Top Tuscany Culinary Tours - page 2

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with this cooking lesson in Florence. The class is a practical, interactive group experience that allows you to learn and enjoy an important part of the culture. You will prepare four courses: an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish such as potato gnocchi and egg pasta, a meat dish like Hunter's chicken, and dessert such as panna cotta.

Try your hand at Italian fare during this cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Florence on a day trip to the Chianti wine region, with round-trip transport from a convenient Florence location. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides insight into the winemaking process at vineyards often missed by visitors to Tuscany. The day’s itinerary includes wine tastings, an authentic Tuscan lunch, and a guided tour of San Gimignano..

See a different side of Tuscany on this full-day, small-group tour. Meet your tour guide at a central point to travel via air-conditioned vehicle into the Tuscan countryside. Visit the ancient town of Volterra, renowned for its Etruscan history and Roman–era ruins. Then, stop at a local winery to enjoy a wine tasting with snacks and numerous wine samples. Finally, head to the UNESCO-listed city of San Gimignano, which is famed for its soaring towers.

Explore the Tuscan countryside in true Italian style — on a Vespa! After a short van ride from Florence and a riding lesson, spend a full day zipping along scenic country roads from the seat of your own personal Vespa. Pass by historic vineyards, villas and olive groves while your guide shares insight into local history and culture. Tour an organic farm and winery in the famed Chianti Rufina region, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and wine tastings.

Soak up the flavor of Italy on a wine tasting tour in Tuscany. Departing from Florence, a sommelier guide will lead the way to the heart of the Chianti region, beloved for its deep-red wines and breathtaking scenery. Visit two wineries, sipping and swirling six local blends. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a local cooking school before returning to Florence.

There are many ways to discover coastal Livorno’s charms—and a private walking tour of the city’s central market is certainly an engaging way to explore. Meet your guide at your local accommodation or near your port, and set off for the Mercato Centrale—one of Europe's largest markets. Stop to sample local dishes, snacks, regional wines, coffee and more.

Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, but is packed with tourists most of the year. Escape the crowds and experience the quiet Tuscan countryside with this villa cooking class just outside the city. Prepare classic Florentine dishes with a local chef, and then relax over a four-course lunch with wine on the villa’s panoramic terrace. With transportation included, you skip the hassle of navigating in and out of Florence yourself.

Florentine steak, or 'bistecca fiorentina', is among the most iconic dishes in Tuscany, made from heirloom Chianina beef. With this exclusive insider experience, learn the secrets behind the true Florentine steak from the cut to the cooking in a traditional trattoria. Grill your steak to perfection under the watchful eye of your chef instructor, then savor the fuit of your labors as part of a three-course Tuscan meal with wine.

Taste your way around Florence’s postcard-perfect historic center, the perfect culinary journey for first-timers and veterans alike. Stroll through local food markets and sample traditional dishes like pasta, lampredotto, gelato, and more. You’ll also listen to insider cultural background as you cover the city’s main landmarks along the way, from Santa Croce to Palazzo Vecchio.

Get to know Pisa through its food on a walking tour around the city center. You'll learn about the local cuisine, culture, and culinary history of restaurants and other food venues as you sample a variety of items at some of the best places.

Go beyond pizza and spaghetti and learn to eat like a true Florentine on this indulgent street food tour of Florence. Escape the tourist traps and head to less-trafficked neighborhoods and the Sant’Ambrogio market, where the locals shop. Here, try seasonal and specialty dishes you've never heard of and might never find on your own, all while learning about Italian cooking traditions and how eating is a way of life.

Authentic Italian cuisine is highly regional, with different areas and cities boasting their own specialties. Discover Florence’s unique flavors with the help of a professional guide on this curated street food tour that includes a market visit too. Try handmade pasta, fresh truffles, cantucci cookies, coccoli doughballs, and hearty Tuscan soups, as well as extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Needless to say, there’s time for gelato too.

Explore Florence through its food on a walking tour that introduces you to street food and the San Lorenzo Market. You'll stop at food stalls to try local items such as fresh pasta. Booking this tour in advance ensures you won't risk a sold-out experience.

Taste the traditional flavors of Florence with this evening walking tour. Meet local artisans including bakers and chefs as you explore the city’s bustling food scene. Limited to 12 people, this small group tour has three tasting stops including a classic dinner with Florentine steak. Learn about Tuscan wine pairings and sample local delicacies like truffles.

Skip going straight out to eat in Lucca, and follow the lead of the locals instead with a pre-dinner “passeggiata” (stroll) and aperitivo. In the pleasant evening heat, you’ll walk around the old town with a local guide to learn about the city, then finish in a bar to enjoy a classic aperitivo. Wine, snacks, and good company awaits.

Dig into the delicious culinary history of the Tuscan capital with this 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence. Join a knowledgeable local guide for visits to 7 places to eat or drink in the historic center – trattorias, restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterias, wineries and more. Check out the food vendors in the bustling San Lorenzo Market. Take this tour on your first day in Florence so you can eat better for the rest of your stay. Come hungry!

Follow your guide on a truffle hunt on this adventure from Florence. Travel by coach to the hilly landscape surrounding San Miniato, a Tuscan town famous for its delectable white truffle. 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. Your small-group tour is limited to eight people and concludes with transportation back to Florence.

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Drive through Tuscany’s idyllic countryside in a vintage Fiat 500 and enjoy a delicious lunch with wine on this half-day self-drive picnic tour from Florence. Travel in convoy with an expert guide and admire the gentle Tuscan landscapes as you trace quiet, country roads to the villa. Then, enjoy time to stroll among the gardens and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with a wine tasting.

Head to an authentic family-run vineyard and winery near the walled town of Castiglion Fiorentino to discover Tuscan wine-making traditions on this private tour. Explore the vineyard (weather permitting), the cellars, and the Vin Santo production area as you hear about the techniques the family has used for generations. Wrap up with a tasting of cheese, salami, extra virgin olive oil, and six different wines.

Explore Tuscany and savor the wines of the region on this private all-day tour. Visit the medieval cities of Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino and discover historic cellars. Enjoy wine tastings with a light lunch, then head to Pienza, where Pecorino cheese is made. Stop in Montalcino to see the castle and visit a winery where you’ll taste Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most prestigious wines.

You will experience a unique and fun opportunity with an expert truffle hunter and his dogs trained for hunting truffles. Improve your sensory experience in contact with nature and good food. You'll also get a chance to taste specialties made with truffles.