Chianti Tours

See the Chianti region’s famous vineyards, olive groves, and medieval villages from an entirely new perspective when you embark on a half-day horseback riding tour. This private tour begins with pickup from your Siena accommodation; travel by car to an area winery, where the adventure begins. Once you’ve become acquainted with your horse, you’ll ride past some of the area’s loveliest scenery. Finish with a traditional Tuscan lunch, plus wine tasting.

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.

Discover how locals prepare Tuscan food in a small-group cooking class in Montalcino. Visit the market with your teacher to choose all of the necessary ingredients.  Then, learn how to make fresh pasta, sauces, sweets, and more in a traditional Tuscan home. Enjoy your prepared dishes with a glass of Rosso Di Montalcino wine. Leave with a full stomach and special diploma to boast your new cooking skills.

Searching for truffles in Tuscany with an expert truffles hunter: it’s a special experience which allows you to discover how nature can offer hidden treasures…. The truffles hunter, with his dog along, will teach you the techniques to find a truffle enough to make you so enthusiast of your choice!! And after the search…let’s go and taste a good truffle dinner!! Enjoy the Tuscan recipes: delights for the palate!

Pedal through the Tuscan countryside during this half-day e-bike tour through Brunello. Bike along unpaved roads with ease on your electric bike towards local Tuscan vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting at the Abbey of Sant’Antimo and learn about the ancient winemaking process. Sample three glasses of wines, including the Brunello di Montalcino, before heading to the medieval town of Montalcino to explore.

Our hot air balloon rides from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. We start in the early morning due to the ideal stable air conditions found at that time. Thanks to the strategic position of our launch site, you will be able to admire old Tuscan castles and renaissance villas, enjoy aerial views of the old towns of Poggibonsi, Senese San Gimignano, Col Val D’Elsa and be amazed by the typical Chianti hills, vineyards and woods . On a clear day if we fly high enough you may see the Tirrenean/Mediterranean sea reflecting the morning sun in the distance. Once landed, we will have breakfast together in the middle of the Chianti countryside with typical Tuscan products.

Your day is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. 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.

Culinary Experiences. Sandra Betti had the idea for ShopandCook: "My love of Tuscany brought me to the idea of healthy and tasty cooking, based on foods and ingredients direct from local sources." Cooking using seasonal produce and passing along centuries-old Tuscan traditions through my personal experience are the priorities for my culinary experiences.” We will show how to recognise quality in various produce that is essential to create excellent dishes.

Explore the Tuscan countryside while in port in Livorno with a 9-hour private wine tour. Led by an expert guide, take a scenic drive into the heart of the Chianti wine region to learn about the winemaking process and sample local blends. Taste top-quality, Tuscan olive oil and admire the rolling landscape before heading back to your cruise ship.

Tour the cellars of Monterinaldi Castle with a sommelier as your guide. This historic castle in the heart of Chianti is the perfect setting to learn all about the winemaking process. After your private tour of the cellars, enjoy a 3-course Tuscan lunch with wine pairings in an 18th century villa.

For true wine-lovers, there’s no greater thrill than seeing where Tuscany’s specialty red is made. During this in-depth tour of an organic, family-run winery, you’ll learn the ins and outs of Chianti Classico. Tour the scenic vineyard and sample four different red wine varieties inside the atmospheric on-site cellar. Pair your tasting with fresh cheeses and salami, all made from fresh regional products.

Sip some of Italy's most famous wine during a 1.5-hour visit to an organic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. Tour the vineyards and organic winery between Radda and Panzano, right in the Chianti Classico wine-producing area. Learn about how local wines are made. Take part in a wine-tasting session at the conclusion of your tour, sampling between 3-6 wines with appetizers such as bread with olive oil produced on-site.

Discover the wines of Montalcino on a 3-hour wine tour that visits two wineries in the region. Enjoy wine tastings and tours of the vineyards, gaining insight into the history of the famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. Travel with a small group limited to eight people and enjoy viewing the picturesque countryside along the way.

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes.  Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The town of Greve in Chianti, with its characteristic central square, the medieval castle of Montefioralle, today a village of great charm, finally a cellar where you can taste the best local wines.

Experience for your private group. Come with us for an unforgettable day spent visiting Siena with a professional city guide and the Chianti area accompanied by one of our expert English speaking drivers born and raised in Tuscany. -During the 8/9hr tour you will explore the Gothic city of Siena with its famous shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the gorgeous cathedral, followed step by step by a licensed TOUR GUIDE! -In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most famous vineyards, or unknown small family businesses, see their cellars and taste their excellent wines and food. -Then explore the wonderful medieval city of San Gimignano. Our drivers are all extremely familiar with Tuscany and with the main destinations. They will always share historical information, curiosities and traditions about the area of the sightseeing and they are available at any needs.

This give's you an opportunity to visit one of the best wine estates in the heart of the Chianti region with a rich history as well as enjoying a pleasurable and scenic cycle ride all day. The price includes hybrid bike rental for the day , however if you prefer you can have as a supplement an electric bike for the day . You will be accompanied by a cycle guide who will point out places of interest.

Taste wines and learn to make fresh pasta during a half-day culinary experience in Montalcino. Your chef-instructor leads a class where you make traditional ‘pinci’ pasta from local flour, then head to the wine cellar to the region’s legendary Brunello di Montalcino wines. Top off the evening with a dinner of pasta and other dishes, accompanied by five wine tastings. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visiting the estate you will feel the deep history of the family. Taste the Chianti wine and typical product of tuscany

Original full day tour that will lead you into the most charming wine cellars which produce the king of Italian wines: Brunello di Montalcino. An experience among the vineyards and the grapes of Brunello to tell the story, the production secrets, the men who have made "prestigious" Montalcino and its territory. A good opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of wine: guided tours, tastings and, above all, the chance to make a very quiet trip, without having the worry about the breathalyser after sipping a glass of good wine.

Explore another side of Tuscany’s lovely countryside when you visit an esteemed local winery. On this small-group tour, you'll go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the producer's extensive cellars, and will learn what goes into the winemaking process. Then, sit down for a tasting of three different varieties, including Brunello di Montalcino: one of Italy’s most expensive and coveted wines. Alongside the glasses, you’ll also enjoy a light meal of traditional nibbles.

Visit a family-run winery in Chianti to experience the traditional side of local winemaking. With an included tasting of several house wines, this tour of Montefioralle Winery goes from Chianti classic to sweet vin santo. In warm weather, you can sample the wine in a scenic outdoor spot with views of the vines and the surrounding historic village.

Delve into the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti wine region—and enjoy an indulgent meal plus wine tastings—when you book this private, half-day tour. Following pickup at your area hotel, set off with just a private guide for company. Venture first to the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery, where you’ll tour the striking facilities and enjoy a tutored tasting. Then, transfer to the regal Villa Le Corti for further wine and olive oil tastings, plus a gourmet, 3-course lunch.

Get to know the off-the-beaten-path wine region of Maremma, in coastal Tuscany, during this private tour. Round-trip private transportation is convenient and means that you can taste as much wine as you wish. Visit two wineries, both known for their modern architecture, to taste samples and learn about wine production. You'll also enjoy a 3-course lunch and wine pairing.