Siena Food Tour: Taste Tuscan Wine, Cheese & Cured Meats

Pecorino cheese, cantucci and panforte are stops on the same two-hour walk.

A two-hour walking food tour through Siena led by a local guide, where you taste sparkling wine, red wine, gelato, pecorino cheese, cured meats, pizza and traditional Tuscan sweets. The small group moves through the charming streets around Palazzo Pubblico, stopping to sample each item and learn how Siena's food culture shaped the region. Children from age 5 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Siena's local food and culture

• Meet local guide in Siena
• Walk through Siena's streets
• Taste sparkling and red wine
• Sample gelato and pecorino cheese
• Try cured meats and pizza
• Enjoy traditional sweets tasting
• Learn about Siena's culinary history

The experience

The tour starts in Siena's center and moves through the streets on foot, with your guide stopping at different spots to taste what each one does best. You'll try sparkling wine and red wine, then move to pecorino cheese and cured meats (the things Tuscany is known for) before finishing with gelato and the traditional sweets cantucci and panforte. Each tasting comes with context: why this cheese tastes the way it does, what makes the cured meats different from what you'd find elsewhere, how these foods fit into Siena's history.

The small group size means your guide can answer questions and adjust the pace to what the group wants. Snacks and brunch are included, so you're not just tasting. You're eating. The walk takes two hours total, and the route passes through Palazzo Pubblico, one of Siena's landmarks, though the focus stays on the food stops themselves rather than sightseeing.

What’s included

• Tastings of sparkling wine, red wine, pecorino cheese, cured meats, pizza, gelato, cantucci and panforte.
• snacks and brunch.
• a local English-speaking guide leading the small group through Siena's streets.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tour

Is this one for you?Small groups keep the atmosphere intimate and give your guide room to answer questions about each tasting, which suits food lovers who want to understand what they're eating rather than just move quickly through highlights.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do you taste on the Siena food tour?

Sparkling wine, red wine, pecorino cheese, cured meats, pizza, gelato, and traditional Tuscan sweets including cantucci and panforte. Snacks and brunch are included with the tour.

How long is the walking food tour in Siena?

The tour runs two hours and covers Siena's streets on foot, moving between tasting stops in the city center.

What is Palazzo Pubblico and does the tour stop there?

Palazzo Pubblico is a historic palace in Siena's center that the tour passes during the walk. It's a point of passage rather than a dedicated stop.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes, the guide leads the tour in English and provides insights into Siena's food and wine culture throughout the two hours.