Vinci Countryside: Wine & Sweet Traditions
Wine & Food Tours WINE ESTATE EXPERIENCE
Your journey begins in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, in a family-run wine estate near Vinci.
After a warm welcome, you will enjoy a relaxed walk through the vineyards and the estate, surrounded by olive trees and peaceful landscapes, up to the lake. Along the way, we share the story of the family, the land, and the traditions that shape this place.
We then continue with a stop at the vegetable garden, where you can pick fresh tomatoes and experience a simple moment of Tuscan life. Here you will also enjoy traditional bruschetta called “pane strusciato” with tomato, olive oil, and salt, prepared in a rustic and authentic way.
The experience continues with a guided tasting of local wines, paired with a traditional Tuscan light lunch. A moment to slow down, enjoy, and connect with the land through its flavours.
Tuscan sweets workshop experience
We then move into the world of traditional Tuscan pastry in a small family-run workshop.
Here you will meet Valentina and Leonardo, and discover how local biscuits are made using simple, high-quality ingredients and traditional methods passed down through generations. You will meet the artisans and see the daily production up close, including the famous "brigidini", thin crispy wafers flavoured with anise, prepared with traditional tools and techniques.
The experience includes a tasting of different homemade biscuits and local sweets, followed by a hands-on activity where you can prepare cantuccini or a special "Biscotto di Leonardo" inspired by Renaissance recipes.
At the end, we enjoy everything together with tea or coffee in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Free time in Vinci
After the experiences, you will have some free time to explore the village of Vinci at your own pace.
Take a relaxed walk through the small historic center, enjoy the quiet atmosphere, browse local shops, or simply sit and enjoy a coffee in the main square. A simple moment to experience the authentic charm of Leonardo's hometown before departure.
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.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
Vinci Countryside: Wine & Sweet Traditions
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 640 |
| 3 persons | € 735 |
| 4 persons | € 840 |
| 5 persons | € 900 |
| 6 persons | € 1020 |
| 7 persons | € 1155 |
| 8 persons | € 1280 |
| 9 persons | € 1415 |
| 10 persons | € 1590 |
| Extra Teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 95 |
| Extra Child (4-11 yrs) | € 85 |
Rates include
- Private English tour guide. Also available in French, Spanish and German with no surcharge
- Visit to the estate and walk to the lake
- Wine tasting (4 wines)
- Tomato picking and bruschetta making
- Light lunch at the winery
- Hands-on pastry workshop
- Pastry tasting with tea/coffee
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Gratutes/tips to the guide. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated
Transportation is not included in the rates above. For more info on transportation, please see the box “Transportation options”.
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 tour takes place in the area of Vinci and Lamporecchio, in central Tuscany.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the tour guide meets you at a meeting point in or near Vinci.
DURATION:
This program takes about 6 hours. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available all the year through, from Wednesdays through Saturdays.
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English language. German, French, Spanish or Italian are also available with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
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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