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If you want to try real Lucca’s flavors you are in the right place. We will make everything together and at the end we will eat what we cooked with a good glass of wine as accompaniment. Also kids can cook with us and actively participate to the cooking class. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how Italian grandma’s cook. We are here to learn and have fun by cooking together! We will cook pasta and tiramisù together, two very typical italian dishes and in the meanwhile we drink local wine or aperitivo! Vegetarian, vegan and no dairy options.

Most winery tours set the tastings in advance, with little room for personal preferences. On this private tour, tailor the experience to suit your tastes—no cookie-cutter experiences here. Choose between tasting four, six, or eight different wines, on top of a selection of snacks to go with them. There’s also the chance to try extra virgin olive oil for an even more well-rounded experience.

Skip going straight out to eat in Lucca, and follow the lead of the locals instead with a pre-dinner “passeggiata” (stroll) and aperitivo. In the pleasant evening heat, you’ll walk around the old town with a local guide to learn about the city, then finish in a bar to enjoy a classic aperitivo. Wine, snacks, and good company awaits.

An e-bike tour through the picturesque medieval village of Monte Carlo di Lucca in Tuscany, is a journey through time, exploring its cobbled streets and admiring the historic architecture. After a brief initial introduction, during which the functions of the e-bike will be explained, you will have the opportunity to explore its features and start enjoying the experience Achieve unique, effortless views with e-bikes, enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The culmination of this adventure is a tasting of local wines, immersing yourself in the wine traditions of Monte Carlo and savoring fine nectars that tell the story of the territory through their unique flavor. This is a shared tour. We limit the group to a maximum of 2/3 bookings to ensure everyone's comfort. If you are not comfortable on a bike, please contact us before booking to avoid any inconvenience during the tour.

Discover Italian family secrets for creating the perfect pizza and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Lucca. This intimate workshop is perfect for food-loving travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. You’ll enjoy the welcoming and laidback environment of a home kitchen, while learning insider techniques from an experienced cook. Afterward, you'll be ready to impress your friends back home with your new skills.

Sample some of the bounty of the Tuscan hills with this 3-hour wine and food trip to Montecarlo from Lucca. Visit a winery in the Medieval village of Montecarlo, overlooking Val di Nievole. Taste local wines with cheese, cured meat, bread, and olive oil. Learn about life in the village from the owner or a guide.

Authentic experience, everything you will experience is real, from research in the forest to cooking. You will see the dogs at work and their relationship with the owner. You will enjoy the magic of the centuries-old woods with a description of the truffle habitat. We will welcome you into our home, you can participate in the preparation of the dishes and learn little cooking secrets. You will taste truffle-based tastings and an inevitable glass of good Tuscan wine. Upon request, a complete dinner based on all-you-can-eat fresh truffles is possible.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

Delve into a delicious journey with the head of Lucca’s olive oil academy during a small-group tastings tour. This immersive epicurean adventure is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. Set in a charming 18th-century apartment, you’ll begin by tasting the region’s top olive oils and wines. Then, continue with a freshly prepared meal with spectacular views overlooking the city’s medieval walls.

A way to experience the territory and get to know the story of a family that, for generations, has devoted itself with passion and dedication to the production of wine and oil. From the "Ebrius" to "Linchetto", you will have the opportunity to taste these amazing products, stroll through the vineyards and discover what makes this land uniques. A great experience to learn more about the wines of Lucca.

Discover the essence of Tuscan cooking with this 5-hour, 5-course class hosted through Cozymeal. Set inside Lucca’s historic city walls, this experience invites you to join a local chef to craft multiple varieties of handmade pasta plus a traditional Italian dessert, all prepared with seasonal ingredients. In this class, you’ll prepare: - First course: Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, green pasta with your choice of sauce - Second course: Black Ravioli with Salmon & Chives, squid ink pasta with salmon and herbs - Third course: Squid Ink Tagliolini, hand-cut pasta with lemon and seafood sauce - Fourth course: Potato Gnocchi, soft gnocchi with creamy or puttanesca sauce - Fifth course: Fettuccine or Tagliatelle, classic pasta with arrabbiata, Gorgonzola, or carbonara - Dessert: Semifreddo al Croccantino, crunchy almond semifreddo This class blends Tuscan tradition with hands-on practice, offering both culinary skill-building and a flavorful connection to the heart of Lucca.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family. You have the possibility to taking a guided tour in the vinification area and aging cellar with explanation of production processes, history and company philosophy. Not just wine! The guided tour leads to the discovery of an ancient brick kiln dating back to the early 1500s - past, present and future! It ends with the tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by a dish with typical local products: Cheeses, mixed Tuscan cold cuts, Crostini and Bruschette...come to discover a perfect combination between food and wine!

Our tasting tours are a journey to discover the history of Lucca and the taste given by organic production that pays attention to the territory. Let yourself be involved in the story of Lucca Ducale, of which Maria Teresa of Savoy was the protagonist and who made the Tenuta di San Martino in Vignale her country residence. We will visit together the historic cellar and the oil mill, which are still used today, with the inclusion of modern machinery and the use of wise and nature-friendly organic techniques. After having quenched the thirst for knowledge, it will be the turn of the palate! The visit ends, in fact, with the tasting of four wines and our olive oil, accompanied by salami and cheese produced in the area. There will be no shortage of space for chatting and laughing, guaranteed by the exclusivity of the tour. Customizations are possible, upon contact.

What we propose is a beautiful visit among its famous alleys and buildings, to enjoy this small medieval village that still today smells of history, ancient events, legends and much more! But since San Miniato is not only a land of history and truffles, but also of good wine, why not to taste some of the most delicious wines in some of the most famous wineries in our area to enjoy this delicious nectar? You will have the opportunity to taste the finest wines comfortably seated and to savor one of the typical experiences of our area! We are sure you will be fully satisfied, also because afterwards you can buy the wines that you liked the most, to bring home a tasty memory of our wonderful hills!

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.

Learn about Lucca's culinary traditions from market to plate with this cooking experience. You and your local host will start with a visit to a market to pick up ingredients, which you'll take back to her home and learn to cook up into a four-course meal. Then you'll taste your creations, washed down with local red or white wine.

When you’re on vacation in or around Lucca, treat yourself to a private dining experience with a difference. This dinner takes place in the home of a local in San Miniato, who will treat you to a show cooking demonstration, creating the recipes handed down in family cookbooks. Giving you a taste of warm Italian hospitality, your host is part of Italy’s Cesarine network of home cooks who showcase the food of their region by opening their doors to curious travelers.

The tasting at Cantalici is a way to immerse yourself in a family atmosphere to discover typical wines of the Chianti Classico production area, an experience that allows you to rediscover ancient flavors and the love for creating a product that contains the history of an entire family. You have the possibility to taking a guided tour in the vinification area and aging cellar with explanation of production processes, history and company philosophy. Not just wine! The guided tour leads to the discovery of an ancient brick kiln dating back to the early 1500s - past, present and future! It ends with the tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by crackers, taralli and bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil.

I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023", 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022, and it will be a pleasure to accompany you to discover the best wineries. During the journeys I will tell you the history of the area and its traditions, the vines and the peculiarities of the area. It will be a pleasure to answer your questions and I will put all my knowledge at your service so that you return home enriched. We will visit a winery representative of the beautiful countryside around the city of Lucca, usually Valle del Sole a Cappella (LU) and after visiting the winery, you will be welcomed in the tasting room or on the panoramic terrace to enjoy a light lunch based on local products that includes all the wines produced by the company.

Visit the historic town of San Gimignano and discover a hidden gem— local wineries where the views are almost as good as the wine. Enjoy wandering through two wineries, take in views of the vineyards and the surrounding rolling countryside, and learn about how wine is made. Then taste some of the local wine with your hosts, and visit the cellars where wine is kept in wooden barrels to age.

Hosted through Cozymeal, this pizza and bread-making class takes place at a welcoming restaurant in the historic center of Lucca. Led by a local culinary expert, you’ll prepare classic breads, focaccia, pizza and a sweet Italian finale while mastering authentic techniques. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Bread varieties made with whole wheat, semolina and Tuscan flour - Second course: Traditional pizza and focaccia with toppings such as mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, spicy salami and buffalo mozzarella - Dessert: Dessert pizza topped with seasonal fruit or chocolate This interactive workshop explores the craft of dough-making, teaching you how small changes in flour and method create distinct textures and flavors. It’s a flavorful and hands-on journey into Lucca’s culinary heritage.

This tour includes a car at your disposal during the tour and a transfer to San Gimignano, where you’ll have free time to explore the beautiful medieval village of San Gimignano. Then transfer to a winery in the countryside where you’ll have a guided tour of the estate, a winery lunch in the cellar with local products (Lasagna or Tuscan Ribollita + Roasted meat with roasted potatoes and vegetables + Dessert with Cantuccini and Vinsanto) and a Wine & Olive Oil Tasting of 8 wines and oils with Appetizers (Tuscan cheeses and salami, Bruschetta and snack). After Lunch, 2 hrs free tour of Siena: its soaring skyline is its pride, dominated by the gothic cathedral (Duomo is one of the most spectacular in Italy and one of the few to have been built south of the Alps in full Gothic style) and the taut needle of the Torre del Mangia and yet the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, probably captures the most attention and fame.

Discover the authentic taste of Lucca with a hands-on Lasagna masterclass. Led by a skilled local home cook, you'll learn to make fresh pasta, a rich ragù, and a creamy béchamel sauce from scratch. As you assemble the lasagna, you'll gain insight into the perfect balance of flavors that define this iconic dish. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Lucca's culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Afterward, savor your homemade lasagna paired with a glass of regional wine for a truly immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Bologna like a local!