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Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.

Find out how Italians eat in Montepulciano during a private lunch or dinner at the home of a local chef. Everything is prepared before you, so you get an insider’s look at traditional family recipes. Be sure to come hungry as the 4-course meal consists of a starter, pasta, main course, and a side dish. Wash everything down with a selection of regional wines.

The Montepulciano tour will allow you to discover one of the most fascinating towns of the area, the so-called “Renaissance pearl” sheltered inside Medieval city walls. During our tour, we will climb through the town, following the winding main street, thereby admiring Montepulciano's wonderful palaces and churches along the way. We will learn about its traditions … for example:– did you know that once a year they have a barrel-pushing competition? When we reach the summit of the town, we will find ourselves in the magical Piazza Grande, where we will be able to visit the never-finished Cathedral, the Fortress, and enjoy a wonderful view over the Val di Chiana and part of the Val d'Orcia. Last but not least, our tour will take us underground to visit one of the ancient wineries of the town, and taste a glass of Nobile wine. IMPORTANT: the tour schedule in the system is 10am and 15pm, but the tour times can be arranged directly with the guide upon request. (Anti-Covid Vaccinated Tour Guide)

The Temple of San Biagio was built by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, illustrious architect from Florence, between 1518 and 1545. Located in the middle of a sprawling meadow outside the town, the church is considered a masterpiece of 16th century Tuscan Renaissance architecture. The Church of the Madonna di San Biagio, with a Greek cross plan, central dome and semicircular apse, is flanked by two bell towers, of which only the one on the left was completed accomplished. It is entirely covered in travertine stone. Inside, the only wall with numerous decorative elements is the one corresponding to the main altar where there is a large marble dossal at the centre of which a fresco depicting the Madonna and Child and St. Francis is inserted. In front of the church is the harmonious building of the rectory, with two beautiful loggias, executed around the 1550.

Combine a sommelier-led wine tasting with a traditional Tuscan lunch during this gourmet Montepulciano excursion. Sample four local wines paired with regional products from within an authentic, centuries-old underground wine cellar. Then, sit down to a two-course Italian meal of cold cuts, cheeses, and fresh pasta, with vegetarian options available.

Learn to make two of Italy’s most popular recipes when you book this private cooking class in Montepulciano. Join your host and learn to make fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, learning tips and tricks to recreate these dishes at home. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wine and good conversation with your host.

Get hands-on experience in cooking Tuscan food with a private pasta-making class in Montepulciano. Go to a local’s home for an immersive cooking class that introduces Tuscan food, customs, and more. Learn the secrets of this region’s pasta dishes during a half-day experience that includes a hearty meal accompanied by a selection of local wines.

Discover the top spots to dine and imbibe in one of Tuscany’s most famous hill towns with this foodie stroll through Montepulciano. Connect with a local food expert and nibble and sip your way through the medieval old town, stopping to sample sweet and savory goodies at artisan food shops and market stalls. Delve into the culinary culture and history of Montepulciano as you combine sightseeing and snacking.

Experience Montepulciano’s culinary heritage firsthand during a cooking class that takes place at a local chef’s home. Your chef-instructor takes you through the steps to make five classic Italian appetizers (aperitivo), working with typical ingredients in the relaxed atmosphere of a private home. After the cooking lesson, enjoy a light meal of the dishes you made accompanied by a selection of red and white regional wines.