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Siena: Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal & Local Tastings★ 4.92 (246) · 3h
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Tuscany: Wine Tasting Near Siena with Local Foods & Terrace Views★ 4.89 (81) · 1h 30m
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Siena: Organic Wine Tour & Tasting with Tuscan Lunch★ 4.97 (400) · 3h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 14 options: € 28–€ 330 (median € 75). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 14.
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Private experiences (3)
Siena: Underground Wine Tasting in Private Medieval CaveYou’ll step through an unmarked door near San Domenico into Siena’s oldest underworld for a private wine tasting led by a local sommelier. Taste Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscan wines inside an Etruscan-era cave with only a handful of guests. Expect stories, laughter over local cheese, and that rare feeling of being let in on something secret.
Private Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour with Local SommelierIf you want to taste real Brunello wines right where they’re made—and see what makes this part of Tuscany so special—this tour’s got it all: local stories, small-batch wineries, and plenty of time to soak up Montalcino’s charm.
Siena: Val d'Orcia Wine & Gourmet Food Tour PrivateYou taste Brunello wine in a working cellar, then sit down to a homemade lunch in a Tuscan farmhouse overlooking the Val d'Orcia, with Pecorino cheese, olive oil, and handmade pasta included. The tour adds a panoramic drive through the landscape with photo stops wherever you choose. Hotel pickup and private transport are included; the meal cost is separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Brunello and eat in a Tuscan home without arranging transport, finding a winery, or navigating the Val d'Orcia yourself — the private format means you move at your own pace and stop for photos whenever something catches your eye.
Up to 2 hours (2)
Florence / Tuscan Wine School: Tasting Class with Local PairingsStep into a cozy Florence classroom where you’ll taste classic Tuscan wines like Chianti and Brunello alongside local cheeses, meats, and olive oil. Learn pairing tips from a friendly local guide and hear stories behind each bottle. You’ll leave with new favorites—and maybe a few laughs—that stick with you long after you’ve left Tuscany.
Montalcino Brunello Wine Tasting & Lunch in a CastleMontalcino wine tasting and lunch combines three local wines — including Brunello di Montalcino — with a three-course Tuscan meal served in a medieval castle. A professional sommelier leads you through the vineyard, explains the winemaking methods, and guides the tasting; the experience runs about 90 minutes and includes a tour of the property. English and Italian options are available, and vegetarian lunch is an option at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Brunello where it is made and understand how, rather than just sample wines in a tasting room — the sommelier's walk through the vineyard and the castle grounds is what sets this apart from a standard wine bar visit.
2 to 5 hours (4)
Tuscan Cooking Class Siena: Handmade pasta & wine dinnerYou'll spend three to four hours learning to make five traditional Tuscan dishes from scratch — fresh pasta, soup, a main course, sides, and dessert — under the guidance of Francesco, who's been teaching this since 1996. The class includes all ingredients, techniques, and a full dinner with local wine at the end. You'll leave with recipes written down and the muscle memory of how to make pici by hand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually cook, not watch — you're making five dishes with your hands, not observing from a stool. The small group size (max 15) and Francesco's focus on Tuscan family recipes mean you'll learn techniques you can use at home, not just follow a script for the day.
Siena: Tuscan Cooking Class & Wine Lunch from CountrysideYou spend four hours in a Siena farmhouse kitchen learning to make fresh pasta, bruschetta, sauce, and dessert from a professional chef who speaks English. You cook everything yourself, then sit down and eat it with local wine and the other people in your small group. The recipes and apron go home with you, along with the ability to actually make these dishes again.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually learn how to make Tuscan pasta and bruschetta rather than just eat them, and you're willing to spend a morning in a kitchen with a small group—the hands-on format is what makes the recipes stick.
Siena: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with WineYou'll make fresh fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, then tiramisu, in a working Siena restaurant kitchen with a small group. Prosecco arrives when you do, and wine comes with the meal you've cooked. The class focuses on traditional recipes — if you have allergies or dietary restrictions, substitutes are available, though the instruction stays centered on the classic version.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pasta and tiramisu hands-on without spending a full day in a cooking school — the small group size and restaurant setting mean you're learning in a real kitchen, not a classroom, and you eat what you make the same afternoon.
Organic Wine Tasting in Siena: Vineyard, Cellar & 5 WinesA guided winery tour and tasting near Siena where you walk the organic vineyard, explore the cellar to understand winemaking at each stage, then taste five wines paired with seasonal Tuscan products and olive oil. The experience runs 2.5 hours and includes a light afternoon meal, parking and a guide in English or Italian. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour length fits neatly into an afternoon without eating up your whole day in Siena, so you can combine it with time in the medieval town or other plans. If you want to understand wine beyond the taste—the soil, the process, the reasoning—this tour builds that knowledge as you go.
Half day and longer (2)
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour: 2 Wineries with Pairing LunchA full-day wine tour in Montalcino takes you to two boutique Brunello wineries for tastings and a cellar tour, then to a pairing lunch at the second winery featuring local specialties. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with an English-speaking driver-guide and a small group capped at 8 guests. The day also includes time to walk the medieval fortress and artisan shops of Montalcino itself.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride to the wineries—the driver collects you and handles the route, timing and navigation for the whole day, which settles the logistics if you're staying in town without transport or arriving by train.
Brunello di Montalcino Wine Tour from Siena: 2 TastingsA wine tour from Siena to Montalcino with guided tastings of two Brunello di Montalcino wines at local estates, a professional multilingual guide, and free time to walk the medieval fortress town. The tour includes a scenic drive through Val d'Orcia vineyards, insight into Brunello aging traditions, and a light Tuscan snack with fresh bread and olive oil. Groups stay under eight in a minivan or up to thirty in a minibus, and the full day runs 5.5 hours from Siena Railway Station.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Brunello in the cellars where it's aged rather than in a hotel tasting room, and if you have a free afternoon from Siena — the 5.5-hour round trip leaves room for an early start or a late dinner back in the city. The small group size and English-speaking guide make it straightforward for first-time visitors to Montalcino, and the free time in the town means you're not locked into a schedule if you want to linger at a winery or explore on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 14 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Siena: Food Tour with Full Tuscan Meal & Local Tastings is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 246 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
