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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

An ideal Tuscan wine tour includes tastings at several wineries to compare different labels, but navigating the country roads on your own can be daunting. Visit three local wineries stress-free in a single day on this small-group tour from Florence. Enjoy guided tours and taste regional varietals to learn about the terroir and winemaking process. Break up your tastings with a stroll through the charming town of Impruneta, and relax over a multicourse Tuscan lunch complete with wine pairings.

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.

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.

Experience Florence and get some of the best vacation photos during a private photo shoot. Start with a short consultation to decide your itinerary and bring any clothing or accessories you like, including comfortable shoes for walking. Pose against Florence's most celebrated monuments and receive professionally edited photographs within two days.

Esplora il mondo del vino toscano in una tenuta vinicola sulle colline fuori Arezzo con un tour privato. Visita i vigneti e le sale per le botti di Villa Fabbriche per conoscere la storia e la produzione dei loro vini rossi e bianchi. Poi rilassati e degusta un pranzo a base di affettati locali, formaggi, bruschette, olio d'oliva, verdure di stagione e altre specialità abbinate a una selezione di vini della tenuta.

Take in the highlights of Italy’s Renaissance capital without getting footsore with this private tuk-tuk or golf cart tour of Florence. Zip through the city center to admire sights such as Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and more. Learn about the history and culture with onboard audio commentary, stop to snap photos, and enjoy panoramic views from scenic overlooks like Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte.

Experience the hidden beauty of Tuscany like never before—aboard a Land Rover Defender, journey through the region’s legendary "strade bianche" (white roads), the secret gravel paths winding through vineyards, olive groves, and deep forests. Your journey includes three winery visits, each offering a unique perspective on Chianti Classico and its appellations. The experience culminates in a traditional Tuscan lunch, where authentic flavors meet world-class wines, creating a true taste of Tuscany.

Enjoy a hospitable introduction to Trieste’s culinary culture when you book a private dinner hosted by a local cook. Part of the Ceserina community—a network of over 1,000 home cooks across Italy, each of whom has been certified for their commitment to traditional, high-quality cooking—your host will be matched with you based on your schedule and preferences, and will prepare a 4-course meal, complete with wine and drinks pairings.

Take a break from the crowds in Florence and experience a Tuscan culinary tradition on this exclusive truffle hunt adventure from Florence. Travel by coach to the hilly landscape surrounding San Miniato, a Tuscan town famous for its delectable truffles. With the help of an experienced hunter and his trusty dog, make your way through the woodland, scanning the earth for this regional specialty. Afterward, reward your search with a 2-course lunch in Chianti, including a wine tasting and truffle pasta.

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.

Bus tours of Tuscany can feel out of touch with the beautiful, rolling countryside that travelers love. This tour allows you to get out of the bus and into the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside on a bike, following routes designed for casual cyclists or professionals. It’s a small-group affair and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic local recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Savor the flavors of Tuscany on this food-lover’s dining experience in Pisa. Step inside a Pisa home and experience an authentic Italian welcome from your host. Watch as they prepare a traditional 3-course lunch or dinner, and gain insight into the role food plays in Italian culture. With the cooking done, savor your dishes alongside wine and Italian espresso.

Devour freshly prepared Tuscan food without leaving your vacation lodgings during a private 4-course meal. To keep things simple, your local cook brings all of the ingredients and prepares the food right at your accommodation. In addition to a starter, pasta, main course, and side dish, the meal includes dessert and a selection of regional wines. Your cook takes care of cleanup and leaves you to unwind in your home away from home.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at a few wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop.

Learn about Lucca's culinary traditions from market to plate with this cooking experience. You and your local host will start with a visit to a market to pick up ingredients, which you'll take back to her home and learn to cook up into a four-course meal. Then you'll taste your creations, washed down with local red or white wine.

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.