Pasta experiences in Tuscany
UNIQUE PASTA FACTORY & PASTA MUSEUM
Pasta is one of Italy’s most iconic foods, from Penne to Spaghetti to Farfalle, it’s loved all over the world. But truly excellent pasta comes from producers who carefully select natural ingredients and follow time-honored methods with great attention to detail.
This experience invites you to dive into the fascinating world of pasta at one of our favorite Tuscan pasta factories. The visit begins at the factory’s own Pasta Museum, where you’ll discover historic machinery and tools once used in pasta production. You will then step inside the working factory itself, following the journey of pasta through its different stages, from production areas to the packaging rooms.
Founded in 1860, this family-owned company is now run by the fifth generation and remains deeply rooted in tradition. During the visit, you’ll learn how pasta dough is mixed, shaped, and slowly dried, and why factors such as timing, temperature, and patience are essential to achieving superior quality. You’ll also see the production machines in action and understand how traditional craftsmanship is seamlessly combined with modern technology to preserve excellence over time.
You can combine this experience with other interesting activities:
- Add a lunch at the company’s restaurant. It is highly recommended, with several menu options to choose from. (code MO2-MO3-MO4)
To fully experience the region and discover its local traditions, explore charming Tuscan villages and savor exceptional food and wine. Enhance your visit to the Pasta Factory, Museum, and lunch by adding one of the following experiences:
- If you have passion for quality wine & local history, we can add a guided winery visit and wine tasting at an amazing historic estate (code F30)
- For history & culture lovers, we suggest to add a guided tour of the majestic town of San Miniato and its monuments, just a short distance away. (code G26)
- If you enjoy hands-on experiences, don’t miss our pasta-making class at the restaurant of the pasta company, followed by a delicious pasta-based lunch. (code MO5)
- Vespa lovers can add a very exclusive Vespa tour, including a visit to a local butcher with a tasting of a unique type of Prosciutto, perfectly complementing the pasta experience. (code K14)
PASTA EXPERIENCES IN TUSCANY |
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GUIDED VISIT TO THE PASTA FACTORY AND TO THE PASTA MUSEUMMO-1 Visit to museum and factory: € 15 per person The visit is led by the pasta company's own staff. |
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PASTA FACTORY AND MUSEUM TOUR & PASTA TASTING EXPERIENCEMO-2 Single Dish Option: One pasta dish, one dessert, one glass of wine, water, and coffee. The visit is led by the pasta company's own staff. |
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MO-5 PASTA FACTORY EXPERIENCE WITH HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSAre you ready for the full pasta-factory experience? With your private guide, Preparation of 1 type of pasta + selection of 1 type of sauce from the menu of the restaurant |
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F30 – VIP PASTA MUSEUM, WINE & HISTORYClick on the tour name to view details and prices. This tour is led by the Pasta Company's staff in collaboration with the Arianna & Friends team.
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G26 – MAJESTIC SAN MINIATO AND A SPECIAL PASTA FACTORYClick on the tour name to view details and prices. This tour is led by the Pasta Company's staff in collaboration with the Arianna & Friends team. |
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K14 – THE ULTIMATE TUSCAN VESPA GOURMET EXPERIENCEClick on the tour name to view details and prices. This tour is led by the Pasta Company's staff in collaboration with the Arianna & Friends team. |
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In our tour we like showing you places off the beaten track and introducing you to Tuscan people with their personal stories, careers and characters.
You will have one of our guides with your party during the whole tour. Please, see below all the guides who can be with you.
During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates of every single tour or send us an email to info@ariannandfriends.com
Rates include
- For MO1 tour: guide provided by the pasta company + guided visit to the pasta factory and pasta museum;
- For MO2 tour: guide provided by the pasta company + guided visit to the pasta factory and pasta museum + lunch with one pasta dish, one dessert, one glass of wine, water, and coffee.
- For M03 tour: guide provided by the pasta company + guided visit to the pasta factory and pasta museum + lunch with two different pasta dishes, one dessert, one glass of wine, water, and coffee.
- For M04 tour: guided provided by the pasta company + guided visit to the pasta factory and pasta museum + lunch with three different pasta dishes, one dessert, one glass of wine, water, and coffee
- For M05 tour: private guide provided by Arianna & Friends, private local cook, private hands-on cooking class, lunch, visit to the pasta factory and pasta museum;
- For F30 tour: A private guide provided by Arianna and Friends + Visit to the pasta factory + Visit to the pasta museum + Pasta-based lunch (2 types of pasta)+ Visit to the Grand Salon of the private villa + Visit to the modern wine cellars and historical wine cellars + Visit to the Italian Gardens+ Wine tasting of 3 wines + Silk-screened wine glass as souvenir + Taxes
- For G26 tour: private guide provided by Arianna & Friends + Visit to the town of San Miniato + Visit to its Cathedral + Coffee break + Visit to the pasta factory + Visit to the pasta museum + Pasta-based lunch + Taxes
- For K14 tour: Private vespa rental for a full-day + Helm and insurance + Private guide provided by Arianna and Friends + A visit to the butcher shop and grotto + A tasting of the famous prosciutto Stradivario + A visit to the pasta factory + A visit to the pasta museum + Pasta based lunch at the pasta factory restaurant + Taxes
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Lunch (for the option M01). For all the other options lunch is included)
- Tips to the guide. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated
This activity does not present any particular physical challenges. However, if you have any accessibility needs — whether mobility-related, sensory, cognitive, or any other requirements — please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
LOCATION OF ATTRACTIONS:
This tours take place in the area of San Romano, near Pontedera and San Miniato
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Meeting point and time will be specified during the booking process
DURATION:
The duration may vary according to the type of tour. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through, from Wednesday through Saturdays (option with lunch) and from Mondays to Saturdays for the visit only.
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English language. German, French, Spanish or Italian are also available with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy. Except for the vespa option which requires a consolidated experience in riding a scooter
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children (except for the vespa option)
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The foods served during this tour might contain gluten, lactose, nuts and alcohol. If you have any food restriction, please inform our personnel during the enquiry process.
TRANSPORTATION:
This program and its rates do not include transportation and are set on a self-driving base. For further information see the box "transportation options".
The destinations reached during this activity are in the Tuscan countryside, in areas off the beaten track that cannot be reached by public transport. We highly recommend renting a car or a scooter in order to reach them. As an alternative, we can offer a valued service by chauffeured car, van or minibus. Any cost of transportation is to be added to the rates displayed on the rate table of this page.
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