San Gimignano Cooking Class & Visit to Siena

Embark on an extraordinary culinary and cultural journey through two of Tuscany's most captivating medieval cities. This intimate experience begins in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of San Gimignano, affectionately known as the 'Medieval Manhattan' for its striking skyline of historic towers.Your culinary adventure unfolds in an authentic Tuscan family home, where you'll be welcomed into a private kitchen for an exclusive cooking class. Under expert guidance, discover the artistry behind traditional Tuscan cuisine as you create classic dishes including hand-rolled pasta or gnocchi, perfectly crisp bruschetta, and flavorful pasta sauces. The experience culminates in crafting a traditional Italian dessert, sharing generations of culinary wisdom.Following your hands-on cooking session, savor your creations during a traditional Italian lunch, complemented by carefully selected regional wines. Afterward, enjoy leisure time to explore San Gimignano's enchanting cobblestone streets. Discover artisanal boutiques showcasing local treasures, from the renowned Vernaccia wines and premium saffron to exquisite hand-woven linens and the celebrated Santa Fina pottery.The journey continues to the medieval jewel of Siena, where your private English-speaking guide leads an intimate tour through this remarkably preserved city. The experience spans approximately 6-7 hours, including comfortable private transportation between locations.This exclusive day tour offers discerning travelers an authentic immersion into Tuscany's culinary heritage and medieval splendor. The combination of hands-on cooking instruction in a private setting, carefully curated wine pairings, and expert-led cultural exploration provides an unparalleled perspective on the region's rich traditions and artistic legacy.
Chef guides participants in making traditional Tuscan pasta in a rustic villa kitchen, with stone walls and wooden beams overhead Rustic Tuscan kitchen with copper pots, students rolling pasta dough on marble counters beneath exposed wooden beams in San Gimignano Group of participants in rustic Italian kitchen preparing pasta at wooden table, medieval towers of San Gimignano visible through window