Duration
3 hours
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€€
Closures
Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
About Siena Food Tour
A guided food tour of Siena covering the local specialties: pici pasta (the hand-rolled thick pasta that is Siena's signature), wild boar products (salami, ragu), pecorino cheese, ricciarelli (soft almond cookies), panforte (dense spiced fruit cake), and Chianti Classico wine. Tours typically visit 4-6 stops over 3 hours, including a salumeria, a bakery, a wine bar, and a trattoria. EUR 60-80 per person including all tastings. The food in Siena is Tuscan without the Florence markup, and a guided tour provides context on why each dish exists and where to find the best versions.
Insider Tips
Book a morning or early lunch tour (11 AM-12 PM start) so the food tastings replace lunch. Most tours include enough food for a full meal. Ask about the panforte history and try both ricciarelli and cavallucci (Sienese spiced cookies). The wine stops are the highlight.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Via di Monna Agnese, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Neighborhood
Piazza del Campo & CentroSkip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 3 hours.
Siena Food Tour is in the Piazza del Campo & Centro neighborhood of Siena. The address is Via di Monna Agnese, 8, 53100 Siena SI, Italy. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
