Join Paolo in a hands-on Tuscan cooking class that masterfully combines local flavors, culinary traditions, and scenic beauty. Discover authentic recipes and enjoy a flavorful meal paired with Chianti wine.
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Under The Tuscan Sun Tours
Join Paolo in a hands-on Tuscan cooking class that masterfully combines local flavors, culinary traditions, and scenic beauty. Discover authentic recipes and enjoy a flavorful meal paired with Chianti wine.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours is a Florence-based tour operator specializing in private and small-group experiences across Tuscany and nearby regions. Founded to connect visitors with the cultural, culinary and scenic highlights of central Italy, the company offers a wide range of day trips, shore excursions and immersive activities.
Operating from Florence, Tuscany, the catalogue includes private VIP shore excursions from Livorno, La Spezia and Piombino to destinations such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region. Options span guided walking tours with reserved entries (Uffizi, Accademia), winery visits with tastings and meals, truffle hunting with trained dogs, cooking classes, Vespa tours and curated visits to Bolgheri for Supertuscan wine tastings.
Services include private vehicles and professional drivers for full-day transfers, small shared tours for groups up to eight people, and tailored itineraries for families or wine enthusiasts. Specific shore excursions list included stops, tasting experiences and local activities, while other experiences emphasize cultural sites such as Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Carrara marble quarries.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours works with licensed local guides and established wineries, restaurants and activity providers to deliver organized itineraries and reserved accesses. The business emphasizes clear pickup arrangements from ports (Livorno, Piombino, La Spezia) and from central Florence, offering a practical way to turn limited time into a full Tuscan experience.
Location
Florence, Tuscany
Headquartered in historic Florence
Group Size
Up to 8 (shared)
Small-group tour options available
Shore Excursions
Livorno & La Spezia
Private shore pickups offered
Featured Tours
Pisa, Chianti, 5 Terre
Iconic Tuscany destinations covered
Reserve a shore excursion or Florence tour today: private vehicles, experienced guides, and curated wine and cultural itineraries ready for booking.
Book in advance
Seats fill quickly, so reserve your spot early during peak season.
Wear comfortable clothing
You'll be actively participating, so dress for movement and kitchen mess.
Arrive early
Getting there a few minutes early ensures a relaxed start and time to settle in.
Bring a notebook
Take notes on techniques and recipes to recreate your favorites at home.
Apron
Protect clothing from flour, olive oil, and sauce splashes during cooking.
Kitchen towel
Keep your hands and workspace clean and dry amid cooking activities.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the class, especially in warm weather.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on recipes and techniques learned during the class.