Tuscany here is overwhelmingly a food-and-wine story: pizza and pasta classes on a farm, gnocchi in the Florence hills, a Michelin-trained chef's class, wine tours in Siena and by Vespa through San Gimignano, plus a golf-car city overview and a Florence pottery masterclass. Every option is rated 5.0, so this is about picking your flavor of Tuscan afternoon. Prices range from $77.37 for the golf-car overview to $238.06 for the Vespa-and-wine day.
The clear anchor is the farm pizza/pasta and gelato class, with an enormous 3,473 reviews, dwarfing everything else and signaling a well-oiled operation. If cooking isn't your thing, the Vespa wine tour and Siena tasting get you into the countryside and medieval villages, while the golf-car tour is the cheapest, lightest way to simply see Florence. Decide between cooking, drinking, and sightseeing, then let review depth guide you.
#1Best Overall
Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm
The runaway favorite: cooking and gelato on a Tuscan farm.
★★★★★ 5.0 (3,473 reviews)·from $84·5h 00m·
With a staggering 3,473 reviews at 5.0, this five-hour pizza-or-pasta class plus gelato making at a Tuscan farm is not just the best-reviewed tour in this hub, it's one of the most-reviewed in the entire set. At $83.80 it's also very reasonably priced for a half-day farm experience. The sheer volume of happy reviews makes it the safe, obvious pick.
★★★★★“My two teenage daughters and I had an amazing time with Noemi, Gloria and Ivana!! This was the highlight of our trip to Florence! We learned to make delicious homemade pasta and sauces, as well as gelato. We saw the gorgeous Tuscan countryside from a farm house. Made new friends. Laughed together, ate our delicious creations, enjoyed local Chinati and took beautiful pictures at sunset. We highly r”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Cooking diploma
- Professional chef
- Transport by air-conditioned bus (15 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
- Recipes
What's good
- 3,473 reviews at 5.0, an exceptional track record
- Farm setting plus hands-on cooking and gelato
- Great value at $83.80 for 5 hours
What to know
- Half-day commitment (300 minutes)
- Cooking-focused, not sightseeing
Best for: Anyone near Florence who wants a proven, hands-on Tuscan food day.
Skip it if: You'd rather see towns and vineyards than cook.
#2Best Hands-On Class
Francy's Pasta & Gnocchi on Top of Florence Hills
Pasta and gnocchi with a Florence-hills view.
★★★★★ 5.0 (373 reviews)·from $149·3h 15m·
This 195-minute pasta-and-gnocchi class sits atop the Florence hills and holds 5.0 across 373 reviews, at $148.79. It's a more intimate, view-driven cooking experience than the big farm class, at nearly double the price. Worth it if setting and a smaller feel matter to you.
★★★★★“This was our favorite experience that we booked. The hosts both made us feel like family. We were able to have a very small group of people to make pasta with which was really nice. Lots of fun, lots of laughs. Would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Florence!
The views from the home were incredible. Very easy to follow their directions and we made incredible dishes that rival anything w”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's good
- Scenic Florence-hills location
- Hands-on pasta and gnocchi
- 373 reviews at 5.0
What to know
- $148.79 is nearly double the farm class
- Fewer reviews than the top option
Best for: Food lovers wanting a cozier class with a view.
Skip it if: You want the most-proven or most affordable cooking class.
#3Best Value
Florence Overview by Golf Car with Local Tour Guide
Cheapest here and the quickest way to see Florence.
★★★★★ 5.0 (324 reviews)·from $77·1h 30m·
At $77.37 for 90 minutes, this golf-car Florence overview with a local guide is the lowest-priced and shortest tour in the Tuscany set, rated 5.0 across 324 reviews. It's pure sightseeing rather than food, and an efficient orientation to the city. Good for anyone short on time.
★★★★★“So very enjoyable! Stefano was personable, knowledgeable, and fun! We arrived in Florence after very long and stressful travel and Stefano had us laughing and relaxing instantly. Highly recommend this unusual way of touring Florence.”
— Verified traveller
Where you'll go: Florence
What's good
- Lowest price in the set ($77.37)
- Quick 90-minute city overview
- 324 reviews at 5.0
What to know
- Brief and surface-level
- No food or countryside element
Best for: Time-pressed visitors wanting a fast, easy Florence overview.
Skip it if: You came to Tuscany to eat, drink, or roam the countryside.
#4Best Countryside Day
Tuscany Vespa & Wine Tour, lunch, medieval villages, wine tasting
Vespa, wine and medieval villages around San Gimignano.
★★★★★ 5.0 (314 reviews)·from $238·Flexible·
This Vespa-and-wine tour rolls through San Gimignano's medieval villages with lunch and a tasting, at $238.06 with 314 reviews at 5.0. It's the priciest tour here, but it's also the most complete day out, combining riding, scenery, food and wine. Best for adventurous travelers comfortable on a Vespa.
★★★★★“This tour was one of our favorite parts of the trip! The charming town of San Gimignano is breathtaking—its medieval towers, cobbled streets, and the stunning views of the Tuscan countryside are straight out of a postcard. Our guide, Tom, was simply fantastic. His passion for the region and the wine culture was evident from the very first moment. He made the entire tour feel personal and interacti”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Licensed Guide and Driver
- All Fees and Taxes
- Up to 8 people small group tour
- Visit to one of the most charming medieval towns in Tuscany
Where you'll go: San Gimignano · San Gimignano · San Gimignano
What's good
- Combines Vespa riding, wine, lunch and villages
- Immersive countryside experience
- 314 reviews at 5.0
What to know
- Most expensive option at $238.06
- Vespa riding won't suit everyone
Best for: Adventurous couples wanting a full Tuscan countryside day.
Skip it if: You're uneasy on two wheels or want to keep costs down.
#5Best Skill Builder
Michelin-Trained Chef Pasta Class in Florence
A pasta class led by a Michelin-trained chef.
★★★★★ 5.0 (270 reviews)·from $110·3h 00m·
This three-hour Florence pasta class is taught by a Michelin-trained chef, at $109.51 with 270 reviews at 5.0. The credential is the differentiator, so it's aimed at travelers who want a more serious cooking lesson. Solid reviews, mid-range price.
★★★★★“Don't let the location (a storefront in a slightly sketchy area) scare you away. Once inside, this experience was one of the highlights of our Italian trip. Extremely well-run, Tomas was super skilled in engaging with all of us AND in cooking. He was fun, easy-going, and endearing. The meal was AMAZING. Do this class! You will be so glad you did.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Red and White Wine
What's good
- Instruction from a Michelin-trained chef
- Focused 3-hour pasta class
- 270 reviews at 5.0
What to know
- Pricier than the top farm class for fewer reviews
- Cooking-only, no sightseeing
Best for: Keen home cooks wanting technique from a trained chef.
Skip it if: You just want a fun, casual class or to see Tuscany.
#6Best for Wine Lovers
Siena: A Wine Tour and Tasting Experience
A dedicated Siena wine tour and tasting.
★★★★★ 5.0 (214 reviews)·from $101·3h 00m·
This three-hour wine tour and tasting at an agriturismo near Siena focuses squarely on wine, at $101.18 with 214 reviews at 5.0. It's the purest wine-only pick in the set, set at a single estate. Great for oenophiles, less so for anyone wanting variety.
★★★★★“I had such a lovely experience at Azienda Agricola La Lastra! As a solo traveler, I felt incredibly welcome and even made some new friends during the tasting. Mia was a fantastic guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and thoughtful in explaining their winemaking process and how climate change is impacting the region. The food was delicious, and the wines were even better. My favorite was the Chianti Co”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Bottled water
- Sensorial tasting of 4 organic wines, all typical of the area
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Free parking
Where you'll go: Azienda Agricola La Lastra · Azienda Agricola La Lastra · Azienda Agricola La Lastra · Azienda Agricola La Lastra
What's good
- Focused wine tour and tasting near Siena
- Estate setting (Azienda Agricola La Lastra)
- 214 reviews at 5.0
What to know
- Single-estate focus, less varied
- Fewer reviews than the cooking classes
Best for: Wine lovers wanting a proper Tuscan tasting experience.
Skip it if: You want food, towns or a broader itinerary.
#7Most Unique
The Florence Pottery Experience: Factory Tour & Masterclass
A hands-on Florence pottery masterclass.
★★★★★ 5.0 (178 reviews)·from $143·2h 00m·
This two-hour pottery experience pairs a factory tour with a hands-on masterclass, at $142.84 with 178 reviews at 5.0. It's the only craft-focused option here and a nice change from food and wine. Fewest reviews in the set, but a distinctive, tactile choice.
★★★★★“I cannot recommend this tour enough. The entire family that runs this tour is kind, friendly, and helpful. The ability to learn from them is something I will be forever grateful for. It is easily accessible from Florence by train. My husband had no pottery experience, and he still found the tour informative and the class portion helpful. As a hobby pottery, I enjoyed every minute of it.”
— Verified traveller
What's included
- Worldwide shipping of your finished pieces to your home
- Private guided tour of a working pottery factory
- Option to order custom-made ceramics to add in the same box I have to ship
- Local transport to the factory by car
What's good
- Unique hands-on pottery experience
- Includes a factory tour
- Perfect 5.0 rating
What to know
- Fewest reviews (178) in the set
- On the pricier side ($142.84) for 2 hours
Best for: Craft-curious travelers wanting something beyond food and wine.
Skip it if: You'd rather cook, taste wine, or sightsee.
Before you go
- Decide early: countryside setting (farm cooking class, Vespa/wine tours around San Gimignano and Siena) versus staying central in Florence (chef pasta and gnocchi classes) — it changes your whole day.
- Book the top-reviewed Florence cooking class well ahead; small groups plus thousands of reviews means it sells out in season.
- For the Vespa wine tour, wear closed shoes and long trousers; if you're not confident riding, choose the golf-car or minivan alternative.
- Flag dietary restrictions when you reserve a cooking class, not on the day — most kitchens can adapt with advance notice.
- Wear comfortable shoes for San Gimignano and Siena — both are steep, cobbled hill towns.
- Tuscan lunches on wine tours are long and generous; don't over-schedule the afternoon afterward.
How I ranked these
For Tuscany tours I weighted three things: what you actually get for the money (group size, what's included, special access), the rating balanced against how many reviews back it up — a 4.9 from 200 people isn't the same as a 4.6 from 15,000 — and price for what's on offer. Ratings, review counts and prices shift over time, so always check the live booking page before you pay.
Good to know
Are the cooking classes near Florence or out in the countryside?
Both exist here. The pizza/pasta-and-gelato class is at a Tuscan farm outside the city (transfer usually included), while the Michelin-trained chef pasta class and gnocchi class are more Florence-based. If you want the rolling-hills setting, choose the farm option; if you're short on time and staying central, the in-city classes are easier.
What's the Vespa wine tour actually like?
You ride a Vespa (or ride pillion) through the Tuscan countryside around San Gimignano with lunch and wine tasting, stopping at medieval villages. You'll get a short lesson first if you've never ridden. It's a full day and one of the most memorable ways to see the hills — but if you're not comfortable on two wheels, look at the golf-car or minivan wine tours instead.
Is Siena worth a day trip from Florence for the wine?
The Siena wine tour and tasting centers on a working estate (La Lastra) in the San Gimignano/Siena area, known for Vernaccia and Chianti-style wines. Siena itself — with its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and striped cathedral — is about 1.5 hours from Florence, so a wine day out here doubles as a countryside escape.
What is San Gimignano and why does it come up so much?
It's a hilltop medieval town famous for its surviving stone towers — a small skyline of them — and for Vernaccia white wine. Several tours here (Vespa, wine) use it as a stop. It's compact and very walkable, but the streets are steep and cobbled.
Do I need to book cooking classes in advance?
Yes. The most popular Florence class here has thousands of reviews and small group sizes, so it fills days or weeks out in high season. Book ahead and tell them about dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free) when you reserve — most can accommodate with notice.
Prices are "from" prices in USD and change with date and availability. Last updated August 2026.