Cinta Senese pig farm tour with dinner in Siena

Walk through vineyards and olive groves, then eat the pigs you met

A farm activity in the Siena area where you meet Cinta Senese pigs (an ancient black breed with a white stripe) in their semi-wild state, walk the vineyard and olive grove, visit the cellar, and eat a meal of their cured meats, fresh pasta, and Pecorino di Pienza cheese. The guide speaks English or Italian, and the whole experience runs about two and a half hours.

The experience

You start by walking through the vineyard and olive grove to meet the pigs themselves. Ciro, the domestic pig, and his company of Cinta Senese live in the mud and pasture the way the breed has for centuries: semi-wild, fed on carefully selected cereals grown in the Tuscan countryside. You interact with them directly, take photos, and see how they actually live, not how they're penned. After the farm, you visit the small cellar and taste platters of cured meats before sitting down to eat.

Dinner is built from what you just saw: a Tuscan cutting board of Cinta Senese pork cured meats and Pecorino di Pienza cheese with jam and bruschetta; egg tagliatelle with Cinta Senese pork ragout; pork fillet with pink pepper and cream; and cantucci biscuits with Vinsanto wine. Water, house wine, and espresso coffee are included. If the season allows, vegetables and fruit from the farm garden appear on the table too.

The farm is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are level. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and service animals are welcome. Your guide is live and speaks either English or Italian.

What’s included

• Tuscan cutting board with Cinta Senese pork cured meats, Pecorino di Pienza cheese, jam and bruschetta.
• egg tagliatelle with Cinta Senese pork ragout.
• pork fillet with pink pepper and cream.
• cantucci biscuits and Vinsanto wine.
• water, house wine, and espresso coffee.
• cellar visit and tasting platters.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Fattoria Madonna della Querce

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to meet the animals before you eat them and understand where your meal comes from. The farm walk and direct interaction with the pigs make the dinner that follows feel like a real connection to the place, not just a meal in a restaurant.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly are Cinta Senese pigs?

Cinta Senese is an ancient breed from the Siena area, recognizable by their black coat with a distinctive white stripe or "girdle" running around their body. They're raised here in a semi-wild state on the farm, fed on selected cereals and allowed to roam and forage naturally.

Can I really interact with the pigs, or is it just looking from a distance?

You interact with them directly during the farm walk. You can get close enough to take selfies and watch them in the mud and pasture. It's not a viewing-only experience.

What if I have dietary restrictions or don't eat pork?

The meal centers on Cinta Senese pork cured meats and pork dishes. If you have restrictions, contact the operator before booking to discuss what alternatives might be possible.

How long does the whole thing take?

The experience runs about two and a half hours from start to finish, including the farm walk, cellar visit, tasting, and dinner.