Top Siena Classes & Workshops

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany with a hands-on cooking class that brings farm-fresh ingredients directly to your table. Guided by expert instructors, you'll learn to craft handmade pasta, prepare a rich aglione sauce, and create a delightful fruit tart using homemade preserves. Each step is carefully explained, making it accessible for all skill levels. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a lunch featuring local delicacies and a tasting of five exquisite wines. This is more than just cooking; it's about savoring the authentic flavors and traditions of Tuscany in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Indulge your sweet tooth with a hands-on dessert cooking class in the heart of Tuscany with our Italian Chef to add a taste of Tuscany while tasting our exclusive wines. You'll whip, layer, and taste your way through the traditional recipe using fresh, local ingredients—eggs, mascarpone, espresso, and more. Whether you're a beginner, this class is easy, fun, and perfect for all ages. While your dessert sets, relax with a glass while tasting our exclusive wines. This experience is all about sweet memories and delicious bites. You'll leave with a full heart, full belly, and the recipe to recreate your tiramisu anytime. After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory.

This experience is led by Paolo Nenci, one of Italy’s first “digital farmers”, followed by thousands of people online for his innovative approach to wine and agriculture. The winery was awarded in Dubai in November 2024 for excellence in extra virgin olive oil, a recognition of quality and craftsmanship. You will also taste wines produced with traditional methods, including the historic Vin Santo made with a fermentation mother dating back to 1820. An authentic, award-winning experience in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, far from mass tourism.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Siena with a small-group cooking class at the home of a "Cesarina," an Italian cook and host. You'll visit a local market and food shops first, and then start the lesson to learn how to make three Sienese dishes. Finally, you'll be rewarded by enjoying your creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

A unique day unfolds in the heart of Tuscany, where fragrance meets flavor. Begin by creating your own signature perfume from natural botanical essences at a picturesque lavender farm. Then, transition to a hands-on cooking class at a family-run wine farm near San Gimignano, where you’ll prepare a traditional Tuscan lunch using fresh, aromatic herbs. Savor your culinary creations paired with biodynamic wines, extra virgin olive oil, and traditional balsamic vinegar, making for an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.

An authentic experience in the Tuscan tradition Discover the most authentic flavors of Tuscany by participating in an engaging fresh pasta course in the heart of Siena. Guided by a local chef, you will learn how to make the dough from scratch using simple and genuine ingredients, following traditional techniques. During the lesson you will literally put your hands in dough, learning how to knead, roll out and shape some of the most representative formats of Sienese cuisine, such as the famous pici, the typical handmade pasta of the Tuscan tradition. The chef will accompany you step by step, sharing tips, curiosities and secrets. Once ready, the pasta will be paired with typical condiments of the territory, such as a rich Tuscan ragout or a simple but delicious dressing made with local extra virgin olive oil. At the end of the experience you will sit at the table to enjoy lunch or dinner prepared with your own hands, accompanied by a pleasant moment of conviviality.

From Siena, visit Pienza, Montalcino, and Montepulciano on a shared tour capped at eight travelers, with a pecorino tasting, Brunello information, and Vino Nobile tasting.

A complete and exclusive tasting experience designed to immerse you in the daily life of our winery – between vineyards, cellar and the artisanal precision that shapes our wines. The Grand Experience features an extended selection of our most representative labels, combining minerality, elegance and origin in a refined tasting journey.

Imagine being guided on a unique sensory journey among Tuscan wines... but with your eyes closed! During the Blindfolded Wine Lesson, you will discover the flavors and aromas of the best local wines through touch, smell and taste.

The best way to learn about and appreciate Tuscany’s beloved cuisine is in the home of a local. With this experience, take a deep dive into authentic dishes from Siena with a private hands-on lesson with a home cook, or “Cesarina”. Learn to prepare three traditional Sienese pasta recipes and enjoy your creations paired with local wines to end your class.

Pick up e Drop off from Siena. Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you’ll master the techniques of preparing authentic Tuscan pasta, all while enjoying a delightful meal paired with our exquisite wines, including Brunello di Montalcino. You’ll have the chance to explore our historic cellar and indulge in a feast featuring a selection of mixed Tuscan appetizers, homemade pasta, and dessert, all accompanied by three organic wines, including Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. As part of the tasting experience, you’ll even have the opportunity to sample wine straight from the wooden barrel! Feel free to capture the moments and share your culinary adventure on your social media!

In the very heart of Monteriggioni’s main square, inside the Poggio ai Laghi wine shop, a refined and intimate experience comes to life, designed for those who wish to discover wine as a story, a place, and a constant pursuit of quality.

We offer a truly unique and immersive culinary experience. Our pop-up pizzeria transforms any venue into a vibrant Italian piazza, allowing guests to witness the magic of pizza-making firsthand. With customizable menus and a focus on authentic Italian flavors, we create unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impression for every occasion. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, and private parties.

Tenuta Poggio al Rigoloccio is located in Gavorrano, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, a region renowned for its historic iron and pyrite mines. This extraordinary mineral-rich soil, combined with the constant sea breezes, gives our wines their elegance, freshness, distinctive minerality, and remarkable ageing potential. Our story is one of an exceptional terroir, but above all of the people who bring it to life every day. Working among the vineyards and in the winery, we are guided by passion, dedication, and deep respect for tradition, carefully following every stage of the grapes' ripening. At the same time, we continuously refine our vineyard practices to enhance the mineral character of the soils and express the authentic identity of every wine. Guided by the vision and expertise of Cellar Master Gerhard Sanin, we transform these grapes into wines of structure, character, and personality—authentic expressions of the land from which they originate.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Chianti Classico with a vineyard tour that will reveal the traditional techniques behind the exquisite wines. This unique experience includes a guided walk through the picturesque vineyards, where you will discover a passion for viticulture. End your visit in a charming tasting room, tasting three wines and an extra virgin olive oil from your own production that embody the essence of Tuscany. Everything will be accompanied by a small surprise that will leave you with an indelible memory.

A private tour in a small boutique winery with wine tasting. Gourmet food experience in a local home. Enjoy a taste of several local and home made products, including Pecorino (sheep) cheese, olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and homemade pasta. Finish off with a panoramic tour of the Val d'Orcia stopping for photos wherever you want.