Top Florence Unique Experiences - page 3

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.

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.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Take in the Tuscan countryside and its forests with this truffle-hunting experience. Join an experienced truffle hunter and his trained dogs to get an introduction to the world of truffles. Learn all about the truffle-hunting process, and enjoy the thrill of finding them out in the wild. The day concludes with a wine tasting paired with local truffle-based delicacies.

Learn how to make tasty Italian cuisine at this cooking class in a San Gimignano winery. Your local chef/instructor will teach you how to turn wholesome Tuscan ingredients into indulgent dishes such as handmade pastas, savory sauces, and delightful desserts–all while sampling fine wine varietals from this picturesque region. Take away tantalizing recipes to recreate at home as your appreciation for true Italian fare blossoms.

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Immerse yourself in Florentine culture and cuisine during an in-home, small-group cooking presentation with a 4-course meal. Watch how to prepare a variety of local dishes including a starter, pasta, side dish, and main course. In true Italian fashion, your meal also comes with wine and dessert.

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.

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a small-group cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through making fresh pasta by hand, bruschetta, ragu sauce, and tiramisù. Includes lunch with wine, recipes, and a participation certificate to take home.

Prepare a 4-course menu of Tuscan cuisine at a cooking class on the 14th-century Villa Pandolfini estate. Cooking alongside a professional chef, you’ll discover tips and tricks for making classic Tuscan dishes. When lunch is ready, enjoy the feast alongside the estate’s own wine and extra virgin olive oil; since the class includes a take-home recipe book, you’ll leave ready to recreate the experience in your home kitchen.

Take a break from the tourist crowds in Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry at a local workshop—a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn how to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of silver jewelry from scratch with the guidance of a craft instructor: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany first hand and create a special souvenir to take home.

Trade Florence’s bustle for a day in the picturesque Chianti wine region: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore the Italian countryside. Meet your group in central Florence and head out of town in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan. Over the course of the day, you’ll visit two esteemed area wineries, will go behind the scenes and learn how wine is produced and aged, and will enjoy ample opportunities to taste the region’s varietals. This tour also includes a delectable, 2-course lunch.

Get ankle deep in Tuscan tradition on a half-day grape stomping tour from Florence. You’ll explore the history and modern practices of winemaking. After tromping on the locally grown grapes, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch and wine tasting, and explore the hamlet of Castellina in Chianti before returning to your accommodation.

Experience the hidden beauty of Tuscany like never before—aboard a Land Rover Defender, journey through the region’s legendary "strade bianche" (white roads), the secret gravel paths winding through vineyards, olive groves, and deep forests. Your journey includes three winery visits, each offering a unique perspective on Chianti Classico and its appellations. The experience culminates in a traditional Tuscan lunch, where authentic flavors meet world-class wines, creating a true taste of Tuscany.

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.

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.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this hands-on pasta-making class in Florence. Use seasonal and organic ingredients to make different types of pasta with different sauces and a typical Italian dessert under the guidance of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

While in Milan, immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy delicious homecooked Italian cuisine without leaving your accommodation. Whether for a romantic date night, a family dinner, or a get-together among friends; your personal Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook—will prepare a meal to remember and even take care of the clean-up. Enjoy an traditional Aperitivo, then tuck into a tasty 4-course lunch or dinner including regional wines, dessert, and side dishes.

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.

Take a break from the crowds in Florence and experience a Tuscan culinary tradition on this exclusive truffle hunt adventure from Florence. Travel by coach to the hilly landscape surrounding San Miniato, a Tuscan town famous for its delectable truffles. With the help of an experienced hunter and his trusty dog, make your way through the woodland, scanning the earth for this regional specialty. Afterward, reward your search with a 2-course lunch in Chianti, including a wine tasting and truffle pasta.