The 6 Organic Farm Tours in Italy That Earn Their Price

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

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

Meet at Florence Santa Maria Novella, take the 40-minute train to San Miniato, and spend the day with Francesco and his family at Tenuta Chiudendone. Pick seasonal ingredients, prepare a traditional three-course Tuscan meal, taste estate wines and olive oil, then swim or stroll before returning to Florence.

“Our favorite Tuscany experience! We went with our children who are 9 and 11 years old. The farm and vineyards/gardens are beautiful. The experience to help prepare such a fresh and delicious meal was so fun. The wine was absolutely amazing-so much so that we bought bottles to ship back home. The warmth and kindness that the owners showed to my and my family was something we will never forget! Definitely the highlight of our Italy trip!”

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2.Organic cooking class with a sommelier in an Olive and wine farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet Alina at Fontanaro Organic Farm near Paciano for coffee, olive oil and wine tasting, then make pasta, sauces, and tiramisu by hand. This three-hour class includes lunch, wine, and a look at farm life. Gluten-free and children’s options are available with advance notice.

“This was as one of the best experiences on my trip to Italy! Alina, the wonderful chef, was warm, fun and so welcoming. Just one of the loveliest people I met on my trip. Her daughter, Stella, is a beautiful little sweetheart. And the food was fantastic! I come from a culinary background and still learned so much. Probably the best meal I had in Italy. And that says a lot. The olive oil they produce on their farm is amazing. I bought 4 bottles to bring home and I put it on everything. It's a quality and flavor that prominently stands out. Thank you Alina for the wonderful experience!”

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3.Paciano: Organic Cooking Class at a Farm with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $124

Meet an English-speaking Italian mother at Il Fontanaro Organic Olive Estate near Paciano. You’ll tour the farm, taste olive oil and wine, prepare sauces, pasta, and tiramisu with seasonal organic ingredients, then sit down to lunch. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“this was one if the best experiences! If you are staying near here or even within an hour driving this should be in your list. It felt so authentic and the farm is gorgeous. The host is amazing and so welcoming and knows so much. Trust me book this!”

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4.Dine in our Family run Farmhouse – Traditional organic Food & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Pasquale and Rosanna welcome you to their family farmhouse in San Lazzaro for a three-course lunch or dinner made with organic ingredients. You will taste their wine, enjoy coffee or tea, and hear the personal side of Italian farm cooking in a private setting.

“We fell in love with Pasquale and Rosanna. What lovely people! They cooked delicious food for us and served it with such warmth that we truly felt like we were with family. After dinner, Pasquale took us up the road to a lookout point that overlooks Sorrento. Such a beautiful view! Five stars just doesn’t seem to be enough.”

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5.Arzana: Organic product tasting in a farm at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $74

Spend three hours at a family-run farm near Arzana, where a local expert introduces rural life and traditional cheese making. Taste seasonal garden produce, aged cheeses, fresh ricotta with honey, pistoccu bread, oil, wine, and water while evening settles over the woods below Gennargentu.

“Super, really authentic and friendly people. So cool to soak up knowledge about the area.”

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6.Arezzo: pasta e tiramisù cooking class organic Tuscan farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $283

At Farmhouse Le Ceregne Bio near Arezzo, Giada teaches you to make three fresh pastas and tiramisù using farm ingredients. You will work in a small group of up to 10, then sit down for a Tuscan meal with organic farm wine. Apron, tools, coffee, and cappuccino are included.

“It’s was really nice, thanks to our hostess. The pastas and tiramisu were excellent !”

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