Top Tuscany Unique Experiences - page 2

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.

Take in the highlights of Italy’s Renaissance capital without getting footsore with this tuk-tuk tour of Florence. Hop aboard this and zip through the city center to admire iconic sights like Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Piazza della Signoria. Learn about the history and culture of the city with commentary from the driver and stop to snap photos and savor the views. Upgrade for a slightly longer tour that also rides up to Piazzale Michelangelo, a square with panoramic views of Florence

Savor a meal fit for Italian nobility during this gourmet dinner experience from Florence. Travel outside the city to the beautiful Chianti countryside, where you settle into a historic villa and winery. Taste different Tuscan wines and extra-virgin olive oil, learn how these famous products are made, and create your own wine blend. After whetting your appetite, indulge in a gourmet 4-course dinner of regional dishes, topped off with dessert and a tasting of sweet Limoncello.

Enjoy a bit of Italian culture at a private cooking class in Pisa at the home of a cesarina (cook). You'll learn about local cuisine and how to make popular dishes using regional recipes. Then taste these creations, served with a glass of local wine.

Explore the history and flavors of Tuscany with a tour of a 900-year-old castle and winery. Learn about the history of the estate and the Italian family that has lived here for generations on a tour of the castle courtyard, grounds and some private rooms. Then, descend to the ancient wine cellars to learn about traditional production methods and taste four different wines produced on site, paired with a snack of local products like extra-virgin olive oil, salami and cheese. Upgrade to include an authentic Tuscan dinner served at the castle’s restaurant.

Esplora il mondo del vino toscano in una tenuta vinicola sulle colline fuori Arezzo. 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.

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 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.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

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.

Enjoy our family cooking class with great typical Tuscan recipes and taste the dishes you make with the Chef just in the city center of Florence. This cooking class is the best option if you want to learn and enjoy the Italian cuisine with your children!

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.

Discover the art of pasta making and other Italian cooking techniques at a 2-hour class in Tuscany. Visit a winery and learn to create three varieties of pasta plus other Tuscan classics, with guidance from a chef. Then, savor the recipes cooked by our chefs. Afterward, enjoy an estate tour and tastings of 15 home-made winery products, including wines and olive oils. Choose a lunchtime or evening class, with no hotel pickup or drop-off included.

While in Milan, immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy delicious homecooked Italian cuisine without leaving your accommodation. Whether for a romantic date night, a family dinner, or a get-together among friends; your personal Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook—will prepare a meal to remember and even take care of the clean-up. Enjoy an traditional Aperitivo, then tuck into a tasty 4-course lunch or dinner including regional wines, dessert, and side dishes.

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, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Travel to the heart of Tuscany's famed Chianti wine country for a flavorful day of wine tasting with this private tour. Picking wineries can be overwhelming, so an expert guide chooses a trio of the region’s best, where you'll meet winemaking families, learn about the time-tested production methods of Chianti Classico DOC, and sample this famous varietal straight from the source. Transport from Florence and a delicious Tuscan lunch are included.

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Explore the beauty and flavors of Tuscany on this full-day bike tour from Florence. Travel by van to the heart of the famous Chianti wine region and cycle through the picturesque landscape along bike-friendly country roads. Visit one of the only remaining private Tuscan castles in the region, where you have the chance to tour the grounds and learn how they make their wine and olive oil. A traditional Tuscan lunch with wine is included.

While typical tours showcase Florence’s sights, they can’t connect you to the city the way a local friend can. This private walking tour steps up: linking you with a Florence local for their perspective on the city. Share your travel wish-list with your friend-in-the-making, and enjoy a walk customized to you and packed with their tips and knowledge on transport, culture, and places to see and eat at.

Get ankle deep in Tuscan tradition on a half-day grape stomping tour from Florence.  Private transportation will take you from your hotel to a winery in the Chianti hills. There, you’ll explore the history and modern practices of winemaking. After tromping on the locally grown grapes, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch and wine tasting, and explore the hamlet of Castellina in Chianti before returning to your accommodation.

Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes in this half-day Chianti cooking class. Choose from morning or afternoon classes, where you’ll learn how to prepare a pasta dish, sauce, and dessert. Lunch or dinner after the lesson, wine, and all ingredients are included.

Unravel the secrets of Tuscany’s cuisine with a 5-hour cooking class in Lucca. Shop for fresh ingredients at the market, and then enjoy a tasting of honey, cheeses and olive oil back at the 18th-century palace where your class is held. Begin preparing a 4-course lunch with the help of your chef, and dig into your homemade creations when you're done, paired with regional wines. Best of all: you’ll leave armed with tips, techniques and a recipe book, so you can recreate your favorite dishes back home.

Indulging in local wine is a must when you visit Tuscany—and on this private tour, you’ll go behind-the-scenes at one of the region’s most scenic and esteemed wineries, located just on the outskirts of Arezzo. Learn about organic winemaking processes when you tour the vineyards, delve into the cellar to discover how wine is aged, and finally taste three organic wines, along with locally made pecorino cheese and cured meats.