Food & Culinary Tours & Trips in Tuscany
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10 best food & culinary Tuscany tours
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- Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
- Gourmet Tuscany
- Tuscany Retreat: A 4-days Escape for Two
- Tuscany: A Timeless Tapestry of Art, History and Flavor
- Geluxe: Italy: Tuscany and Umbria Vineyard Walks
- Siena & Wine
- 5 Day Tuscan Food & Wine Tour Package
- Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Tour
- Tuscany Private Experience: Food and wine among villages and art
- Tuscan Treats
Private Gourmet Wine Tour in Tuscany, Italy
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Drivers were on time, courteous, and the cars/vans were very nice. We added Cinque Terre and Lucca with no problems.”
David, 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 $4,654
15% Off- NZ$3,956You save $698
Gourmet Tuscany
132 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was well planned, well scheduled, and extremely interesting. It was delightful.”
Donna, traveled in May
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 $3,539
3% Off- NZ$3,439You save $100
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
3% Off- NZ$1,478
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
3% Off- NZ$42,221
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 $6,559
25% Off- NZ$4,919You save $1,640
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- NZ$1,247
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, Tuscany, Fiesole Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Tourist Journey From
25% Off- NZ$1,572
Tuscany Gourmet Cooking Tour
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was well planned and our experience while touring the Tuscan towns or preparing the menus each evening was exceptional!”
Susan, traveled in September
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- NZ$5,940
Prestigious tastings await at Castello Banfi's Brunello estate and historic Greve in Chianti cellars. San Giovanni d'Asso's Truffle Museum reveals regional specialties. Guests enjoy luxury stays at Palazzo Leopoldo in medieval wine villages.
Duration 5 days Destinations Rome, Montalcino, Buonconvento, Radda in Chianti, Colle di Val d'Elsa, Greve in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, Arezzo, San Quirico D'orcia, MontepulcianoSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Europeando Europa From
25% Off- NZ$6,986
Tuscan Treats
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was planned very well, giving us a great introduction to Tuscany. The pace of the tour was great, leaving us plenty of time to do things on our own.”
Douglas, traveled in August
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- NZ$3,903
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!"