Top San Gimignano Dining Experiences

Get ready for a truffle-tasting adventure with this 3-hour lunch and hunting experience in San Gimignano. Your certified guides will take you to the prime truffle grounds and teach you everything you need to know about these esteemed delicacies. With your four-legged friends leading the way, you can experience the thrill of hunting for truffles in the midst of nature. Return to Podere La Marronaia for a mouth-watering truffle lunch, perfectly paired with organic wines and olive oils.

Escape the crowds of San Gimignano by visiting a small family-run estate just outside of town. During this experience, you'll learn all about the winery and its history, as well as its grape varietals, olive orchards, and wine cellar visit. You'll enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with local products, tastings of four estate-made wines, and extra virgin olive oil.

San Gimignano is surrounded by quiet countryside dotted with small wine estates. Visit one of these traditional farms and connect with local hosts on this tour and wine tasting experience. Take in the organic farm's garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, "vinsantaia" aging room, and cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of eight organic wines of your choice paired with the farm's own olive oil plus local cheeses and cold cuts and other culinary combinations.

A few steps from San Gimignano, there is a splendid family-run winery. Here you can taste the typical Tuscan products: starting from the wine up to tasty local croutons. You will visit the cellar, the vineyards, and all the places where the wine comes to life. You will listen to stories, and curiosities, and you will learn the winemaking processes that make Tuscany and Chianti areas to be protected and loved. You will discover the secrets of wine and grapes and the best combinations with strictly typical foods. Do not miss the opportunity to combine Tuscan wine with appetizing foods (such as cheese and ham) and find out how wines are produced in a real cellar. You can have a lovely tasting of 4 wines accompanied by snacks of typical products preceded by a tour of cellars and vines.

Experience the authentic flavors of Tuscany with a guided winery tour and tasting in a stunning San Gimignano vineyard. Sample five premium Tuscan wines paired with bruschetta drizzled in estate-produced olive oil. Families are welcome—while adults enjoy the tasting, kids can visit friendly farm animals, sip fresh juices, and unleash their creativity in the interactive “Paint Your Own Wine Label” activity. A perfect blend of culture, flavor, and fun for all ages!

Experience the ultimate Italian feast during a 4-hour traditional cooking class in San Gimignano. Tantalize your taste buds with a hands-on cooking lesson where you learn a local family's well-kept secrets to crafting mouthwatering Italian cuisine. Savor a variety of antipasti bruschetta and cheese, rich meat ragù, and handmade pasta that includes tagliatelle and gnocchi, as well as other delectable dishes. And of course, no meal would be complete without finishing off with a dreamy tiramisu.

Combine your San Gimignano sightseeing with a taste of the local terroir on this organic winery visit. Go behind-the-scenes at the family-run farm and vineyard, tour the facilities, and then indulge in a generous wine tasting. You’ll also sample locally made olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and enjoy a classic Tuscan feast of bruschetta, pasta, and more.

Connect with a farming family just outside San Gimignano to enjoy a guided visit of the vineyards and olive groves and learn about the estate’s wine and olive oil production. Join your hosts for a private stroll through the farm, taking in views over the hills and the towers of San Gimignano. Then sample four of the farm’s own organic wines plus olive oil, served with Tuscan pecorino cheeses and bruschetta.

Skip the busy cooking classes and instead opt for a private culinary immersion in San Gimignano. At a local’s home, benefit from the undivided attention of your instructor as you learn to prepare three traditional dishes, before dining with the family. Few travelers get the opportunity to enjoy such an intimate experience.

If you are looking for peace, privacy and contact with nature instead of the usual wine tasting, why not enjoy all this with one of our picnic baskets? We can provide you with a blanket, glasses, some excellent wine produced on the estate and something to eat while you relax in the shade of our olive trees.

If you're looking for a true Tuscan escape, this experience offers the perfect blend of authenticity, exclusivity, and breathtaking views. Set in our historic Vernaccia vineyard, it provides a deep connection to the land, traditions, and flavors of Tuscany. You’ll start with an insightful introduction to our biodynamic winemaking and olive oil production, learning the passion behind every bottle. Then, enjoy a private wine, extra virgin olive oil & balsamic vinegar tasting, paired with a delicious Tuscan lunch or dinner, all while admiring the stunning views of San Gimignano’s famous towers. What makes this experience special? - A private setting in one of San Gimignano’s oldest Vernaccia vineyards - A guided tasting of organic wines and extra virgin olive oils - A farm-to-table Tuscan meal prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients - A cozy yet elegant atmosphere, perfect for relaxation - An unforgettable journey into the heart of Tuscan flavors and traditions.

A relaxed Tuscan light lunch just steps from San Gimignano’s historic center. A moment to slow down, sit, and enjoy a balanced combination of wine and traditional flavors in an authentic and welcoming setting. What makes it special: Easy and enjoyable light lunch experience in the heart of Tuscany Guided tasting of 5 wines, from sparkling to Chianti and Supertuscan Selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars Traditional Tuscan appetizers with cured meats, cheeses, and bruschetta Homemade lasagna as a warm first course Dessert with Vin Santo to complete the experience Perfect for a midday break that combines taste, simplicity, and the true spirit of Tuscan hospitality.

The Cesani family and our staff are pleased to welcome you to Pancole, just 5km from the historic center of San Gimignano, where you will have the opportunity to sit down and taste the company's products presented with competence and passion, and thus have the opportunity to know the history, the production process and the organoleptic characteristics of all the products that the Cesani family offers. The tasting includes 5 wines of our production (2 Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 3 Red Wines) and our extra-virgin olive oil. The type of wines offered may vary according to availability. A taste of pecorino and other traditional goodies will accompany the wine presented. The guided tour of the modern and rational company cellar will allow you to discover that tradition and technology are an inseparable combination for the production of great wines from organic grapes. Simplicity and professionalism are fundamental characteristics for obtaining products of the highest quality.

This Tuscan dining experience is perfect for groups of friends or couples looking to spend quality time together, learning new culinary skills and creating lasting bonds through food and sharing. Whether you are a cooking enthusiast or beginner, you will be warmly welcomed and guided on a culinary journey that will leave you with a deep appreciation for Tuscan cuisine and its culture.

This experience uniquely combines the ancient art of falconry with Tuscany’s rich culinary traditions, all in the stunning setting of Podere La Marronaia. What makes this experience special? - Interactive falconry session: Watch hawks, falcons, and owls in flight and even hold a bird of prey. - Expert-guided insights: Learn about the history and techniques of falconry from skilled falconers. - Authentic Tuscan Merenda Break: Enjoy a tasting of organic wines, extra virgin olive oils, and balsamic vinegars paired with bruschetta, cheeses, and cured meats. - Breathtaking countryside setting: Admire panoramic views of the Tuscan hills and San Gimignano’s medieval towers. A perfect blend of nature, history, and gastronomy, offering an unforgettable Tuscan experience.

If you love wine or simply want to learn more, this exclusive Super Tuscan tasting offers a deep dive into one of Tuscany’s most renowned wines. A member of our family will introduce you to the history and characteristics of Super Tuscan wines, explaining what makes them unique. This experience offers a guided journey through flavors, aromas, and winemaking traditions unlike standard tastings. Set in a stunning location overlooking San Gimignano, you’ll enjoy a curated selection of Super Tuscan wines and extra virgin olive oils, paired with delicious Tuscan snacks that enhance the tasting. What makes this experience special? - A guided introduction to Super Tuscan wines - A tasting of premium wines and extra virgin olive oils - A selection of Tuscan snacks to complement the flavors - A breathtaking setting with views of San Gimignano - An intimate and relaxing atmosphere - A perfect experience for both wine lovers and beginners.

In the restaurant you will fully rediscover the entire philosophy of our farm: respect for raw materials, passion and sharing. For our buffet, the choice is to offer symbolic dishes of the culinary tradition of our country revisited in a contemporary key with particular attention to seasonality and the enhancement of carefully selected products. From the belief that a good dish is made from simple and genuine ingredients comes our proposal of dishes composed of raw materials deriving from our synergistic vegetable garden or from our network of small organic producers in the area with whom we actively collaborate in support of the local agricultural sector, precious heritage for our region. From our Shop you can also buy the products we offer directly.

Go on a truffle hunting in our woods with our expert and his truffle dog! Discover all the secret charms of typical Tuscan cuisine, preparing your own meal helped by our home cook. Taste the products of our estate as oil and wine and live an unforgettable Tuscan experience!

When you’re in San Gimignano, don’t miss the chance to learn about the region’s extra virgin olive oil. Led by a local olive oil producer, this private experience is perfect for traveling food-lovers who want to know all about Tuscany’s olive oil production and culture. You’ll hear about the producer’s low-impact oxidization system, and enjoy samples of the oil that’s become known as “liquid gold.”

Let's go hiking through the vineyards of our estate! You will discover fields, vines, about the oil and wine production.

Learn how to make authentic homemade pasta and prepare your own lunch. Discover secrets and techniques of local traditional cuisine. All the dishes will be accompained by the wines of our production.

A few steps from San Gimignano do not miss a special food and wine experience: a tasting of the best Chianti wines with lunch included and grappa tasting!

Enjoy an authentic local experience that many travelers to Italy miss. Visit a small family vineyard to learn about the property and its grape varietals, and to visit the wine cellar. You'll learn more about Italian wines as you enjoy appetizers prepared with local products and taste three different wines produced at the estate.