Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in Tuscany
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10 best food & culinary Tuscany tours
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- Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine
- Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
- Gourmet Tuscany
- Tuscany: A Timeless Tapestry of Art, History and Flavor
- Geluxe: Italy: Tuscany and Umbria Vineyard Walks
- Tuscany Retreat: A 4-days Escape for Two
- Siena & Wine
- Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Tour
- Tuscan Treats
- 5 Day Tuscan Food & Wine Tour Package
Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Kept us informed of daily plans. Ensured our every question and need was met.”
Peter, traveled in October
Duration 8 days Destinations Pancole, San Gimignano, Florence, Siena, Castellina in Chianti, Certaldo, Volterra, Tuscany Age Range 18 to 80 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $3,148
5% Off- US$3,000You save $148
Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything simply wonderful and comfortable with our van and private driver. We loved the wine tasting and walk in the Brunello vineyards!”
MichaelKev, traveled in October
Wine lovers can taste Brunello di Montalcino at an award-winning vineyard in Val d'Orcia UNESCO site, paired with traditional Tuscan lunches in panoramic settings. The tour includes wine tastings at historic estates in Bolgheri, famous for Sassicaia, and Chianti wineries with local delicacies like wild boar and truffles. Guests stay in a 4-star boutique hotel in Colle Val d'Elsa or San Gimignano.
Duration 4 days Destinations Florence, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Castellina in Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Castagneto Carducci, Pisa Age Range 24 to 86 year olds Operator Soleto Travel From $2,798
15% Off- US$2,378You save $420
Gourmet Tuscany
132 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was special. The itinerary was thoughtful and well-planned.”
Jaime, traveled in July
Tuscan flavors come alive through cooking classes at a rustic farmhouse, bread-making in Vinci, and wine tastings at historic Chianti estates. Local specialties feature during café-crawls in Lucca and Super Tuscan wines in Bolgheri's cellars. Montecatini hosts evening dessert-making classes.
Duration 8 days Destinations Montecatini, Vinci Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Cosmos From $2,099
10% Off- US$1,899You save $200
Hands-on cooking classes in Castellina let you create traditional dishes paired with estate wines. Artisanal cheese makers in Val d'Orcia and prestigious wineries offer farm-to-table lunches. The tour includes 4 dinners at local osterias, including traditional trattorias in Siena.
Duration 6 days Destinations Florence, Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena, Montepulciano, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino, Castagneto Carducci Age Range 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
10% Off- US$25,384
Geluxe: Italy: Tuscany and Umbria Vineyard Walks
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I will be talking about this trip for years to anyone who will listen. Could not be happier!”
Melissa, traveled in May
Città della Pieve hosts cooking classes while Molino di Grace offers wine tastings. Medieval villages connect through scenic treks, with vineyard picnics in Lamole and authentic pecorino tasting in Pienza's rolling hills.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tuscany, San Gimignano, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Florence, Siena, Monteriggioni, Panzano, Greve in Chianti, Volpaia, MontepulcianoSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $3,999
25% Off- US$2,999You save $1,000
Immerse in Tuscan flavors through farmhouse cooking classes, prestigious Chianti wine tastings, and traditional aperitivos. Experience culinary traditions in Florence's historic center and countryside estates, with expert-led food experiences throughout the region.
Duration 4 days Destinations Florence, Tuscany, San Gimignano Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Authentic Italy Adventures From
25% Off- US$888
Traditional meals at family wineries in Montalcino and organic farms near San Gimignano showcase Tuscany's culinary excellence. Expert-led tastings in Siena feature 6 classic wines, with insights into local production methods and DOCG classifications.
Duration 4 days Destinations Siena, Montalcino, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano Age Range 18 to 90 year olds Operator Tuscan Escapes From
25% Off- US$750
Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Tour
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We truly enjoyed learning to prepare several appetizers, entrees and desserts with the help of Lucca, a true master chef.”
Barbara, traveled in November
An award-winning barista in Cortona shares Italian coffee-making secrets, followed by truffle hunting on Mount Sant'Egidio. Three hands-on cooking classes at a 17th-century farmhouse villa let you create traditional dishes using ingredients from local markets and the villa's organic garden. The tour includes Brunello wines in Montalcino's cellars and Pecorino cheese in historic Pienza.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cortona, Montepulciano, Montalcino, Siena Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English, Italian Operator Caspin Journeys From
25% Off- US$3,571
Tuscan Treats
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The countryside, the villages we visited, the accommodations, and the food were wonderful!”
Jean, traveled in September
Local delights await in San Gimignano with artisanal gelato, while Chianti hosts cooking classes and Pienza offers wine tastings. The journey continues to local oil mills for olive oil sampling and handcrafted cheese tastings with countryside views.
Duration 8 days Destinations Florence, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano, Siena, Pienza, Tuscany Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator Blue-Roads Touring From
25% Off- US$2,349
Florence's Storico Mercato Centrale offers authentic Tuscan wine, bread, and cured meats. A farmhouse cooking class teaches traditional recipes, from appetizers to desserts. Visits include a family-owned coffee factory in Fiesole, olive oil tasting at a local farm, and wine sampling at a scenic Tuscan vineyard.
Duration 5 days Destinations Florence, Siena, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Pisa Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Tourist Journey From
25% Off- US$945
What our customers ask about Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in Tuscany
When is the best time for a food and wine tour in Tuscany?
Tuscany's harvest season from September to October provides the richest food and wine experiences with activities like grape picking in Chianti and truffle hunting near Cortona. Spring months of April and May offer comfortable temperatures ideal for outdoor cooking classes and vineyard visits in Montalcino and Montepulciano. Tour data shows most operators concentrate their activities between May and October with September being the busiest month for wine-focused tours. A TourRadar traveler: "We traveled in November and the weather was perfect for exploring vineyards and enjoying outdoor cooking classes at the beautiful Tuscan farmhouse."
How many different wine regions do Tuscan food tours typically cover?
Most 5-8 day Tuscan tours explore 3-4 key wine regions. The routes generally include stops in the Chianti area between Florence and Siena the Brunello producing zone around Montalcino and the Vino Nobile territory of Montepulciano. Tours range from visits to centuries-old wine cellars to stops at small family vineyards. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We explored different wine regions each day from small organic producers in Chianti to prestigious Brunello estates getting a complete picture of Tuscan wines."
How much food and wine tasting is typically included in a Tuscan culinary tour?
Daily schedules usually feature wine tastings at 2-3 wineries showcasing local varieties like Chianti Classico Brunello di Montalcino and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Tours commonly include 4-5 winery lunches or local restaurant meals plus 2-3 traditional dinners. The Gourmet Tuscany tour provides 7 breakfasts 4 lunches and 3 wine-paired dinners. A TourRadar traveler noted "We had amazing tastings at family-run wineries each day plus cooking classes and market tours - the amount of food and wine was incredible!"
What types of accommodations can I expect on a Tuscan food tour?
Accommodations focus on authentic Tuscan properties that complement the food experience. Options range from converted 17th-century farmhouses to properties like Hotel Athena in Siena's old town or Palazzo Leopoldo in Radda in Chianti. Many itineraries include stays at working farms or vineyards offering direct farm-to-table dining. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Staying at a warm comfortable farmhouse and dining regularly with our hosts and their extended family gave us the true Italian experience we were looking for."
How do I get between different food and wine destinations in Tuscany?
Tour operators provide mini-coach transport between destinations with typical drives of 1-2 hours between main regions like Chianti Montalcino and San Gimignano. Some tours use a single base like Hotel Corsignano in Pienza to reduce hotel changes. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The transportation was excellent - comfortable vehicles and our driver knew all the scenic routes between wineries."
How much walking and physical activity is involved in Tuscan food tours?
Tours involve moderate walking of 2-3 hours daily across vineyards medieval towns and markets often on uneven ground. Expect some uphill walking and steps during vineyard visits. City exploration in Florence and Siena requires navigating cobblestone streets. Many tours use centrally located hotels like Hotel Roma in Florence as walking tour bases. A TourRadar traveler mentioned "The pace was perfect - enough walking to work up an appetite but plenty of breaks for eating and drinking!"