Top Tuscany Unique Experiences

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.

Welcome to heaven if you love scents, food, wine and ....flowers ! Florence hosts an extraordinary large number of indipendent perfumeries: you will find special artisan perfume creators, perfume shops housed in old "palazzos" and, at the same time, enjoy smells of delicious truffle shops and wine bars. Florence offers many parks and gardens too: spring bloomings will be a joy for your eyes and... nose ! Guided by a local expert tour guide you will understand the meaning of the italian way of saying: "Dolce far niente" litterally "The sweetness of doing nothing" an essential part of Italy's personality: the idea that moments of simple slow pleasure are the basis of a good life. Dolce far niente is about guiltless joy !

Explore the many uses for one of Tuscany’s most prized culinary specialties with this truffle cooking and dining experience in Florence. In a small group and with the help of an expert chef, prepare a gourmet 3-course dinner featuring seasonally based dishes designed around truffles as the star ingredient. When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends to enjoy the decadent homemade feast with wine pairings.

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this evening cooking class at a chef’s private home in Florence. Help prepare filled and shaped pastas dishes like ravioli with ricotta, pesto tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade feast along with chef specialties and wine pairings. With only 1 hour of hands-on cooking time, the express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

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.

Discover some of Tuscany’s most sought-after wines on this private, full-day tour to the home of renowned Brunello di Montalcino. Departing from Florence or Siena, travel in a private luxury vehicle through a landscape of vineyards and cypress groves that surround the charming medieval town of Montalcino. Stop at three different wineries to tour the cellars, learn about production methods and taste many different regional wines, including coveted Brunello and Rosso varietals. Complete the tasting experience with a gourmet lunch of farm-fresh Tuscan specialties. 

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.

Rather than sharing your chef with a group, opt for a private cooking class that ensures you receive undivided attention. During this hands-on cultural experience in the countryside of Florence, you’ll make fresh pasta, sauce, and dessert, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a local that’s passionate about Tuscan food.

Florence is Tuscany’s culinary epicenter, but sometimes it’s hard to tell the authentic dishes from tourist fare. Take a deep dive into the cuisine of both the city and the surrounding region with this private food experience. Join your host at Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio market and then prepare classic Tuscan dishes together at her home just outside the city. Make three or four recipes to sample during lunch along with wine, limoncello, and Prosecco.

Savored across the world, pasta is a simple delicacy with a strong place in Italian culture and cuisine. During this private tour, enjoy an immersive experience in the world of Italian cookery. Gather fresh ingredients among the grocery stores and supermarkets of Florence with your host, and step into the kitchen to prepare three pasta dishes with a dessert. When you’re done, enjoy the food you’ve prepared with care.

For a truly memorable meal in Florence, join a local chef in preparing a homemade menu of authentic pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.

Enrich your visit to Florence and take a private cooking class with a local cookbook author. Spend the afternoon or evening—classes are offered twice daily—in a historic home learning to prepare traditional seasonal dishes from Tuscany and the Emilia Romagna region. Alongside your host, Patrizia, you will make a four-course meal, including fresh pasta. Then, relax and enjoy Italian wine with your delicious lunch or dinner.

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.

Trade Florence’s bustle for a day in the picturesque Chianti wine region: this small-group tour makes it easy to explore the Italian countryside. Meet your group in central Florence and head out of town in the comfort of an air-conditioned minivan. Over the course of the day, you’ll visit two esteemed area wineries, will go behind the scenes and learn how wine is produced and aged, and will enjoy ample opportunities to taste the region’s varietals. This tour also includes a delectable, 2-course lunch.

Discover the long heritage and high quality standards of Tuscan winemaking on a Chianti tasting tour from Florence. As you visit three different wineries, learn how to best bring out the bold flavors of Chianti Classico and other prized wines, and what Italy’s ‘DOCG’ classification really means. Savor the region’s bounty with an included Tuscan lunch enjoyed alongside an intimate group limited to eight people.

Spend some time exploring the Chianti wine region on this half-day tour from Florence. Visit two traditional wineries and sample the famous Chianti wine made from Sangiovese grapes as well as local olive oils, vinegars, cheeses, cured meats and more. Learn about the winemaking process from your guide and tricks to pick out your own great wines for the future.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Join a truffle hunter and his trained dog to go in search of truffles in the wood • Taste elven local wines, paired with Tuscan Products • Learn the difference between black and white truffles and to prepare a traditional Italian dinner with local professional chefs - Do you want to try at least once in life the excitement of participating in the truffle hunt with beautiful dogs? Accompanied by a professional guide with his dogs, every day for an hour you can have a wonderful experience in research for truffle in an oak forest. In the private truffle land, you will find precious white and black truffle. Learn to identify the different species of trees and the ideal habitat for the growth of truffles.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Follow the steps and the instruction of a real Italian chef to prepare a great Tuscan Pasta dish • Learn the magic of the Italian cuisine of handmade pasta with friends and family while tasting fifteen Tuscan products • Learn from a passionate local chef and enjoy what you’ve created during lunch or dinner paired with Tuscan Wine - If you love cooking, Star Florence invites you to come to learn together with a Qualified chef in authentic Italian cuisine. Join to learn the homemade pasta preparation and other simple and delicious Tuscan recipes, incredible sauces, meats and desserts using only the freshest ingredients.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Learn the secrets of the arts of making Italian pizza with friends and family while tasting fifteen Tuscan products • Sit down to Enjoy a lunch or dinner of your own pizza creation paired with the best Tuscan wine straight from our library reserve • Learn from a passionate local chef and Discover how to stretch, sauce and bake pizza dough like a pro - Like the rest of Italian food, Italian pizza is the best and most authentic when it’s made with fresh, delicious ingredients. We’re not talking the microwaved dough and synthetic cheese that you see now both in Italy and abroad, but something completely different. There are many kinds of Pizza you can prepare. Just like there are many kinds of ingredients you can use. Join with us for A complete dinner, with pizza, wine tasting school and tasting of many local products.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • Sit down to taste everything you created along with wine tasting from the library vintage reserves • Learn from a passionate local chef to create a delicious Tuscan Feast • Take home recipes and knowledge that will let you replicate your authentic Italian meal experience at home - Do you want to experience the art and culture of Tuscan cooking? Then prepare to embrace yourself to make a delicious Tuscan meal with our high expertise local chefs as they will guide you to each and every step. This experience will also give you the opportunity to have fun to spend time with loved ones and learning how to prepare Tuscan food with special recipes given by us. Later Join to also enjoy a complete dinner, with wine tasting school and tasting of many local products.

Savor the scents and flavors of Tuscany on this pizza-cooking class near San Gimignano. Choose an afternoon or evening class, and learn the art of selecting ingredients according to region and season. Prepare your dough with tips from your instructor, and fling your base like a real Italian ‘pizzaiolo’—or pizza chef. When your tasty pizza comes out of the oven, savor your meal with local Tuscan wine and oils.

Many travellers are sad to say goodbye to pasta when they leave Italy; however, thanks to this pasta-class, you can take authentic Italian cuisine home with you. Get hands on with pasta preparation at this small-group Tuscan pasta-making course, led by a local chef. Experience the joy of a Tuscan kitchen, complete with oil and wine tastings, before learning to whip up three different types of pasta and sauce.

Few dishes are as emblematic of Italian cuisine as pasta and ice cream, so get a hands-on introduction to preparing them with this private, small-group Tuscan cooking class. Your personal chef will walk you through the process, helping you whip up three different pasta dishes and some authentic ice cream. Enjoy with Tuscan wines.

Learn to make authentic Italian pizza and gelato from scratch during a private 2-hour cooking class near San Gimignano. Your chef-instructor shows you how to prepare the pizza dough and homemade tomato sauce, then supervises as you make your own pizza. Next, make gelato from fresh fruit then enjoy the meal that you helped to create, accompanied by tastings of Tuscan wine and olive oil.

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.

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.

Follow ancient trails through the heart of rural Italy on this 7.5-hour Settignano and Fiesole hiking excursion from Florence. From the town of Settignano, follow your guide along trails once used to reach the old sandstone quarries. Discover the vineyards and olive groves, castles and villas for which Florence is famous, and admire local flora and fauna along the way. Climb Mt Ceceri, where Leonardo da Vinci first experimented with the art of flight, then descend the hillside to the sleepy town of Fiesole.

Discover the medieval charm and world-class wines of Tuscany’s Chianti region on this tasting tour from Florence. Choose from a full-day or half-day option, and visit either one or two small production wineries to taste regional varietals and learn about the terroir winemaking process. Stroll through the charming hillside towns of Panzano, Montefioralle and Greve, and delight your taste buds with either specialty snacks or a multicourse Tuscan lunch complete with wine pairings (depending on tour option selected).

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.

A wonderful private exclusive Villa will be open only for this event and only for you. The Villa has 6 bedrooms with private bathroom en suite and it's settled in the nearest of the city center of Florence. After your arrival, you can use the private swimming-pool before to experience a wonderful dinner menu based on truffles, white truffles of San Miniato, the best quality of Tuscany. Your private chef will cook for you and for your guests. . A private car with driver will wait for your arrival at the airport of Florence and you'll be accompained to the Villa. 1 overnight with breakfast is included in the offer.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a piece of Italian life straight out of the movies on this Vespa tour from Florence into the Tuscan countryside. As you drive a vintage scooter past vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees, soak up the fresh air and stop for photos. When you arrive at a 15th-century villa, relax over a picnic of Tuscan foods.

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.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

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 Pienza, 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.

Italian food is famous throughout the world for its finesse, so there’s no better place for food lovers to take a cooking class than Italy. Rather than sharing your guide with a group, this private culinary experience ensures you receive the undivided attention of your guide as you prepare up to three recipes in the warm environment on a local home.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.