Experiences
No matter your interests, La Torre alle Tolfe is a great home base for your Tuscan holiday. Explore our regenerative farm, the surrounding countryside and the nearby city of Siena, dive into the rich history, wine, and olive oil traditions of La Torre alle Tolfe, or just take a deep breath and relax during a yoga class or massage right here at the villa.
FOODIES:
Join our Chef in an authentic cooking class, visit our Winery or if the right season go for a truffle hunt.
CULTURALISTS:
Learn about the history of La Torre alle Tolfe, discover the secret of Siena and the Palio Horse Race, visit artisans’ shops and join a pottery class.
FOODIES:
Discover the flavours of La Torre alle Tolfe with a Historical Tour and Wine Tasting, a morning Olive Grove Tour and Olive Oil Tasting, and a cooking class featuring classic Tuscan ingredients.
CULTURALISTS:
Learn about the 1,300-year history of La Torre alle Tolfe, discover the secrets of Siena and its artisanal shops, watch the famous Palio horse race, and join a pottery class.
SPORTS LOVERS:
Hiking and biking, yoga, or feel free to use our bocce and tennis court.
DOLCE VITA STYLE:
Lay by the pool under the Tuscan sun with a glass of our Rosé wine and relax with a pampering massage.
SPORTS LOVERS:
Hiking and biking our scenic area, book a yoga class, or feel free to use our bocce and tennis court.
DOLCE VITA STYLE:
Lay by the pool under the Tuscan sun with a glass of our wine and relax with a pampering massage.
- Experience La Torre alle Tolfe –
Historic Tour & Wine Tasting
Dive into the history, wines, and unique ancient marine terroir of le Tolfe! This experience begins with a tour of our historic medieval borgo, including our 8th century tower and underground passageways leading to our winery.
After the tour, enjoy a seated tasting of 4 of our wines and our extra virgin olive oil, accompanied by bread and local pecorino cheese.
Duration: 2 hrs
Time: 17.00 to 19.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings.
Available to overnight and day visitors alike. Contact us to book: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com.
Olive Grove Walk & Olive Oil Tasting
Discover the wonderful world of extra virgin olive oil – including how we seek to regeneratively manage our 17 hectares of olive groves, how the oil is made, and why it is so incredibly good for our health. We will start in the olive grove with an introduction into the world of oliviculture, and then taste different blends and mono cultivars from all over Italy. This tasting includes 6 olive oils, of which 3 are of our production.
Duration: 2 hrs
Time: 9.00-11.00, Monday and Friday mornings
Available to overnight and day visitors alike. Contact us to book: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com.
Cooking Class
Cooking classes are available only to overnight guests of the villa. For more information or to book a private cooking class, contact us at hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com.
Pasta Lesson (min 2 guests)
In this class, you’ll learn how to make two different kinds of homemade fresh pasta. Then, you’ll enjoy a delightful dinner with your pasta dish paired with a sauce of your choice. Afterward, book your table in our restaurant for dinner, and enjoy your pasta with your choice of sauce as one of your courses!
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 3pm-5pm
Price: €80 per person
In this extended class, you’ll prepare an appetizer, a fresh homemade pasta dish with sauce, and a delicious dessert. The best part? You’ll get to taste and enjoy your creations, served directly after the lesson in our restaurant at 7pm.
Duration: 4 hours
Time: 3pm-7pm
Price: €120 per person
The lesson begins with instruction on dough preparation, followed by the selection of toppings. Pizza is then cooked in our outdoor wood-fired oven and enjoyed during your dinner.
Duration: 1 hour
Time: Sunday evenings, time upon request
Price: €20 per person
Animal Feeding
Every morning, together with the owner and her children, you can live the experience of meeting and feeding our animals. Horses, chickens, sheep, rabbits and cows are waiting for adults and children to live a real farm experience.
Animal feedings are free for those who stay or dine with us.
Hiking Around The Estate
The countryside surrounding the entire estate is an ideal place for pleasant long walks. An area rich in vineyards, olive groves, wild woods and ancient villages nestled on the Tuscan hills.
Our routes are suitable for everyone, from children to amateurs to true sportsmen. All routes can also be covered with bikes and are mapped and available via app or GPS.
All our trails can be used free of charge by those who stay or dine with us.
Massages
Relaxing massage (1 hr*)
Deep tissue massage (1hr*)
Lymphatic leg massage (1hr*)
Facial massage (40min)
Price: €85 (*also offered for 90 minutes for €100)
To book or discover additional treatment options, please inquire: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com
Yoga
Duration: 1 hr
Price: €40 per person
Available upon request. Contact us for more information: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com
- Activities Off-Property –
Bike & Vespa Rental
We are a Bike Tourism-accredited property, as featured by cicloturismo.com. Our guests have access to a locked storage room for their bikes, with a bike wash and workshop area also at their disposal.
Bikes can be delivered directly to the estate with at least a 48-hour notice. Vespas are available for pickup from Siena.
Available upon request. Contact us for more information: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com
Guided Tours
Donatella has been working as a guide in Siena since the 70s and is uniquely placed to impart the most fascinating stories about its history and culture. She can tailor your itinerary to include any specific sites you wish to include or she can take you through the back streets or underground passages to discover the lesser-known side of this incredible city. She is also able to offer an evening tour, which is brilliantly atmospheric and can lead up to dinner in the city.
Duration: 3 hrs
Available upon request. Contact us for more information: hospitality@latorrealletolfe.com
- Seasonal Activities -
September Grape Harvest
Join us on a fantastic morning in the vineyards picking the best grapes by hand, and follow them into the winery to try your hand at the first steps of production. End the experience with a communal lunch accompanied by our wines.
Exact 2025 harvest dates are to be determined and depend upon the weather/growing season. Check back soon for updates!
Olive Harvest
A once in a lifetime experience to live with your loved ones. Kids, parents, grandparents, couples, and friends: all are welcome! Refreshments available during the break.
Exact 2025 harvest dates are to be determined and depend upon the weather/growing season. Check back soon for updates!