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Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)

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“The accommodations were terrific. The food was excellent and abundant.” James Burruano, traveled in April 2024

• Food & Culinary
• Wine tasting
• Discover the very best of Sicily through its rich cuisine and colourful street food
• Delve into culture and learn cooking tricks in typical Sicilian family trattoria
• Taste the best Sicilian wines and learn the secrets of how it is produced

“The hotel was wonderful and Fabrizio was a great guide for the food tour. Lunches in both Noto and Piazza Amerina were delicious.” Rosemary Martelli, traveled in May 2023

• Visit farmhouses to find organic local products: olives, cheeses, tomatoes and more
• Taste the best Sicilian wines and learn the secrets of how its produced to a fine quality
• Get an authentic lifestyle experience and feel like you’ve lived in Sicily the whole life

“I really enjoyed the tour!” Genevieve Cullen, traveled in October 2022

• Discover Noto and taste Modica chocolate
• Enjoy street food in Palermo
• Cook traditional Sicilian dishes

• Taste Chianti wines and local delicacies
• Relax at the natural thermal baths of Saturnia
• Explore Montalcino and savor Brunello wines

“The tour was excellent and met expectations. The food was genuine Italian with a wide variety of dishes available.” Richard, traveled in September 2023

• Tantalise your tastebuds by sipping on local wines
• Try your hand at mastering the art of pasta making
• Visit Castro and the prehistoric cave of Zinzulusa

“The entire family could not do enough to make sure our stay was comfortable and relaxed.” Gai Leslie, traveled in May 2024

• Discover the Trulli houses in Alberobello
• Cross a Tibetan bridge in Matera
• Enjoy fresh seafood along the coast

“Great way to travel and experience Sicily.” beth sanna, traveled in June 2024

• Meet the locals in the quaint fishing village of Sciacca
• Wander through the Baroque streets of Noto
• Tantalise your tastebuds with delicious fresh produce

“The trip and tour leader were excellent, and have no complaints.” Ian B, traveled in May 2019

• Experience a class of pasta-making
• Enjoy a guided walk through vineyards
• Check out Rome's oldest food markets

“The cooking classes and outings were truly high points in our Italy vacation. We certainly hope we can find the opportunity to return.” Brian Hannah, traveled in May 2022

• Christmas & New Year
• Tour vineyards and taste Sagrantino di Montefalco
• Craft your own chocolate in a local workshop
• Explore Perugia, the green heart of Italy

• Discover Belluno and Vittorio Veneto's history
• Visit Villa Malcontenta and Villa Pisani
• See Chioggia and the Museum Fioroni

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Our most popular cooking vacation destination: from the food to the wine to the people, Italy offers it all…

Experience Italy for foodies! We offer private and small group Italy cooking and wine vacations with the best cooking courses in Italy. The International Kitchen’s Italy food & wine tours let you explore this amazing country through hands-on cooking classes taught by charming local chefs, as well as foodie tours to visit artisanal food producers, olive mills, and wineries, and visits to the cultural sites that make Italy one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.

Top 50 Cooking Vacations in Italy 2024

• All Regions
• Amalfi Coast
• Emilia Romagna
• Friuli Venezia Giulia
• Lombardia/Lakes Region
• Multiple Regions
• Rome (Lazio)
• Active Trips
• Best Sellers
• Best Winter Cooking Vacations & Tours 2024
• Family Friendly
• Good for Solos
• Hidden Gems
• Intensive Cooking
• Luxury Line
• Michelin Star Experiences
• Off the Beaten Path
• Romantic Getaways
• Staff Favorites
• Wine Themed

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PRICE RANGE

Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun with Dorothy Tague

7 or 11 Nights Starting At $5,175

Small Group Culinary Vacations in Sicily

7 Nights Starting At $6,600

Chianti Wine Tour to the Finest of Tuscany's Vineyards

6 Nights Starting At $5,975

Authentic Tuscan Cooking in the Val d’Orcia Valley

5 or 6 Nights Starting At $4,850

Ultimate Italy Culinary Vacation with Dorothy Tague 2024

9 Nights Starting At $5,980

Northern Italy Cooking Vacations: Piedmont and Liguria

6 Nights Starting At $5,580

Best Food & Wine Tours in Rome, Italy

3 or 5 Nights Starting At $1,630

Discover Sanremo Culinary Vacations in Italy

4 Nights Starting At $2,925

Best Genoa and Portofino Culinary Vacations in Italy

4 Nights Starting At $3,150

Best 2024 Cooking Vacations in Molise, Italy

6 Nights Starting At $4,135

Best of Sorrento and Naples Food Tour

6 Nights Starting At $5,890

Splendid Five-Star Sorrento Food Tour on Amalfi Coast

6 Nights Starting At $6,750

Best of Sicily's West: Palermo Cooking Vacations

6 Nights Starting At $6,390

Cooking and Walking in Umbria

6 Nights Starting At $4,530

Cooking Under the Tuscan Sun: Best Food & Wine Tours in Cortona 2024

3 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,175

Food & Wine Tasting Tour in Puglia, Italy

6 Nights Starting At $4,600

Amalfi Coast Culinary Vacations: Mediterranean Cooking Experience

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,550

Antinori’s Noble Winery Tours in Tuscany

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $3,900

A Five-Star Retreat in the Veneto

6 Nights Starting At $3,670

Best Bellagio Cooking Tour on Lake Como

5 Nights Starting At $5,270

Italian Food & Wine Tours and Cooking Courses in Piedmont

5 Nights Starting At $3,600

Emilia Romagna Food & Wine Tasting Tours 2024

4 or 7 Nights Starting At $2,875

Weekend in an Italian Villa

3 Nights Starting At $910

Culinary Tour of the Italian Countryside: Discovering Authentic Flavors

3 Nights Starting At $1,975

Sapori d'Abruzzo: Best Abruzzo Cooking Tour and Vacation in Italy 2024

6 Nights Starting At $2,750

Michelin Star Cooking Tours on the Prosecco Road

2 or 3 Nights Starting At $1,150

Secrets of Spoleto: Food Tour & Wine Tasting in Spoleto

6 Nights Starting At $3,465

Eastern Sicily Taormina Food Tour

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $4,800

Don Alfonso

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,760

A Food Lover's Paradise in Norcia Cooking Vacations

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $3,150

Luxury Chianti Cooking Vacations in Tuscan Villa 2024-2025

7 Nights Starting At $5,490

Luxury Lucca Villa Cooking Vacations & Food Tours

7 Nights Starting At $4,500

Tuscan Splendor - Luxury Cooking Vacations in Tuscany

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,990

Luxury Italian Lakes Foodie Vacations

6 Nights Starting At $4,950

All-Inclusive Cooking Vacations in Italy - Cooking in the Sabine Hills

6 Nights Starting At $4,300

Friuli Venezia Giulia Food and Wine Tours at Villa Luppis

3 Nights Starting At $1,785

Authentic Italian Cooking Vacation in Piedmont

3 Nights Starting At $1,100

Tuscany Cooking Vacations at Torre del Tartufo, Casa Ombuto & Villa Bellorcia

3 or 7 Nights Starting At $2,750

Best Food Tour in Florence, Italy 2024: Florence For The Food Lover

5 Nights Starting At $3,675

Roman Countryside Cooking Vacations in Italy

Sorrento Cooking Adventure

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,875

A Culinary Vacation in Vasto

6 or 11 Nights Starting At $1,855

Authentic Amalfi Cuisine in Minori

4 or 6 Nights Starting At $2,200

A Venice Cooking Odyssey Food & Wine Tour

5 Nights Starting At $4,880

Authentic Sicilian Experience for the Food Lover

7 Nights Starting At $6,450

Cooking Vacations In Italy

There’s a reason our culinary tours in Italy are so popular.

Explore Italy for foodies on an Italy food tour with The International Kitchen.  You can delight in the best cooking courses in Italy, in which you learn to make regional specialties and traditional Italian staples such as homemade pastas, flavorful sauces, succulent meat dishes, scrumptious seafood, and out-of-this-world desserts. Your teacher might be a professional Italian chef or a “nonna” (grandmother) who passes along generations of family recipes and a passionate dedication to Italian cuisine.

Italy culinary tourism has grown in the years since we started the niche of cooking and wine tasting holidays in Italy. And it’s easy to see why: who is not tempted by the thought of gourmet holidays in Italy?

We have been organizing the best private, custom, and small group cooking tours in Italy for 25 years, and we have thousands of satisfied culinary travelers that we consider friends. Many of them return year after year to explore new foodie destinations with us on our Italy food tours. We are a small company, dedicated purely to foodie trips, and personal service is one of the hallmarks of our business.

So whether you are a foodie looking for cooking travel tours Italy, an avid home cook searching for cooking school Italy vacations, or simply someone who thinks food is the best part of every trip, we have culinary tours in Italy that will satisfy every culinary traveler. Moreover, if you’re looking for a good wine tour Italy is a perfect choice.

All in all, Italy is well-known for wine tasting, our company is good at vacation packages. Why don’t we combine these?

More about our cooking vacations in Italy

Our cooking vacations in Italy will also include:

• Food and wine tours in Italy including cheese and local products tastings
• Visits to open air fruit and vegetable markets, vineyards, or olive oil mills
• Cultural and culinary tours to local sites of interest
• Our many years of experience and personalized service while planning your foodie trip to Italy

Accommodations for our cooking holidays in Italy are in everything from cozy B&B properties to private villas, farmhouses, and luxurious hotels.

Cooking with the locals during an authentic Italy cooking vacation with The International Kitchen.

FAQ about cooking holidays in Italy

Where can i learn to cook in italy.

Tuscany, Umbria, Campania, Sicily, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Lombardy, Lazio, Puglia, and the Veneto, are only a handful of the places where you can learn to cook in Italy. Italy’s 20 regions all offer amazing opportunities to learn regional and traditional Italian cuisine. Each region has its own pastas, sauces, main dishes and desserts, and you will learn to make them on our cooking courses in Italy.

Which city has the best food in Italy?

Italians might fight to the death over the answer to this question! Many would say that the city of Bologna has the best food in Italy. It is definitely one of the culinary capitals of Italy, and Emilia Romagna, the region in which it is found, is known for its incredible wealth of gastronomic products such as prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, aceto balsamico di Modena, and pastas like tortellini, tagliatelle, and lasagne.

We think that each of Italy’s regions, however, has something truly unique and unforgettable to offer on our culinary vacations in Italy.

Which city in Italy has the best pizza?

Most Italians would agree that Naples has the best pizza in Italy. Naples, the capital of the Campania region, is also the birthplace of pizza! The main ingredients of pizza also come from this region: fresh mozzarella cheese and San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the sun-drenched volcanic soil of Mount Vesuvius.

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Regions We Visit on our Food and Wine Tours in Italy

• Abruzzo : Bask in the beauty of ancient and authentic Abruzzo during an Italy food tour. Enjoy hands-on Italian cooking classes with simple regional cuisine full of flavors, and explore the miles of seaside, mountains, and national parks during our culinary trips to Italy in the Abruzzo region.
• Amalfi Coast : Learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine and enjoy the lifestyle of Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, and Capri on an Italy food tour to the Amalfi Coast. Revel in a mix of spectacular coastlines and famed sites like Pompeii and the Blue Grotto on our unique culinary tours to Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
• Emilia Romagna : Taste the famous aged Parmesan cheese and Prosciutto di Parma on our gastronomic tours of Italy. Visit Bologna, Parma, Modena, and more and explore the local cuisine during hands-on cooking classes on an amazing Italy food tour to Emilia Romagna.
• Friuli Venezia Giulia : Explore the unique geography and equally unique cuisine of a region that borders Austria, Slovenia, and the Veneto during our food and wine tours in Italy in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
• Liguria : Charming port towns such as the famed Cinque Terre and all the pesto and pasta you could dream of make our gourmet holidays in Italy in the Liguria region extra special. Check out Genoa, Portofino, and miles of hiking trails on an Italy food tour to this charming area.
• Lombardia/Lakes Region : Enjoy the gorgeous lakes and rustic foods of the north on our cooking vacations in Italy’s Lombardy region. Savor the risotto, polenta, and famed Franciacorta sparklers on our food and wine tours in Italy and the Lakes region.
• Piedmont : One of our favorite regions is home to some of Italy’s most famous wines, which you will taste on our food and wine tours in Italy and the Piedmont region. From Barolo to Barbaresco, an Italy food tour in Piedmont will satisfy every appetite!
• Puglia : Home to classic Italian breads, olive oils and wines – you’re sure to fall in love with Puglia (Apulia) on our cooking vacations in Italy at the southern part of the peninsula. Some of our best Italy wine tours are in this sunny and beautiful region.
• Rome/Lazio : Authentic villages and delectable regional dishes will capture your heart on our culinary tours in Italy near the capital city. An Italy food tour in Lazio will include hands-on cooking classes, foodie excursions, and more.
• Sicily : The heart of Mediterranean food lives on this exotic island, and you can explore it on an Italy food tour to Palermo, Taormina, Agrigento, and more. Many of our most popular Italy wine tours take place in authentic Sicily.
• Tuscany : Explore breathtaking landscapes and enjoy the renowned food of this region on our Italy wine tours and cooking vacations in Italy in the Tuscany region. Rustic Tuscan food and wine are the staples of some of our best cooking vacations in Italy.
• Umbria : The laid-back locals will welcome you like a family friend on our culinary tours in Italy and its Umbria region. An Italy food tour in Umbria will include hands-on cooking classes featuring delicious regional recipes.
• Veneto : Discover the fine cuisine and legendary wines of this magical region on our Italy wine tours and cooking vacations in Italy and the Veneto region. From the lagoon of Venice to the Dolomites, the Veneto is a perfect destination for our culinary tours in Italy.

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Bologna Food and Wine Tour #1

More than 1.700 tripadvisor 5 stars reviews #1 bologna food & wine tour, once-in-a-lifetime food experience that will change your view on one of the world’s greatest food cultures.

• Pick up and drop off from your location in a confortabile air-conditioned Minivan (NO BUS)
• Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Factory – Breakfast of Champions & Coffee – Parmigiano cheese tastings
• Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena – minimum 12 and 25 year-old Balsamic Vinegar tastings
• Prosciutto Factory – Tastings & Wine
• Italian family style multi-course lunch with wine pairing and a  looot of fun !!

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Verona Food & Wine Walking Tour

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Italian Indulgence: A Food & Wine Tour of Tuscany, Umbria, & Lazio

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Welcome to your greatest culinary adventure

Join us for a memorable week of gastronomy, art and culture. Discover the roots of Italian cuisine in the region where it all began, Emilia-Romagna . Tour the farms, meet the artisans, and learn from the masters during your week-long journey with Italian Culinary Adventures. We’ve thought of everything, including luxurious accommodations, exclusive access to culinary and cultural destinations, English-speaking guides, and memorable meals in highly-coveted Michelin-starred restaurants.

Come hungry. Leave sated, mind, body and soul.

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Frequently asked questions, experience an immersive culinary tour of italy.

There are few gastronomic regions in the world that rival Emilia-Romagna. Located in the northern part of Italy, this area offers a wealth of culinary delights. Its fertile soil is ideal for cultivating prized ingredients like Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and prosciutto di Parma – not to mention one of the finest wines in the world. The region is also well known for its rich traditions of quality food production.  Perhaps its most famous export is authentic balsamic vinegar. If your balsamic wasn’t made in Modena, then it’s not the real deal!

To this day, many of Emilia-Romagna’s cities are still surrounded by vineyards and olive groves that produce incredible local wines and sumptuous oils. By living off the land, the Emilia-Romagnesi have perfected their cuisine over hundreds of years.

Italian Culinary Adventures takes you on your gourmet tour of Emilia-Romagna, featuring the best food and wine Italy has to offer. The region’s gastronomic excellence can be attributed to its rich history of artisanship – a legacy that dates back before Roman times. Our hosts have been traveling to the region for years, fueled by a passion for the unique history and culture that characterize the incredible food.

Preparing for an Italian Culinary Tour

Once you’ve booked an Italian culinary tour with Italian Culinary Adventures, it’s time to start preparing. Being away from home for one week requires some planning. Especially when you are in a country you’ve never visited. Be sure you pack the following in preparation for your culinary tour in Modena Italy:

• Power adapters for all of your chargers
• A pocket USB charger for your phone
• An umbrella
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes appropriate for the weather the time of year you visit Italy
• An open mind, heart, and mouth!

What Can You Bring Home from Italy?

No trip to Italy is complete without bringing home something to commemorate it, especially if you can bring home a sampling of the food you enjoyed. Since you will be visiting Modena, Bologna, and Parma, make sure you bring home Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar. Getting these coveted specialties from their native towns in Emilia-Romagna is the ultimate souvenir.

How to Enjoy Your Italian Culinary Tour

Well, let’s start by saying- this is the easy part! Once you arrive in Italy, the first day will allow you to check into your hotel, relax a bit from the travel, and begin to explore the picturesque city of Modena. The next handful of days will include tantalizing tours through restaurants, markets, farms, wineries, and other areas of the iconic Emilia-Romagna region. This isn’t just a standard food and wine tour. It’s a true cultural immersion experience that will authentically show you the best of everything the region has to offer.

We recommend getting plenty of rest each night and wearing comfortable walking shoes for the tour. We are on our feet for a lot of time, exploring every unique niche of the Emilia-Romagna region.

Ready to Experience the Ultimate Food and Wine Tour Through Italy?

If you have a passion for food, wine, and culture like we do – or if you’re looking to make new friends in Italy with the same interests – then you’ve found the right place! Our gourmet tour of Emilia-Romagna will take you on an unforgettable culinary adventure through some of the most delicious cities in all of Italy. We’ll show you how we eat; what we drink; where we stay; and who we meet along the way. Get ready to indulge! Call us today at 1-818-438-2346 or contact us online by clicking here and book your trip today.

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Find all five of your senses being captivated as you indulge on a culinary vacation to Italy. Please your palate on an Italian food tour with tastes from impressive vintners, with wines that range from full-bodied and fruity to smooth and delicate and food that sings and melts in your mouth. Enjoy Italy wine tours and culinary experiences all the while soaking in the scenery of Italy and its diverse regions; the rolling hills of Tuscany , or Piedmont and its mountains, each destination enticing you to absorb every element around you. Italy is attractive not only for its quaint countryside villages or its diversity of destinations but for its encouraged slow pace allowing you to smell the grape soaked barrels, see the vintage land where vineyards produce the wine, and to taste the final product. Italy food tours will be an experience that you’ll never forget.

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Italian Food Tour Highlights

Get ready for an Italian food adventure like no other! Imagine strolling through Rome’s lively markets, soaking up the smells of fresh herbs and bubbling sauces. It’s all about diving into the real deal of Italian cooking – we’re talking handmade pasta, super fresh seafood, and dishes that are like stories of old traditions and serious passion.

Then picture yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where food’s pretty much an art form. You’ll get to dig into some seriously good eats during your Italian culinary vacation, like rich wild boar with pappardelle, all jazzed up with world-famous local olive oil and herbs. And while you’re eating, just look around – the Tuscan hills at sunset are a sight to behold, all golden and gorgeous.

With Italy4Real, every single Italian food tour is a journey through amazing flavors, stunning views, and the heart of Italian culture. Whether you’re chilling with a gelato in a cute café in Florence or sipping some top-notch Barolo wine in a Piedmont vineyard, our tours are all about giving you a taste of the good life, Italian style. We’re talking about experiences that’ll wow your taste buds and feed your soul. Want to check out our Florence food tours ? Look no further.

Italy4Real’s culinary trips to Italy are like no other.

Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, often hailed as the heartland of Italian gastronomy, is a region where culinary tradition and innovation converge to create an unparalleled epicurean paradise. Nestled in northern Italy, stretching from the rugged Apennine Mountains to the serene waters of the Po River, Emilia-Romagna is a treasure trove of culinary delights, making it a must-visit destination for any food enthusiast looking for an exquisite Italy food vacation.

The region’s gastronomic richness is rooted in its diverse landscapes, from fertile plains to lush mountains, each contributing unique ingredients to its food tapestry, making it the ideal destination for anyone looking to undertake a gastronomic tour of Italy. Emilia-Romagna is renowned for its exquisite array of local products and dishes, many of which have attained global acclaim. Parmigiano-Reggiano, the king of cheeses, hails from this region, its nutty and savory flavors a testament to the art of cheese-making perfected over centuries. Similarly, Prosciutto di Parma, a delicately cured ham, embodies the region’s mastery in charcuterie.

Bologna, the vibrant capital of the region, is affectionately known as “La Grassa” (The Fat One) for its rich cuisine. Here, the legendary Bolognese sauce, a meat-based pasta sauce, was born. It is best savored with the region’s fresh, handmade tagliatelle or in the classic lasagna al forno, layered with béchamel and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Modena, another culinary gem, is the birthplace of traditional balsamic vinegar, an elixir aged for years, sometimes decades, acquiring a complex sweetness and depth that enhances any dish it graces. The region is also home to the succulent Mortadella, a finely ground pork sausage scented with spices.

The cuisine of Emilia-Romagna is a celebration of simplicity and flavor, where the quality of ingredients speaks for itself. From the hearty piadina flatbreads to the sumptuous tortellini, each dish tells a story of the land and the people who have cultivated its culinary heritage.

Explore a culinary trip to Italy and visit Emilia-Romagna, it’s not just a destination; it’s an experience, a journey through the flavors and traditions that form the soul of Italian cuisine.

Tuscany’s food? It’s like getting a big, comforting hug from your Italian grandma. The magic lies in whipping up something utterly delicious from the simplest things. Take Ribollita – it’s this amazing soup that takes stale bread, beans, and a bunch of veggies, and turns them into a bowl of heartwarming goodness. And let’s talk about the Bistecca alla Fiorentina. If you’re a steak fan, you’re in for a real treat. This isn’t just any steak; it’s a giant, perfectly grilled T-bone that’s all about the flavor and the perfect sear. And the olive oil here is something else – a little splash of this peppery gold, and even the plainest bread tastes like heaven. Eating in Tuscany is more than just good food; it’s those long, relaxed meals where you chat, laugh, and just enjoy the moment – it’s what makes you fall in love with this place.

Sicily’s food is like a big, vibrant party on a plate. It’s all about bold flavors and hearty laughs around the table. Picture waking up to a sweet, icy granita and a fluffy brioche – it’s like a morning high-five from the island itself. The seafood here? It’s a big deal. Take pasta con le sarde – it’s a dish where fresh sardines and wild fennel come together like old friends. And you’ve got to try arancini – these little fried rice balls stuffed with cheese and ragù are basically bites of happiness. Then there’s caponata – this sweet and sour eggplant dish is like a zesty little party in your mouth. And desserts here are a whole other level of awesome, especially cannoli. Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, they’re basically happiness rolled into a pastry. Eating in Sicily is more than just great food; it’s like joining a big, loud, loving family feast.

Rome is like the Italian food tour that you envision in your dreams, but here at Italy4Real we can make it reality. When in Rome, you’re in for a real treat with the food. Carbonara? It’s the bomb – creamy, cheesy, with a nice kick of pepper and some amazing pancetta. Then there’s Cacio e Pepe – it’s just pasta, cheese, and pepper, but oh man, it’s good. And Amatriciana? It’s pasta in a kicky tomato sauce with guanciale, which is basically the best kind of bacon. For a quick bite, you’ve gotta try Supplì. These are like little fried balls of heaven, stuffed with tomato sauce and melty mozzarella. And don’t even get me started on Pizza al Taglio. It’s this awesome, thick, slice-as-you-like pizza with all kinds of toppings. Eating in Rome is like a non-stop flavor party – simple stuff, but so, so tasty.

In Venice, the seafood is just out of this world. Walking around, you’re gonna bump into some amazing fishy dishes. Definitely give Sarde in Saor a try – it’s this funky sardine dish with a sweet and tangy twist, plus onions, pine nuts, and raisins. Really hits the spot with its unique Venetian flavor. And oh man, you can’t skip spaghetti al nero di seppia – it’s spaghetti in this awesome squid ink sauce that’s full of flavor and looks pretty cool too. For a quick bite, fritto misto is where it’s at. It’s like a mixed seafood fry-up, all crunchy and delicious, perfect for snacking on the go. Seafood in Venice isn’t just eating; it’s like diving into the city’s culture. Each dish has its own flair and the flavors are as lively and fun as Venice itself. Explore food travel in Italy with our Venice food tours .

Amalfi Coast

If you’re heading to the Amalfi Coast, do yourself a favor and try the limoncello and Buffalo mozzarella on your eating tour of Italy– they’re absolute musts. The limoncello is this zingy, sweet lemon liqueur that’s like a mini vacation in a glass, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. And the Buffalo mozzarella? It’s insanely good. This cheese is all about the creaminess, coming right from the local Mediterranean buffaloes. Just grab a chunk, maybe pair it with some fresh tomatoes and olive oil, and you’re in for a real treat. Seriously, these are the flavors that make the Amalfi Coast an experience unforgettable.

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Italy Real Food Adventure

8 days | uncover the secrets of fresh italian cuisine.

Italians are the masters of creating simple dishes that burst with flavour. Inspired by nonnas’ kitchens all over the country, this food is regional, seasonal and as fresh as possible. On this eight-day food-focused adventure through everybody’s favourite culinary hub, you’ll discover that pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the diverse array of unforgettable street eats, meals and cicchetti from the postcard-perfect Venice to Rome, where medieval meets modern. Delight in local wine, fresh produce, homemade dinners and seasonal favourites in San Gimignano, Tuscany and Bologna.

Trip overview

• Stay in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse near San Gimignano, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, and tour the grounds, indulging in tastings of their local wines and rich organic olive oil.
• Take a cooking class and watch a demonstration of how Bologna pasta is made right in the heart of this culinary namesake before sitting down to enjoy the fruits (or pasta sheets) of your labour for dinner with your host.
• Swap stories with a Roman local as you feast on seasonal dishes, homecooked for your group for dinner right in their home.
• See Italy’s iconic sights, like the canals of Venice, the romantic streets of Rome and the UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Gimignano.
• Find foodie bliss with a food tour that lets you taste all the regional highlights, like gelato, cicchetti, pasta, vinegar, cheese, seasonal fruit and veg and organic meats.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy.
• The cuisine of Italy includes a lot of meat and seafood. For vegetarians and vegans, we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to Italy which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
• The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Trains are comfortable and all have toilets but can be quite busy. You'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find this information in the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information.
• Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

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Buongiorno! Welcome to Italy. Your adventure starts in the iconic city of Venice. If you arrive early, take some time to get lost in the narrow cobblestone streets and spacious piazzas, crossing the tiny bridges to find shops, markets, galleries and churches. Stroll past St Mark’s Square, the Campanile and the Doges Palace. Cross the Rialto and admire the Bridge of Sighs. You’ll have a welcome meeting tonight at 6 pm. After, head out for a welcome aperitivo – the spritz and the bellini are local favourites. Venice's distinctive culinary heritage goes back to ancient times and features rich risottos, saline baccala (salted cod) and creamy polenta. If you're hungry, follow your leader to an atmospheric restaurant for your first introduction to Venetian flavours.

• Hotel (1 night)

There are no meals included on this day.

• Venice - Welcome Aperitivo

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.

Time to explore "La Serenissima". This morning you will be treated for a typical Venetian Breakfast by your tour leader. Stop at a local café’ to enjoy an espresso or cappuccino with local Venetian pastries such as Baci di Dama, Brutti ma Buoni, Bussola', then continue walking down the canals and watch farmers unload their produce from their boats, ready to be sold at Venice's famous Rialto markets. This tradition is more than 1000 years old. Next, you’ll swing past the fish market, where the day’s catch might come directly from the Venetian lagoon – the enclosed bay of the Adriatic Sea. You might want to enjoy the typical aperitivo Spritz after the market visit. The afternoon is free for your own exploration. In the evening, discover the Venetian answer to tapas on a cicchetti crawl through the city's fabulous bacari (wine bars). Snacking is an important pastime in Venice, with many people stopping for cicchetti both before and after meals.

• Venice - Cicchetti tour
• Venice - Venetian Breakfast and Market Tour
• Venice - Traghetto Ride
• Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
• Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
• Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
• Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
• Venice - San Giorgio Bell Tower - EUR6

If you are interested in visiting the Doge Palace, Venice, we strongly suggest planning your visit in the afternoon and pre-booking your tickets at https://muve.vivaticket.it/en/tour/palazzo-ducale/2478?qubsq=8cd3daed-1b9e-4df0-a209-4833f9c62371&qubsp=279989d9-9291-44b1-899f-169c3d93c415&qubsts=1716888509&qubsc=bestunion&qubse=vivaticketserver&qubsrt=Safetynet&qubsh=7cb44c49d26eb092de1552a748b8ae4c

Travel to Bologna by train this morning – this city's culinary claim to fame is significant, thanks to the ragu alla bolognese. Home of tagliatelle, mortadella and a range of other cured meats and salamis, Bologna, along with the surrounding Emilia Romagna region, is a foodie’s paradise. When you arrive, maybe wander past the beautiful old terracotta buildings and lively streets and acquaint yourself with the area. Later, you'll discover the real food of Bologna with a hands-on cooking class in the fine art of pasta-making. Feast on your handiwork over dinner with your host and your group, celebrating your new skill.

• Bologna - Pasta class
• Bologna - Eataly World - Free
• Bologna - Torre degli Asinelli Tower - EUR5

Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.

Today you’ll discover the flavours of the renowned Emilia Romagna region. Visit a factory dedicated to producing one of Italy's most coveted culinary exports – Parmigiano Reggiano. Learn how this cheese is made, and then try it for yourself. Continue to the town of Modena and visit an acetaia – a house where the family produce fine-aged Modena balsamic vinegar in the attic. You'll see how the vinegar is aged in barrels made from different woods, learn why it’s never less than 12 years old and then see the difference between the factory-made vinegar and the real stuff with a tasting. Head to a trattoria for a delicious lunch of the best local produce and farm-fresh seasonal dishes. Wash it down with a glass of Lambrusco – the town's famed sparkling red. Stroll around the town and admire the Palazzo Ducale before returning to Bologna in the late afternoon.

• Modena - Acetaia Visit
• Modena - Trattoria Lunch
• Modena - Parmigiano Reggiano cheese factory visit

Your travel time today will be approximately 1 hour.

This morning, travel to the village of Pancole in the heart of Tuscany. The region is renowned for a cuisine that celebrates simplicity and the bounty of locally grown produce in hearty, rustic dishes. Pecorino cheese, farro (an ancient grain) and artisanal cured meats like lardo di colonnata are just some of the many local ingredients you can expect to indulge in during your stay. Your accommodation is a traditional Tuscan farmhouse near the enchanting village of San Gimignano. The farmhouse is surrounded by vineyards and olive trees that the family has been producing excellent wine and olive oil from by organic methods for over fifty years. Enjoy a guided walk through the vineyards and cellars of the estate, followed by a tasting of some signature Tuscan wines and olive oils. Dinner tonight will be seasonal favourites, made with ingredients freshly harvested from the farmhouse garden beds. This could include homemade pasta, salads, finocchiona salami, crostini toscani (chicken liver pate on lightly toasted bread) and seasonal vegetables.

• Agriturismo (1 night)
• Agriturismo - Tour with wine and olive oil tasting

Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.

This morning, walk along a portion of the Via Francigena – the major pilgrimage route to Rome during the Middle Ages. Explore the medieval walled town of San Gimignano – a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Town of Fine Towers due to the preservation of several impressive torre (tower houses) within its walls. Stop past an award-winning gelateria, where intriguing flavours like gorgonzola cheese and walnuts await your tastebuds. Spend the rest of your time exploring the walking paths around the farm or, weather permitting, relaxing by the pool, enjoying beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside.

• San Gimignano - Leader-led orientation walk
• San Gimignano - Gelateria visit
• San Gimignano - Walk a section of the Via Francigena

The walk along the Via Francigena is about 7 km (4.5 miles) and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The terrain is nice and easy, although you can elect to take a taxi to San Gimignano if preferred (at own cost).

Today, jump on a train to Rome – Italy’s capital famed for its deliciously fresh food and scattered ancient ruins. When you arrive, take a leader-led orientation walk through the historical city centre, past the Spanish Steps, Trevi fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum, and Colosseum. After taking in all the big (and small) highlights of this magical city, you’ll head to a local’s home for a special homecooked, plant-based dinner experience. Swap stories with your host and sit down for a feast of seasonal dishes, which could include local favourites like cacio e pepe, saltimbocca, artichokes or porchetta. After, maybe head to a local bar and cheers to a trip well-travelled over a glass of local wine.

• Rome - Leader-led orientation walk
• Rome - Home-cooked dinner

With no activities planned after breakfast, your food adventure comes to an end today. If you’d like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent.

If you are interested in visiting the Colosseum, we strongly suggest planning your visit today as there is very limited time on Day 7 and pre-booking your tickets at https://colosseo.it/en/opening-times-and-tickets/

If you are interested in visiting the Vatican Museums, we strongly suggest planning your visit today as there is very limited time on Day 7 and pre-booking your tickets at https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Train, Metro, Private Vehicle, Bus

Hotel (5 nights), Farmstay (2 nights)

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Important notes.

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Days 5 and 6 (Agriturismo) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 2. While we endeavor to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip. 3. As of April 2024, Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 25 April and 15 July 2024. This fee is not payable by Intrepid customers, however you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione . For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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Taste and see the best of Italy with our luxury culinary vacation tours. With winery tours, local food tours and guided visits to ancient hill towns, along with hands on cooking classes and delectable meals in traditional local restaurants, you will be immersed into Italy’s foods and wines, and its culture and history.

In Italian, Ecco La Cucina means “Here’s the Kitchen” and during our tours we explore all aspects of the Italian table, from the local food and wine to the history of this beautiful country.  Our small group culinary tours in Italy are expertly designed to give you an insider’s view and stress-free vacation where you can relax and enjoy the foods, wines and stunning landscapes. It truly is an experience of a lifetime and one that will become a cherished memory.

If your dream is to explore the foods, wines and culture of Italy without the crowds and live like a local, then travel with us, experts in Italian food and wine. We will show you the enchanting regions of Tuscany, Piedmont, Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Campania-Amalfi, and Puglia during our culinary tours in Italy. Each of our small group tours are designed to provide you with knowledge and special insights to this beautiful, rich culture. We can help you fulfill your dream as you taste and experience Italy, allowing you to truly understand the rhythm of Italian life.

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Italy is a bucket list destination for millions of visitors, and for good reason. It offers incredible regional diversity, a vibrant and colorful culture, and most importantly, lots of great food and wine.   

The beautiful thing about Italian cuisine is that it’s very regional. Rustic Roman fare, the original Neapolitan pizza, creamy risotto from the north, and everything in between—there’s no one singular definition of Italian food, and we’re okay with that.  

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Welcome to Italy.  Home to many of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture and the best food and wine tours, Italy elates, inspires and moves like no other. The epicenter of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is here that you’ll stand in the presence of Michelangelo’s David and da Vinci’s The Last Supper .  In fact, Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country on earth.

The best food and wine tours in Italy will allow you to walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans in the ruins of Pompeii, stroll the Vatican gardens and take in the spectacular Colosseum and 2000-year-old Pantheon or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain.

Sail the Po River and lagoons of Venice.  Imagine the audacity of building a city of marble palaces on a lagoon!  The Grand Canal reflects the glories of centuries of Venetian architecture lining its banks.  Wake-up to the calls of gondoliers calling ‘Ooooeeeee!’ and you’ll soon discover the pleasures of la bea vita (the beautiful life).

No land is more caught up with the fruits of its fertile earth than Italy’s Tuscany region, a gourmet destination whose residents spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about, discussing and consuming food and wine.  It’s gentle rolling hills dipped in soft morning mist and sculptural cypress alleys is postcard material.  With its wine-soaked villages, swathes of olive groves and truffle fields, Tuscany epitomizes la very Italia.

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In Italy, food and wine are more than a source of sustenance – they’re a way of life.  Fine wine is something to share with friends over good conversation, while meals bring together families for events that last well into the night. Given that it has been this way for thousands of years, it’s no wonder that the food and wine tours in Italy are truly legendary.

Italy is the world’s largest wine producer, with Italian labels being enjoyed all over the world. Italians also rank near the top of worldwide wine consumers; so, it is not just the art of making wine, but also the art of drinking it where they excel. It’s no wonder, considering that wine production in Italy has gone on for well over 2,000 years, since before Roman times.

Every region in Italy produces wine, leading to an incredible variety of grapes and varietals. Perhaps the most well-known Italian wine region is the ever-popular Tuscany region, however, there are many others that are equally worthy of exploration. From the red-lovers’ dream of Calabria in Italy’s south to the unique Friuli Venezia Giulia, with its Austro-Hungarian influence, Italy boasts an incredible selection.

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It is not just the wine that has made Italy one of the world’s most famous gastronomic destinations. It is perhaps equally famous for its delectable cuisine, which has influenced chefs all around the world. It’s at its traditional best in Italy, however – and a culinary tour in Italy is undoubtedly an adventure to savor.

Italian cuisine varies greatly by region, meaning you will be delighted by all different flavors on your food and wine tour in Italy. However, as a general rule, Italian cuisine is often deceptively simple, allowing the flavors and quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves. The result is flavors that are tantalizing yet subtle, often made from recipes that have been passed down through generations.

Of course, there’s no better accompaniment to a traditional Italian dish than exceptional Italian wine. And you’ll find plenty of those.

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Best Italy Food Tours To Discover Italy Cuisine And Culture

Italy has long been known as the land of romance, good food, and rolling vineyards. The true birthplace of satisfying and hearty cuisine that fills up the stomach and the soul, Italy has become more famous for its food than almost any other part of the historic and beautiful country. Originating such classics as pasta, pizza, bottarga, polenta, risotto, and more, every part of Italian cuisine is designed to tempt and tantalize with every bite. With so much culinary history, you might be wondering if it’s even possible to experience it all! Some of the best Italy food tours address that question by taking you through a guided tour of all the best parts of Italian food in the locations of their birthplace, traveling through many different food and wine tours of Italy to ensure you experience the richness of every part of its cuisine.

The luscious vineyards of Italy are dripping with plant goodness that’s present in every dish. Wine tasting holidays in Italy are equally popular and allow you to tour this world famous wine location, but you can also plan a complementary culinary holidays Italy won’t let you forget anytime soon. With so many wonderful options for food vacations in Italy, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily for you, we’ve reviewed and prepared some of the best food tours in Italy so you know exactly what to book to help yourself discover the best Italy food tours have to offer and experience the many joys of Italian cuisine.

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Uncover the secrets of delicious Italian cuisine while traveling across the northern and central Italian landscape from Venice to Rome , two of the most popular destinations included in the best Italy tours . Visit regional locations and take in seasonal and fresh ingredients for a delicious and authentic tasting food tour that’s inspired by days of the year. Your tour won’t just be limited to pizza and pasta- you’ll get to enjoy every part of Italy’s classic food traditions here thanks to the unforgettable restaurants and dining experience with your experienced guides.

Your guided tour travels from Venice to Rome, with pit stops in San Gimignano and Bologna (and a loop around Modena). You’ll experience four incredible staple cuisines in the Italian culinary landscape: Rome, Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, and the Veneto, and get to taste fresh ingredients at farmstays that let you watch fresh wine and olive production as well as original balsamic vinegar handcrafted by local chefs. Take hands on cooking classes, roll your own pasta, and prepare authentic meals guided by trained chefs in the heart of Italy for the perfect Italy food tour package.

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Northern Italy Gourmet Experience – 8 Days by Click Tours

Known for its fine delicacies and luscious landscapes, with this Northern Italy tour , you will find a region that is a gastronomic heaven overflowing with tantalizing flavors and delicious meals and traditions. The Northern regions of Italy are known for such famous foods as their Bolognese pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Barolo wine, and even their delicious and worldwide famous truffles. Your delicious tour will take you through many historic parts of Italy’s culinary culture, including Bologna , Turin , and Pavia. You’ll tour the rolling foods where your food comes from, craft some meals yourself, and visit with your guide some of the most historic and delectable restaurants Italy has ever known.

You’ll begin in Bologna, the enogastronomic capital of Europe, before heading to Modena to sample fine Balsamic vinegar and learn about the history of the famed Ferrari car. Next, you’ll dive into the history and culture surrounding Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and learn about the region’s equally famous Parma ham. In Barolo, you’ll tour the fields your food is harvested from and learn more about the rich truffle traditions that surround Italy- you’ll even get to hunt truffles yourself with a local truffle guide dog! End in Turin touring castles and local small villages and sipping on delicious wines and other fine delicacies, having filled to the brim on the best things Northern Italy has to offer.

Culinary Paradise in Italy

This week-long vacation in the heart of Italy is designed to offer you unique and unforgettable experiences you won’t find anywhere else. This tour connects you with local Italians in an authentic and genuine way, helping you to live among the townspeople, meet local artisans and crafts, and learn about the true faces of Italy’s culinary history. At night, you’ll return to your accommodations for the week, a privately-owned 15th-century palazzo that’s been restored to a stunningly noble decor with Italian gardens and stunning views enjoyed from your room with breakfast.

Your tour takes you to several key locations in Italy, including Rome and Spoleto. Hunt truffles with a real-life truffle hunter and visit a local farm that makes fresh Ricotta cheese every day. Cook in a family-owned and operated Italian restaurant to learn from the pros before visiting the area’s oldest winery. Sneak away for sightseeing in Rome and Spoleto and connect with your guide to hidden local hangouts that are full of the flavor and culture of your surroundings. With Culinary Paradise, you’ll be sampling all the best flavors of Italy in an authentic and genuine experience.

Best of Tuscany Wine Trails – 8 Days by Click Tours

Designed to offer the best of the best in terms of Italian wine tour packages, the Best of Tuscany Wine trails allow you to soak up all the best wine and alcohol craftings of the Tuscan wine scene on a simple eight-day experience that’s luxurious and culinarily satisfying. Your stay includes accommodation and an expert guide as well as meals and transport from location to location. Your first day begins in Florence , where you soak in the classic food and wine of Florence and Italian culture. Travel next to Chianti Classico to experience traditional and classic wines before trailing the footsteps of Antinori to explore the history of winemaking there.

You’ll also spend an entire day with winemakers in Montepulciano, soaking in the natural order of winemaking and learning local secrets and traditions along with great wine. Taste many different delicious wines alongside traditional Tuscan light lunches or fares and walk along the sloping landscapes to admire the greenery draped hills. Next, visit the Val D’Orcia and the river along the provinces of Siena, Grosseto, southern Tuscany, and Maremma, visiting historical sites and of course drinking delicious Tuscan wines before returning home sated and full of culture, culinary delights, and good wine.

South Italy Real Food Adventure by Intrepid Travel

Take your travel to the next step by exploring the southern regions of Italy as the center of the new and hopping Italian culinary scene. Puglia, Basilicata, and Campania are full of deliciously packed and traditional flavors and dishes all steeped in local culture and history. Book this South Italy tour to explore the breathtaking city of Bari and wander through the cave city of Matera, all while learning how to cook with local families, sampling homemade olive oils and wines, and taste freshly made mozzarella cheese on pizza in its natural birthplace, Naples.

The eight-day odyssey of meals takes you through some incredible local and larger culinary areas and combines tasting and fine dining with local masterclasses and cooking classes taught by locals with experience, heritage, and handcrafted products. Travel across the country from Rome to Bari and Matera to Naples to enjoy plenty of food and drink from all manner of local and public restaurants. If you’re looking for contemporary dishes and delicious meals, this is definitely the perfect tour to book as one of the best food tours in Italy.

Wine Trails of Cinque Terre & Piedmont – 6 Days by Click Tours

Cross through the trails of Italy and its luxurious wine locations to soak in some of the best wine on this side of paradise. Your six-day tour is a lavish wine-tasting experience that takes them through some of the richest wine regions Italy has to offer, including Cinque Terre , Portovenere, and more. Complete with an expert guide who’s well versed in both wine history and local history, this tour allows for the perfect combination of local history and delicious wine tasting as well as traveling through many highlights of Italian travel.

Your tour begins in the Cinque Terre. Spend a day and night there before traveling to Portovenere, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Vernazza, & Monterosso, all surrounded by lush nature and pristine waters. Soak in vineyards, olive groves, citrus orchards, and connect with both nature and mankind in this incredible vintner’s experience. You’ll also visit Barolo, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Italian Riviera, Barolo, Vergne, LaMorra, and more, ending your trip in Milan with the city’s contemporary wine regions. Lavish, richly taught and filled with perfect wine, you’ll love your time in Cinque Terre with this guided tour.

Italian Espresso Foodie by Contiki

This express foodie tour bounces you across Italy in ten days, traveling through all the greatest hits of Italy and experiencing historic meals, cities, and culture in one simple tour. Your accommodation, expert guide, meals, transport, and more are all included in your purchase price, making it a fully inclusive express experience that powers you through an entire civilization’s culinary history in just ten days. Your tour both begins and ends in Rome, completing a full circle experience that leaves you a more informed traveler and diner with a new appreciation for Italian cuisine.

Your tour will take you through many famous locations in Italy, including Rome, Florence, Siena, Cinque Terre, Lucca, Milan , Lake Como, Venice, Bologna, and Verona, all historic locales with plenty of individual history and culinary additions to add as well. Each day introduces you to a new culinary staple and more delicious food and drink to sample. Highlights of the tour include Venice, Verona, Milan, and Florence, all staples of the Italian culinary scene in a few different ways as well as boasting cultural significance within the country of Rome. For an express trip, you’ll get the perfect crash course in all the best parts of Italian cuisine.

Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour By Sicily Activities

Travel your way with Sicily Activities on this personalized small group Sicily tour that takes you through all the best parts of Sicily’s food and wine experience on your time table and preferences. Begin in the historic location of Catania and travel for eight days through six historic locations in Italy. End in Palermo, city of pizza, pasta, and wine, and depart from there for your next travel destination! Your tour includes accommodation and meals as well as transport with your expert guide who’s well trained in local cultural and culinary traditions.

Your tour will take you through many different local, family-oriented traditions and culinary routines as well as larger cities’ restaurants and meals. Visit the countryside of Etna and taste the best of their food and wine, and learn to cook yourself in Taormina alongside the Family Trattoria. Take a walking tour through Noto and enjoy fresh seafood at lunch before heading to Syracuse for a light lunch and winery tour. End on the streets of Palermo for an authentic Italian experience that will leave you craving more Italy culinary vacations

Gourmet Journey of Emilia Romagna – 7 Days by Click Tours

This straight shot through the enogastronomic capital of Europe takes you through the rich wine and food traditions of the Emilia Romagna region- considered by many to be the highlight of Italian culinary culture. Your seven-day tour package takes you through many significant Italian locales as well as exposing you to traditional and contemporary dishes and meals thanks to the efforts of local guides and experts who walk you through meals, transport, and more. Your tour will study not only significant regions of Italy but also significant foods.

Begin with one day in Bologna before traveling to Faenza to taste the Lambrusco wine and Byzantine in Ravenna. Next, travel to Modena to test out their Balsamic Vinegar and visit the acclaimed Ferrari Museum. Stop over in Parma to experience first hand the culture of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and parma ham (more staples of the Emilia Romagna region) and visit an Italian castle, the Torrechiara castle, before heading to the Romanesque Cathedral and Corale Verdi to finish your trip. Packed with delicious food and historic sightseeing, you’ll love every part of this seven-day food vacation in Italy.

Taste of Salento – Authentic Culinary Experience by Soleto Travel

Experience Italian cuisine personally with this private tour that exposes you to local cuisines, local cooking styles, and historical local sightseeing stops all in one simple trip. Start and End in Brindisi for a circular experience that takes you through eight high-quality destinations in Italy that are off the beaten path but still packed with gastronomic history. Enjoy the authentic Salento culinary experience by sipping on local wines and pastas as well as training with local chefs to make your own.

Follow along with a local expert to learn the art of olive oil production before visiting Castro and the prehistoric cave of Zinzulusa. Learn how to make your own pasta with guidance from trained professionals and complement your meal with local wines and delicious blends from nearby vineyards. Cross from Castro, Gallipoli, Lecce, Maglie, and more, ending again in Brindisi for easy travel in and out of your tour.

Booking a food or wine tour is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself when making travel plans. Food and wine tours provide incredible benefits to your local holiday that turn an average trip into the vacation of a lifetime. Booking a guided package makes your travel plans incredibly simple. If you are traveling independently, you can also opt for a day tour like one of these food tours of Florence .

Rely on the experience of your booking company to organize and manage the minute travel planning details and transportation, leaning back and relaxing while they coordinate your arrival. Your stress levels will decrease drastically with an expert guide in charge who knows the area. The second benefit to booking a pre-paid Italy food tour is that expert guides can add local life and flavor to the sightseeing experience by sharing their knowledge and learned experiences of the area to your tour. Hear a local’s opinion and the colorful and authentic Italian experience as you travel with a local guide in charge, as well as one who can help you connect with locals in the communities you’re touring and visiting.

The best part of booking prepared expert tours is that you can soak in Italian experiences for a far better price with prepackaged tours that minimize spending on the go and package everything neatly into an all-access, all-inclusive package. Accommodations, travel, and meals are all paid for ahead of time, making it easy to budget for your trip and keep a tighter budget while you’re actually traveling. Whatever your reason for booking a food and wine vacation, Italy continues to offer some of the best food tours in the world, making them an ideal destination for your next food holiday.

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The 10 best rome food tours: pasta, gelato & more.

Get your fill of the city’s best cheese, pasta, gelato and more on these top-rated tours.

The Best Rome Food Tours

Laura Itzkowitz

When in Rome , you’d be remiss not to try the local specialties – there’s so much more than pizza, pasta and gelato (though you’ll find plenty of those too!). If it’s your first time visiting the Eternal City, you might be surprised to learn that some of the Italian dishes you’re used to ordering at home aren’t available at restaurants here (forget about chicken parmesan and spaghetti with meatballs). A local guide can introduce you to regional specialties like supplì (cheese stuffed rice balls), carbonara and cacio e pepe . Read on to discover the food tours and cooking classes that U.S. News identified as the best in Rome.

To determine the best Rome food tours, we used our own experiences along with recent traveler reviews. All of the featured tours have at least 100 reviews and a minimum rating of 4 out of 5 stars across multiple websites.

Editor’s Pick: Eating Europe – Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

U.S. News independently paid to send Laura Itzkowitz , a freelance journalist based in Rome, on this tour to provide readers with an unbiased, first-hand perspective of what to expect. Eating Europe – Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour was selected by our team as an Editor’s Pick thanks to its popularity and favorable user reviews. 

Price: Adults from 133 euros (about $150); kids from 92 euros (about $102) Duration: 4 hours

This walking tour of Trastevere – often referred to as Rome’s bohemian neighborhood – is a great introduction to Roman cuisine and ties in a bit of the city’s history, too. The stops vary, but typically include a visit to a wine bar with a cellar that predates the Colosseum , a taste of porchetta (slow-roasted pork), street food, such as supplì , a typical antipasto like carciofi alla giudia (Jewish-style fried artichokes), two types of pasta and artisanal gelato.

The engaging guide on this tour had a great sense of humor and immediately created a sense of camaraderie among the group, joking that by the end we would be like a big, toxic Italian family. As we walked between stops, she pointed out monuments like the Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere and showed us the buildings constructed on top of the ancient Theatre of Pompey, near the site where Julius Caesar was killed. She explained the four types of Roman pasta ( cacio e pepe , gricia , carbonara and amatriciana ) and how to tell the difference between true artisanal gelato and the mass-produced stuff. I left feeling very full – both literally and figuratively speaking, with plenty of new-found knowledge.

The Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour is offered several times a day beginning at 3:30 p.m. Eating Europe also leads a foodie tour of the Testaccio neighborhood, among other options.

Why we love it:

• Enjoy skip-the-line access to popular Trastevere restaurants like Da Enzo al 29 and Trapizzino.
• You’ll learn about how Trastevere developed as a neighborhood for society’s outcasts during antiquity – and how they influenced the cuisine.
• In addition to typical Roman specialties, you’ll taste an ancient recipe that’s rarely made these days.

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Eat and Walk Italy – 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisù

Eat And Walk Italy

Price: Adults from 79 euros (about $87); kids from 70 euros (about $77) Duration: 3 hours

If you want a more hands-on experience than a typical walking tour can provide, this cooking class is a great option. At a restaurant just off Piazza Navona , you’ll join a small group to learn how to make fettuccine, ravioli and tiramisù from a local English-speaking chef. The chef will share tips for mastering the art of homemade pasta. You’ll make the pasta dough from scratch and choose your preferred sauce for the fettuccine, then stuff ravioli with seasonal fillings, and finally sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared with a glass of wine or a nonalcoholic beverage of your choosing.

The class is available every day and takes about three hours (1.5 hours for the lesson and 1.5 hours to enjoy the meal). Travelers say this class is great for families with teenagers and easy for people with no prior pasta-making experience. Classes are offered daily in the afternoon and evening. Prefer pizza to pasta? The company also hosts a pizza-making class.

The Roman Guy Tours – Trastevere Local Food Tour in Rome

Price: Adults from about $108; kids from about $87 Duration: 3 hours

This walking tour starts in the centro storico and then crosses the Tiber to Trastevere, with four stops along the way. You’ll sample meats and cheeses at a traditional salumeria (deli), stop for baccalà (fried cod filets) or supplì, then sit down at a trattoria for a three-course meal with antipasti, two Roman pastas and a main course before ending the evening with a gelato. The tour is capped at 12 participants and includes wine.

Tourgoers rave about the engaging, smart guides and the delicious food, though some reviewers were disappointed that pizza was not featured. Tours run daily, with time slots at 12:30 p.m. and in the evenings, starting at 5:15 p.m. The Roman Guy also offers tours of the city’s major sites, including the Colosseum and the Vatican.

The Roman Food Tour – Rome Food Tour in Prati

Price: Adults from 109 euros (about $121); kids from 95 euros (about $105) Duration: 4 hours

Foodies will love this walking tour of the Prati neighborhood, which includes samples of premium food and wine, such as 30-year aged balsamic vinegar, truffles and Barolo. According to reviewers, a highlight of this tour is a stop at Bonci Pizzarium, widely considered the best pizza al taglio (by the slice) in Rome. There’s also a stop at La Tradizione, one of the city’s best gourmet food shops, which has more than 400 cheeses and 300 types of meat. Finally, you’ll sit down to enjoy some pasta before ending with gelato at Fatamorgana, one of the best gelato shops in the city.

The tour runs several times per day, every day of the week, starting at 10:45 a.m. most days. A word of advice from past travelers: Skip breakfast if you go on the morning tour.

If you’re interested in exploring Rome’s other foodie neighborhoods, check out the company’s Trastevere tour, or its tour of Mercato Trionfale, the largest food market in Rome.

Devour Tours – Tastes & Traditions of Rome: Testaccio Food and Market Tour

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Price: Adults from $83; kids from $73 Duration: 3.5 hours

If you want to get off the beaten path and see an authentic Roman neighborhood, this food tour in Testaccio may be right for you. During the walking tour, you’ll learn about Testaccio’s ancient roots and how the old slaughterhouse (now shuttered) played a pivotal role in the development of Roman cuisine. The tour starts with a typical Roman breakfast, with espresso and a maritozzo (a soft bun filled with whipped cream), then visits the Mercato di Testaccio, which some locals say has remained more authentic than the market at Campo de’ Fiori, and includes a tour of an ancient wine cellar. Other highlights include lunch at a sixth-generation, family-run trattoria, and of course, plenty of samples of cheese, pizza and pasta.

Unlike some food tours, this one is adaptable for vegetarians, pescatarians and pregnant women; notify the company about any dietary restrictions at booking. The tours are limited to 12 people. Availability varies, but generally, the tour is offered Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30 am. Travelers praise the genuine experience and say that it was refreshing to get out of the more touristy historic center. Hungry for more? The company also leads an evening tour in Trastevere, in addition to cooking classes.

Raphael Tours – Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide

Price: Adults from $52; kids from $45 Duration: 3 hours

Concentrated in the area around Campo de’ Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto , this three-hour walking tour focuses on street food like pizza and supplì. Stops on past tours have included the open-air market in Campo de’ Fiori, the famed Antico Forno Roscioli for some of the city’s best pizza and the old-school Sant' Eustachio Caffè near the Pantheon . You’ll also learn about Roman history in the Jewish Ghetto and Largo di Torre Argentina, where Julius Caesar was assassinated.

The group size is limited to 15 people and tours have two time slots available every day (morning or evening). Tourgoers praise the knowledgeable guides and love learning about the history of each dish. They also appreciate the reasonable ticket prices and sizable portions.

Raphael Tours offers a variety of foodie-themed outings around the city, as well as a kid-friendly tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Rome with Chef – Spritz & Spaghetti Class

Price: From 99 euros (about $110) Duration: 3 hours

If you’re nervous about cooking and want a little liquid courage to help you out, this class may just be for you. As soon as you arrive, the spritzes start flowing. You’ll learn tips and tricks for making the perfect Aperol spritz, then try a Campari spritz to see how they compare. After kneading your pasta dough, you’ll learn how to make one of the most classic sauces in Roman cuisine – carbonara or cacio e pepe – before ending on a sweet note with a taste of limoncello.

This three-hour class is limited to 12 participants. There are three time slots available every day. Participants suggested that this activity is great for solo travelers who want to meet other people in an informal setting during their trip. If you’d prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, consider the company’s Trastevere food tour.

Secret Food Tours – Rome Food Tour

Price: Adults from 89 euros (about $98); kids from 79 euros (about $87) Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours

One of the things that sets this apart from other tours is right in the name: every tour includes a delicious secret dish that’s only revealed during the tour. Starting with an espresso or cappuccino at one of Rome’s oldest cafes, the walking tour makes six or seven stops around Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto for pasta, pizza and gelato, among other tasty samples. While it mainly focuses on Roman cuisine, you’ll also get to try some specialties from other Italian regions, including cannoli and stracciatella cheese.

If you’d like to enhance your tour, consider paying more for the upgraded drinks package, which includes prosecco or a spritz, Italian beer and organic Italian wine. Participants praised the lighthearted and informative guides and loved the food they ate during the tour. Others appreciate that the tour takes you to the less touristy areas of Rome.

Tours are offered several times a day beginning at 11 a.m. Secret Food Tours also runs an outing that concentrates on Trastevere.

Gourmetaly Rome Food Tours – Campo de’ Fiori, Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere

Price: Adults from 97 euros (about $107); kids from 70 euros (about $77) Duration: 3.5 hours

This company has been leading food tours in Rome for more than a decade, so you can be sure they know what they’re doing. Covering three neighborhoods in the city center (Campo de’ Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere), this plastic-free walking tour features 15 different food samples at five locations. Highlights include sampling mozzarella, burrata and pecorino romano, trying fried artichokes or zucchini blossoms (depending on the season), digging into cacio e pepe and amatriciana, and tasting organic gelato. Reviewers recommend taking the tour early on in your trip so that you can make use of the guide’s recommendations and tips for avoiding tourist traps (participants leave with a restaurant guide and cookbook, which will come in handy if you’re staying for a few days). Tourgoers describe the tour pace as leisurely and the portions as generous.

The tour is offered in English multiple times per day and private tours can be booked in Spanish, French, German or Italian. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you may want to book the company’s espresso, gelato and tiramisu tour, which visits the cafes, bakeries and gelato shops surrounding the Pantheon and Navona square.

Withlocals – The 10 Tastings of Rome

Price: Varies Duration: 3 hours

When you book this private food tour of Rome, you have the chance to choose your local guide. You might end up with a pastry chef, an actor, a photographer or even a yoga teacher. The walking tour winds its way through Campo de’ Fiori and Trastevere, with 10 food and drink samples along the way. You’ll try sweet and savory items, including buffalo mozzarella and gelato.

Because this tour is private, it’s completely customizable. Availability varies depending on the guide you choose; pricing varies by the number of people in your party. For instance, a group of four adults can expect to pay about $99 per person. Let your guide know in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions and they’ll tailor the tour to your preferences. Reviewers raved about the fantastic guides, who made them feel like they were visiting a friend.

The company also offers a food tour of Vatican City, as well as more traditional sightseeing tours of the city’s top attractions.

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Grand Tour Italia: New Theme Park Celebrates Italian Food And Culture

A new theme park in Bologna, Italy, offers visitors a unique, immersive experience that showcases the diversity of the country’s 20 regions.

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Italian food and culture is characterized by regional diversity.

Earlier this month, Bologna, the capital of the Emilia Romagna region, welcomed Grand Tour Italia , a reimagined theme park.

Geared primarily to domestic and international travelers, Grand Tour Italia offers an immersive, bird's-eye view of the diverse culinary and cultural traditions of Italy’s 20 regions, designed to whet your appetite for further exploration.

Seeking A Silver Lining

Oscar Farinetti (L) at September 5, 2024 opening of Grand Tour Italia

Grand Tour Italia , the brainchild of visionary Italian businessman Oscar Farinetti, is the successor to—and occupies the same footprint as—FICO Eataly World, which debuted in 2017. Farinetti is also the founder of the highly successful Eataly chain, with 27 locations globally.

While FICO was preceded by other iconic theme parks (including Graceland, Dollywood, Legoland, and Walt Disney Parks), Farinetti’s concept of a $106 million agri-food park dedicated to food and agriculture was novel and ambitious.

Although the park drew 2.8 million visitors during its first year, attendance dropped markedly after that, and the enterprise never fully realized its goals. FICO closed in February 2024.

Turning a disappointing setback into a stepping stone for potential success, Farinetti invested an additional 15 million euros to reconceptualize the project and assumed management responsibility for its overhaul, naming his colleague Piero Bagnasco as CEO.

The project hopes to attract 1.5 million visitors in the first year with a projected revenue of 30 million euros by 2025.

What To Expect

The dedicated space for Abruzzo at Grand Tour Italia

The massive 50,000-square-meter park (about the size of five football fields side-by-side) is a complete departure from its predecessor.

Of course, food is a perennial mainstay of Italian tourism and remains at the core of Grand Tour Italia.

Although the term "Italian food" is commonly used worldwide, Italian cuisine is far from monolithic. Each region boasts different ingredients, recipes, and wines influenced by its distinct geography, history, and cultural heritage. Even pasta, a cornerstone of the Italian diet, comes in an estimated 350 shapes reflecting different traditions across cities, towns, and regions.

Similarly, the revitalization embraces a broader emphasis on regional biodiversity beyond food alone. Visitors will be able to discover and learn about unique historical and architectural treasures, customs and traditions, and religious and folklore celebrations associated with each region.

The journey is accessed through a route along twenty-three porticoes ( portici, in Italian), arcades that serve as the entrance to each region. This design element was an apt choice, given that Bologna is known for its 25 miles of well-preserved, one-of-a-kind Medieval porticoes, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In each dedicated space, visitors will find a typical osteria (tavern) serving traditional foods and wines, a market with local food products, an educational area, and information on visiting the region. Environmental sustainability is pivotal across the project, and products are mainly sourced from organic or sustainable sources.

Three porticoes have been set aside for respected partners who are poised to help narrate the grand tour: Scuola Holden (a school of writing and storytelling from Torino), Coldiretti (an agricultural organization of 1.6 million farmers), and Slow Food (an organization by Carlo Petrini that focuses on the preservation of local food traditions).

The family-friendly destination will also feature a bookstore (stocked with the 1200 most influential books in history), an amusement park for children, an outdoor Adventure Park, and a changing daily schedule that includes music, games, cooking lessons, wine tastings, and food education workshops.

Why A Grand Tour?

Map of Italy and its borders

The "Grand Tour" concept was inspired by the voyage described in Wolfgang von Goethe's classic work, Italian Journey . Goethe's two-year sojourn in Italy from 1786 to 1788 occurred when wealthy young men embarked on the Grand Tour of northern Europe to refine their education. In his travelogue, Goethe chronicled his life-changing journey.

Now, in one location, travelers will embark on a journey that will transport them to Italy’s iconic large cities, small towns, and quaint villages, a prelude to their own exploration of Italy’s rich history and culture. It also adds to the appeal of Bologna.

“Grand Tour Italy is more than just a tourist destination,” said founder Oscar Farinetti in a press release announcing the opening. “It is a tribute to the extraordinary diversity and cultural richness of our country, an invitation to explore, taste, and experience Italy in all its splendors.

Grand Tour Italia is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 11 PM. Entrance and parking are free.

The entrance to Grand Tour Italia is about one-half hour by car or taxi from the historical center of Bologna and about 30-40 minutes by bus from the Bologna train station. On Saturdays and Sundays, a free shuttle bus connects the train station to the park.

Check the Grand Tour Italia website for additional information on getting there.

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