Florence · CHEESE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 5 cheese tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make flambé cheese wheel truffle pasta, then build tiramisù in a small Florence kitchen with Tuscan wine and an included dinner.
“We had a wonderful time making pasta and eating it! Valentino was our cooking class teacher and he was great - very funny and friendly!”
Sit in Florence’s Oltrarno for a cheese, charcuterie, and bread board paired with wine, bubbles, or craft beer, guided on the spot.
“Excellent samples of unique meat, cheeses and regional wines. So informative and fantastic hosts! Happy we found this”
Florence semi-private cheese-making class: hands-on curd to basket, tutored tastings with wine or beer, plus an Italian pairing tray.
“What a fantastic tour! Not only were we able to make fresh cheeses and butter, but they were incorporated into a lovely meal created just for us. While things were cooking we were able to sample a variety of cheeses from the Tuscany region as well as sample several fresh, delicious and unique marmalades and delicious wines. Chef Vary was a delightful host full of wonderful food and cooking tips as well as tips on how to continue eating well during your stay in Florence. I can honestly say that this has been one of our best tours ever. I have two tips for the tour. First, the location is…”
Private Val d’Orcia day with Montepulciano wine tasting, Pienza Pecorino stop, cheese farm lunch, and Montalcino Brunello cellar tasting.
“Luca was an excellent host, providing a comfortable ride, superb explanations of the area, its history and the wines. He got us to each location on time, escorted us and we had a fantastic experience.”
Taste Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino with Tuscan cured meats and cheese, plus a vineyard walk and wine from the barrel.
“The wine was great! The visit, tasting was also great. Staff really knowledgeable and pleasant. 10/10”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
