Top Tuscany Dining Experiences - page 4

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.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this hands-on pasta-making class in Florence. Use seasonal and organic ingredients to make different types of pasta with different sauces and a typical Italian dessert under the guidance of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

Chianti is known for its wines, but exploring this picturesque region of Tuscany isn’t easy without your own transportation. Experience Chianti’s famous flavors and beauty on this small-group wine-tasting tour from Florence. During visits to two traditional wineries, you’ll learn to sample wines like a true Italian. Savor Tuscan products during a light meal. A wine-loving guide arranges all logistics, so you can enjoy a carefree day.

Taste your way through Florence on a walking food tour led by a private gourmet guide. Visit the city’s best markets, delis, gelaterias and cafés to sample traditional Tuscan products like extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, wine, truffles and ice cream. With all tastings included, it’s a delicious way to explore the city and learn to eat like a local. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

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.

Learn to eat and drink like a local Florentine on this tasting tour through Tuscany’s most famous city. Start with a crash course in Tuscan cuisine with regional cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia, and Chianti Classico wine. Afterwards, follow your guide to artisanal boutiques, art galleries, and trendy eateries to sample more food and drinks in wine bars and restaurants. All in all, enjoy about 8 food tastings and 6 drinks.

Mix up your Florence vacation itinerary with this hands-on pizza and gelato cooking class. Join an instructor to learn tips and techniques for creating pizza dough and authentic regional flavors, along with creamy, authentic gelato. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening class to fit your schedule and sample your creations over a celebratory meal, served with wine and soft drinks.

Experience Tuscany's wine culture on this private wineries tour. Ideal for travelers based in Florence, explore beyond the city without having to hire a car. Travel with a knowledgeable sommelier guide through rolling hills and vineyards, visiting three estates to sample regional wines and olive oil. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a family-owned winery paired with wine. Perfect for food lovers looking to immerse themselves in local flavors.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with this small-group cooking lesson in Florence. The class is a practical, interactive group experience that allows you to learn and enjoy an important part of the culture. Prepare four courses: an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish such as potato gnocchi and egg pasta, a meat dish like Hunter's chicken, and dessert such as panna cotta. Then sit down to enjoy your creations paired with local wine.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a small-group culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and cafés along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato and pastries. In between treats, walk by some of the city’s most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

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.

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.

Try your hand at Italian fare during this cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class.

Take your knowledge of Italian cuisine up a notch with an immersive cooking class experience in the heart of Venice. With hands-on help throughout, learn how to create Venetian bigoli (a thick pasta shape that's unique to Venice), and even use a historic pasta press. Dine on your creation as you sip on local wine—perfect for foodies who want to explore the local food scene beyond a restaurant reservation.

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.

Discover Tuscany and biodynamic viticulture on a winery tour with a breathtaking view of Montalcino while you learn about our philosophy. During a seated wine tasting, we will serve you 6 different wines and give you a short introduction to each of them. Then you will have the possibility to taste them independently.

Embark on an unforgettable Chianti tour guided by an experienced Italian sommelier. Discover hidden, family-owned wineries nestled in the Tuscan countryside, far from the typical tourist crowds. Learn about the rich history and unique characteristics of Chianti wines as your sommelier shares expert insights. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced lunch paired with exceptional wines in a serene and authentic setting. This is more than a tour—it’s an intimate journey into the heart of Tuscany’s wine culture!

The Chianti region is well-known for its top-quality wine production. On this small-group tour visit a family-run site, and learn about wine-making processes and production. Later, taste a few wines alongside cheeses and a selection of bruschettas. Sample the finest regional gastronomy and enjoy the beautiful scenery with a walk in the vineyards.

Learn how to make traditional Tuscan pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking class in the home of a local in Lucca. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines, plus coffee. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is your fully-equipped workstation.

Skip the busy cooking classes and instead opt for a private culinary immersion in San Gimignano. At a local’s home, benefit from the undivided attention of your instructor as you learn to prepare three traditional dishes, before dining with the family. Few travelers get the opportunity to enjoy such an intimate experience.

The uncontaminated nature, the relationship with my sweet dogs, the silence of the woods interrupted only by birdsong. All this is the background to the discovery of one of the oldest and most secret jobs in Tuscany: that of the truffle hunter. The truffle for its underground nature, for its delicacy and for its great economic value has always fascinated man, having a leading role in Tuscan culture and tables. During the truffle hunting experience we will walk the paths where truffles are naturally born. All the secrets about the truffle will be explained, the plants that live in symbiosis with him and the training of the dogs; and if we are lucky we will also be able to find some nice truffles. Adults and children will have a great time following the dog and helping me to extract the truffle from the ground. They will also learn a lot about truffles and nature.

Savor the rich culinary traditions of Tuscany during this hands-on Chianti cooking class. Under the guidance of a local Cesarina, learn to craft authentic dishes like bruschetta and homemade ravioli. Savor the fruits of your labor with regional wines, topped off with a visit to the Palagina Winery for a tasting of Vin Santo and other estate offerings. All ingredients and preparation are included in this immersive experience.

Satisfy your tastebuds by visiting small artisanal shops that you’d have a hard time finding on your own with this small-group food tour of Viareggio. Walk with your guide to local shops favored by foodies to learn about and sample typical Viareggio products. Try local street food staples and also just explore the city as you go. For this small-group tour there is a limit of 12 travelers.

A traditional lunch in an informal and relaxed atmosphere, immersed among centuries-old olive trees, in contact with nature, you will enjoy a spectacular view of Montepulciano and Monte Amiata while enjoying the simple yet rich flavors of Valdichiana.