Siena

Cooking Class in a historical villa in Siena Provence

Badge of ExcellenceSiena, Italy
Cook and taste wines in an historical villa

Overview

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.
  • Learn how to prepare three types of pasta from scratch
  • Enjoy a small class size of maximum 14 people
  • Taste a variety of wines with a certified sommelier
  • Upgrade to a private class to suit dietary restrictions

Sample Menu

Main

Home made tragliatelle with ragout

Main

Ravioli home made filled with Pienza cheese and vegetables

Main

Home made Spaghetti alla chitarra with sauce to choose and make together

Dessert

The Italian Tiramisu

What's Included

  • Wine tasting for adults and soft drinks for kids
  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 53043 Dolciano SI, Italy

    The entrance is from the gate just after Borgo Dolciano. You can park inside the gate. Localita' Dolciano 5, Chiusi Siena We are not inside Siena but at 50 minutes

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Infant seats available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Stroller accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Nicole_U
One of the best experiences and highlights of our trip to Italy. Alina and her family and team at the farm were absolutely amazing. We will have these memories to last a lifetime. We even ordered a large case of oil to be sent home to us in the US. I highly recommend this to make your trip to Italy that much better. The grounds are beautiful and we learned 3 different dishes and a dessert. If I could give it 10 stars I would

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Fantastic!
Matthew_B, Dec 2023
What a fun experience! Alina was wonderful, talking us through everything and answering all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing! This was the highlight of our trip to Italy!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Grazie, thank you for loving our slow food oriented cooking experience!
Wonderful, Informative and Delicious
Valerie_F, Nov 2023
I think this was one of the best pasta making classes out there. The location was beautiful. We made 3 types of pasta, 3 sauces and Tiramisu. The class was very informative. I cook but this class taught me about the consistency of my dough and a lot of great tips on pasta making. It was also great for beginners. The food was delicious . It was nice to sit with others and enjoy a meal. The wine was plentiful....the olive oil superb. The team was great. Our instructor was so passionate and knowledgeable. I am now following her on her blog and just love her. You get what you pay for....this was worth every penny and then some. Do yourself a favor and find the time to enjoy life in Tuscany and go cooking :)
Pasta Cooking In Tuscany!!
Teresita_L, Nov 2023
What a Great Time we had learning to make pasta & Tiramisu ! Alina was a Wonderful & Very Patient Teacher! It was so much easier than we ever expected! Fun Group Class. Best Part was sharing Lunch together at the end & enjoying the Pasta we had made paired with Great Wine! The Tuscan Country Villa had a Nice Italian Rustic Farm House Kitchen! Perfect for Cooking!
Incredible
Nicole_C, Oct 2023
This was one of our best experiences in Italy. Everything was so simple yet fresh and tasted simply amazing. The interaction and knowledge shared was beyond perfect. Highly recommend !!
A beautiful way to learn Tuscan cooking
Adrian_S, Sep 2023
A beautiful environment and a very warm host. We enjoyed the experience very much. Alina is a passionate cook who clearly loves the slow cook experiences, using traditional and organic ingredients. Her passion is highly infectious.
Wonderful cooking instructor and beautiful atmosphere!
Stephanie_T, Jun 2023
Our cooking class with Alina was one of the highlights of our 17-day trip through Italy! We learned so much and had a wonderful time making pasta and tiramisu with our three children (and the rest of our class!) Would highly recommend as a special activity while in the area! We’d love to do another class with Alina sometime!
Wonder cooking adventure
Stevan_H, Sep 2022
Alina was the perfect host, so full of excitement about cooking, the historic villa and farm, and her olive oil. It was a wonderful experience and the time flew by. It is about 50 minutes drive from Siena. We learned several ways of making pasta and several recipes for serving. Her local wine topped off the experience. Really highly recommended
Fantastic!
Daniel_A, Sep 2022
It was a great experience in a beautiful setting with a wonderful teacher. We would do it again. Thanks for the experience!
Amazing Views, Amazing Instructor!
April_H, Jul 2022
We had a wonderful time cooking with Alina in one of the most beautiful settings I've seen. I was with my 17 year old son and we learned to make different pastas, sauces and tiramisu. Alina is very knowledgeable, kind and a pure joy to be around. I HIGHLY recommend adding this to your bucket list. It was by far our favorite part of visiting Italy. One thing to note if you are not familiar with Italy - this is NOT in Siena! We mistakenly took a train to Siena only to find out we were over an hour away from where we needed to be. Needless to say, the cab ride was nearly as much as the class so don't make the same mistake! You will need to get off in Chiusi! Despite being an hour late and a bit frazzled upon arrival it was still absolutely worth it!
Best Experience in Italy
Nicole_U, Jul 2022
One of the best experiences and highlights of our trip to Italy. Alina and her family and team at the farm were absolutely amazing. We will have these memories to last a lifetime. We even ordered a large case of oil to be sent home to us in the US. I highly recommend this to make your trip to Italy that much better. The grounds are beautiful and we learned 3 different dishes and a dessert. If I could give it 10 stars I would
One of the best travel experiences of my life
AdrienneRivetti_J, Apr 2022
What an amazing afternoon we had with Alina! Literally one of the very best travel experiences I've ever had in my life. I brought my teenage daughter along with me. We are both vegetarian, which I mentioned in my booking. Alina accommodated us beautifully with several delicious pasta dishes. I come from an Italian family and have made a lot of homemade pasta in my life, but something about the way Alina does it made it seem so...easy. Remarkably simple and straightforward, but the results were frankly some of the best food I've ever eaten in Italy. EVER. We made spinach and ricotta gnudi, candy pasta filled with stracchino and pistachios, red wine pasta (what?!?), lemon parmesan spaghetti alla chitarra, and several simple but delicious sauces. These are usable, everyday recipes that we've already prepared for the rest of our family since we've been home. And all in the comfort of a real Italian home with a delightful teacher and super sweet black lab, Costantino. What a treasure you've found if you're considering this experience! If you book no other tour for your entire trip, book this one.

From $130.67

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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