Food, Wine & Nightlife in Tuscany

Get to know Florence's beer and brewery scene on this walking tour that includes beer and food tastings. In the Oltrarno quarter on the south side of the River Arno, visit local pubs where you'll taste four different styles of Italian craft beer. Each is paired with a food sample. This is a great way to experience a different side of Italian culinary culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Taste your way through Tuscany with this 9-hour wine tour of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano from Siena. Visit the charming town of Pienza and stop for one wine tasting each in Montepulciano and Montalcino.

Walk through Florence's most beautiful and delectable quarters on this 3-hour food and culture tour. Stroll past stacks of fresh produce and Italian gourmet products at the San Lorenzo market, stopping to sample local specialties like sweet almond cookies, Chianti wine, salami, and Pecorino cheese. Then head to some of the city's most prized Renaissance treasures, including Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo, and finish with tastings of traditional Florentine peasant food.

Get a taste of aperitivo, Italy's popular happy hour tradition, on a 2.5-hour tour in Florence. Begin the evening at a gelato shop with a palate-pleasing taste of mojito sorbet before heading to two wine bars to partake in happy hour Florentine-style. Sample a delicious spread of Tuscan cheeses and salami while sipping some regional vino. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a 4.5-hour cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through the steps of preparing the multicourse meal. Includes lunch with wine, and recipes to take home.

Explore a different side of the Tuscan capital with this 2-hour sunset walking tour of Florence including wine. Wander through the artisan-lined streets of the Oltrarno. Pass some of the city's top city center sights. Sample two wines and some tasty snacks.

Savor the tastes of Florence's Oltrarno district with this 4-hour food walking tour. Walk through a neighborhood with a Bohemian vibe, stopping at 9 places to sample locally-made food and wine, and learn how to make biscotti (Tuscan cookies).

Discover Lucca's rich history and local culture through your taste buds on a 2.5-hour walking food tour. Follow you guide - and your senses - through the atmospheric city center inside the Renaissance walls, hearing tales from the city's past while stopping to sample sweet and savory delicacies. Try espresso and cake at a caf e, fine chocolate treats at a confectioner's shop, and products found in a typical Luccan lunch like cheeses and cured meats. Top it all off with a glass of regional wine or beer.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a 3-hour culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and caf es along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato, pastries, and pizza. This 3-hour tour is limited to 15 people for individual service from the guide, and in between treats, you'll walk by some of the city's most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

Immerse yourself in Florentine culinary culture with this private food-focused tour. Spend two hours with your private group - this tour is a great option for families - tasting the top Tuscan treats, such as pastries, snacks, espresso, and more. Visit several local food markets to see where the freshest meat and produce are sold; you can even purchase some with the expert haggling help of your guide.

Chianti is one of Italy's most popular wine regions but exploring the Tuscan hills can be difficult without your own transport. This half-day tour from Pisa includes round-trip shuttle transport, free time for lunch (own expense) in Florence, and an afternoon wine and food tasting tour of the Chianti wine region.

Taste your way through Florence on a walking food tour led by a private gourmet guide. Visit the city's best markets, delis, gelaterias and caf es to sample traditional Tuscan products like extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, wine, truffles and ice cream. With all tastings included, it's a delicious way to explore the city and learn to eat like a local. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Visit of the two most important Maremmas wineries known for their modern design, Rocca di Frassinello and Le Mortelle. Tasting of 3 innovative wines at Rocca di Frassinello owned by Panerai then preceed to Antinori's Mortelle design from Renzo Piano, taste their gourmet lunch paired with 4 of their top wines.Sommelier/wine expert driver-guide;Luxury minivan Mercedes;Full Lunch with wine tasting at Le Mortelle owned by Antinori Family;Visit and wine tasting in the afternoon at Rocca di Frassinello Estate owned by Panerai;About 6h experience;

Explore the artistic and culinary heritage of Tuscany on a full-day tour along the 'Terracotta Way' from Florence. Learn about the celebrated history of this ancient ceramic art while watching local artisans, and try your hand at the potter's wheel to shape wet clay into unique shapes. Visit the medieval villages of Greve in Chianti and Castellina along with two local farms and wineries, where you can chat with producers and taste prized Tuscan varietals paired with a farm-fresh lunch. 

Learn to cook Tuscan specialties with a cookbook author and food journalist during this half-day class. Start the culinary experience with a market visit at Sant'Ambrogio to pick up fresh produce. During the hands-on class, hear tips and tricks for making handmade pasta. After preparing three courses, enjoy a leisurely lunch including wine.

Experience the magic of a Tuscan sunset in Florence with a traditional Italian aperitivo on this 2-hour evening tour. Soak up the atmosphere of the Renaissance capital after dark as you follow your guide on a walking tour around the historic center and the districts of Oltrarno and San Frediano. Admire illuminated landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito church and the Duomo as you explore the city, and stop along the way to sip Chianti wine and nibble on delicious Tuscan 'crostini'.

Try your hand at Italian fare with this 5-hour cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class. The lesson will be divided into two groups, with a maximum of 16 people per chef for a more personal experience.

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO listed Val d'Orcia region on a 10-hour tour from Rome.  Your Tuscan adventures begins with hotel pickup, followed by a comfortable drive past medieval castles and hilltop villages. Stop for private guided visits in the villages of Montepulciano and Pienza. Round out your day away from the busy city with a wine and bruschetta tasting at one of the region's most popular wineries.

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.

Indulge and unwind like a local on a walking and tasting tour through Lucca's historic city center. Get an inside perspective on the city's caf e culture as you walk through narrow streets and the iconic Amphitheater Square with a foodie guide. Soak up the relaxed ambience and stop at several wine bars and lounges to quench your thirst with regional wines, artisan beer and a local liqueur paired with typical savory snacks.