Sheep Farm Tour with Pecorino & Craft Beer near Pienza

Watch sheep become cheese, then taste five varieties at the source.

This 90-minute farm activity near Pienza combines a guided tour of a working sheep dairy with a tasting of ricotta, five pecorino varieties (fresh, semi-aged, aged, truffle, and saffron), and farmhouse craft beer or red wine. A live guide in English or Italian walks you through the daily work of the farm and the traditional production methods, ending with brunch in a rural setting away from the main tourist routes.

The experience

You arrive at a working sheep farm in the Tuscan countryside near Pienza and spend the morning learning how the animals, the land, and the local products connect. The guide shows you the dairy operation, explains the breeding of sheep for milk, and walks you through the steps that turn that milk into ricotta and aged pecorino. This is not a museum or a demonstration kitchen. You're on an active farm where the work happens daily, and the guide is someone who knows it.

After the tour, you sit down to taste ricotta and honey, a selection of five pecorino cheeses at different stages (fresh, semi-aged, aged, truffle, and saffron), and cantucci biscuits. The tasting comes with your choice of farmhouse craft beer or red wine. The whole experience takes about 90 minutes and includes brunch, so you're not rushed through the tasting or left hungry afterward.

The farm is wheelchair accessible, and the grounds and all surfaces are navigable for visitors with mobility needs. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Transportation to and from the farm can be arranged depending on which option you book.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the working sheep farm in English or Italian.
• tasting of ricotta and honey, five varieties of pecorino cheese (fresh, semi-aged, aged, truffle, and saffron), and cantucci biscuits.
• farmhouse craft beer or red wine.
• brunch.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 11:30 and 13:00

Book up to18h before

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 due to bad weather. 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 Todointheworld

Is this one for you?The 90-minute format fits a free afternoon or a morning break from exploring Pienza itself, leaving you time to wander the town or visit other sites the same day. If you want transportation included, check that option before booking. Otherwise, you'll arrange your own way to the farm.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How does the farm make ricotta and pecorino cheese from sheep's milk?

The guide walks you through the traditional production methods during the farm tour, showing you how milk is turned into ricotta and how pecorino is aged in different ways to create the fresh, semi-aged, aged, truffle, and saffron varieties you'll taste afterward.

What exactly do I taste during the tasting part?

You taste ricotta and honey, a selection of five different pecorino cheeses at various stages of aging, and cantucci biscuits. The tasting is paired with your choice of farmhouse craft beer or red wine, and brunch is included.

Is transportation from my hotel included in the booking?

Transportation to and from the farm depends on which option you select at checkout. Some bookings include it and others do not, so check your chosen option before you book.

Can I bring young children or a baby to the farm?

Yes, infants and small children are welcome. Prams and strollers are allowed on the farm, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

How long does the whole experience take?

The farm tour and tasting together take about 90 minutes, including the time you spend learning about the production and tasting the cheeses and brunch.