Italy · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Italy

69 tours  ·  from $31 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - Starting at Santa Maria Novella Station
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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

1.Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,634 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Spend 11 to 12 hours touring Tuscany by air-conditioned coach, with guided Siena highlights, free time in San Gimignano and Pisa, and an optional farmhouse lunch with four wine tastings. Guides such as Sara, Davide, Alex, and Manolo are praised for keeping this busy day clear, friendly, and on schedule.

“Manolo and his team took great care of us and were so knowledgeable about all the places we went to. The sights were fabulous and the winery was absolutely exceptional! We had plenty of free time to explore, buy some souvenirs and make life long memories.”

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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch - Starting from Florence and settling into the coach
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Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

2.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,771 reviews · 12 - 12.5 hours · from $58

Leave Florence for a full day of Tuscan sights: Siena’s medieval center, a Chianti winery lunch, San Gimignano’s towers, and Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli. Your multilingual tour leader handles the long-distance travel, while English is required for the Siena city and cathedral tours. Guides such as Val, Luca, and Leonardo have been praised for clear, friendly help.

“It was excellent. Fiama and Andre were very good. Very well planned. Guides were very helpful. They took care of all. Very clear instructions.Would recommend this tour to all visiting Florence .The itinerary was good. Covered all important places to visit.My family enjoyed the trip a lot. The guides also made the experience joyful”

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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch - The coach ride from Rome
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Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

3.Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Day Trip from Rome with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,151 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by air-conditioned coach, then tour the ruins with an official guide. Choose a Vesuvius crater hike or a geologist-led walk, with an optional three-course pizza lunch in Ercolano. Guides such as Angela, Julia, and Valentina have earned praise for clear explanations and smooth logistics.

“The excursion was great, however it went beyond the 12 hours. I think we could have eliminated a couple of the driving stops.”

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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing - Siena begins with Piazza del Campo
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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

4.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Florence at 7:30 a.m. for Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa on a 12-hour coach tour. Depending on your option, you’ll get a guided Siena walk, Siena Cathedral time, and a winery lunch with wine pairing. Guides such as Constantino, Sara, and Jacopo are praised for keeping a large group on schedule, but expect plenty of walking and quick visits.

“Amazing day trip, with great guides sara & Gaia. Got to see pisa in daylight and night time. Food and wine lovey at the vineyard. Highly recommend”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - Montepulciano, Tuscany’s wine town
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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

5.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,232 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Ride from central Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy a three-course farm lunch with Tuscan wines, including Brunello di Montalcino. Guides such as Anna, Barbara, Antonino, and Flavio have been praised for lively history and practical tips. Expect a long day, steep streets, and limited free time.

“Antonino is a good and accomodating tour guide with Max as our excellent and courteous driver. A gentleman indeed. Helping us always. Highly recommended tour.”

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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch - The Rome departure sets the pace
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From Rome: Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

6.Pompeii Day Trip with Optional Vesuvius and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,067 reviews · 9 - 12 hours · from $88

Travel from Rome by air-conditioned coach to Pompeii, where an archaeologist guide explains homes, baths, shops, and theaters. Add a pizza lunch and Mount Vesuvius, choosing a crater hike or a gentler geologist-led walk. Guides such as Enrico, Valentina, and Anna bring plenty of warmth and useful local detail.

“Incredible and outstanding day trip, especially for the price! There is an exhilarating drive up to Mt. Vesuvius with daring slopes and turns, but our bus driver Cesare handled it so smoothly and I felt completely safe. Our guide at Pompeii, Ehnrico, was an absolute joy - he was funny and super knowledgeable. Our lead guide Natascia was very warm, friendly, and helpful with providing information about Rome and Pompeii. The lunch restaurant was beautiful and the food was filling and delicious. 100% recommend this day trip for anyone who doesn't wanna to stress over logistics!”

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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - Cooking With Luca, Erika, and the Kitchen Team
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

7.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence Tours guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s market, then ride about 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, you’ll make pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu, then eat your four-course lunch with wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.

“Our guide LUCA and chef ERCA were amazing!!!! Fresh m the first minute we were engaged and laughing! The instruction was clear and the food fantastic. Best tour if our vacation!!!”

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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery - Siena: Gothic stone, yellow walls, and Piazza del Campo
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From Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

8.Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa & Lunch at Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,538 reviews · 12 hours · from $112

Travel from Florence by comfortable coach to Siena, San Gimignano, Chianti, and Pisa. You’ll tour Siena with a local guide, visit the Gothic cathedral, enjoy an optional farmhouse lunch with four Tuscan wines, and finish at the Leaning Tower. Guides such as Sara, Alessandro, and Manolo are known for keeping the long day lively and well organized.

“It was convenient and comfortable. On time for drop and pick up. The guide was really good. Especially, a boat tour was good for us. Driving was safe. The driver was wonderful.”

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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - Monteriggioni: a small fortress with a short visit
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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

9.San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,432 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend 11 hours touring Tuscany by coach, with free time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, a three-course winery lunch, three Chianti wines, and Siena sightseeing. Select the Siena guide and cathedral upgrade for a fuller visit. Guides such as Sandro, Marta, Ricardo, and Ilaria are praised for clear, friendly service.

“Sandro and Fabi were fantastic, well organised and very informative. Great meal and wine tasting too! Even the rain couldn't dampen the mood.”

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Florence: Pisa, Siena, S. Gimignano, Chianti Wine & Lunch - Pisa’s Field of Miracles in 80 minutes
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Florence: Pisa, Siena, S. Gimignano, Chianti Wine & Lunch

10.Pisa, Siena, S. Gimignano, Chianti Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,354 reviews · 12 hours · from $77

Travel from Florence through Tuscany to Pisa, San Gimignano, Chianti, and Siena on a 12-hour guided coach tour. You will see Pisa’s Field of Miracles, medieval towers in San Gimignano, and Siena’s Piazza del Campo. Choose the lunch and wine pairing, plus Siena Cathedral and guided walking tour options. English and Spanish tours are available.

“This tour is worth every penny, it’s an entire day of visiting beautiful places and making memories. Our guide Sandro is very knowledgeable and friendly”

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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch - The pizza lunch needs a little caution
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Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

11.Pompeii & Mt.Vesuvius Day Tour from Naples with Pizza Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,901 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about seven hours visiting Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius from Naples. A guide leads a two-hour Pompeii tour covering the Forum, baths, Vetti’s House, and Lupanare, followed by lunch and a crater hike. Guides such as Elisa, Alba, Michele, Bernadette, and Maria have been praised for clear, lively explanations.

“Our tour guide was soo knowledgeable, very personable, loved her. Beautiful and breathtaking ruins. Wish we had more time”

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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch - A Generous Lunch Break Near Pompeii
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Naples: Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

12.Pompeii & Mt Vesuvius All-Inclusive Small Group w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,748 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Travel from Naples to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius with pickup, entry tickets, a guided Pompeii visit, lunch or wine tasting, and a volcano walk. Guides such as Flora, Connie, Leo, and Roberta have earned strong praise, but group sizes can reach 40 and the Vesuvius route may vary with weather or park conditions.

“Amazing day in pompeii an absolute must do and dont be fooled by light lunch, its not, you will not be disappointed.”

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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting - Lunch at a vineyard, with more food than the word light suggests
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Naples: Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

13.Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,454 reviews · from $141

Spend a full day combining Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, and Campanian food and wine. A professional archaeologist leads your two-hour Pompeii visit, then you stop at a local vineyard for lunch and tasting before choosing the crater trail or the more adventurous Valley of Hell route. Pickup is available from central Naples locations.

“Giovanni was a great guide very kind and knowledgeable. His jokes made the trip fun and exciting. Giacomo was an experienced driver you can tell he knew the city and how to navigate it. Both sites were very fun to visit and the wine tasting was amazing!”

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Florence: S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch - San Gimignano: two hours among the towers
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Florence: S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch

14.S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,427 reviews · from $89

Travel from Florence by air-conditioned coach to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, and a Chianti winery. You get free time in San Gimignano, a three-course lunch with three wines, and an optional guided Siena Cathedral visit. English and Spanish tours are available, with guides such as Marta, Aaron, Ricardo, and Sara leading some departures.

“Our tour guide Aaron was the best! Can’t really ask more.”

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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch - A generous Trapanese lunch on board
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From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

15.Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Spend eight hours at sea from Trapani, visiting Favignana and Levanzo, swimming from the boat, and stopping at coves such as Cala Rossa and Cala Minnola. You get free time on both islands, a Trapanese pasta lunch, water, wine, and access to a clean boat with toilets, indoor seating, outdoor spaces, and a bar. Italian and English are spoken.

“We waited at the meeting point but it was not the meeting point . We had to call and was told it’s across the street. We would have never known that because no one came over to the actual meeting point which was in front of a bakery , but in actuality it was across the street at the boat kiosk”

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