Top Siena Classes & Workshops

Do you want to learn the Italian language in a stimulating way and at the same time visit one of the most beautiful cities in Italy? You have found the right one for you. In Siena, in the center of wonderful Tuscany. The best way to learn Italian is to immerse yourself completely in the language and culture of the country. It will be a natural and very rapid learning. You will be immersed in the culture and will listen, read and speak only Italian throughout the day. In this way you will make rapid progress, both in the classroom and out.

An holistic experience for the body and the mind with the nature thanks to a yoga lesson on the shore of Lake Chiusi with delicious picnic

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.

I’ve been a photographer for 30 years so have a wealth of experience in various photographic fields, especially people and street photography. I love to travel and to meet people and I have so much fun teaching photography to travelers in this area. In this era of technology, the smartphone has become everyone's camera and the quality is constantly improving but not everyone has a photographic background so I'm here to help you make beautiful travel photos to show to friends at home and to post. I love teaching people how to improve their composition and how to use some of the less-known aspects of their smartphones. Doing all this whilst walking around a beautiful city makes the experience a fun and relaxed way to learn and also to experience some of the local cultures. I’ve been using my iPhone extensively for 3 years for photos, learned tons of tips and tricks, found great editing apps, and built up a portfolio on Instagram. Now I'm enjoying imparting that knowledge.

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.

If you want to bring the special memories of your trip, see the city from a different point of view, feel its character and take it home - write to me. Plus I will give you all the info you need to improve your skills in urban and landscape photography.

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.

Head to the Umbrian countryside for a day of fresh Italian food and cooking at an organic agriturismo (farm stay). Taking place at Il Fontanaro, the experience includes a tasting of the farm’s award-winning olive oil and wine, a tour of the cellars, and a fresh pasta cooking class -- created with ingredients that you pick yourself from the garden. Bring your towel and bathing suit for a cool-down dip in the pool after the class ends.

Enjoy an immersive experience in Italian culture and savor a traditional aperitivo on this private cooking workshop in Siena. Visit a local Italian home, and meet your host and instructor. Using fresh, local ingredients, prepare five tantalizing nibbles to accompany a refreshing glass of bubbly or Tuscan wine. Relax over a drink among new friends, and learn of role the aperitivo plays in Italian society.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 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.

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 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.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 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.

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.

Wine-tasting in Italy is a must, but if you want a truly immersive experience, try making your own wine. This private tour takes you to a historic villa and guides you step by step through the process of making wine and creating your own customized bottle, 12 of which will be shipped to your home. Also, enjoy an included Tuscan lunch.

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.

You will learn to make pasta, and some fantastic Italian dishes with fun. I'm specialized in using produce that is organic, locally grown.I want to provide you an organic and sustainable experience. I provide guests the best selections of organic food and we only cook with extra virgin organic olive oil. On request I can make also glueen free class or kids cooking class.  Menu: two kind of pasta hand made, an italian dessert siders, wines olive oil and wine tasting and farm visit. My philosophy from the beginning has been to serve whole natural foods that are minimally processed. Where ever possible we produce our items in house 

The best way to learn about and appreciate Tuscany’s beloved cuisine is in the home of a local. With this experience, take a deep dive into authentic dishes from Siena with a private hands-on lesson with a home cook, or “Cesarina”. Learn to prepare three traditional Sienese pasta recipes and enjoy your creations paired with local wines to end your class.

Discover the fine food and wine of the Siena region with your own private guide on a full-day tour in Tuscany. Taste some of Tuscany’s great wine and cheese, take a cooking class, go to wine estates, and have a delicious lunch. Suitable for groups of up to eight people, this tour provides comfortable transportation in a Mercedes minivan with a professional driver.

How the wine is born, how it is fermented and what are the steps that bring the bunch from the plant to the bottle

If you're spending your holidays in Siena, Tuscany and its region, or even just passing through, do not miss the Cooking Class with Granma at the Farm, just 10 km out of Siena. It will be an authentic traditional cookery class where you will enjoy a pleasant stay and the warm hospitality in an Italian family home.

Live an authentic culinary experience in the Siena countryside. Become an Italian chef for one day and get hands-on help preparing your own traditional meal from a local chef. Enjoy the dinner with your friends and family.

Skip the run-of-the-mill tours and experience Siena like a local foodie. This private tour offers an in-depth experience of Siena’s local food culture, beginning with a walking tour to discover your host’s most trusted artisanal food shops, then a visit to their home for a cooking class that teaches you the secrets of the most famous dishes from the Siena area. Afterward, enjoy your meal with a selection of red and white local wines.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

At Podere Casanova you will find a special cooking course; you will learn about culinary mysteries and the correct food-wine pairing. We will begin with a visit to the vineyards and the cellar, to understand the art of winemaking, and then dedicate ourselves to cooking classes. The lesson is practical, so you will do the preparation together with the chef! At the end of the lesson, taste the fruit of your "work" and accompany each dish to the correct wine! When you come home, don't miss the chance to amaze your family and friends!