Discover Siena: Food Tasting Tour with Local Expert
Siena, Italyby eatwith
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 12 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Italian
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Overview
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
Itinerary
- 1
Piazza Salimbeni
Pass by
The meeting point will be in Palazzo Salimbeni, in front of Statue of Sallustio Bandini.
- 2
Stop 2
45 min
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.
- 3
Stop 3
45 min
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.
- 4
Stop 4
45 min
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.
- 5
Stop 5
45 min
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.
Meeting and pickup
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.
Good to know
- 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.)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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