Top Tuscany Dining Experiences - page 20

On board an electric van, you will visit two organic producers in Valdichiana Senese and taste their products

The Tuscan cooking class you don't expect, among ancient flavors and traditional recipes: don’t think that Tuscan cuisine is only meat, wild game and cured meats because there is an entire vegan universe made up of recipes and dishes to be discovered and, of course, tasted.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Capannori treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience Gaiole in Chianti like a local and be treated to this dining experience at a local's home. Savor authentic recipes passed down through generations of Italian mothers as you indulge in a delectable four-course menu complete with starters, pasta, main course, dessert, and drinks. Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of this network of home cooks as they open their doors to curious travelers for an immersive culinary adventure.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tuscany with a wine experience set in the scenic hills near San Gimignano. Begin with a warm welcome and an introduction to the estate, followed by a guided tour through the historic wine cellar, where traditional methods and passion come together. Enjoy a curated tasting of local wines, each paired with typical Tuscan products like cheeses, salumi, and fresh bread. The experience continues with a relaxing lunch on a panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards. This journey offers not only authentic flavors, but also a deep connection to the land, its rhythms, and its winemaking heritage—a perfect escape for wine lovers and curious travelers alike.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at authentic Italian cuisine on this private half-day excursion in the heart of Florence. After a guided visit to a local market where you learn tips and tricks for navigating the stalls, enjoy an intimate cooking demonstration in your guide’s home kitchen. Come hungry: The tour ends with a 4-course meal that features traditional recipes, dessert, and wine pairings.

Discover the secrets to creating the perfect pizza and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Siena. Set in a local's home, your host will teach you their special techniques passed on from previous generations. No culinary experience is necessary, and families with children are welcome. After the class, you’re ready to wow your friends and family back home or just prepare an extra large portion for yourself.

Learn to craft Tuscan schiacciata and yeast-free thin pizza using simple tools and an electric oven. This hands-on class is perfect for all skill levels and ages. Master essential techniques for kneading, shaping, and baking dough to perfection. Discover tips and tricks for achieving the perfect textures, and gain insight into Italian and international baking traditions. Recipe handouts are provided, so you can recreate these delicious breads at home. At the end of the class, enjoy your fresh creations or take them home to share. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the secrets of traditional bread-making and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Pistoia like a true local!

Savor the flavors of Arezzo. On a locally guided tour of the city's best food, you'll be led to the best artisan shops, tasting delicious fare along the way. Sightsee and get to know the city on foot while sampling fresh ingredients. This small group tour gives you the chance to experience authentic Italian gastronomy as you familiarize yourself with the charming town of Arezzo.

Enjoy a unique dining experience with family and friends. You will be welcomed to stay and enjoy a traditional Fiorentina Steak paired with several vintage-reserve wines: Super Tuscans reserves, Montalcino, Montepulciano ect. Your taste journey will begin with the most common wines, accompanied by an appetizer of salami, cheeses, bruschetta, and snacks. You will then go to the more prestigious wines, together with some together with some fresh handmade pasta. Follow this with the the main reserve wines with the Fiorentina steak. Throughout the tastings, you will learn how to enjoy some good wine, and discover excellent wine-tasting techniques.

Get a taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this wine and food tour near San Gimignano. Led by a an expert sommelier-instructor you will taste many of our wine specialties, like Chianti and Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties of Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano!

Discover the beauty of Tuscany on a tour of a winery in the medieval hill town of San Gimignano. Enjoy the stunning countryside, taste exquisite wines, and savor a delicious Tuscany-inspired meal. Experience the charm of the region while learning about wine pairing and the art of Tuscan winemaking while immersed in vineyards, olive groves, and oak forests.

Tuscany and Pisa have always been synonymous with rich and fine food and there are many and varied aspects of the city that you can discover with our food and wine tour. Along with the locals, who live the city every day, we will take you to the city’s most popular and historic places and we will make you try the real “pisano” taste and flavours: starting from the typical rural tuscan salamis and cheeses, to the traditional focaccia “cecina” (from italian “ceci”: chickpeas), to conclude with an ice cream in one of the historical ice-cream stores in the city. If you want to really enjoy Pisa food tradition walking downtown and entering in restaurants that only local people know, join our Pisa food tour!

Learn about Tuscan wines and Florence’s wine culture, without leaving the city, on this small-group urban wine tour in the city center. Visit four different locations, from local wine shops to modern boutiques, and learn about Florence’s historic wine windows, as you sample the region’s classic and lesser-known wines, including biodynamic wines.

A one-of-a-kind location nestled between the ocean and mountains provides a stunning ambiance for a unique drinking and dining experience curated by Chef GY DILO. She offers a 3-course, fine-dining Mexican menu built upon authentic and healthy ingredients. Happy to customize her menu to accommodate any preferences and dietary restrictions, guests are in for an unforgettable and exceptional culinary journey. Pro Chef GY DILO welcomes you to her home restaurant, which she views as an expansion of her creativity. Situated with an exceptional view of the Apuan Alps and Tuscany’s Skyline, enjoy a remarkable dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or any other type of occasion, this is the place for an unforgettable gathering!

Set in a beautifully preserved 12th-century farmhouse just outside Florence, this experience offers a rare opportunity to learn traditional Italian cooking with a gluten-free focus—without sacrificing flavor or authenticity. Guided by Maria, a retired architect and passionate cook, you’ll discover her perfected recipes and family traditions while enjoying her warm, welcoming hospitality. Using fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, you’ll prepare and share a meal that reflects true Tuscan farm-to-table living. For an even richer experience, you can begin with an optional guided tour of Florence’s vibrant San Lorenzo Market, where Maria introduces you to her favorite vendors and seasonal specialties before heading to her countryside home. More than just a cooking class, this is an immersive cultural journey where you’ll connect with Maria’s family, savor authentic flavors, and experience Italian life like a local.

Experience the charm of Palermo through an exceptional wine tasting (without a guide) in a cozy, welcoming wine bar. Indulge in a selection by the host of five carefully chosen glasses of Sicilian wines from the central-western region of the island. Savor one crisp and refreshing sparkling wine, two aromatic white wines and two robust red wines, each offering a unique expression of Sicily’s rich viticultural heritage. Accompanying the wines is a thoughtfully assembled platter featuring artisanal Sicilian cured meats and cheeses, crafted using traditional methods that highlight the island’s rich culinary artistry. The combination of wine and local delicacies provides an authentic taste of Sicily’s vibrant food and wine culture in an intimate setting. Whether a seasoned wine connoisseur or a curious newcomer, for savoring the flavors and enjoy a genuine slice of Palermo’s vibrant gastronomic scene. Underage people will have a non-alcoholic beverage, with nuts and chips.

Explore the many uses for one of Tuscany’s most prized culinary specialties with this truffle cooking and dining experience in Florence. In a small group and with the help of an expert chef, prepare a gourmet 3-course dinner featuring seasonally based dishes designed around truffles as the star ingredient. When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends to enjoy the decadent homemade feast with wine pairings.

Dinner among the Brunello vineyards is the perfect time to meet up with your soul mate, your friends or make new friends rediscovering the pleasure of being together in contact with nature. Admiring the vineyard at sunset while sipping an excellent Brunello di Montalcino, will make you feel inside a fairy tale: it will be one of the most beautiful memories that you will take back home. * You will enjoy an unconventional and emotional experience. * Know the secrets that lead to the production of the Brunello di Montalcino * Experience an interesting meeting with a family run winery's producer * You will sit among the rows to enjoy an evening of authentic flavors. * You will taste excellent menus composed by local specialties, paired by prestigious Montalcino wines. * Each dinner will be unique, each one has a different atmosphere

Our experienced sommelier will guide you through a tasting of four fine wines, including a white wine and three different red wines, each with its own unique characteristics and nuances. The red wines will surprise you with their colours from ruby red to deep dark red; you will learn to recognise the flavours, from the softest to the most tannic; you will discover the many aromas hidden in a wine, belonging to the families of spices, fruits, woods and many others such as leather and tobacco. White wine will refresh you and offer delicate and complex notes, also all to be discovered and analysed. The expert sommelier who will guide you through the tasting will not only introduce you to the wines, but also talk to you about the best pairings to make with food, local and otherwise. Once the tasting is over, it will be time for dinner, based on fresh, local and typical products, to be enjoyed in the beautiful SiChef Villa, framed by the Tuscan hills.

This is an authentic farm experience in the countryside near Pienza, combining a guided visit to a working sheep farm with a tasting of ricotta, five types of pecorino cheese, and farmhouse craft beer or red wine. Travellers can discover the connection between the animals, the land, and the local products, while enjoying genuine Tuscan flavours in a peaceful rural setting away from the busiest tourist routes.