Ancient grains & artisanal gelato in Peccioli
Wine & Food ToursTHE BEST TUSCAN ARTISANAL PRODUCTS
Artisanal products are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s a unique tour focused on artisanal and organic products, as a testament to the strong commitment of private families involved.
The visit to the organic estate
Our tour begins with the visit to an organic estate that produces flours and pasta from exclusive ancient grains within an integrated system. Nestled in the countryside between Peccioli and Volterra, the farm offers a breathtaking view over rolling hills and a formidable farmland. Explore their production of ancient grain flours, legumes, pasta, bread, and biscuits, gaining insights into adopting a healthier diet. You will also get to learn about the admirable mission of the two brothers who founded the business. They have invested significant efforts in creating an environmentally friendly space that is entirely free of chemicals.
The town of Peccioli and lunch at a pastry shop
Next, we’ll venture to Peccioli, one of the most charming towns in the region, where you’ll meet a delightful family passionate about creating excellent food. They are the proud owners of a restaurant that, in the previous generation, started as a traditional pastry shop. The dedication and curiosity of the last two generations have transformed the business into one of the most esteemed fine pastry cafes in the area. Over time, it has evolved also into a gourmet restaurant where the chef continually delights guests with new creations and culinary experiments, all while maintaining a strong connection to tradition. They utilize ancient grain flours, produced at the farm we visited, for crafting pizzas, bread, and other specialties that you’ll have the pleasure of tasting in a delectable lunch.
Gelato tasting experience
Additionally, a young member of the family who runs the restaurant has recently initiated a project to create a unique gelato. Crafted in an artisanal manner and using only local and organic raw materials, they experiment with taste combinations to create unconventional gelato flavors exclusive to this location. A gelato tasting following lunch is a must-try experience.
Delight your taste buds with the result of their creative experimentation, featuring unusual gelato flavors that you can only savor here.
What you taste
This is a list of specialties that you are likely to sample as part of the program of this tour. Please, note that the specialties of the tasting session and/or lunch may vary according to the season and the availability of the products in the day of the tour.
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.
During this experience you can also meet some of the Tuscan friends involved in the events. Please, see below which friends you are likely to encounter.
The total rate for this activity varies according to the number of people in your party.
Check rates in the table below.
Ancient grains & artisanal gelato in Peccioli– RATES 2025 – |
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NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY |
TOTAL RATE |
| 2 persons | € 430 |
| 3 persons | € 500 |
| 4 persons | € 570 |
| 5 persons | € 640 |
| 6 persons | € 710 |
| 7 persons | € 780 |
| 8 persons | € 850 |
| Extra Adult | € 70 |
| Extra Teenager (12-17 yrs) | € 55 |
| Extra Child (4-11 yrs) | € 50 |
Rates include
- Private English speaking guided
- Visit to the ancient grain estate
- Visit to the medieval village of Peccioli
- Lunch with ancient grain products
- Gelato tasting
Rates do NOT include
- Transportation
- Tips to the staff. Not included, not obligatory but very much appreciated
This tour takes place in the area of Peccioli, a small village just 40 minutes from Pisa, 1 hour from Florence, 10 km from Selvatelle, about 20 km from San Gimignano and Montaione.
MEET-UP LOCATION:
Unless differently specified, the tour guide meets you at Arianna & Friends' premises in La Rosa, by Terricciola (PI).
DURATION:
This program takes 4 hours. Time for transportation not included.
AVAILABILITY:
Available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
LANGUAGE:
This tour is available in English language. German, French, Spanish, Russian or Italian are also available with no surcharge.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
CHILD FRIENDLY:
Ideal for children
CLOTHING:
No particular clothing required.
FOOD RESTRICTIONS:
The program of this tour includes a series of products like pizza, focaccia, bread, gelato and much more. 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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