Top Siena Cooking Classes

Get an authentic taste of northern Italy on this 4-hour cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites, including bruschetta, crostini and pici, thick, hand-rolled pasta originating in Siena. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino. Group size is reserved to 15 to keep this experience as intimate as possible.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Siena during a small-group cooking class set in a charming historical villa. You’ll discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine and learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes, including ravioli and tiramisu, under the guidance of a skilled chef. Afterward, indulge in a wine tasting, savoring the flavors of local wineries. Finally, tour the villa and admire its rustic charm and surroundings.

Discover the fine food and wine of the Siena region with your own private guide on a full-day tour in Tuscany. Taste some of Tuscany’s great wine and cheese, take a cooking class, go to wine estates, and have a delicious lunch. Suitable for groups of up to eight people.

Connect with a local cook and learn how to make two staples of classic Italian cuisine with this cooking class hosted in a local's kitchen. Discover the secrets to turning out flawless fresh pasta with two different recipes for both a stuffed and a shaped version. Then assemble a show-stopping tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your instructor and host. Cap off your experience by sampling your creations.

Tuscany is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Siena. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 as you visit a historical cellar and educate your palate to recognize subtle flavors with the help of a sommelier. Plus, a choice of morning or afternoon departure means you can slot this tour into even the busiest of sightseeing schedules.

Spend a day sipping one of Italy’s top wines, Brunello di Montalcino, on this day trip from Siena. Led by an expert guide, travel to the cellars to learn about the production process and meet the locals behind the delicious red wine. Then, pause at a family-run winery for an authentic Tuscan lunch before exploring the village of Montalcino and the abbey of Sant'Antimo. Stop for additional tastings along the way and conclude with transportation back to Siena. Group size is reserved to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Spend an afternoon in the wine town of Montalcino, tasting the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and learning about wine production. This tour from Siena that tasting of local wine paired with salami and cured meat. Admire views of the Tuscan countryside from the pretty hill town and discover the region’s generations-old winemaking traditions.

Taste your way through Tuscany with this full-day wine tour of Pienza and Montepulciano from Siena. Visit the charming town of Pienza and stop for one wine tasting each in Montepulciano. You also enjoy plenty of free time to explore each village on your own.

Take the stress out of planning a day in Tuscany on this half-day small-group tour of the Chianti wine region from Siena, including transport. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride over to two popular wineries to taste wines and oils locals love. Plus spend some free time in Monteriggioni, and catch a glimpse of the town’s well-known medieval castle.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine on this private 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.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Siena sits in the heart of Tuscany, known across the globe for its excellent regional cuisine. Delve into its traditional specialties with this foodie experience that combines a lesson covering Tuscan wines and gourmet delicacies plus a foodie stroll through the old town to sample them for yourself. Taste a variety of wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie, extra-virgin olive oil, bread, jams, and honey.

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

Discover the tricks to making authentic homemade Italian pasta and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Siena. Set in a local home, your party will enjoy the undivided attention of your friendly and experienced host. After preparing two traditional types of noodles and the famous espresso-infused dessert - using some Italian family secrets - enjoy all three with a selection of local wines.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Siena with a private cooking class at the home of a "Cesarina," an Italian cook and host. You'll visit a local market and food shops first, and then start the lesson to learn how to make three Sienese dishes. Finally, you'll be rewarded by enjoying your creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

Together will discover the unique flavors of Tuscan cuisine while I will tell you the stories behind each recipe and reveal the tricks of the trade. The course includes the preparation of 3 traditional Tuscan dishes and a welcome aperitif will be offered. You can also choose a more specific course by taking the class in a local farmhouse where you can learn more about the secrets of wheat and bread-making or choose a course in an educational farm and vegetable garden

Learn to cook Tuscan-style with this small-group cooking class at a farmhouse in the Val d’Orcia hills. Under the expert eye of your local host, you’ll use farm-fresh ingredients to make pasta from scratch, a roasted meat dish that’s typical to the region, and a classic tiramisu. Hear about the culinary traditions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio as you cook, then eat with your host and group.

Scoprirai come cucinare con semplicità e genuino, con prodotti freschi e di stagione, realizzeremo un tipico pranzo o cena della cucina italiana e di una classica famiglia italiana

Enjoy an immersive experience in Italian culture and savor a traditional aperitivo on this private cooking workshop in Siena. Visit a local Italian home, and meet your host and instructor. Using fresh, local ingredients, prepare five tantalizing nibbles to accompany a refreshing glass of bubbly or Tuscan wine. Relax over a drink among new friends, and learn of role the aperitivo plays in Italian society.

Discover the secrets to creating the perfect pizza and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Siena. Set in a local's home, your host will teach you their special techniques passed on from previous generations. No culinary experience is necessary, and families with children are welcome. After the class, you’re ready to wow your friends and family back home or just prepare an extra large portion for yourself.

The best way to learn about and appreciate Tuscany’s beloved cuisine is in the home of a local. With this experience, take a deep dive into authentic dishes from Siena with a private hands-on lesson with a home cook, or “Cesarina”. Learn to prepare three traditional Sienese pasta recipes and enjoy your creations paired with local wines to end your class.

Pizza is one of the most enjoyable and tasty food around the world, but have you ever considered making your very own pizza? Come with us and we will show you how to prepare the authentic Italian pizza, followed by one of the most delicious desserts of the Italian tradition: tiramisù. Learn the various procedures to prepare your pizza with our local certified chef: step by step, you will learn how pizza is made from kneading the dough to topping it with tomato sauce and other seasonal ingredients. Our chef will share the best techniques to make pizza and the secret to the perfect taste! After the pizza, learn how to prepare one of the best Italian desserts: tiramisù. Plunged into the coffee's aroma, between the creaminess of mascarpone and the sweetness of "savoiardi", you will enjoy a worth-remembering food making experience. Once done, savour the results of your work!

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.