Top San Gimignano Lunch

Sip on wine in San Gimignano during a Tuscan wine and food tasting. Try varietals such as Brunello di Montalcino, Vernaccia, and Chianti Classico, and learn about the distinct Tuscan winemaking regions as you drink. The tasting session is complemented by your choice of food. Select a winemaker option to include some light snacks, or upgrade to include a light lunch or dinner.

Enjoy a celebratory lunch in Tuscany with a four-course meal and wine tasting at the atmospheric Torciano Wines Private Reserve. Stroll the property while admiring the vineyard-draped hills and olive groves. Snack on an appetizer of Tuscan cheeses, salami and Bruschetta before a delicious lunch of truffle lasagna, Tuscan ribollita, roasted meat, and potatoes. Then, savor an after-lunch treat of Cantuccini with dessert wine and a sampling of reserve wines.

Discover the art of pasta making and other Italian cooking techniques at a 2-hour class in Tuscany. Visit a winery and learn to create three varieties of pasta plus other Tuscan classics, with guidance from a chef. Then, savor your creations for lunch or dinner. Afterward, enjoy an estate tour and tastings of 15 home-made winery products, including wines and olive oils. Choose a lunchtime or evening class, with no hotel pickup or drop-off included.

Visit a family-owned winery in San Gimignano for a tour of its prestigious vineyards, followed by a tasting session and lunch. Owned by the esteemed Giachi winemaking family, the Tenuta Torciano estate is dedicated to the production of the vernaccia grape, which is then turned into San Gimignano’s famous wine. Visit the estate’s unique spiral vineyard, sample several varietals of Tuscan wine, then take a seat for a 4-course lunch of local specialities.

Enjoy a celebratory evening in Tuscany with a four-course dinner and wine tasting at the atmospheric Torciano Wines Private Reserve. Stroll around the property while admiring the vineyard-draped hills and olive groves, then snack on an appetizer of Tuscan cheeses, salami and Bruschetta. Eat a delicious dinner of truffle lasagna, Tuscan ribollita, roasted meat, and roasted potatoes. Then, enjoy dessert and a tasting of select current and vintage reserve wines.

Set on a pretty hill just 2 miles (3 kilometers) from the heart of San Gimignano, San Quirico Winery is the ideal spot to discover the magic of Tuscan wine on a private tutored wine tasting. Tour the cellar, learn the basics of winemaking, then sample four delicious vintages alongside bruschetta, salami, and cheese.

Combine your San Gimignano sightseeing with a taste of the local terroir on this organic winery visit. Go behind-the-scenes at the family-run farm and vineyard, tour the facilities, and then indulge in a generous wine tasting. You’ll also sample locally made olive oils, and enjoy a classic Tuscan feast of bruschetta, pasta, and more. Choose from lunch or dinner tours to best suit your schedule.

Tuscany is Italy’s gastronomic heartland and a cooking class is the perfect way to discover the region’s rich culinary traditions. On this 3-hour small-group cooking class, pick up tips and techniques from a local chef; create traditional recipes such as antipasti, bruschetta, and pasta dishes; then tuck into a delicious homemade lunch or dinner, accompanied by Tuscan wines.

If you want to enjoy and relax in a real Tuscan way this is the perfect experience for you. Food, Wine, and our beautiful countryside will be the protagonist of this amazing wine & extra virgin olive oil tasting

Chianti is famous the world over for its premier wine and olive oil. Taste both of these delicacies in the hills where they are produced with this winery visit just outside San Gimignano. Relax over a traditional Tuscan lunch overlooking the town’s medieval towers and sample up to five of the estate’s organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils paired with local specialties like cheeses and cold cuts.

Volterra is a three thousand year-old small town nested on the top of a hill more than 500 m high (1650 feet) on the sea level. It is surrounded by the valley of the river Cecina to south-west and, to north-east, by the valley of the river Era. A place where you can experience millenniums of history, art, archeology and culture from the Etruscans to the Romans, from the Middle Ages to Renaissance simply strolling through its narrow streets, unique squares, winning artisan shops and charming landscapes. Departure for San Gimignano a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; situated on a hilltop, it is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other art treasures; free time to discover this fascinating city. Immerse yourself in the charming Tuscan countryside and its ancient traditions. Country people, simple and delicious food, pure, natural products for your INCLUDED lunch in a family owned farm house. Buon appetito!

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Step into the kitchen and prepare a delicious Tuscan meal during this 3-hour hands-on cooking class. Learn to make a 4-course seasonal Tuscan meal with your chef from start to finish such as homemade pasta, truffle lasagna, crostinis, steak, and tiramisu. Also enjoy a tasting of a variety of local wines, olive oils, and vinegars to get a well-rounded look at Tuscan cuisine.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The traditional Fiorentina steak is one of the most famous delicacies from Tuscany, and is best paired with the region’s prestigious wines. Take the guesswork out of choosing where to sample both with this lunch on a Tuscan wine estate that includes a four-course meal featuring Fiorentina steak paired with a wine tasting of 10 different wines and a special reserve.

Enjoy a unique experience in this fabulous Tuscan setting. Our family is ready to welcome you to our little winery to delight your palate with our organic products. Take a break on a family farm surrounded by the flavors of Tuscan products. Dive into the green shades of our vineyard and olive groves. During the tasting, a member of our family will guide you through an authentic Tuscan experience with tasty dishes based on Saffron, a typical product of San Gimignano. Enjoy a full wine and olive oil tasting on a rustic farm that overlooks the green Tuscan hills. All our organic wines and olive oils come straight from the winery’s own vineyards and olive trees.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from San Gimignano treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience the flavors of Tuscany during a visit to a family-run farm and winery in San Gimignano. See where grapes and olives are cultivated organically and go for a stroll through the vineyard and olive groves. Taste wines and extra virgin olive oil produced on-site alongside a Tuscan meal with several dishes including saffron, a local product.

Indulge in the beloved Italian tradition of the “aperitivo”—a pre-dinner cocktail hour featuring refreshing drinks and a selection of delectable appetizers. In the UNESCO-listed medieval town of San Gimignano near Florence, join a carefully screened Cesarina home chef for a private cooking lesson in which you'll prepare an assortment of small dishes like grilled vegetables, charcuterie, and bruschetta plus a fizz, spritz, or other Italian-style cocktail.

In thisexperience you will have the chance to experience a relaxing moment suitable for all ages. You will be in first person, accompanied by our staff and very nice dogs, to look for truffles in our truffle forest, next to the green vineyards in the Chianti countryside. You will experience unique emotions by learning to search, recognize and clean the precious truffles. During the truffle hunt, and the subsequent cooking class you will learn in first person to manipulate the truffle, making dishes with our cook who will teach you all the secrets of how to taste it, eat it or keep it. Have lunch in a tuscan winery, tasting the wines produced by the winery for over 13 generations. All completed by visiting the medieval city of San Gimignano, for shopping and to admire the wonders of history and the City. On request is possible to have an exciting Archery experience or an unbelievable Helicopter Wine Tour over San Gimignano and the Chianti's hills.

Skip the busy cooking classes and instead opt for a private culinary immersion in San Gimignano. At a local’s home, benefit from the undivided attention of your instructor as you learn to prepare three traditional dishes, before dining with the family. Few travelers get the opportunity to enjoy such an intimate experience.

With this experience, we decided to give importance to all aspects of wine. Balsamic vinegar is one of its derivatives and, it is produced with the grape must (freshly crushed grape juice with all the skins, seeds, and stems). Sitting and relaxing in a magical and warm atmosphere, you'll get the chance to experience this precious product, understand how to use it in different dishes, and learn how it's produced. Everything will also be paired with the tasting of our organic wines and extra-virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar

Enjoy a real truffle based meal paired with the delicate taste of our wines. Try this particular and precious mushroom on different dishes and learn a little bit more about it.

Get out of the city for the day and get to know Tuscan cuisine a little better with this cooking class on a historic south Florence estate. Learn the secrets of finding, preparing, and creating meals with the region’s native truffles in a class with your private guide, a professional chef. Make your own meal with these luxurious and rare ingredients, then sample some of the sumptuous vintage wines produced at this sprawling vineyard estate.