Top Siena Unique Experiences

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.

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.

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 the sights and flavors of Tuscany by bike on a private 6-hour tour. Set along gentle roads and trails, the countryside excursion is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s world-famous landscape. Pedal your way to a traditional family farm and wine cellar. There you enjoy a filling meal paired with four different wines. Sample honey and homemade olive oil with bruschettas, cold cuts, and more.

Travel off-road through the Chianti valley on this day-long Tuscan wine tour. As your guide drives a vintage SUV, you'll gaze out at the gentle green hills and grapevine groves that typify the landscape. Stop at three wineries to sample several varietals of wine along with local products such as honey and olive oil, then relax over a traditional Tuscan picnic for lunch at your final stop. The tour starts and ends in the village of Castellina in Chianti.

Take off your shoes and - literally - immerse yourself into ancient Tuscan culture on a grape stomping excursion to the Chianti hills.  In addition to grinding grapes into juice with your bare feet, you’ll also get an up close look at life at a Tuscan winery. A visit to the wine cellar and tasting is also included. After you’ve stomped to your heart’s content, replenish your strength with a homemade lunch.

Participate in the Tuscan tradition of grape stomping on a private four-hour tour in the Chianti hills.  Explore a local vinyard with your private guide and discover the wine making process. In addition to living out your Italian dreams of crushing grapes with your bare feet, you’ll also enjoy a wine tasting, along with a homemade lunch.

Discover the art of truffle hunting firsthand on a private 2-hour tour in the morning or evening. Benefit from the expertise of your local guide and his dogs as you learn about the secrets of finding truffles, training the dogs, and culinary uses for the celebrated mushrooms. Finish the tour by tasting truffle products in central Sienna, or opt to stay for a meal (own expense) that features the fresh truffles.

Experience the culinary delights of the Chianti region on a half-day tour from Florence to a Tuscan farmhouse. Go in search of truffles with an expert guide and his trained dog during a 1-hour forest walk, then enjoy a traditional lunch that features the fresh truffles accompanied by extra virgin olive oil and Chianti Classico wine. Includes tastings of wine, olive oil, and honey, and a 3-course lunch.

Bus tours of Tuscany can feel out of touch with the beautiful, rolling countryside that travelers love. This tour allows you to get out of the bus and into the landscapes of the Tuscan countryside on a bike, following routes designed for casual cyclists or professionals. It’s a small-group affair, includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and finishes with a lunch of Tuscan dishes and wine.

Go off-road in a vintage SUV on this Chianti Valley tour from Greve. With a small group of just eight people or fewer, travel through the famous wine-producing region to learn the vintners' secrets. Stop at three cellars for 15 tastings of different varietals as well as local products (olive oil, honey) and a traditional Italian lunch.

Discover the secrets of traditional Tuscan cuisine with a private cooking course held at a charming farm in the heart of Tuscany. During this course, you’ll learn how to prepare authentic Tuscan dishes and then kick back and enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wine. You’ll take home recipes and new skills to dazzle friends and family when you recreate these dishes back home.

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of Siena with a private cooking class at the home of a "Cesarina," an Italian cook and host. You'll visit a local market and food shops first, and then start the lesson to learn how to make three Sienese dishes. Finally, you'll be rewarded by enjoying your creations accompanied by a glass of wine.

Discover the joys of Italian cooking during a private culinary class. Set at a family-run farm near Chianti, you enjoy a truly authentic Tuscan experience. With undivided attention and expert instruction from your host, learn how to prepare fresh pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu. Your epicurean excursion also includes a tour of the farm, plus a tasting of four wines and house olive oil with lunch.

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.

One day bike tour with electric bikes (e-bike) in Chianti region around Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti. Meet your guide in Siena at 9.00 am, in front of the church of San Domenico, and you'll be taken by private minivan to Monteriggioni, where we'll set the e-bikes and start the ride. During the bike tour you'll visit the medieval towns of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti, cycling surrounded by vineyards and beautiful views. At the end of the bike tour you'll stop in a local winery where you'll learn more about Chianti Classico wine making and enjoy a traditional lunch with Chianti wine tasting.

Explore the landscape of Tuscany on a private, full-day cycling tour from Siena. With the full attention of your guide, follow a route along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route that once linked Canterbury to Rome and a popular destination for photographers. Rest and refuel after a day of activity with a three-course lunch and wine pairings at a Tuscan vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

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.

Discover the beautiful Tuscan hills in a vintage Fiat 500. Visit three quaint villages during your 6-hour tour with English-speaking guide. Enjoy a homemade lunch with a wine-tasting session at a 200 year old villa. Visit its ancient wine cellar.

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.

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.

Feel like a local, as you accompany your own private cesarina (chef) through a traditional, bustling marketplace in Siena, picking up fresh ingredients as you go. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration in your chef’s own home—Italian hospitality at its finest—before tucking into the four-course meal they prepare.

Want to entertain your friends and family in your home away from home? Le Cesarine is your perfect solution; our expert local home cooks will come to your accommodation to create an authentic culinary experience you'll never forget. Put your feet up and relax with your loved ones while our Cesarina takes care of everything for you (clean up included!). Enjoy an aperitivo with sparkling wine and nibbles followed by a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert and drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars).  How does it work? After you have booked the experience we will contact you asking for the address of your accommodation and any specific requests or preferences including timings. We will then match you with the perfect local home cook from our world-famous network. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities.