Top Tuscany Dining Experiences

Sample Italy's flagship Brunello di Montalcino wine in the hills where it’s produced with this exclusive winery tour and tasting at a medieval castle. Join a sommelier for a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the history and production of Brunello at this family-run estate, then relax over a tasting that pairs three different wines with local specialties. Cap off your experience with a three-course Tuscan lunch.

Enjoy 1.5 hours wine tasting experience in an historical cellar in the heart of Montepulciano. Together with an expert sommelier, discover the cellar’s underground of XVI century characterized by vaults and tunnels attributed of Etruscan civilization. Listen the history of this ancient cellar as well as the explanation of the methods and techniques of the wine production. During this journey follows a unique tradition in high quality wine production. Furthermore, discover private collection of old wine bottles tunnel and be amazed by the Etruscan tomb located in the cellar. Then, take part to an exclusive wine tasting experience combined to regional products. A sample of four local wines will be served with bread with a plate of local products. During this experience, you will taste four of the most important wines made in Montepulciano and known all around the world while a professional sommelier will explain you in depth the particularity of those Italian excellencies.

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 sunset dinner with panoramic views over San Gimignano. As golden light falls over the medieval towers, the terrace becomes an intimate setting where wine, cuisine, and landscape come together. What makes it special: Exclusive panoramic terrace at sunset overlooking San Gimignano Guided tasting of 8 wines, including Chianti Classico Riserva and Supertuscan Selection of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars Full Tuscan dinner with appetizers, homemade lasagna, and a traditional meat course Dessert with Vin Santo to conclude the experience A refined and atmospheric evening, perfect for those who want to experience Tuscany at its most scenic and authentic moment.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but there's no need to stop eating them when your vacation ends. Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. An Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer.

Combine a sommelier-led wine tasting with a traditional Tuscan lunch during this gourmet Montepulciano excursion. Explore a XVI century underground wine cellar with vaults and tunnels linked to the Etruscan civilization. Sample four local wines paired with regional products, then enjoy a two-course meal of cold cuts, cheeses, and seasonal pasta, with vegetarian options available.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

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.

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.

What makes this experience truly unique is the perfect combination of exceptional Brunello wines, authentic Tuscan cuisine and the intimate atmosphere of Paradiso di Cacuci, a family winery surrounded by the rolling hills of Montalcino. Guests are guided by expert sommeliers through the vineyards and ageing cellar, discovering the traditions, craftsmanship and passion behind Brunello di Montalcino production. The experience continues with a carefully curated tasting of premium Tuscan wines paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring local specialities and fresh handmade pasta, creating a journey that combines wine, food and landscape in a truly authentic way. Far from crowded commercial tours, this immersive experience offers a refined and memorable taste of Tuscany in a relaxed and elegant setting. Each tasting is led by expert sommeliers, transforming every glass into a deeper journey through the world of Brunello di Montalcino.

Experience Tuscany beyond the tourist circuit, on this guided visit to Villa La Ripa, a working winery set in a 16th century villa. Walk the vineyard rows, learn how award-winning extra virgin olive oil is produced, then sit down to a tasting of four wines paired with local cured meats, cheeses, and Tuscan bread.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Meet Ciro, the domestic pig, on this small-group tour of the Cinta Senese farmhouse. You’ll also meet Roberto, the local farmer, who will tell you all about the pigs at the farmhouse. Over the course of the tour you’ll have a light lunch featuring a local wine tasting plus cold cuts, Pecorino di Pienza cheese, and much more.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from a chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Complement the fruits of your labor with complimentary Tuscan wine.

If there are two dishes that sum up Italian cuisine, it’s pasta and tiramisu. Learn how to make pasta the traditional way—with hands-on instruction from a professional chef—and master authentic sauces and tiramisu on this Florence cooking class. Finally, seal your friendship with your small group of cooking buddies over lunch or dinner with unlimited wine. Opt for the Monday–Saturday morning session to visit the Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio market.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Position is the very framework of experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

Savor Florence's celebrated cuisine on an evening food tour featuring Florentine steak and Tuscan wine. Explore the vibrant districts of Oltrarno and Santo Spirito, making stops at five carefully selected foodie hotspots. With 14 delicious tastings—including tomato bruschetta, two paccheri pasta dishes, and a sit-down Tuscan dinner—this experience offers a flavorful escape from typical tourist traps.

Connecting with locals can be a challenge when visiting a new city. This private home dining experience welcomes you into a family home in Pistoia to learn about traditional cuisine and share a meal. Watch as your hosts prepare classic Tuscan dishes, then enjoy a four-course meal featuring regional specialties served with area wines.

Skip the crowded restaurants and immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions during this hands-on cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic pasta dishes from scratch. Choose the pasta and gelato option and learn to make fresh pasta, seasonal sauces, and enjoy a tasting of gelato and sorbet. Or, opt for the longer lasagna and tiramisu class to shop for ingredients at a local market and learn to prepare the classic dishes, just like nonna.

Experience the picturesque countryside views and the fresh valley air of Segromigno on this farm tour of a local olive grove and winery. See where the high quality grapes and olives are grown, and learn about how the olives are pressed and made into olive oil, and where the grapes go to be made into wine. Taste both the local olive oil and local wines, and enjoy the local ambiance.

Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.