Top Siena Dining Experiences

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Sample Italy's flagship Brunello di Montalcino wine in the hills where it’s produced with this exclusive winery tour and tasting at a medieval castle. Join a sommelier for a stroll through the vineyards to learn about the history and production of Brunello at this family-run estate, then relax over a tasting that pairs three different wines with local specialties. Cap off your experience with a three-course Tuscan lunch.

A mere 6 km from Siena, immersed in the poetic and permeating beauty of the Senese countryside the small San Giorgino church, has since 1109 placidly observed the vineyard and olive trees of the surrounding fields, which have been under the stewardship of our family since 1977, where with love, tradition, dedication and innovative spirit we have produced wine and oil. We love to define our company as a harmoniously multifaceted reality that holds a myriad of souls inside of it. By fine tuning each one of the contrasting elements together, like an orchestra, we give life to unique products that are recognizable, inviting, and sincere: symphonies of genuine tastes, rooted in the culture of the land. This reality begins with our family: we are in 8 and all contribute in the company with our own specializations, following the entire production process, from the preparation at the vineyard, to the last step of commercialization.

This experience is a tasting journey in which you will try some of the best food & wine products from Central Italy, with a focus on our beautiful Tuscany region. The experience consists of nine selected products paired together, all of them described by your private Italian food dealer. Obviously, this experience is not a class so feel free to experiment different pairings and new flavors. Details: Traditional Method Saffron Beer Toscano IGP Extra-virgin Olive Oil Handmade Crescia Rosso di Montalcino DOC Duck breast speck Pecorino Toscano Stagionato DOP Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena DOP

Experience a side of Italy rarely available to visitors when you take a cooking class in the Chianti wine region. During your private session, discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine, from sauces to tiramisu. After dining on the food you just learned to make, continue on to a vineyard for a complimentary wine tasting and pairing lesson. Round-trip transport from Siena is included for your convenience.

Take the stress out of planning a day in Tuscany on this half-day small-group tour of the Chianti wine region from Siena, including transport. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride over to two popular wineries to taste wines and oils locals love. Plus spend some free time in Monteriggioni, and catch a glimpse of the town’s well-known medieval castle.

See the hills of Tuscany in true Italian style with this action-packed day trip on a Vespa scooter from Siena. Set off on your scooter through the Tuscan countryside, your guide leading the way, as you and other scooter-riding participants make your way to a Chianti winery for lunch. Tour the vineyards and cellars, sample some wine and indulge in an antipasto lunch before heading back to Siena.

Spend an enchanted evening at a winery estate in Chianti on this half-day tour from Siena. Travel through the scenic landscape of Tuscany to reach the winery estate, then take a tour of the winery, capped off by wine tasting. Afterward, find your seat at a festively decorated table situated in the vineyards for a barbecue dinner accompanied by wine and music.

Get an authentic taste of northern Italy on this 4-hour cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites, including bruschetta, crostini and pici, thick, hand-rolled pasta originating in Siena. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino. Group size is reserved to 15 to keep this experience as intimate as possible.

Discover the fine wines and rich historical heritage of Chianti on a full-day trip from Siena. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the sublime Tuscan countryside and visit castles cradled by rolling green hills and sprawling vineyards. Visit Castello di Brolio, the esteemed birthplace of Chianti wine, and delve into the opulent chambers of Castello di Ama. Pleasure your palate with fine samples of Chianti Classico wine during tasting sessions and feast on a traditional Italian lunch during your tour. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only eight people.

Spend an afternoon in the wine town of Montalcino, tasting the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino and learning about wine production. This tour from Siena that tasting of local wine paired with salami and cured meat. Admire views of the Tuscan countryside from the pretty hill town and discover the region’s generations-old winemaking traditions.

Become a pilgrim of sorts and take a scenic hike on the historic Via Francigena, an old pilgrimage route that stretched from Canterbury in England to Rome. The rural route takes you through villages, vineyards, and some of the most scenic countryside in Tuscany. Best of all, once you get to the medieval village of Monteriggioni you're rewarded with a wine tasting. At the end, head back to Siena via train.

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Siena during a small-group cooking class set in a charming historical villa. You’ll discover the secrets of Tuscan cuisine and learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes, including ravioli and tiramisu, under the guidance of a skilled chef. Afterward, indulge in a wine tasting, savoring the flavors of local wineries. Finally, tour the villa and admire its rustic charm and surroundings.

Tuscany is known for its excellent vintages, but the world of Tuscan wine can be overwhelming for a novice. With this informal wine class, you’ll get your bearings and learn to recognize the most important and storied wines of Tuscany. Delve into the history of Tuscany’s wine production, discover the different wine-producing areas and grapes, and sample a number of reds and whites from the region.

Take a private cooking class with a local chef-instructor at their home during this half-day culinary experience in Siena. Learn to prepare a 4-course Italian meal, then enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped to make with your host. You’ll also sample a selection of red and white wines from Tuscany.

Siena sits in the heart of Tuscany, known across the globe for its excellent regional cuisine. Delve into its traditional specialties with this foodie experience that combines a lesson covering Tuscan wines and gourmet delicacies plus a foodie stroll through the old town to sample them for yourself. Taste a variety of wines paired with cheeses and charcuterie, extra-virgin olive oil, bread, jams, and honey.

Discover the taste of typical Tuscan dishes at this unique dinner in an ancient villa. Dinner takes place amongst spectacular landscapes, allowing you to discover new horizons. • 4-course Tuscan dinner plus a side dish • Wine and spirits are included • Takes place in a recently renovated villa from the 1920s, with its original characteristics intact • Valentina loves good company and good food, and hosts with Alberto, her husband, a Palio fan and footballer

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Grosseto 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 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.

Enjoy an immersive Wine experience, where you’ll get to taste a range of local wines paired with local delicacies. The experience takes place in the home of a local professional Wine Taster from ONAV (the Italian Association of Wine Tasters). Together with your host you will: - Learn the fundamentals of wine tasting in order to detect, understand and enjoy its different notes and aromas. - Taste 6 different wines: Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri, Bolgheri rosato, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Moscadello, Vin Santo del Chianti (or similar wines) . Your selected wines will be paired with the finest local specialties: a table of cold cuts and cheese or vegetarian appetizers. If you do not finish the wine during the tasting session, don’t worry... You can take it back home and enjoy it afterwards! You will have the pleasure to enjoy an exclusive private experience. Your host will explain all the nuances, characteristics and curiosities of the wines in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Savor the fresh flavors of Sienese cuisine on this private morning or afternoon cookery class in Siena. Visit the home of Cesarina, your host, and roll up your sleeves for an immersive cooking experience—Sienese style. With all utensils and ingredients included, follow three traditional local recipes with helpful hints and tips from your host. Then, enjoy your food with a glass of wine among your fellow chefs.

It starts from the visit of the vineyards with explanations on the vines and their different vinifications, a hint to the company history, two steps in the vegetable garden and an interesting path: you can also see a medieval source and some shelters used in the Second World War, but from the origins older. We then proceed with a walk in the fields where Senatore Cappelli wheat is grown, (a fine variety of ancient cereal, recently rediscovered by a few farmers and suitable for all types of food) and a walk in the olive grove. Then to the mill with explanation of the pressing and video to better understand the processing of this very precious product. The visit ends with the pasta factory, one of the Italian excellences! You will understand the evolution of pasta and the production method.

Nibble your way through one of Italy’s most spectacular medieval cityscapes and learn about its traditional sweet and savory treats with this Siena street food tour. Meet a local foodie guide and discover the top spots in town for everything from charcuterie to pastries at food shops and market stalls. Enjoy the relaxed pace and personal attention of a small group and come away with a deeper understanding of Sienese cuisine.

A unique experience, a combination of adrenalin and nature, and an unforgettable memory of Tuscany to bring back home and share with your friends. While seated on board of an ultra-modern Polar 6 seats quad you will explore unspoiled corners of the Tuscan countryside, which are impossible to reach by other means of transport. You will have the chance to see ancient farmhouses, medieval castles, lovely hamlets and breath-taking scenery. you will go boar, deer, fox, hare and pheasant watching. You will see crystal clear streams full of fish and you will drive across windy paths in vineyards. Stop for a light lunch at a Chianti winery and a second stop for scenic photo shoot.