Best Florence Culinary Tours

• Enjoy round-trip transfers by GT coach or minivan from Florence to the Tuscan countryside and explore its breathtaking landscapes.
• With the expertise of a multilingual guide, get a taste of the authentic Tuscan experience on a full-day tour.
• Visit the enthralling city of Siena where you’ll visit the Piazza del Campo, famous for its Palio di Siena horse race.
• Upgrade to relish a delicious lunch of Tuscan cuisine, and an authentic local wine-tasting tour. Visit the medieval town of San Gimignano and explore to your heart’s desire.
• Go to Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli. Admire the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa
• Expert English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers from Florence by GT coach
• Typical Tuscan lunch with drinks (optional)
• Wine tasting (optional)

Exclusions

• Entry to Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Entry to Siena Cathedral

• Please note that the order of the itinerary may change.
• Customers must be able to climb and descend stairs. Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved and this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• For lunch, a vegetarian menu is available on request. Dietary requirements should be specified at the time of booking.
• Note: Seine refers to the town and not the Cathedral.
• Reach at the meeting point 15 minutes early to avoid cancellation due to delays. In such cases, refunds will not be granted.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

The classic experience – two vineyard visits garnished by wine and fresh local munchies!

• Board a comfortable AC bus from Florence for your wine-tasting trip to Chianti, the enchanting namesake of its famous Italian red.
• Sample delicious wines at two Chianti Classico vineyards, and taste other signature products with some silky olive oil!
• Learn how the production process works as you tour the historic cellars and fields in your chosen language, from a variety of options.
• Soak in the Tuscan countryside dotted with farms and olive groves on this classic vinery experience.

Inclusions

• Half-day trip around Chianti
• Expert local guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Chinese
• Pick up from Florence
• Round-trip AC bus transfer
• 2 vineyard visits and wine tastings with snacks

• Tip: You have the chance to buy authentic Tuscan products right at the source! Carry a little extra cash if you'd like to take home a treat.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
• Safety is a priority so the wine tasting experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.
• Guests under the age of 18 years can join the tour if they are each accompanied by at least one adult.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Learn how to perfectly work the pasta dough, prepare exquisite pasta seasonings, and the best ways to make gelato - all in just 3 hours!
• Follow the instructions of a professional, English-speaking chef and learn how to combine economy and eco-sustainability.
• Watch a live demonstration of a classic gelato; find out how to combine different flavors, along with some heating and freezing methods.
• Sit down for a well-deserved meal consisting of the dishes you have prepared, paired with a glass of wine (soft drinks for children).
• Leave the class with a Graduation Certificate and a digital recipe booklet to show off your new skills.

Inclusions

• Hands-on pasta-making cooking class
• Local English-speaking chefs
• Gelato-making demonstration
• All ingredients for pasta and gelato making
• Use of apron and cooking utensils
• Meal with unlimited wine (soft drinks for children)
• Graduation certificate
• Digital booklet with recipes

• Tip: Your cooking class takes place close to the Florence Central Market. Shop for Italian food specialties after the class so that you can recreate the dishes at home.
• Vegetarians are welcome at the class and can cook vegetarian recipes, please inform the tour operator in advance.
• Please inform about any food allergies or intolerances in advance.
• Guests under the age of 18 years can only join the tour if they are each accompanied by at least one adult.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• A great learning opportunity under the guidance of an experienced chef in the heart of Florence.
• Create a perfect four-course meal using seasonal produce and organic ingredients during this fantastic cooking lesson.
• Every participant will be assigned a professional chef who will give an understanding of the methods and competencies that go into the meal.
• Enjoy a great dinner with a small group of 15 people, accompanied by great Tuscan wines and good company.
• Learn and prepare by taking home the recipe, and producing a perfect Tuscan meal for your loved one at home.

Inclusions

• 3-hour cooking class
• Expert multilingual professional chef
• Small group (up to 15 guests per chef)
• Take-away recipes
• Staff assistance at the meeting point
• Dinner with drinks

• Tip: Interact with the professional chef as much as possible and learn all you can get.
• Individuals with severe celiac disease or those with a heightened sensitivity to gluten should refrain from attending the event due to the risk of potential contamination.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Experience the heart of Tuscany at the UNESCO-listed Val D'Orcia, a hidden gem located, with comfortable round-trip transfers from Florence.
• Visit Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino, three of the most beautiful hilltop towns in Val d'Orcia.
• Get to know the famous Pecorino cheese of Pienza and try two different varieties of wines, Brunello and Vino Nobile!
• A knowledgeable guide will help you understand the history and culture of the region, and suggest must-see spots.

Inclusions

• Visit to Pienza, and Montepulciano
• Visit to Montalcino (optional)
• GT coach round-trip from Florence
• Expert English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide
• Brunello wine tasting in Montalcino (optional)
• Pecorino cheese tasting in Pienza
• Vino Nobile wine tasting in Montepulciano

Exclusions

• Lunch
• Personal expenses

• Tip: You might be able to get wine and cheese at a very competitive price in these areas.
• This tour is available in English, Spanish & Italian.
• Photography is permitted during the tour.
• Outside food and drinks are allowed on the tour.
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• The minimum drinking age is 18, guests below this age will not be allowed to participate in wine tasting.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Your magical evening in Florence will consist of a delicious 2-course dinner with drinks, followed by an opera arias concert at Santa Monaca Church.
• At Napoleone Restaurant, dig into some fresh pizza and enjoy the atmospheric Oltrarno district. Top off your meal with a dessert of your choice -- maybe the famous tiramisu!
• The 15th-century Renaissance church has supreme acoustics, allowing for charming renditions of arias from La Bohème, The Barber of Seville, and others.
• Enjoy a selection of melodies drawn from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and other famous Italian composers.

Inclusions

• Dinner with Italian Pizza and Dessert in a characteristic Restaurant
• 2-course set menu with drinks
• Music and songs performance in the setting of an ancient Church
• Concert with a selection of melodies drawn from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Rossini and other famous Italian composers

• Tip: Head to the concert a little before time to catch the best seats available as seating is limited.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Unleash your inner chef, guided by a professional with a 3-hour pasta and sauces-making class in the scenic Chianti.
• Master a variety of pastas including ravioli, tagliatelle, cappelletti, and gnocchi and learn the secrets to perfecting Italian pasta.
• End your session with a delicious meal of local treats, handmade pasta, paired with wine and dessert.
• Take home exclusive recipes shared by the professional chef and soak in the Chianti hill views.

Inclusions

• 3-hour cooking class
• Welcome drink
• Apron
• Lunch or dinner
• Chianti wine
• Water
• Recipes

• Tip: If you have any allergies or need vegan, gluten and lactose-free courses and ingredients, you can request it.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• Baggage, Guide Dogs allowed.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Whisk, knead, chop and whip up some delicious delicacies as you learn the art of cooking a mouth-watering Tuscan meal with the help of a professional chef.
• Cook your way through a meal in the heart of Florence with a delightful setting as your location.
• Head to the grocery market, Mercato Centrale, the city’s largest and most colorful market, and choose the best ingredient to cook your dish led by your chef.
• Make your way to the cooking facility and taste some flavourful dishes before you start preparing your meal.
• Chef whites on and it’s time to cook away! Follow the instructions of your skilled chef and learn to create crispy bruschetta, fresh hand-rolled pasta, tasty pasta sauces, and dessert, too.
• Enjoy the fruits of your labor by consuming your deliciously cooked meal with a glass of fine Chianti wine.
• Show off to the world a certificate that you will receive at the end of your experience.

Inclusions

• Choose between a small group tour or a private tour.
• Food and local products tasting
• Cooking Class with famous local chefs
• Graduation certificate
• Booklet of recipes
• Unlimited wine

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Tips

This ticket has the following options you can choose from:

• Wanna Be Italiano - The original cooking class and market food tour in Florence
• VIP Semi-Private cooking masterclass and food walking tour

• Please note Central Market is closed Sundays and public holidays: on these days the class program will include a special introduction to Tuscan cooking and additional local product tastings.
• Please inform in advance if any food intolerance or allergy.
• Please inform in advance if the meal preference is vegetarian.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.