Top Tuscany Unique Experiences

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

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.

Taste the true essence of the renowned Chianti wine region on a small-group tour from Florence. Visit three hand-picked wineries to tour the wine cellars and taste different varietals like Chianti Classico. Midday, treat your senses to a lunch of fresh regional products like bruschetta, cheese and salami. Finally, travel through the Tuscan countryside dotted with vineyards, olive groves and villas, stopping to explore the traditional village of Greve. Group size is limited to 25 for a more personalized experience.

Master the time-honored art of Italian pasta making during this private cooking workshop in Florence. Learn how to recreate three iconic hand-made pasta recipes, including ravioli, tagliatelle, and tortelli, including a fresh tomato-based sauce. Chef-led workshops end with a sit-down dinner of your creations, paired with organic Tuscan wine bottled locally.

Learn how to make traditional Italian pizza and gelato on this cooking class in Florence. Led by a chef, sample a variety of flavors before getting to work on your own creations. Afterward, bring home your newfound skills in the kitchen to impress your friends. This class is limited to 20 people to ensure you receive personal attention from your instructor.

Spend a day in the beautiful Tuscan countryside sipping wine and making new friends. Visit authentic wineries for tours and generous tastings of world-famous varietals like Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan. Learn about the wines’ production and flavor profiles from a sommelier guide, and round out your palate with samplings of high-quality balsamic vinegar and olive and truffle oils. Also, visit the charming medieval village of San Gimignano for free time to explore the winding streets and artisan shops.

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 frame-worthy photo opportunities along the way.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Try your hand at Florentine cuisine on this cooking class. Journey first to the city’s Central Market alongside expert chefs to select local ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the cooking school to learn how to make Tuscan favorites such as bruschetta, homemade pasta, and dessert. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Chianti wine.

Sip on wine in San Gimignano during a Tuscan wine and food tasting. Try varietals such as Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia, and Chianti Classico, and learn about the distinct Tuscan winemaking regions as you drink. The tasting session is complemented by your choice of food. Select a winemaker option to include some light snacks, or upgrade to include a light lunch or dinner.

Experience the thrill of finding Italy’s most precious tuber with an experienced forager in the Tuscany countryside during this authentic truffle hunt outside San Miniato. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterwards, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

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. Class size is limited to eight for personalized attention from the instructor.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Explore the rolling hills, sun-blushed vineyards, and winding country lanes of Tuscany from a classic Italian Vespa. Hop aboard your own 50cc Original Piaggio Vespa scooter or share one with a friend, and follow your guide on a scenic tour of the Chianti region. Enjoy the views of the skyline of the Medieval walled city of San Gimignano, jump off to admire the views, and enjoy a delicious wine-tasting lunch at a Tuscan winery.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

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. Be sure to come hungry as the 4-course meal consists of a starter, pasta, main course, and a side dish. Wash everything down with a selection of regional wines.

Indulge in the decadence of Tuscany on this gourmet food tour of Florence! During a walking tour of this picturesque city, your local guide will share information about Tuscan cuisine and what makes it so special. You'll enjoy samples of regional specialties from some of the top food markets in the city where you'll meet the friendly proprietors. Try truffle panini, Tuscan olive oil, handmade chocolate, focaccia, and gelato, washed down with prosecco and Chianti wine.

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.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red, white and sweet wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.

Learn how to make three traditional Tuscan pastas from scratch during a 4-hour private class in Lucca. Set in a local home, you get the undivided attention and expert instruction of a local cook. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is a special gift for you to take home.

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.

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.