The 4 Best Cheese Tours in Siena

1.Pienza, Val d’Orcia, Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese PRIVATE TOUR from SIENA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $527Our pick

Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Roberto, Dario, or Davide, traveling from Siena through Val d’Orcia. Expect Montalcino views, Pienza, a winery visit, flexible photo stops, and the chance to add local wine, Pecorino, olive oil, honey, or a farm lunch.

“We had a wonderful experience with Roberto. 2 wineries and a lunch at a sheep farm that was marvelous. Local meet and cheeses and we even got to see the sheep. Then a stop in Pienza for some sightseeing and a lovely drive back to our hotel. First class experience.”

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2.Private Tour: Pienza and Montalcino Organic Cheese and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Daniele, Georgia, or Matteo, visiting an organic cheese farm near Pienza, exploring its Renaissance center, and tasting Rosso and Brunello at a Montalcino winery. Hotel pickup and transport are included, but lunch is on your own.

“Giegoria at Tuscan Escapes was so knowledgeable about the region and went above and beyond to make our experience the most memorable of our trip to Italy. We would highly recommend this tour for friends, family, or other travelers seeking to experience the rich history and beauty of Tuscany. When we return, we will be booking with Viator and Tuscan Escapes! The Luegers”

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3.Cities, Cheese and Wine Tour in Pienza & Montepulciano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $601

Travel from Siena or Chianti with an English-speaking driver-guide to Montepulciano, two Nobile wine tastings, a cheese-farm lunch at Podere Il Casale, and Renaissance Pienza. Guides such as Stefan, Masi, and Leo have led this route, with hotel pickup and Wi-Fi in the vehicle.

“I went with my mom and we had a great experience. She has a hard time walking and she was able to manage it well. The two wineries we went to were architecturally amazing! Both very different and very unique in their own way. The wine was delicious. The guide was great and provided us with lots of information on the area and the history of the vineyards and people that lived in the area.”

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4.Visit to the Bufale and Dairy farm with cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78Best value

At La Maremmana, an agronomist guides you through the dairy, buffalo enclosures, and biogas plant before a tasting of buffalo cheeses, salami, and local wine. The visit begins at 9:00 a.m., lasts about 90 minutes, and is conducted in English.

“Very interesting and a fun tour for all of the family. The tasting of the food/cheese was delicious!!”

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