Exclusive journeys for Culinary Groups
An invitation to the real Italian table
Cook, Eat and Experience Italy Together - Not From The Sidelines
Inside our Bologna, Modena and Parma Tour
Why book a tour with us for your culinary group?
You already know you don’t want a trip that feels staged, rushed, or built for tourists, but creating something genuinely real in Italy can quickly become overwhelming, especially when you’re coordinating a group and don’t speak the language.
Without local knowledge, it’s easy to miss the moments that matter most: dinner in a local winemaker’s vineyard, making woodfired pizza as fireflies flitter by at a local friend’s home, village food festivals that never appear online, rolling fresh agnolotti at Raffaella’s home while her pet pig runs through the kitchen, and chatting to Francesco about innovations in traditional balsamic vinegar production. Things that only happen when you speak the language and know the locals.
And when everything falls on you as the organizer, the pressure of planning, translating, and problem-solving can quietly take the joy out of the experience.
Keep going it alone, and the real cost isn’t just time or energy – it’s coming home knowing you were close to something meaningful, but never quite made it inside.
Thoughtfully hosted journeys through regional Italy
Finally Experience Italy From The Inside - Cooking, Eating, And Connecting With Locals
Because we don’t just plan trips – we beautifully host your group handling every detail so you can cook, eat, and connect with locals at a human pace, without feeling rushed, managed, or like an outsider.
Bilingual Hosts who care
Cook in real homes and meet the best producers
Local stories, shared
Everything handled
Our tours are led by hosts who genuinely love people. They live in Italy and speak the language fluently, bridging culture, nuance, and logistics seamlessly. You relax knowing nothing gets lost in translation.
We connect you with the cooks, producers, and artisans that simply can’t be Googled.
You meet people that most tourists never do, have access to places not open to the public and feel “on the inside,” not outside looking in.
Learn the why behind the food traditions, family stories, and regional history. This isn't just a food tour - it's context and storytelling. You'll leave remembering more than just the flavors.
All the practical details taken care of, so you’re free to relax and enjoy the experience. Charming boutique accommodation, luxury transport, all activities and most meals plus hand selected wine are included in your Untold Italy tour price.
How to work with us?
A private trip just for your group. Choose from any of our itineraries here and then:
1. Start a booking
2. Confirm with a deposit
3. We handle the rest
Send us an email at info@untolditalytours.com and share your dates, group size, and goals, and we'll assemble the perfect proposal for your needs.
Review your detailed proposal and lock in your private group tour with a deposit, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Once confirmed, we manage the logistics from A to Z, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.
extra services to elevate your group's trip
Door-to-Door Arrival & Departure Transfers to remove stress at the start and end of the journey.
Post-Trip Virtual Reunion Cooking Class - Recreate a dish together months later
Custom Group Keepsakes tied to the region and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
No – hands-on cooking is balanced with slow food restaurants, seasonal experiences, producer visits, cultural tours and artisan visits and shared meals so the journey never feels repetitive.
Yes. We dine at thoughtfully chosen slow food restaurants where local traditions and seasonal cooking shine.
Very. We cook and eat what’s in season, often using organic, locally grown, and km 0 produce sourced directly from farmers we know.
You’ll feel completely at home – whether you enjoy a glass of wine or prefer to skip it. Our tours celebrate the stories, traditions, and people behind Italy’s incredible food and wine culture, so there’s always something meaningful to experience. Non-alcoholic local options are happily provided, and every tasting, vineyard visit, or shared meal is about connection, not just what’s in the glass.
Yes – depending on the region and time of year, this may include foraging, truffle hunts, olive oil harvests, or other seasonal traditions.
You’ll be hands-on – cooking, tasting, and learning by doing alongside locals, not standing on the sidelines.
No. We handle everything so you can enjoy the journey alongside your group, not manage it.
It’s ideal for food-loving groups who want to slow down, connect, and experience Italy from the inside.
Our tours are essentially all inclusive and offer unbeatable value for money including 4 star accommodation, luxury transportation, nearly all meals, guided tours, entrance fees, artisan visits, local experiences, a dedicated tour host and more.
Most guests find they spend money on souvenirs, a few snacks and additional services such as laundry and spa treatments.
When you book a tour with us, we take care of all the details so you can sit back, completely relax and enjoy your Italian experience.
The unexpected can occur and becoming ill or injured in a foreign country is a very daunting experience, therefore we require guests take insurance with international evacuation coverage for all trips.
Please consider cancelation insurance also because refunds are made available only per our
terms and conditions,
and we are unable to make exceptions for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies.
You should book a policy as soon as the trip has been confirmed. Some companies to consider:
- World Nomads – simple and flexible travel insurance for independent travelers. Includes 24×7 assistance when abroad
- Safety Wing Nomad Insurance – designed to meet the unexpected medical and travel needs faced by people traveling outside of their home country
- Travelex (USA residents only) – comprehensive travel insurance options covering medical assistance and delays
Unfortunately these providers may not offer policies for those aged over 69. In this case you can try Travel Insurance Master – a service that allows you to compare quotes and insurance policies.
Inside our gourmet tours of Piedmont
Discover the real italy with us
If you’re dreaming of really understanding Italy, its food and its people, and moving beyond the pizza and pasta cliche of Italian cuisine, our tours are for you.
All too often, tours of Italy see you rush between highlights and end up feeling like a tickbox list of ‘must-do’ activities. They all promise ‘local’ activities, good food and wine, cooking classes – but leave you feeling on the outside looking in.
What you’re really looking for is time to slow down, be guided by friendly local hosts who take you behind the curtain and leave you feeling like you’re part of Italy.
When you come on tour with us, our trusted team of hosts based in Italy take you by the hand and open their local networks to you in a way that simply isn’t possible for independent travelers. You have time to learn recipes passed down through generations upon generations, to sip wine with the maker whilst strolling their vineyards, eat at a ‘local’s only’ trattoria, pop into a trusted deli, and talk with local farmers who teach you how, what and why to eat certain ingredients when.
Every journey we host is shaped with care, from the people we meet to the pace we travel, so you can relax, cook, eat, and connect without feeling like an outsider.
Get in touch with us today to come on the trip of a lifetime – we’ll take care of the hosting and the details, so you can focus on what really matters – shared meals, real connection, and time together that stays with you long after you return home.
Katy Clarke , Founder
We’d Love to Hear From You
Contact us
Get in touch to start planning your private trip to Italy for your culinary group. Please feel free to contact us via the form below or directly on email at info [@] untolditalytours.com.
Note – we do not run day tour experiences or schedule tour departures in the peak summer season in Italy – mid June > August
