Top Tuscany Dining Experiences - page 10

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. Our location is the very framework of the 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.

Upon your arrival we will welcome you to visit the winery and discover all the winemaking processes together. After the visit we will reach the table among the rows where you will eat wrapped in the colors and scents of nature. An experience that is a must for Tuscan wine enthusiasts, interested in learning more about the territory and places of this magnificent region. To have meals in the vineyard, in the spring, summer and autumn, conveys Tuscan history and warmth.

Join a truffle hunter and trained dogs as they search for truffles in an oak tree forest in the Tuscan countryside. Learn about the difference between white and black truffles and how the dogs hunt for them. Afterward, sit down to a delectable truffle-forward lunch using the goods you found on the “hunt," plus a wine tasting.

Taste your way through Tuscany at a classic wine tasting. After a cinematic journey through a cypress avenue, a trained team will serve you 6 wines in 3 flights at your table. After an introduction to each wine, you will have the opportunity to taste the wines in detail by yourself.

Step into the heart of Tuscan cuisine and enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking experience in Chianti, where food, wine, and good company come together. Led by a professional chef, this interactive class will guide you through the preparation of two of Italy’s most beloved dishes: pizza and tiramisu. This experience is designed to be relaxed, social, and engaging—perfect for travelers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a food lover, you’ll enjoy learning in a welcoming atmosphere while sharing laughs and stories with fellow participants. Once the cooking is done, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, accompanied by local wine. It’s the perfect moment to relax, connect, and savor the authentic flavors of Tuscany. More than just a cooking class, this is a true Italian experience—where you cook, eat, drink, and create lasting memories.

Enjoy a delicious food experience (full lunch) with over 15 authentic Tuscan foods! This activity is designed for foodies, and showcases high-quality regional and sustainable products from local farms. You'll also get to try delicious products from small family-run shops that keep Tuscan traditions alive, and learn all about the fascinating stories behind them from a friendly food expert and certified sommelier. Are you ready for a delicious adventure?

Cooking Experience & Lunch: Blend Tuscan and Apulian flavors in an historic villa for a unique taste!

The Chianti region is known for its world-class wines, so discovering the area and tasting some local produce is a must for any wine-lover. Escape the city and venture to the rolling hills of Tuscany's countryside, and learn about wine and olive oil production with guided tours of two vineyards. Plus, taste a selection of wines and local food specialties for the full Chianti experience—then, enjoy dinner amongst the vines.

Come and try an authentic Maremma experience! Quad excursions to discover the "Bandite di Scarlino" woods with lunch or snack at the refuge. Suggestive landscapes, breathtaking views, local scents and Maremma snacks. A taste of real Tuscan Maremma and lots of fun for everyone! ATTENTION: To book multiple solutions (e.g. 1 quad with passenger - 2 quads without passenger) it is necessary to first book all the quads "with passenger" (option 2) and then those "drivers only" (option 1). The maximum number of quads that can be booked is 5, all with two seats. A "B" LICENSE IS REQUIRED TO RIDE THE QUAD

You'll have the chance to understand from qualified and certified people how the Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced, have a walk in our olive grove on the Tuscan hills, learn how to taste it like a sommelier is doing and how to look for a good quality. You’ll enjoy all this in our small stone farmhouse of 1861s managed at family level where you’ll have also a dinner with different fresh dishes prepared by us with different kind of EVO Oil for a unique and authentic emotional experience. Although the course is managed by professional of the EVO Oil sector, it will be a funny experience in an informal setting. At the same time it will be a UNIQUE experience because we are among the few to be EVO Oil producers + official EVO tasters + restaurateurs!

Immerse yourself in Italian food culture with this pasta-making cookery class at a beautiful Florentine kitchen. Get guidance in preparing ravioli and tagliatelle from scratch, sip unlimited Tuscan wine throughout the class, and enjoy the fruits of your labor in a family-style lunch. A great activity for foodies and those wanting to meet other travelers with similar interests.

Combine two of Florence’s biggest draws—food and art—with this small-group workshop in the home of a local artist. Learn how to make two regional dishes from scratch as you get to know your host over a glass of Tuscan wine. After your lesson, sit down to enjoy your meal.

Take a break from the crowds and chaos in central Florence and discover the scenic trails in the surrounding hillsides on this guided hike from Fiesole. Join your guide and small group for a leisurely walk through the Monte Ceceri Natural Park, with beautiful views on all sides. Learn about how Leonardo da Vinci tested his flying machine on these slopes, plus relax over a countryside aperitivo featuring local wines and snacks.

Discover Florence’s most flexible wine tasting experience at Tuscan Taste. With a personalized tasting card, you decide how much to taste and how much to spend. Choose from over 20 different wines, while your expert sommelier shares fascinating stories, history, and insights into the world of wine. Feel free to pair your drink with cheeses and cured meats if you wish.

The opportunity to know and see how the real Extra Virgin Olive Oil is produced with the illustration of the manufacturing process directly in the mill. The opportunity to savor the EVO Oils following the instructions of our millers. In our tavern you can then enjoy bruschetta with our oils and the typical Valdoriciana with fresh tomatoes, the typical cold cuts of our area, the pecorino di Pienza, all accompanied by a good Rosso di Montepulciano or Colli Senesi. And finally the traditional cantucci 'with Vin Santo to complete a healthy and fun moment of Tuscan conviviality. The opportunity to know and buy EVO oil but also selected products typical of the area (wines, pecorino di Pienza, Tuscan cured meats, honey, etc.).

Enjoy a wine experience in the heart of Val D'Orcia, surrounded by the most authentic Tuscan countryside. Together with Tatiana, the owner of Poggio del Moro, or our oenologists, you will explore the Poggio del Moro estate - from the vineyards, to the oil mill, to the cellar and the barrique cellar - and you will learn the production process of our natural wines, free from pesticides and unnecessary production interventions. Poggio del Moro is an out of the ordinary boutique winery, an extraordinary open-air art gallery. In addition to our excellent wines, here you will find contemporary art exhibitions or artistic performances, which you can observe while visiting the cellar or tasting your wine in relaxation, an absolutely original and refined experience in an intimate and exclusive setting!

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, but is packed with tourists most of the year. Escape the crowds and experience the quiet Tuscan countryside with this villa cooking class just outside the city. Prepare classic Florentine dishes with a local chef, and then relax over a four-course lunch with wine on the villa’s panoramic terrace. With transportation included, you skip the hassle of navigating in and out of Florence yourself.

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!

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine in Vinci, in our historic "Podere" between history and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy local flavors from our gardens while sipping local organic wine. Create homemade pasta with authentic techniques, discover our traditions and receive classic advice on our cuisine. You will learn how to do it yourself and easily replicate at home. At the end we will eat all together our fresh home made past with some local tuscan appetizers. If there are any intolerances of any kind or food preferences (e.g. vegetarian diet) please inform us.

Walk in a XVII-century olive grove, guided by a local producer. We will be happy to tell you not only about the production of Tuscan olive oil, but also about our territory and its history, and give you some valuable advice that only a true local would know! Taste and learn how to recognize high-quality oils, by comparing them. We will show you the tasting tools and the official procedure and you will be an oil sommelier for a day! You will also acquire the skills to distinguish a good oil from a less good one and learn to read labels, especially the misleading ones! Enjoy a delicious meal in the company of both locals and fellow travellers. We prepare the meal with fresh local ingredients, including those produced on our farm: oil, vegetables, fruit, jams, chestnuts, eggs. We grow our produce in a sustainable way, without the use of pesticides and chemicals. For us, farming is synonymous with respect for the environment and protection of the land.

Love truffles? Experience the gourmet side of Tuscany, where tasty truffles are foraged and used in delicious dishes. Travel to an organic agritourism destination in the Mugello Valley to learn all about the history of truffles. Then, join the excitement of a woodland truffle hunt, with a dog sniffing them out. Learn how to cook truffles with help from a local chef, and prepare a delicious three-course lunch using them.

A few steps from the Accademia Gallery, there is a very special gastronomic experience that will take you to live the Tuscan Renaissance: a 4-course Tuscan Renaissance cooking class! Lasts about 4 hours, and it involves the preparation of a complete four-course menu: indeed, they are four of the most traditional Tuscan dishes. A vegetarian appetizer, a first course, a second course, and a dessert are prepared with typical ingredients from the 1400s. Ancient cereals, white meats, bread, and spices of the time will make you relive a typical banquet of the Medici family.

WHAT TO EXPECT Picnic basket with typical products Inside, in fact, you will find not only a comfortable blanket and compostable and recyclable tableware, but also a selection of typical Tuscan products such as bruschetta and a selection of 0 kilometer cured meats and cheeses. Experience in contact with nature After walking through the vineyards and breathing in the scent of the vines, you can choose the place that best belongs to you, where you can enjoy your bottle of wine and your picnic comfortably sitting on your blanket. Bottle of wine of your choice When booking this fabulous picnic, you can choose between a bottle of Rosso di Montalcino or a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino. This choice is fundamental: it will in fact be what will accompany lunch in front of the wonderful spectacle that nature gives you. Both wines are produced by the farm you are on. In fact, you can taste your wine while sitting among the vines that yield the fruits for divine nectar.

Quality, Tradition, and History - Step into Tuscany's oldest cooperative (since 1937), welcomed into a family atmosphere that blends taste and simplicity while celebrating the work of hundreds of local producers. Exclusive Cellar Tour with an Expert - After the welcome, the tour moves inside the historic cellars. Here you will see up close where the wine takes shape. The secrets of winemaking will be revealed to you, exploring the wine's entire life cycle. Guided Tasting - The highlight of the visit is a guided tasting of four wines representative of the territory. The wines will always be accompanied by Tuscan ciaccino produced by the winery. A Tailored Experience - Depending on the option chosen during booking, your experience will transform. If you opt for the Light Lunch, the tasting will be paired with a rich menu of local specialties, such as a board of typical cheeses and cured meats, lasagna, and, for dessert, cantucci biscuits served with Vin Santo.