Top Tuscany Wine Making Workshops - page 2

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

Use great quality ingredients under the supervision of the head of personnel to make two different kinds of pasta and tiramisu during this small-group cooking class. Flavor your pasta with fresh truffle and 24-month aged parmesan, and taste Tuscan wine to go with your meal. Get home from your vacation with not just fond memories, but new cooking skills to wow your friends and family.

A Wine Tasting Experience designed for those who appreciate fine wines and wish to deepen their knowledge in an intimate and engaging setting: - Small Group Guided tour with a wine expert - max 15 pax - Learn about Tuscan wines with professional sommeliers - Tastings at historic wine bars: Sample premium wines at two renowned Florence wine bars and 1 exclusive location - Enjoy unlimited wine paired with artisanal Tuscan delicacies - Discover the region’s rich wine and food traditions in 3 intimate settings

Immerse yourself in Florence’s rich history, art, and architecture on this comprehensive small-group walking tour. Gain access to the Uffizi Gallery and skip-the-line tickets to the Accademia Gallery to marvel at masterpieces like Michelangelo’s "David" and Renaissance paintings. Stroll through Florence’s historic streets with your guide, visiting landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria, while uncovering the stories that make the city unforgettable.

The dome atop Florence's Duomo offers unique views of the city, but tickets sell out long in advance. Secure your spot with pre-booked entry on this guided tour. Head straight into the church with skip-the-line access, bypassing the long wait. After touring the cathedral, make your way up the staircase and along corridors that have been closed to the public for centuries. Then continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This skip-the-line tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Maximize time at Florence's historic galleries, cathedrals, and museums during this tour. Including stops at the Accademia Gallery, the Florence Duomo, and more, your guide will lead you to their highlights. Save vacation time with skip-the-line access to the Accademia. Don't worry about missing Michelangelo's David; it's a key stop on the tour. Get a deeper insight into the Duomo complex with stops at the Duomo Museum and the Baptistery.

Drink Tuscany’s top wines in this guided wine tasting. You will snack on appetizers like local cheeses, salami, bruschetta, olives, and prosciutto while tasting seven different Tuscan wines. You will sip Vernaccia, Bolgheri Rosso, Chianti Classico Base, Nobile MP Base, Chianti Classico Riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Miraio as you learn all about Tuscan winemaking from your guide. At the end, you’ll get a bottle of wine to take home with you—the ultimate souvenir!

Sip two of Italy's classic wines—and enjoy a uniquely personalized way to learn—during this private, tutored tasting experience, hosted right near Florence’s Ponte Vecchio. With just your guide for company, learn all about how wine is made, aged, and analyzed, and have opportunities to ask lots of questions. Choose the wines you wish to try from a range of regions and styles, and savor their unique flavors.

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips. For the ultimate cultural experience, upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery (admission included)

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Unlike other pasta-making classes, you choose from several options, including vegan/vegetarian, colored pasta, and gnocchi.

Delve into the world of Tuscan wines with a wine expert who will lead you through discovering nine wines from the surrounding region. You’ll get to sample Vernaccia from San Gimignano, a rose, two Chiantis, Nobile di Montepulciano in both base and riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Miraia. An appetizer platter will keep hunger at bay, with local snacks like olives, cheeses, charcuterie, and bruschetta.

In Tuscany, luxury isn't found in complexity—it’s found in the purity of the raw product. This custom-tailored day is designed for those who appreciate the finer details. We start at the market, where the "luxury" is the freshness of a morning-picked artichoke or the liquid gold of a single-estate olive oil. In the intimacy of sunlit studio, you’ll learn the "Chef’s Secrets" to elevating simple ingredients into fine-dining masterpieces. Whether you’re folding silk-thin pasta or slow-braising meats according to recipes passed down through generations, you are participating in a living history. The experience concludes with a curated lunch where every bite is explained through its historical roots and perfectly matched with the prestigious wines of the Tuscan hills.

Visit a Tuscany winery near the Versilia Riviera on this short wine tasting experience and winery tour. With a winemaker as your guide, you’ll get the lowdown on the 18th-century wine estate and the production of the wine as you sip. Several samples of wine are included, along with local delicacies and specialities such as cherry wine and extra virgin olive oil.

Tuscan cuisine is one of the most famous in Italy, so there’s no better place to learn how to make the region’s most traditional dishes than Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. Meet with a Tuscan chef to prepare four iconic recipes together, including “crostino toscano”, fresh “pici” pasta with "aglione" sauce, and “cantucci” cookies. Feast on your handiwork over a sit-down meal to cap off your class.

Explore Florence's Duomo in greater depth on this guided tour. Choose from a range of tour options to suit your budget and interests. If chosen, learn about Brunelleschi’s dome as you climb to the top, stopping along the way to visit the North Terrace, closed to the general public. Depending on your tour, use your passes to explore the rest of the cathedral complex at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Florence's art and architecture on this tour, which gets you skip-the-line access to both the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s ‘David’ in the quieter hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the museum and terraces. Once the guided portion of the tour ends on the terrace, you’ll have access to climb to the top of the dome for unparalleled views over the city.

Join a hands-on pasta cooking class near Lucca, where you’ll learn how to make fresh Italian pasta from scratch using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Just 15 minutes from the city center, the experience takes place in a charming Tuscan countryside home set on a farm surrounded by olive groves, between Pisa and Lucca. Enjoy a full meal with 3 local dishes: aperitivo, fresh handmade pasta, and dessert, all served with local wine Learn step-by-step how to prepare authentic Italian pasta in a relaxed, fun atmosphere Private experience with personalized attention from your host Flexible round-trip transportation available from Lucca and Pisa All ingredients used during the class are fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced, many coming directly from the farm. Celebrate, cook, and share a special moment together, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Immerse yourself in Tuscany’s rich wine culture with a guided tasting experience in the heart of Florence. Discover unique organic wines from small producers, paired with fresh local delicacies like bruschetta, cheeses, and salami. Enjoy a fun and educational session with a wine expert, all while exploring the world of wine with a small group of fellow enthusiasts.

Explore Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral inside and out on this group tour. The crowds and scale of the Duomo complex can be overwhelming, but a guide shows you essential art inside the Duomo museum and beneath the the massive cupola itself, culminating with a climb up nearly 500 steps for panoramic views over Florence.

Bring an appetite and learn about Italy’s food history in this private cookery class. Using a recipe from a selection of regional meat dishes, guest cooks get involved throughout the cooking process. From the optional sourcing of ingredients to trying out traditional techniques, all classes end with enjoying the dishes created throughout the experience. This class is perfect for those who like to try local cookery classes or want to do something different during their trip to Florence.

Participating in a cooking class in a charming country house offers an authentic and immersive culinary experience, allowing you to discover the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine in a picturesque rural setting. During the class, you'll learn to prepare classic Tuscan dishes, such as homemade pasta and traditional sauces, all under the expert guidance of a local chef. You'll roll up your sleeves and get hands-on, mastering the techniques and understanding the high-quality ingredients that make Tuscan cuisine so distinctive. As you prepare the dishes, you'll be surrounded by the authentic aromas and flavors of the region, making for a truly unique sensory experience. After the lesson, you'll gather with fellow participants to enjoy the dishes you've created, sharing them around the table in a warm and convivial atmosphere. The meal will be perfectly paired with excellent local wines, enhancing the overall culinary journey.

The Basilica di Santa Croce, with its austere interior and neo-Gothic façade, is one of the largest Franciscan churches in the world, and is part of a complex of religious buildings that include cloisters, crypts, and the Museo dell’Opera. With this pre-booked ticket, save yourself the trouble of waiting in line for admission to the complex, leaving you more time to see the religious art and burial places of some Florence’s most important artists, writers, and scientists.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and learn how to make the perfect risotto in this small-group hands-on risotto making class in Florence. Learn about the different types of rice and when to use them, and cooking techniques from toasting the rice to stirring and balancing the flavors. Craft five signature risotto dishes to enjoy afterwards with wine.