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Top 10 food & drink things to do in San Gimignano

San Gimignano on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. San Gimignano Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide, San Gimignano1

    1. San Gimignano Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

    · 1.5 hours

    This Hilly medieval city is famous for its Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with outstanding examples of secular buildings as well as churches and well-known as a town of fine towers. The historic center of the city has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying its local products, including saffron and its white wine. Explore the hill town of San Gimignano and discover many Medieval towers that give the town such an unforgettable skyline.

  2. You yourself cook your own Italian meal then enjoy eating it., San Gimignano2

    2. You yourself cook your own Italian meal then enjoy eating it.

    5.0· 25 reviews· 4 hours

    More than a Cooking Class Cooking Class includes: - an intensive cooking session with instruction (in English) and practice with our chef, 3 course meal following the lesson including selected wines (Prosecco and Chianti), coffee, all food ingredients, taxes, - visit to the cellars of the Ugo Bing Winery with tasting of the wines that will be served with lunch/dinner, - than you will live a journey back in time to discover the underground Etruscan Granaries of 2500 years ago, a great surprise for adults and especially for kids.

  3. Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch, San Gimignano3

    3. Tuscany Horseback Riding and Winery Tour with Lunch

    5.0· 11 reviews· 7 hours

    Discover Tuscany from a truly unique perspective with this small-group horseback riding experience through rolling vineyards and olive groves, followed by a traditional lunch and wine tasting at a local estate. Departing from Florence or San Gimignano, this experience offers the perfect balance of scenic adventure and authentic flavors, allowing you to explore the countryside away from the crowds and savor regional specialties paired with estate-produced wines. Ideal for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike, it’s an unforgettable way to immerse yourself in the beauty, tastes, and traditions of Tuscany, all in one day.

  1. Vegan Tuscan Cooking Class, San Gimignano4

    4. Vegan Tuscan Cooking Class

    5.0· 9 reviews· 3 hours

    Tuscany is famous for its cuisine, but did you know it’s also rich in vegan culinary traditions? Our Tuscan Vegan Cooking Class offers a unique farm-to-table experience, rediscovering authentic peasant recipes made with 100% plant-based ingredients. In just 1 hour and a half, you’ll learn to craft 2 kinds of handmade vegan pasta with vegan sauces, traditional Vegan appetizers, and a sweet vegan dessert. Beyond cooking, enjoy an exclusive tasting of four organic and biodynamic wines, six e.v.o. Oils, and three balsamic vinegars. An authentic taste of Tuscany, completely vegan!

  2. Home Made Pizza Cooking Class in Tuscany with small group, San Gimignano5

    5. Home Made Pizza Cooking Class in Tuscany with small group

    5.0· 9 reviews· 3 hours

    A pizza cooking class in San Gimignano is a unique experience that combines delicious food with the charm of Tuscany. Nestled in the heart of a medieval town, participants learn the art of traditional Italian pizza-making from local chefs, using fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. It's perfect for friends, couples, and families, offering hands-on fun while creating mouthwatering pizzas in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The class also provides an opportunity to explore the rich culture and scenic beauty of the Tuscan countryside. From kneading dough to tasting the final product, it's an unforgettable culinary adventure that brings people together.

  3. San Gimignano Truffle Hunt & Truffle Cooking Class, San Gimignano6

    6. San Gimignano Truffle Hunt & Truffle Cooking Class

    5.0· 9 reviews· 3 hours

    There are two products that put Tuscany on the food and wine map: wine and truffles. Enjoy the best of both with a beautiful and Cooking Class followed by a special wine tasting with Tuscan products. Elevate your culinary experience! For all truffle lovers Tenuta Torciano offers a unique culinary experience to explore the tuscan delights with our exclusive truffle cooking lesson. During the Truffle Cooking you will have the opportunity to understand how and where the precious truffle grows, manipulate it, clean it and cook it to prepare your dishes together with our expert chef who will teach you all the secrets of how to taste it, keep it and conserve it. It will be a unique experience that only in Tenuta Torciano you will have the opportunity to explore. The experience includes: - Truffle lesson - Cooking Class experience with truffles - Lunch or Dinner with the local dishes cooked by our chef

  4. Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class & Winery Tour in San Gimignano, San Gimignano7

    7. Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class & Winery Tour in San Gimignano

    5.0· 4 reviews· 3 hours

    Your culinary journey begins with an antipasto of three types of bruschetta: - Fettunta, the purest form of bruschetta with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. - Bruschetta with seasonal vegetables, highlighting the fresh produce of Tuscany. - Classic tomato bruschetta, a staple of Italian cuisine. Next, you’ll craft handmade tagliolini pasta, pairing it with two delicious homemade sauces: - Pomarola sauce, a rich and flavorful Tuscan tomato sauce. - Seasonal vegetable sauce, featuring farm-fresh ingredients. To end on a sweet note, enjoy a traditional Tuscan dessert with two options: - Ricotta cream with Vinsanto wine (or a kid-friendly version with strawberry jam). - Pane, vino e zucchero, a modern twist on a rustic Tuscan treat. After the class, embark on a winery tour, where you’ll explore the vineyards and cellars, learning about Chianti and Tuscan winemaking traditions. Conclude the experience with a guided tasting of three fine Tuscan wines, perfectly paired with your meal.

  5. San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting and lunch, San Gimignano8

    8. San Gimignano: Chianti wine tasting and lunch

    5.0· 2 reviews· 2 hours

    A few steps from San Gimignano do not miss a special food and wine experience: a tasting of the best Chianti wines with lunch included and grappa tasting!

  6. Small-Group Tuscany Wine Tour: 3 Wineries and Traditional Lunch, San Gimignano9

    9. Small-Group Tuscany Wine Tour: 3 Wineries and Traditional Lunch

    5.0· 2 reviews

    Discover the essence of Tuscany on this immersive wine tour through the beautiful Chianti region. Visit three distinct wineries, where you'll explore traditional vineyards and enjoy multiple tastings of exquisite Chianti wines. Savor a sumptuous Tuscan lunch featuring homemade pasta and local delicacies, paired perfectly with the wines. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you’ll learn about the art of winemaking while soaking in the stunning countryside views. Perfect for adults seeking a delightful day of wine and camaraderie.

  7. Tuscan Wine & Bruschetta Tasting for Families in San Gimignano, San Gimignano10

    10. Tuscan Wine & Bruschetta Tasting for Families in San Gimignano

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hours

    Set in a stunning Tuscan vineyard, this winery tour and tasting offers a perfect mix of authentic flavors, culture, and family-friendly fun. Begin with a guided tour of the winery, where you’ll explore the vineyards and cellars, learning about the winemaking traditions of Chianti and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Following the tour, indulge in a tasting of five premium wines, expertly paired with bruschetta made from fresh, local bread and topped with the estate’s extra virgin olive oil. For families traveling with children, this experience is specially designed to be engaging for all ages. While adults enjoy the wine tasting, kids can visit the farm’s friendly animals, sip on freshly squeezed fruit juices, and take part in a fun art activity: “Paint Your Own Wine Label.” This interactive session lets them design a personalized wine label, making it a memorable souvenir of their visit to Tuscany.

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