The 15 Best Farm Visits in Tuscany

1.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave central Florence for a hilltop Tuscan estate, where chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, and Tiziano guide you through handmade pasta or wood-fired pizza, sauces, and gelato. You will eat what you make with wine or beer, then return by bus with recipes and a cooking diploma.

“This was the most fun we had in Florence. An opportunity to talk to people and make friends, if you want, or just stick with your group. We did the gelato and pizza making and both came out delicious. The chefs were hilarious. And all the wine you could want!”

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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.Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $193

Meet Francesco at Florence Santa Maria Novella, ride 40 minutes to San Miniato, and spend the day at his organic hilltop estate. Pick seasonal produce, prepare a traditional Tuscan lunch, taste estate wines and olive oil, then swim in the saltwater infinity pool.

“Excellent hosting farm care for all our needs. However, the initial pickup site st railway station was total disorganized”

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4.It’s Wine Time! 2 wineries & farm-to-table lunch—max 8 pp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $272

Leave Florence with a guide such as Alessio, Matteo, Ben, Daire, or Clemente for two winery visits in Chianti. You will taste local wine and olive oil, enjoy a home-cooked Tuscan lunch, and return after about five and a half hours. Groups are limited to eight.

“From start to finish - this was a fantastic tour. The booking process was straightforward, was easy to get to the starting point in Florence and then everything from there was great.”

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5.Tuscan Countryside Half Day E-Bike Tour & Farm visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $168

Join Giovanni or Massimiliano for a four-hour, four-person e-bike ride from Fiesole into the Tuscan hills. Expect practice time, steep paved roads, Florence views, local history, and a farm stop with bread, seasonal produce, pecorino, olive oil, and wine.

“The ebike tour was incredible. Such Stunningly beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Florence. Our guide took great care of us and shared fascinating insights on the area and it's history. The ebikes were easy to use after a little practice. I recommend this tour 100%.”

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6.Florentine Hills, Roman Theater & Tuscan Farm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Ride a private golf cart from Florence into the Fiesole hills with an English-speaking guide such as Marcello. See Roman ruins, Florence viewpoints, San Francesco, Fattoria di Maiano, and major city landmarks in about 2 hours 15 minutes.

“Our guide, Marcello, was pleasant, professional and knowledgeable. He is proud of his city of Florence and took great care to show us things we wouldn’t have otherwise had the opportunity to see. He is definitely a 10 out of 10!”

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

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

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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8.E-bike Chianti Classico & Tuscany tour with Wine & Lunch at Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $190

Leave Florence by e-bike with a small group and guide such as Alessandro, Jacopo, or Claudio. Stop for views near Villa di Bellosguardo and Dimora Ghirlandaio, then ride through Chianti Classico to a family-run farm for lunch, wine, and olive oil tasting.

“Alessandro was an amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about Florence and was able to answer all of our questions. He took us to numerous lookout points for great views and really went above and beyond for us. We LOVED the winery, La Pia, that we went to and cannot recommend enough. We will 100% be coming back if we can!”

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9.Tuscan Hills Biking with Farm Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · from $73

Ride from Florence into the Tuscan hills with an English-speaking guide such as Jacopo or Lorenzo. Expect a moderate ride, panoramic stops, a family farm visit, Tuscan lunch, and local wine and olive oil. Ask about the €30 e-bike upgrade if hills concern you.

“Jacopo is a fantastic guide with a lot of knowledge about the region of Tuscany, cycling, and the process of making wine and olive oil. The farmhouse served a yummy lunch. We did both an olive oil tasting and a wine tasting. We suggest maybe some protein (like prosciutto) with lunch and espresso after.”

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10.Vintage Fiat 500 Wine Tour and Tuscan Lunch at Farm in Chianti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Chianti from Florence in a classic Fiat 500 with a private driver and English-speaking guide. Follow the scenic Chiantigiana road, stop at a family farm and winery, taste local wine and olive oil, and sit down to a Tuscan lunch. Guides may include Stefano, Toto, Bill, Jacopo, or Jessica.

“We were absolutely charmed by the stunning vineyards, olive groves, and winding roads that define this iconic Italian landscape. Our tour guide Toto was not only knowledgeable about the area's history and culture but also passionate about sharing it with us, also taking countless pictures for us. But it's not just about the destination; it's also about the journey. Feeling the wind in our hair on board of the vintage Fiat 500, a symbol of Italian craftsmanship and charm. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to explore Tuscany, this experience is unforgettable. And let's not forget the culinary delights & wine tastings. With its…”

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11.Horse ride, Olive Oil and local foods tasting in a Tuscan farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $355

Leave Florence by private air-conditioned car for Reggello, where you’ll ride about an hour through vineyards and olive groves with an instructor. Then visit a medieval country manor, historic olive presses, and cellars before an olive-oil tasting, Tuscan lunch, and Chianti wine. Thomas may lead the estate visit.

“One of the highlights of our trip. Beautiful scenic and worthwhile trail ride and tjen on to an excellent amd informative tour with thomas at the olive oil estate in the countryside. We bought olive oil after the tasting and also enjoyed a delicious lunch on the porch overlooking the orchard.”

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12.Tuscany Hills Bike Tour with Lunch at farm and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $73

Ride 35 kilometers from Florence through Chianti Classico with a professional guide, stopping for a Florence viewpoint, a family-run farm lunch, and wine and olive oil tasting. The route includes 460 meters of climbing, so ask ahead for the limited e-bike upgrade.

“If you are at least a decent cyclist and a lover of great views, culture and great people- this will be the highlight of your vacation! The only warning I have for you has nothing to do with the tour. If you are driving to the start of the tour on the southern side of Florence, give yourself an extra half hour to find parking. Know where none residents can park. We were late to the start location due to parking the car. We did contact the office and they kindly gave us advice and helped us find their office after parking.”

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13.Florence Vintage Fiat 500 Tour with Wine Tasting at Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

You’ll ride with a local guide such as Gabriel, Carlo, or Nino in a fully equipped vintage Fiat 500, stopping at San Miniato al Monte and a family-run farm for wine and extra-virgin olive oil. Choose a morning with breakfast or an afternoon with gelato.

“Our guide Gabriel was awesome. We could’ve hung out with him all day. He provided lots of info in the area and brought us to some unexpected spots. He also took great photos of us along the way. The vintage Fiat definitely got reactions from onlookers. Having a driver rather than driving yourself made for a much more relaxing ride.”

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14.4 WINES TASTING in a Chianti Classico Farm (Visit/tour at the winery included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Best value

Meet the Martelli family at Terre di Perseto in San Casciano, near Florence, for a 90-minute cellar tour and tasting. See the winemaking equipment and barrels, then sample two IGT Toscana wines, Chianti Classico, and Chianti Classico Riserva with Tuscan crackers and water.

“Excellent local winery tour, I had the best white wine (chianti Classico) I ever had in Italy.”

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15.Country Ebike tour + Wine tasting in organic farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $168

Join Enrico from Gravelcape for a private four-hour e-bike ride through Florence’s countryside, with olive groves, vineyards, city views, and an easy return beside the Arno. Finish at a family farm for three organic wines, an extra glass, cold cuts, croutons, and seasonal vegetables.

“Today was spectacular thanks to the excellent decision of purchasing this experience. We saw beautiful views of Florencia while riding e-bikes. Then we arrived to an organic vineyard and olive oil farm to do a delicious wine tasting. The service was of excellent quality. Enrico made the ride enjoyable from start to finish, always ensuring our safety and comfort. I highly recommend the tour for an unforgettable experience. Pura vida!”

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