Top Tuscany Unique Experiences

Visit one of the Bolgheri region’s most charming wineries when you book a tour at the Terre del Marchesato. Founded in the 1950s, the winery is a regional highlight. Choose from several daily tour times, and make your own way to the vineyards. Fo for a tour of the grounds, visit the cellars, and enjoy a tutored tasting of various wines, plus light snacks.

Avoid the hassle of organizing transport and winery visits in Tuscany on your own. This small-group experience simplifies a day in Chianti, combining scenic travel with curated tastings at local wineries and time to explore Monteriggioni’s medieval charm. Enjoy a relaxed, well-paced outing that lets you focus on the region’s flavors and landscapes rather than the logistics.

Touring Florence's endless cultural treasures can get tiring for young visitors, so break up your time in the city with a kid-friendly, hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy preparing two crowdpleasers: authentic Tuscan pizza and creamy Italian gelato. Your chef instructor will lead your family through the process step-by-step, keeping your kids engaged and busy. End by sampling your handiwork over lunch, ideal as a substitute for a restaurant meal.

Learn to make fresh pasta during a 3-hour cooking class in the picturesque Valdichiana Senese region of Tuscany. Accompany the pasta with a delicious sauce that you also prepare, following the instruction of your professional chef. Select an afternoon or evening package that includes lunch or dinner accompanied by wine.

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.

For true wine-lovers, there’s no greater thrill than seeing where Tuscany’s specialty red is made. During this in-depth tour of an organic, family-run winery, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Chianti Classico. Tour the scenic vineyard and sample four different red wine varieties inside the atmospheric on-site cellar. Pair your tasting with fresh cheeses and salami, all made from fresh regional products.

The Tuscan region of Chianti is known for its wine, but sussing out the best wineries on your own can take hours of research. Skip the hassle and head straight to three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals on this group wine tour from Florence. Midday, treat your senses to a light lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, handmade pasta, cheese, and salami. You'll also travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves, and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve.

Master the time-honored art of making fresh Italian pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking workshop in a historic palace in Florence. Visit the Pasta Museum to learn about the history of this iconic food. Then, don your apron and learn how to prepare fresh, handmade pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and tortellini, prepared with different sauces. Afterwards, enjoy a sit-down meal with your creations, paired with organic Tuscan wines.

Enjoy an up-close look at how authentic Italian dishes are prepared inside a local’s home in this private cooking demonstration in Viareggio. Visit a local’s home, experience their hospitality, and watch as they prepare a 4-course menu of authentic family recipes. Feast on the lunch or dinner you’ve seen prepared in front of you, served with wines, beverages, and coffee. 10 travelers is the limit for this cooking demo.

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.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source, without worrying about driving afterward, on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red and white wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

Discover the rich flavors of Tuscany on this immersive food and wine tour. Begin your day at a family farm in Pienza, renowned for its pecorino cheese, where you'll explore the grounds and enjoy a cheese tasting featuring six varieties, along with homemade accompaniments. Next, savor a delightful three-course lunch paired with Brunello wine in Montalcino, and take a guided tour of the vineyard and aging room. Conclude your adventure in Pienza, heritage UNESCO with a breathtaking view from the town - Explore a family farm in Pienza, the heart of pecorino cheese - Enjoy a tasting of six cheeses with local products and wines - Indulge in a three-course lunch paired with Brunello in Montalcino - Visit the medieval underground city of Montepulciano with a wine tasting

Soak up the flavors of Italy on an olive oil- and wine-tasting tour in Tuscany, all without the hassle of driving. Leave the planning and organization to your guide, as you depart from Florence to the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Enjoy an itinerary that includes visiting two to three wineries, an olive oil mill, and a Tuscan lunch.

See fresh pasta, dessert, and other distinctly Tuscan dishes prepared right before your eyes during a small-group cooking experience in Lucca. Set at a local home, your enthusiastic host shares insider tips on how to get the recipes just right as you appreciate the cooking demonstration. Once everything is ready, enjoy the 4-course meal with a selection of regional red and white wines.

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.

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.

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.

Find out how Italians eat in Montepulciano during a private lunch or dinner at the home of a local chef. Everything is prepared before you, so you get an insider’s look at traditional family recipes. Connect with a local host and fellow travelers as you enjoy three courses served with wine and espresso.

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.

An exclusive journey through the most fascinating landscapes of Florence. Leave the crowd of the historic center behind and discover the city from a unique perspective. The tour will take you through suggestive tree-lined avenues to the most iconic panoramic spots in Florence: Piazzale Michelangelo, the Basilica of San Miniato al Monte, the Rose Garden, and the spectacular Rampe del Poggi with their waterfalls. Designed for those who wish to experience Florence in a relaxed and authentic way, this itinerary crosses panoramic and hilly areas rich in history, nature, and breathtaking views. Thanks to the route outside the ZTL of the historic center, you can enjoy the panorama in total comfort, with numerous opportunities to take unforgettable photographs. A unique experience to admire Florence from above and discover its most evocative places. Minimum 2 participants.

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.

Embark on an exciting journey through the Tuscan countryside to uncover Italy’s most prized culinary treasure—truffles—with an expert forager. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterward, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.