Wine Class - Tuscan Classics
Overview
Are you a curious and thirsty traveler looking to uncork some of Tuscany's wine secrets? Come to the Tuscan Wine School for an informative and fun class to learn about Tuscany's most important, traditional wines led by an English-speaking local expert.
Discover the history and legends behind Tuscany's most significant wines and learn to swirl, smell and sip your way through the different types and styles of wine.
The tasting of wines is enhanced by a series of different sample foods, and food pairing tips will be discussed, leaving you able to make better choices when choosing from local names in the city's restaurants.
What's Included
- Snacks Sample bites of local cheeses, cured meats, bread with extra virgin olive oil and chocolate are served to pair with the different wines
- Alcoholic beverages Learn about and taste 6 different local wines including the traditional and famous Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino wines!
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Stalloreggi
53100 Siena SI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
An informative and fun class to explore Tuscany's best wine regions, their history and characteristics, soils and wines! Led by an English speaking local expert, uncork the secrets behind 4-5 different iconic Tuscan wines and discover the history and legends behind them. Learn to swirl, smell and sip your way through the different types and styles of wine, comparing aromas, body, persistence and vintages! Explore Tuscany's different soils and grape varietals through the tasting of different local wines to understand why the area has gained worldwide appreciation. The tasting of wines is enhanced by a series of different sample foods and food pairing tips will be discussed, leaving you able to make better choices when choosing from local names in the city's restaurants.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-122116P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Sample bites of local cheeses, cured meats, bread with extra virgin olive oil and chocolate are served to pair with the different wines.
- Alcoholic beverages. Learn about and taste 6 different local wines including the traditional and famous Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino wines!.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wine Class - Tuscan Classics is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wine Class – Tuscan Classics will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksSample bites of local cheeses, cured meats, bread with extra virgin olive oil and chocolate are served to pair with the different wines
- Alcoholic beveragesLearn about and taste 6 different local wines including the traditional and famous Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino wines!
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
