Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in Tuscany
Tuscany food tours mean going deeper than restaurants tourists find. Try Medieval Colle Val d'Elsa, pasta cooking classes in Chianti, Siena with local guides, and vineyard tastings. Explore Montalcino Brunello, Chianti Doc, and Florence's ancient wine windows. Take in Tuscan villages, beautiful countryside, and gastronomic experiences. Tuscany rewards slow travel - staying in agriturismos, taking cooking classes, and tasting wine where it's made.
10 best food & culinary Tuscany tours
Compiled by
MelissaTuscany travel expert at TourRadar
- Tuscan Treats
- Discover Tuscany: Culture, Food & Wine
- Gourmet Tuscany
- Timeless Tuscany: A Tuscan Villa Experience
- Geluxe: Italy: Tuscany and Umbria Vineyard Walks
- Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
- Under the Tuscan Spell
- 5 Day Tuscan Food & Wine Tour Package
- 8-Day Chianti Tuscany Villa Retreat Near Florence (For Women Only)
- Private Experience of Tuscany: A Timeless Tapestry of Art, History and Flavor
Tuscan Treats
16 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Absolutely satisfied with the included tours, the local highlights, the accommodations.”
Lin, 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 Ages 18+ Operator Blue-Roads Touring From $2,899
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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
At a wine estate in Castellina in Chianti, one of the original Chianti Classico villages, you'll learn pasta-making while sipping local wines. The scenic Chiantigiana route winds through vineyards to Cesani estate for three wine tastings paired with Tuscan cheeses and charcuterie.
Duration 8 days Destinations Pancole, San Gimignano, Pisa, Florence, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Tuscany, Siena, Certaldo, Castellina in Chianti, Volterra Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $4,048
20% Off- US$3,240You save $808
Gourmet Tuscany
132 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“First time I traveled on a escorted tour and loved it every thing was perfect.”
Nellie, traveled in September
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 All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $2,399
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At Villa Casagrande in Figline Valdarno, hands-on cooking classes with Mamma Paola have you preparing three traditional Tuscan recipes using fresh local ingredients. Later, you'll knead pizza dough from scratch and pick your own toppings before sitting down to dinner.
Duration 6 days Destinations Florence, Figline Valdarno, Siena, San Gimignano Age Range Ages 10+ Operator Omega Tours From
10% Off- US$1,680
Geluxe: Italy: Tuscany and Umbria Vineyard Walks
1 Review 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 Ages 18+ Operator G Adventures From $3,999
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Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great accommodations! Fabulous wines and tours. This is a trip well worth it.”
Susan, 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 Ages 24+ Operator Soleto Travel From $3,482
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You'll taste Nobile di Montepulciano wine in old cellars and see how artisanal cheese is made with goat and sheep's milk at an organic farm near Pienza. A private winery tour near Montalcino lets you try Brunello wine with views of rolling hills, then stay at a luxury villa in Sarteano.
Duration 8 days Destinations Pienza, Montepulciano, Sarteano, Chiusi, Chianciano Terme, Montalcino Age Range Ages 21+ Operator Together in Tuscany From
20% Off- US$5,899
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 All Ages Welcome Operator Tourist Journey From
20% Off- US$1,163
You'll stay at a 400-year-old villa on a working Chianti vineyard in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, where the chef prepares Tuscan dinners with wines from the estate. A nose-to-tail beef lunch awaits at a famous butcher's restaurant in Greve in Chianti, followed by tastings at Radda.
Duration 8 days Destinations Florence, San Casciano In Val di Pesa, Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, San Casciano, Siena Age Range Ages 21+ Operator Together in Tuscany From
20% Off- US$4,799
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, Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena, Montalcino, Bagno Vignoni, Pienza, Montepulciano, Val d'OrciaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Angel Wine Experiences and Enotropea Wine Experiences SL From
20% Off- US$11,762
What people love about Food & Culinary Tours in Tuscany
- Tuscan Treats
My husband and I totally enjoyed TuscanTreats! It was our first tour as well as our first trip to Italy and did not disappoint! The countryside, the villages we visited, the accommodations, and the food were wonderful! Max did a great job guiding us with his knowledge and great sense of humor- we would definitely tour again with him!
- Gourmet Tuscany
Ursula was a fabulous guide. They were a variety of day tours and extras to keep my interest. Staying in Montecatini was an excellent choice. there was lots to do there.
- Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
The best we could ever hope for!! Villa Lecchi was beyond our dreams. The views were spectacular of Tuscany. All of our tour guides were fantastic. And the food and wine was so good. Massimo our driver was incredible. Thank you for planning such a wonderful experience!!
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!"