Chiara's Tuscany Experiences

Caffe' con Chiara – Basic Italian to get by, Coffee Culture, Curiosità & Lifestyle

Understanding Italy through the language: Follow me on a stroll in Siena starting the experience in the morning in front of a cup of coffee at a nice cafè. We’ll get to know each others and you will learn basic Italian expressions to introduce yourself and make friends. I will the take you for a walk in the old town to discover hidden artisans and artists workshops. You’ll visit some interesting food shopping places while learning and practicing the language.
Language class + tour / about 4 hrs.

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Parole & Profumi - Words & Perfumes

Use and reinforce the Italian language thanks to the olfactory memory
A sensory experience.
Tuscany,  History, Fragrances, Herbs, Ancient Perfumes following Etruscans’ footsteps.
Botanical workshop & Italian lesson.
We bring ancient formulas and  perfumes back to life.
We search for words to describe scents, emotions and memories.
About 2 hrs.

Ice cream making – gelato experience

Is ice cream (GELATO) from Italy? How is Italian ice cream made? Who made the first ice cream? Practice how to order, choose your favorite flavor in Italian and see how artisanal Italian ice cream is made! Gelato tours will be held at the ice cream maker’s shop in the hearth of Siena and will be followed by a delicious ice cream taste.
About 2 hrs.

Art & Artisan Tour

Follow us inside artisans workshops, discovering ancient professions which are disappearing. Meet artisans and artists while at work, interview them, see how things are made and learn to appreciate the work behind the scene.
About 2 hrs.

Shopping tour

Out of the beaten track SHOPPING TOUR : Follow us in Siena for a stroll in search of disappearing independents shops looking for the perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones back home or just enjoying window-shopping in perfect Italian-style.
About 2 hrs.

Smartphone - Street Photography Workshop

Meet our experienced photographer, for this special walking tour created to show you Siena and Tuscany via your smartphone and teach you how to take great travel pictures and catch details. Street Photography with coffee break and time to learn editing tips and tricks for layouts and posting on social medias.
About 2 hrs.

Italiano in Cucina

A course of Italian language for people passionate about Tuscan food, together with authentic cooking experience. How do you understand an Italian recipe? How do you say cut, chop, mix? A dedicated language tutor together with a renowned Chef, will teach you the secrets of traditional recipes after a fun Italian lesson. At the end of the experience you’ll cook and eat the products of your own Tuscan food!