About this tour
Learn to hand-roll pasta, prepare meat dishes and taste four local wines in a cooking school tucked into Siena's medieval heart. This three-hour session puts you at your own workstation under the guidance of experienced chefs. You'll cook, eat what you've made, and drink regionally selected wines alongside—all within steps of Piazza del Campo. The kitchen sources ingredients from nearby farms, focusing on what Tuscany actually grows and uses.
Highlights
- Hand-craft fresh pasta from scratch at your station
- Prepare traditional meat dishes with chef instruction
- Taste four territorial wines paired with courses
- Cook and eat the same meal you've made
- Medieval kitchen location near Piazza del Campo
- Chef's hat and full equipment provided
- Adapted menus for gluten-free and vegetarian diets
What to expect
You'll arrive at a kitchen nestled in Siena's old streets and immediately put on a chef's hat. Each person gets their own cooking station with all necessary tools. For three hours you'll work alongside chefs who demonstrate then guide you through making pasta by hand and preparing meat courses. Between cooking stages, you'll taste the four wines the academy has selected—these pair with what you're preparing. The whole experience loops: you cook, sit down, eat what you've made, drink, and taste as a group. There's no standing around watching; you're actively mixing, kneading, cooking the whole time.
Good to know
Arrive ready to stand and work with your hands. The kitchen is fully wheelchair accessible with adapted facilities. Under-18s receive soft drinks instead of wine. Notify in advance if you need gluten-free or vegetarian options. Public transport reaches the site easily, and gratuities aren't included in the price.
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