking demonstration featuring family recipes passed down for generations. Savor a four-course feast paired with wines from nearby cellar and enjoy authentic Italian hospitality in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Indulge in a 6-hour Chianti and Super Tuscan tour, catering to a small group of eight people maximum, departing from Florence. Live like a true Tuscan and seize the opportunity to explore local hotspots where Tuscans spend their leisure time. If you're a wine enthusiast seeking insight into traditional wine-making methods, then this tour is tailor-made for you. Highlights include an expert guide, comfortable transport via an air-conditioned minivan, and tastings at two wineries.