The 4 Best Farm and Countryside Tours in Chianti

1.Hot Air Balloon ride in Tuscany countryside from Chianti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $325Our pick

Meet pilot Roberto or Francesco near Bargino, about 20 minutes from Florence, for a sunrise balloon flight over Chianti vineyards, olive groves, and woods. The roughly one-hour ride ends with prosecco, pastries, cured meats, schiacciata, fruit juice, and a ride back to the launch area.

“The most amazing experience. The views were breathtaking and the operators were friendly and engaging. 1000% recommend”

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2.Cooking Class on a Family Farm in Chianti with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about four hours with Camilla Romoli at her family farm in Chianti. Tour the olive grove and saffron field, make pasta, bread, focaccia, and dessert, then eat your meal with farm wine beneath a covered porch or outdoors overlooking vineyards.

“There are not enough words for the hospitality and experience we had in the cooking class we took today. Camilla was the best host and a great teacher. The view and home were beautiful, the food was great and the recipes were simple. The wine and olive oil were also SO good! Cannot wait to make our own pasta and focaccia when we get home.”

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3.Livorno Shore Excursion: Chianti and Tuscany Countryside Private Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $553

Leave Livorno with a private English-speaking driver and head into Chianti. Visit Greve, pass Panzano, tour Fattoria di Montecchio or Casa Emma, and taste Chianti wines and Tuscan olive oil. Lunch at La Locanda di Pietracupa is optional and paid separately.

“Lots of driving, beautiful scenery. Made 3 stops, one at a winery, anther at a scenic photo spot and another at a tourist trap full of overpriced nonsense. The driver did not ask us what we would like, he was friendly enough but didn't really seem to care, was just going through the motions. I am glad that I got to see the Tuscan scenery, but it could have been a much better experience.”

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4.Full-Day Tuscany and Chianti Hills Bike Tour With Lunch at Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $154Best value

Leave Florence by bike with a local guide such as Ale, Luca, Giulia, or Jacopo, then ride quiet Chianti roads to a family farm for olive oil and wine tasting and a generous Tuscan lunch. Standard bikes suit fit riders, while an e-bike costs €30 extra and must be requested ahead.

“We enjoyed our bike tour with Giulia very much. She is knowledgeable and made the trip interesting and fun. Even though it rained during our ride, we were happy that we did it. We got to see someone harvesting olives and tasted olive oil that was pressed the day before! Lunch was delicious. The views were nice, even in the rain. I'm sure they would be spectacular on a clear day. My husband and I are both in our 60's and had no problem using a regular bike for this ride because we are accustomed to riding on hills where we live. If you don't normally need to use almost…”

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