Discover Siena: Food Tasting Tour with Local Expert

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Siena from a gastronomic point of view in this food and wine-tasting tour through Siena's scenic historical center!

Accompanied by a local expert, you'll discover the gastronomic traditions of the city and uncover Siena's secrets and curiosities. Walking though the world-famous alleyways of the beautiful historical center, your guide will introduce you to five renowned restaurant stops where you'll taste local delicacies, like Pici and Ricciarelli.

You will have the chance to experience a unique and authentic food tour with a local host, hand-selected by Eatwith, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. If you're looking to experience the regional flavors of Siena's food and wine, then this tour is a must to add to your itinerary.

What's Included

Meet other people from around the world
Coffee and Water
Small group tour with a personal local guide
Insider tips and recommendations from your local host
Experience first-hand local culture and cuisine
Glass of red wine
Regional charcuterie and cheeses, Pici Senesi with optional cacio e pepe, Pappa Senese, Ribollita, Tonno del Chianti, and Ricciarelli

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Palazzo Salimbeni: Statue of Sallustio Bandini

End point

Bisecting the city from south to north following the course of its palaces, it is the street par excellence in Siena.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Piazza Salimbeni (Pass by)

    The meeting point will be in Palazzo Salimbeni, in front of Statue of Sallustio Bandini.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    It is the city's symbolic square where the Sienese love to gather and spend time. Nearby we'll try in a local bar/tavern the best charcuterie and cheeses from the area accompanied by a good glass of local wine.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Near this historic gallery housing vast collection of Sienese masterpieces from the late medieval to Renaissance era, we'll enjoy a traditional plate of pici in a traditional restaurant. Pici senesi pasta is made in a way that respects ancient processes, such as bronze wire-drawing. You can taste them seasoned with cacio e pepe or with wine.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In front one of the most characteristic places in Siena, we'll enjoy traditional dishes of the Tuscan and Sienese cuisine: Ribollita or Pappa Senese in a truly tuscan tavern. Ribollita is a traditional regional soup made of bread and vegetables, a local favorite. As for Pappa Senese, this dish's recipe has been handed down from generation to generation. With a small but essential detail that differentiates it from the traditional Tuscan pappa al pomodoro.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Bisecting the city from south to north following the course of its palaces, it is the street that encapsulates Siena's excellence, Via de Città. Along it are historic cafés, important places, and decadent shops of all kinds. Nearby, we'll try the dessert typical of Siena in a patisserie, the ricciarelli.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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