Top Tuscany Dining Experiences - page 3

You will visit a dairy in the countryside of Pienza, discover the traditional techniques of Pecorino production and follow the main stages of milk processing. The experience ends with a tasting of different types of Pecorino di Pienza, at different ages, to appreciate its aromas and characteristics.

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.

Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.

Italy is known for its fine wine, so become an expert and immerse yourself in delicious flavors with a guided wine adventure. Your certified guide will teach you all about different types of wine and how to complement them with food pairings, so you can make the perfect pairings when you eat out in future. Enjoy tasting seven Tuscan wines, all produced near Florence, along with a platter of local appetizers to enhance the flavors.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Siena during a small-group cooking class set in a charming historical villa. Discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine and learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes, including ravioli and tiramisu, under the guidance of a skilled chef. After, indulge in a wine tasting, savoring the flavors of local wineries. Finally, tour the villa and admire its rustic charm and surroundings.

Escape the bustle of Florence and immerse yourself in Tuscany's stunning countryside during this private half-day tour. Embark on a leisurely horseback ride through the rolling hills and vineyards of Chianti. Make a stop at a historic wine estate for a guided tour and topped off with a tasting of three Chianti wines paired with local snacks.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions at a charming farmhouse near Lucca. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, create a delicious sauce with homegrown tomatoes, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal paired with local wine. Antonietta will guide you through the process, making you feel like part of the family.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan cuisine on this foodie-focused cookery class and wine tour experience. Swap Florence's hustle and bustle for rolling hills and ancient olive trees, as you learn how to make pasta, sauces, and gelato. Then, try local flavors as you sample Chianti wine and cheese tasting at a nearby winery. Return home with new recipes, cooking techniques, and Italian wine recommendations.

Venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region's highlights with the help of a local guide. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower.

Experience the authentic flavors of Florence in a shared cooking class with a local Cesarina. Learn to prepare classic dishes like ribollita, a Tuscan bread soup, in the comfort of a local home, with the option to customize the menu to suit your dietary needs. Enjoy your creations with local wine and coffee at the end of the class. You'll receive a Cesarina cooking apron and shopping bag as a keepsake of your experience.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine in this small-group morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.

Avoid the hassle of renting a car and lose yourself in the luscious scenery and flavors of Italy’s most famous wine region on this half-day small-group sunset tour of Chianti. Travel from Florence through the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside and visit two local wineries for tastings and a vineyard tour. The tour is timed so you'll enjoy incredible sunset views of the area.

With family recipes handed down the generations, food is a huge part of Tuscany’s culture—but bringing the best out of the ingredients at hand takes practise. On this cooking class, roll your sleeves up and delve into the world of Italian cuisine. With helpful guidance from your instructor, master a traditional 5-course menu you can take back home with you. When the cooking is done, enjoy the delicious lunch you’ve created.

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 some of Tuscany’s finest wines, even if you have limited time, on this guided wine tasting in Florence. In just an hour, a certified sommelier will guide you through tastings of three Tuscan wines, including a Vernaccia or Vermentino, Bolgheri Rosso and Chianti Classico Riserva, paired with a platter of traditional Tuscan appetizers.

Learn how to make fresh, gluten‑free pasta from scratch in this playful, hands‑on cooking class in Florence. Under expert guidance, you’ll shape dough and master traditional Italian pasta techniques you won't find in cookbooks—minus the gluten. A delicious, inclusive kitchen experience that proves great food can be for everyone, this tour is sure to please travelers with dietary needs wanting authentic eats along with a new skill you can take home with you.

Uncover the secrets of Florence's Palazzo Vecchio when you book this small-group tour. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to local restaurant to enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch or enjoy a gelato tasting at one of the city's most famous shops.

Savor Florence’s best bites on a private food tour! Enjoy 6 or 10 authentic tastings of local favorites, from espresso and pastries to Chianti wine and Cantucci. Along the way, discover the city’s highlights, visit local markets, and experience the culture behind each dish. This intimate, sustainable tour is led by a passionate local foodie, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable journey through Florence’s food scene.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the medieval village of Monteriggioni you're rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Experience the highlights of Tuscan cuisine on this guided food tour of Florence. Savor a selection of dishes and delicacies, from local meats and cheeses to freshly made pasta and wine. Learn about Tuscany's food culture and distinct flavor profiles as you go from eatery to vendor, trying new and traditional bites. Leave with a full stomach and a list of recommendations for places to eat for the rest of your vacation.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this trip from Siena to Montalcino. Travel first to a small winery to explore the vineyards and cellars and taste the famous Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino wine. Then, visit a family-run winery in Montalcino, where you tour the grounds and sit down for a classic Tuscan meal with more wine. Visit the Abbey of Sant'Antimo before tasting even more wine at your third and final winery of the day.

Soak up the flavors of Italy on an olive oil- and wine-tasting tour in Tuscany—without the hassle of driving. Depart from Florence to the heart of the Chianti Classico region, known for its red wines, flavorful olive oil, and scenic medieval villages. Visit two to three wineries and an olive oil mill to learn about production with your guide and relax over tastings. Enjoy a gourmet 3-course Tuscan lunch at a boutique estate before returning to Florence.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.