Top San Gimignano Classes & Workshops

A pizza cooking class in San Gimignano is a unique experience that combines delicious food with the charm of Tuscany. Nestled in the heart of a medieval town, participants learn the art of traditional Italian pizza-making from local chefs, using fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. It's perfect for friends, couples, and families, offering hands-on fun while creating mouthwatering pizzas in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The class also provides an opportunity to explore the rich culture and scenic beauty of the Tuscan countryside. From kneading dough to tasting the final product, it's an unforgettable culinary adventure that brings people together.

Our philosophy is simple; we want to share the love for good food and Tuscan style. Enjoy the pleasure of seeing Tuscan food grown, harvested and then eaten locally grown in a suggestive and stimulating environment. Our Cooking Classes contain all the best of seasonal cuisine. Simply enjoy your time on our farm and follow the natural journey of freshly grown ingredients from farm to plate. An authentic passionate Chef who shares her innovative and surprising recipes. We will show you the secrets to creating the classic comfort food of Tuscan and Italian cuisine with the possibility of prolonging your experience by staying for lunch enjoying what you have prepared.

Come join a fun tagliatelle cooking class at a lovely home restaurant in the beautiful town of San Gimignano! With a fantastic super chef leading the way, you'll learn how to make delicious tagliatelle from scratch. The class is held in a cozy kitchen full of rustic Tuscan charm. As you roll out the dough and prepare fresh ingredients, you’ll enjoy amazing views of the vineyards and olive groves around you. After cooking, you can savor your tasty creation while soaking in the stunning scenery of the medieval town. It’s a delightful way to experience real Italian cooking!

Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes in this private Chianti cooking class. Enjoy an intensive cooking session with an English-speaking chef, where you’ll learn how to prepare a pasta dish, sauce, and dessert. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and then participate in a wine tasting of Prosecco and Chianti. End the tour with a visit to 2,500-year-old underground Etruscan granaries.

San Gimignano is surrounded by quiet countryside dotted with small wine estates. Visit one of these traditional farms and connect with local hosts on this tour and wine tasting experience. Take in the organic farm's garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, "vinsantaia" aging room, and cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of eight organic wines of your choice paired with the farm's own olive oil plus local cheeses and cold cuts and other culinary combinations.

This Tuscan dining experience is perfect for groups of friends or couples looking to spend quality time together, learning new culinary skills and creating lasting bonds through food and sharing. Whether you are a cooking enthusiast or beginner, you will be warmly welcomed and guided on a culinary journey that will leave you with a deep appreciation for Tuscan cuisine and its culture.

Enjoy an authentic Tuscan experience in Certaldo: panoramic aperitif, hands-on fresh pasta making, tasting of local desserts, and excellent regional wine for an unforgettable evening of tradition and good food

An authentic Tuscan cooking experience in the historic countryside of San Gimignano, along the ancient Via Francigena route, where guests prepare fresh handmade pasta in a panoramic rural setting surrounded by vineyards and rolling hills. Small groups from 2 to 6 participants, relaxed convivial atmosphere, and a shared Tuscan lunch paired with selected local wines.

100% Organic & Family-Run: You won't find a corporate atmosphere here. We are a real working farm, and we share the same passion for sustainability that we put into every bottle of our organic Chianti Classico. The "Zero-Meter" Connection: Our tasting terrace overlooks the exact vines your wine came from. You can trace the entire journey of the grape—from the soil beneath your feet to the glass in your hand. Small-Scale Intimacy: We prioritize quality over quantity. Our groups are kept small to ensure you have plenty of time to ask questions, savour, and truly soak in the silence and colors of the Chianti countryside.

Get out of the city for the day and get to know Tuscan cuisine a little better with this cooking class on a historic south Florence estate. Learn the secrets of finding, preparing, and creating meals with the region’s native truffles in a class with your private guide, a professional chef. Sample some of the sumptuous vintage wines produced at this sprawling vineyard estate.

Get ready for a truffle-tasting adventure with this 3-hour lunch and hunting experience in San Gimignano. Your certified guides will take you to the prime truffle grounds and teach you everything you need to know about these esteemed delicacies. With your four-legged friends leading the way, you can experience the thrill of hunting for truffles in the midst of nature. Return to Podere La Marronaia for a mouth-watering truffle lunch, perfectly paired with organic wines and olive oils.

The "Vineyard-to-Plate" Connection: You won’t just cook in a kitchen; you’ll dine on a terrace overlooking the very vines that produced the Chianti Classico in your glass. It’s a 360-degree immersion in our organic estate’s life. Authentic Conviviality: In Italy, food is about sharing. We focus on the "Tuscan pace"—taking the time to prepare pasta from scratch and then sitting together as a family to enjoy the meal, paired with our own organic wines, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Master the Essentials: Instead of overcomplicating, we teach you the true secrets of two Italian icons—fresh pasta and tiramisu—using simple, seasonal ingredients that you can actually find and use once you return home. The minimum number of participants for this experience is 2 people, max 8 people.

If you have fallen in love with handmade Italian pasta in Tuscany but don’t know how to recreate this crowd-pleaser at home, learn the secrets to making fresh pici, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and traditional sauces during this Tuscan cooking class. Visit your host’s vineyard and olive grove, enjoy a wine tasting and sample of extra-virgin olive oil, and end your class with lunch or dinner in the rustic family kitchen to enjoy what you’ve prepared.

A relaxed Tuscan light lunch just steps from San Gimignano’s historic center. A moment to slow down, sit, and enjoy a balanced combination of wine and traditional flavors in an authentic and welcoming setting. What makes it special: Easy and enjoyable light lunch experience in the heart of Tuscany Guided tasting of 5 wines, from sparkling to Chianti and Supertuscan Selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars Traditional Tuscan appetizers with cured meats, cheeses, and bruschetta Homemade lasagna as a warm first course Dessert with Vin Santo to complete the experience Perfect for a midday break that combines taste, simplicity, and the true spirit of Tuscan hospitality.

Tuscany is Italy’s gastronomic heartland and a cooking class is the perfect way to discover the region’s rich culinary traditions. On this 3-hour small-group cooking class, pick up tips and techniques from a local chef; create traditional recipes such as antipasti, bruschetta, and pasta dishes; then enjoy a homemade meal, accompanied by Tuscan wines.

Design your signature scent with essential oils and take it home. This experience combines local tradition, creativity, and sensory discovery in the Tuscan countryside at Podere Barbarella. Guided by the perfumers of Acqua di San Gimignano, travelers create their own personalized fragrance inspired by the DOP saffron of San Gimignano. A small-group, hands-on experience that allows you to take home not just a souvenir, but a unique scent connected to Tuscany.

The medieval hill town of San Gimignano is surrounded by some of the most picturesque countryside in Tuscany, known for its wine production and excellent food. With this barbecue lunch, savor premier Tuscan wines and meat in the rolling hills of the Tenuta Torciano estate. Sample full-bodied Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans paired with freshly grilled meat and vegetables dressed with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.

Delve into authentic Tuscan cuisine while in San Gimignano with this exclusive pasta-making lesson in a private home. Meet your host and head straight to the kitchen to get to work preparing three different classic pasta dishes from scratch. Perfect your technique so you can turn out fresh pasta like a pro and pair each with the perfect sauce. Cap off your hands-on experience by sampling each of the recipes you’ve prepared paired with local wines.

Uncover the secrets of Tuscan cooking in an authentic culinary class that invites you to roll up your sleeves. Begin with a welcome wine glass as you dive into preparing appetizers, two types of pasta with distinct sauces, and a delightful dessert. Savor the fruits of your labor during lunch, featuring the dishes you crafted along with a tasting of exquisite dessert wine. For enthusiasts seeking a complete experience, wine pairing is available upon request and for an additional cost.

Tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil of our production, from hand-picked, cold-pressed olives and tasting of the symbolic wines of our land: from Vernaccia di San Gimignano to Chianti Classico. All accompanied by preserves, jams, cheeses and typical products to guarantee a bite of Tuscany at every bite.

Experience the ultimate Italian feast during a 4-hour traditional cooking class in San Gimignano. Tantalize your taste buds with a hands-on cooking lesson where you learn a local family's well-kept secrets to crafting mouthwatering Italian cuisine. Savor a variety of antipasti bruschetta and cheese, rich meat ragù, and handmade pasta that includes tagliatelle and gnocchi, as well as other delectable dishes. And of course, no meal would be complete without finishing off with a dreamy tiramisu.

An approach to tasting our wines with a focus on food-wine pairing. Suggestions and experiences in a glass, to become a real taster.

Cook Tuscan classics in this immersive 4-course class set in the rolling hills of San Gimignano at a charming local estate. Hosted through Cozymeal, this hands-on experience combines heartfelt storytelling with regional recipes passed down through generations. Menu - First course: Pappa al pomodoro — tomato and bread soup flavored with garlic and basil - Second course: Chicken cacciatora — a rustic red wine stew with vegetables - Third course: Grandma’s lasagna — baked layers of ragù, pasta sheets and creamy béchamel - Dessert: Tiramisu — layered with mascarpone, espresso and cocoa Paired with tastings of estate wines, olive oils and balsamic vinegar, this experience offers the perfect blend of flavor, history and Tuscan charm.