Top Pisa Food & Drink

Get to know Pisa through its food on a walking tour around the city center. You'll learn about the local cuisine, culture, and culinary history of restaurants and other food venues as you sample a variety of items at some of the best places.

Don’t just see the monuments of Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli, learn about them, too, during this guided walking tour. After discovering the best vantage points for photos and learning the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Baptistery, Camposanto cemetery, and Pisa Duomo, you’ll finish on a high note with a wine tasting near the square. You can even include a skip-the-line entrance ticket to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa, if you wish.

Indulge your senses on a half-tasting tour from Pisa to the famous Chianti wine region. Travel through the rolling olive groves and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at a winery to sample the local bounty. Learn about traditional and organic wine making methods on cellar and estate tours, and taste olive oil and different wine varietals including the famous red Chianti.

Discover, prepare, and devour the flavors of Tuscany during a cooking class in Pisa. Through step-by-step instruction your dynamic hosts teaches you how to make gnocchi, carbonara, bruschetta, and more like a true Italian. You also learn the valuable skill of wine pairing, while tasting some of the region’s best reds and whites. Afterwards, you’re ready to wow your friends back home with your new culinary skills.

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. • Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand • Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types • Learn to make the iconic tiramisu • Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests • Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The 12th-century Leaning Tower of Pisa ranks among the most recognisable sites of interest in all of Italy, and the entrance queues can be long. With this skip-the-line entry ticket, beat the queues and climb the 294 spiral steps to the top of the tower. Admire the fine stonework up close, and gaze out over Pisa’s Cathedral Square and Miracles Square.

The UNESCO–listed Piazza dei Miracoli, or Square of Miracles, boasts some of Pisa’s most impressive architecture—with hidden secrets dating back to the medieval era. On this tour, explore the square with your guide and hear the histories of top attractions including the historic Baptistery. Visit 12th-century Pisa Cathedral, and upgrade your tour to climb the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Italy’s most famous landmarks, so it’s no surprise that queues can be long. This 1-hour skip-the-line tour ensures you don’t waste any time, with a guided walking tour of the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli, followed by priority access to climb the Leaning Tower.

Explore Pisa and get a unique look at the Leaning Tower on this exciting tour. After getting a photo trying to 'hold up' the Leaning Tower, discover the rest of Piazza dei Miracoli and the incredible cathedral that sits on the square. Then head back the Leaning Tower and climb it all the way to the top.

Delve into the cultural and natural splendor of charming Italian towns, Siena and San Gimignano, on a full-day trip from Pisa. Opt to travel with or without a knowledgeable guide, and then set out to visit some of the region’s most spectacular sites. Cruise past bounteous vineyards, stopping to taste the local produce at a traditional winery; explore the ancient medieval town of San Gimignano, soaking up sweeping panoramas from its hilltop perch; and discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments of Siena on a guided tour of the historical city. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only seven people.

Enjoy a bit of Italian culture at a private cooking class in Pisa at the home of a cesarina (cook). You'll learn about local cuisine and how to make popular dishes using regional recipes. Then taste these creations, served with a glass of local wine.

Get an insider’s introduction to Tuscan wine production on this full-day, small-group day trip to local wineries. Sample multiple varieties of local labels, including world-renowned Chianti wines. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at wine cellars and see how barrels are aged. Tours include a light lunch plate filled with local specialties, including cured meats and pecorino cheese.

Spend a day exploring two magical Tuscan towns with this 10-hour day trip to Siena and San Gimignano from Pisa. Enjoy the charm of these historic Medieval cities, plus a wine tasting along the way.

We will meet in Piazza Garibaldi, next to the statue of the same name, where our local guide will be waiting for us. We will start walking through the streets of the historic center, in search of the more traditional flavors of local cuisine ... How about a platter of Tuscan cheeses and cold cuts with a good Spritz? We will taste these delicacies in one of the oldest wine bars in Pisa! Of course, not even a portion of cecina can be missing, a very thin focaccia prepared with chickpea flour, a real must of Pisan gastronomy and the típical pizza we made in the city which is different from other places in Italy. During the tour we will discover restaurants known only by the locals, where we will be delighted by the typical dishes of the gastronomy of Pisa, such as the wild board pasta and the pappa al pomodoro pasta típical of the city. Everything with a good glass of wine or an artigianal beer. We will finish with the dessert cantuccini con Vin santo really típical of Tuscany.

Discover the Italian gems of Florence and Chianti area and enjoy a tasting at a Tuscan winery on this day trip from Pisa. See the Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo and the iconic Duomo in Florence before heading to the Uffizi Gallery. To ensure an intimate experience, this day trip is limited to seven people.

The best unforgetable tour in Tuscany in order to discover the real life in Tuscany. You will visit the great countryside, you will discover the old wineries so you can understand the old and news wine-making process. Vineyards, olive trees, old houses, this is just something you will find in your tour. San Gimignano, the ancient medieval village, considered one of the most beautiful village in Italy.

A full daytrip inside the iconic landscape of the rolling hills, avenues of cypress trees and medieval hilltop towns. • Meet your Driver-escort at your hotel or another chosen location, (Hotel, B&B or private flat). • Drive through the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive groves, cypress trees and vineyards. • Visit the magnificent Towers of San Gimignano and the historical centre and discover the legend of the black rooster. San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, the town also is known for saffron, the Golden Ham, and its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, produced from the ancient variety of Vernaccia grape. In the main square don't forget to taste the best 'ice cream in the world', (Gelateria Dondoli). • For lunch we'll move to a real tuscan farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with Lasagna, homemade pasta, Bruschettas, Prosciutto and 8 wine tastings included. The return is scheduled around 4.00 PM.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

After a quick stop in front of Pisa tower for a lovely picture, set off for an exhilarating walk into the woods, drawn by the distinctive scent of truffle. Discover its unique flavor and enjoy the authentic taste of truffle-based dishes.

Spend a day through the rolling hills of Chianti and visit Volterra & San Gimignano. A wonderful Experience between art, wine and local food to discover vineyards, ancient towers and typical farms. • Meet your driver at your location • First stop at Volterra, for sure one the most beautiful viewpoint in Tuscany, with visit of the old town and the roman theater. • For lunch we'll move to a real Tuscan Farm, to understand the secrets of wine production and enjoy a lunch with Lasagna and 8 wine tastings. (Chianti Riserva, Brunello, Sangiovese, Nobile, Vernaccia & Supertuscan). • Afterwards, we'll drive through the sweet Chianti hills, amidst olive groves, cypress trees and vineyards up to the Medieval town of San Gimignano. • We'll visit the magnificent towers of the city and we'll discover the legend of the black rooster. In the main square don't forget to taste the best ice cream in the world, Gelateria Dondoli. • The return is scheduled around 5.00 pm. Take a look "What to expect"

Tuscans were making wine long before Roman times. Discover the region’s rich wine traditions, the fine art of winemaking, and a wealth of local delicacies on this intimate guided tour with a maximum of eight people. Taste wines including Chianti Classico, Chianti Reserva, and super Tuscans; visit three separate wineries; sample olive oil, balsamic vinegar, cold cuts, and pecorino cheese; and enjoy a light lunch with wine.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Your day in Pisa is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Get a taste of Tuscan-style cooking during this private cooking class in Pisa. First, visit local markets and shop with your guide to learn about the fresh ingredients that are used in Tuscan cooking. Get hands-on experience while you help your host prepare a slew of traditional dishes. Then, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal paired with local wines to complete your experience.