Siena Traditional Food Tour With Full Tuscan Meal
Savor handmade pici pasta, wine, and gelato, with six tastings across four authentic stops
Feast your way through old Siena on an expertly guided tour through the city’s beloved hidden kitchens. Begin with a glass of red wine and local charcuterie before heading to a traditional family restaurant for a main course. After enjoying a plate of pici, a thick, hand-rolled pasta, you will finish your meal with sweet almond cookies and a scoop of authentic Italian gelato. This is the best tour for foodies seeking a high-quality, local lunch.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking guide
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6 Tastings across 4 stops
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Regional wine tasting
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Local charcuterie and cheese
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Traditional Sienese pastry tasting
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Authentic Italian gelato
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Traditional espresso coffee
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Taste medieval history, bite by bite
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazza Salimbeni
Your tour begins in front of the Bandini Statue. You will get to know your guide and fellow foodies before heading out to find the city's best hidden kitchens tucked away in the medieval center. -
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Dig into a Tuscan snack board
Next, you will head into a family-run shop for a massive spread of cured meats and salty pecorino cheese. It is the perfect introduction to the artisan traditions that make Tuscan farming famous around the world. -
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Taste handmade pici pasta
Then, take a seat at a neighborhood trattoria, a traditional casual Italian eatery, for a bowl of pici pasta. These thick, hand-rolled noodles resemble fat spaghetti and are the ultimate Sienese comfort food, usually served with a rich garlic tomato or ragù sauce. -
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Treat yourself to medieval sweets
You will then explore the city's sweet side with almond-based ricciarelli, which are soft and chewy marzipan cookies, and spicy panforte, a dense fruit and nut cake. These treats have been made here since the Renaissance. -
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Pause for a perfect espresso
By the time you reach the coffee stop, you will be ready for a classic Italian espresso. Lean against the bar like a true Sienese local and enjoy the aromatic ritual that fuels the city each afternoon. -
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Your tour finishes in downtown Siena
Finally, end the tour with a scoop of creamy gelato while wandering the Gothic streets. Your guide will leave you with a full stomach and insider tips on where to continue your foodie feast throughout the city.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible, as some restaurants include stairs.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies, so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
At least four food stops
Six or more food tastings
Regional wine pairing
Bottled water
Traditional Italian coffee
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Government-issued ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Absolutely, this tour is a great pick for families. The food on this tour is quite approachable for all palates.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Since Siena is an ancient city, you will be walking over uneven terrain and navigating a few restaurant stairs. If you use a wheelchair or have trouble with long periods of standing, this might not be the best fit.
Does the food menu ever change?
Our menu is designed to showcase the freshest local ingredients, so specific tastings may vary based on the season or artisan availability. While the exact dishes might shift, we always guarantee a full meal and a variety of traditional Sienese specialties.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We can often accommodate vegetarians or those with certain allergies if notified in advance. Please reach out to us in advance before booking so we can confirm if the menu can be adjusted for your needs.
