Siena · FOOD
15 reviewed
Here is what to book: the 15 food experiences worth booking near Siena, each with what it costs, how long it runs and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 3-hour Siena food-and-wine walk with a 12-person group, starting at Piazza Salimbeni, featuring salumi, pecorino, pici, pappa senese, and ricciarelli.
“We enjoyed very much our time with Alessandra. She is an excellent guide and shared many insights of Siena culture and the relationship food and wine play in the daily life of those who call Siena their home.”
Taste eight organic wines on a family-run estate outside San Gimignano, with a full Tuscan food pairing and a vinsantaia visit.
“Staff was awesome and informative about the area, history, culture and of course. All organic wines special to this region.”
Walk Siena with a local food expert for a full Tuscan meal, wine, and sweet finishes over 3 hours, ending at Palazzo Salimbeni.
“Enjoyed the tasting. Would have liked more locations with small bites and more wine pairing. What we did sample was excellent.”
Meet Roberto on a Cinta Senese farm near Montepulciano, walk vineyards and olive groves, then enjoy a full tasting of local meats, pecorino, wine, and sweets.
“Tour in una piccola fattoria a gestione familiare con annesso uliveto, un'esperienza autentica che vale il prezzo del biglietto. La degustazione ottima e abbondante. È rimasto soddisfatto anche il nostro amico Don Lorenzo che ci è venuto apposta da Bilbao. Ed è rimasto tanto colpito che forse chiede il trasferimento nella chiesetta vicina...”
Siena in 2 hours with wine school tastings and a walk past key piazzas. Try pecorino, olive oil, Chianti Classico, and Vin Santo.
“We enjoyed our tour with knowledge and friendly Elio! We were a family of four, including two teenagers, one too young to enjoy wine... but Elio made sure he had a "tasting" of Italian sodas, which he loved! We spent the first hour in the Tuscan Wine School and tasted three wines, a variety of cheeses and 3-4 cured meats, as well as brushetta and crostini with olive tapenade. We also learned about and tasted quality olive oil and balsamic. Then we took to the streets for a traditional stuffed pizza and gelati. Elio helped us learn about labeling on the bottles and how to pick a quality product. He…”
Small-group tasting at an organic family winery in San Gimignano: estate walk plus 8 organic wines with Tuscan food pairings.
“It was a lovely family owned vineyard who were really welcoming. Our tour guide was lovely, he offered a complimentary pick up and drop off from the station and was very knowledgeable and passionate giving us a tour of the vineyard. It was a beautiful setting and we were given a delicious food pairing with each of the 8 wines to taste. Definetly would recommend.”
A 2-hour Siena food and wine walk with tastings of local cheeses, cured meats, olive oil, and white/red wines plus a guided stroll through town.
“Elio was an amazing guide. Meeting at a wine shop, he took time to tell us so many facts about Italian (in general) and local wines as well as balsamic and oils. We had bruschetta, meats and cheeses, with our wines. Went out for locale food and gelato before coming back for dessert. Elio was very knowledgeable, spoke English well and had a great sense of humor. I’d recommend his tour, especially if you’re new to wine!”
Walk Siena’s Palio landmarks with sweet and savory tastings on a small-group or private tour, ending near Piazza del Campo.
“Ania was an incredible tour guide. Her knowledge of Siena history and charming anecdotes made us feel as if we were immersing ourselves in Sienese culture with the help of a friend. She was not only accommodating, but also exceeded our expectations with her insight and recommendations for after our tour. We cannot recommend this experience enough. Thank you, Ania!”
Learn Vernaccia di San Gimignano with a short wine story, aroma training, and a structured tasting of six wines plus local food.
“The lecture and aroma training prior to the actual tasting was so valuable. It helped me taste the wine in a more sophisticated way. We were fortunate in that there were only 2 other people in the class--a father and his daughter who were delightful. Highly recommend this for those who wish to learn more about wine making and tasting!”
Vegan Tuscan cooking class in San Gimignano: make fresh pasta, bruschetta and vegan cake, plus wine and olive oil tasting.
“The instructor was very thorough, patient and knowledgeable. The finished products were delicious. I would recommend.”
A 90-minute gourmet wine and bite pairing at Corte Pavone Winery, focused on Brunello di Montalcino and organic-biodynamic food.
“Sehr gute Weine und fantastische Gourmethäppchen- sehr empfehlenswert! Unbedingt das komplette Sortiment testen ( nicht nur Brunellos ;-))”
Private Siena food tour with 10 tastings, custom to your tastes, plus food-and-history stops at Piazza del Campo and Torre del Mangia.
“Really lovely afternoon touring local artisan food shops with an absolutely lovely guide. We easily made a lunch out of this! We were not rushed through anything and all of our questions were answered. Highly recommend!”
Private Brunello and Tuscan food pairing tour in Montalcino with a vineyard and cellar visit plus a vertical Brunello tasting.
“We had very nice lunch and wine tasting. Staff was experienced and friendly and the wines are the best.”
Private 8-hour tour from Siena to Monteriggioni and San Gimignano, plus Chianti Classico winery tastings with a dedicated guide.
“Maurizio, Cosimo, and Bruno were amazing professionals! We hired We Drive You Tuscany as our on call shuttle services for our wedding and I cannot express how absolutely amazing they were. They were kind, helpful, and always ready with Read more”
Taste Montepulciano on a 3-hour walk with pecorino, salami, handmade pici, and a Vino Nobile tasting in an underground cellar.
“Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable about his subject. I would have thought we would have tasted a wider variety of food. Overall a good 3.5/5.”
