Best Organic Farm Visits in Italy — Our Top 4

1.Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Meet Francesco at Florence Santa Maria Novella, take the 40-minute train to San Miniato, and spend the day at Tenuta Chiudendone. You’ll gather seasonal ingredients, prepare a traditional three-course Tuscan lunch, taste estate wines and olive oil, then relax by the salted-water infinity pool or walk to a nearby church.

“This was the HIGHLIGHT of our European trip! Francesco and his famiIy were wonderful and sent us very specific details about meeting place and getting to the villa. It was a beautiful location, meeting and talking with Francesco about his life in Tuscany was unforgettable. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”

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2.Organic cooking class with a sommelier in an Olive and wine farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $143

Meet Alina at Fontanaro Organic Farm near Paciano for coffee, olive oil and wine tasting, then make pasta, sauces, and tiramisu by hand. The three-hour class ends with a buffet lunch and wine. Gluten-free and children’s options are available by request, with a maximum of 12 people.

“One of the highlights of our trip. Not only is the cooking class super informative and fun and fast paced, but the setting is unbelievable. It’s a gorgeous working farm that makes award winning olive oil and delicious Sangiovese, both of which you’ll get to sample during the class. Perfect activity for adults and kids alike.”

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3.Paciano: Organic Cooking Class at a Farm with Lunch & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · from $124

At Fontanaro Organic Olive Estate near Paciano, an English-speaking Italian host guides you through pasta sauces and tiramisu using organic, seasonal ingredients. You will tour the olive farm, taste wine and oil, cook in a small group of up to 10, then share lunch with your hosts. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request.

“They were extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about what they were doing. They had a lot of animals and we felt very at home. Lots of good food too!! We did not have a ton of cooking experience and they made it really easy to follow along in a fast environment”

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4.Dine in our Family run Farmhouse – Traditional organic Food & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Meet Pasquale and Rosanna at their family farmhouse, La Vigna degli dei, near Positano. Over about two hours, you’ll enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner, organic wine, water, coffee, or tea while learning about their home and food. The private setting suits couples, families, and small groups seeking a personal Italian meal.

“We fell in love with Pasquale and Rosanna. What lovely people! They cooked delicious food for us and served it with such warmth that we truly felt like we were with family. After dinner, Pasquale took us up the road to a lookout point that overlooks Sorrento. Such a beautiful view! Five stars just doesn’t seem to be enough.”

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