We had a great time on our tour with Roberto from We Drive You Tuscany! We did the 8 hour San…read moreGimignano and Chianti Classico as well as the Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese private tours with Roberto. This was my first trip to Italy, we enjoyed a comfortable ride throughout the countryside in the clean, air conditioned van! Roberto was so knowledgeable and made sure we knew all the best places to visit along with the history of the beautiful Tuscan countryside! He even gave us recommendations for our second leg of the trip to Rome. We will definitely use this service again!!

We had the pleasure of touring Tuscany with We Drive You Tuscany. Roberto was our driver and we…read morehad a beautiful Mercedes van that was new and comfortable. Bottled water was provided and he even stopped to get Fresh pizza for us. By the time we finished touring with Roberto for two days we felt that we knew so much about the area, history and culture of the region. Roberto's knowledge or art, history, food and culture was so impressive. The tour we did with Roberto was much more than him driving us from place to place. Each place we went was so carefully planned and curated. We visited wineries, vineyards and a sheep farm that makes cheese. With his help, we were able to visit every place we wanted to see as well as some smaller unknown, hidden gems. We saw so many beautiful landscapes and Roberto stopped frequently for us to take in the views! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Roberto. We hope to go back soon to tour Umbria and Florence with Roberto.

The owner and winemaker, Paolo Montioni, and his wife met us upon our arrival with warm welcomes…read moreand gave us a quick tour of their olive harvesting and olive oil production. We lucked out to be here during their olive oil season. We then started a private wine tasting with Paolo to taste 5 of his wines and 2 olive oils on toasted breads (bruschetta). It was only €10! He was such a great host! Nothing beats having the owner and winemaker lead these wine tastings. It was informal and fun. He even made lunch reservations for us at a nearby restaurant. And lunch at the restaurant he booked us in was fantastic too! We all loved his wines and ended up ordering 6 cases to be shipped home.

We visited Montioni Frantoio e Cantina with family members on our last pre-COVID trip to Italy…read more Here we enjoyed a fabulous food and wine tasting -- our pranzo (mid-day meal that day). Paolo Montioni is an excellent host! Their Umbrian wines and olive oils are excellent. I have also ordered wine by email from Montioni for delivery at home. The process was easy, invoiced and paid through PayPal, and shipped to my front door. As Paolo last wrote to me: "We are safe and we are working very hard ......the Nature is outstanding in this moment." We look forward to our next visit to Montefalco and Montioni!

All of our transportation as well wine tours, and walking tour were arranged seamlessly. Our guides…read moreand drivers were punctual, friendly, and well informed. They often shared other tips for the rest of our stay. It made a wonderful vacation perfect!

We visited Cortona in late June of this year, and Do It In Tuscany was our "concierge" for the…read moretrip. Every aspect of the experience was excellent, including planning and communication, lodging, and tours. Check out wine-tasting in the Tuscan countryside and cooking classes with Chef Elena. The company has much to offer. We were not disappointed!

At a stop on my food tour…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/raphael-tours-e-events-roma?hrid=-_YBOAtJAWcK0fNSvNWmdw in Rome, we had the opportunity to do a tasting from one of the vendors at Campo de' Fiori. Included was this red pesto. I couldn't help myself and bought this jar of it. Yeah, I certainly overpaid and because it's bigger than 100 ml, it meant that I couldn't carry on my luggage at the end of the trip. (Which was my excuse to also purchase some balsamic vinegar and lemoncello later!) I've been home for a bit and tonight decided to cook it up. Recipe: 1. Cook pasta in salted water. Ideally, gemelli but I didn't have any. I chose this penne regate because it had ridges to better catch the sauce. A smooth spaghetti or linguine wouldn't work very well. 2. When al dente, drain the pasta saving about an ounce of water. 3. Mix the pesto with the saved water. 4. Toss the sauce with the pasta. 5. Serve and top with fresh parmesan cheese. OMG, this was so tasty. It was better than when I had the tasting in Rome. So flavorful! I'd love to find this back here. They don't seem to ship to the USA and I don't see it on Amazon. I have some ideas so I'm on the lookout. [Review 19283 overall - 406 in Italy - 253 of 2023.]

We did a Chianti Classico Wine tour with Tomasso on April 27th. It was the best day ever!!!…read more Tomasso took the time to show us the best of the local family vineyards. We also had a few stops in addition to the wine tasting- like at a meat and cheese store in Greve, and a small village with a castle wall around it - SO quaint and wonderful to see!! This made our day even more special. We highly recommend booking your wine tour with de Gustibus!!

Absolutely a great time to tour Florence on a sidecar. Gilberto and Ricardo took four of us older…read moreladies for the ride of our lives and we loved it. Visited landmarks in fFlorence and some of the best view in the city. It was educational, exhilarating and just cool. It end with an aperitif at a cozy restaurant. This is a tour not to miss.

If you want a five-star experience in Tuscany, look no further than Klajdi Belaj, an exceptional…read moresommelier and guide based in Cortona. Klajdi doesn't just offer wine tours--he curates unforgettable, custom-tailored journeys through the heart of Tuscany that blend culture, cuisine, and personal connection. For me and my boyfriend, he arranged private visits to a local olive oil mill, a pecorino cheese farm, and two hidden-gem wineries--each one authentic, intimate, and far from the tourist trail. We didn't just taste wines; we learned why they paired beautifully (or didn't) with local foods, thanks to Klajdi's deep knowledge and engaging teaching style. He's not only an expert, but also warm, funny, and genuinely invested in making the experience special. For my birthday, Klajdi went above and beyond--waking up before dawn to drive us to a surprise hot air balloon ride over Siena, filming us from the ground, and seamlessly continuing our wine tour afterward. That level of care and thoughtfulness is truly rare. He also offers private cooking classes and villa dinners with expert wine pairings. And if you're planning a wedding or special event, Klajdi and his fiancée are a dream team--handling every detail with elegance and passion. We can't wait to return to Tuscany and book as many experiences with Klajdi as possible. Everything in Tuscany is better with great olive oil, world-class wine--and Klajdi. Highly, highly recommend! https://www.tuscanywinefoodadventures.com/

Klajdi was absolutely fantastic. He last minute accepted my groups request to do an olive oil and…read morevineyard tour in Montepulciano and was very accommodating. He was extremely knowledgeable, a level 3 sommelier and was not only a great driver and guide, but has extensive understanding of the area and the vineyards. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for day trips from or to Cortona.