Florence Foodies Experience: Tuscan Food and Wine Walking Tour

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Gelato. Chianti Wine. Olive Oil. Very local Tuscan dishes. All the essentials of the food pyramid are included on this Florence tour. Leave the diet at home and embrace the feast that is Florence.

Small-group, personalised tour with max 12 passengers.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Piazza della Repubblica - You will meet your guide and your group at Piazza della Repubblica, one of the main squares in Florence since Roman times.
Fontana del Porcellino - Porcellino statue - Pass by the bronze fountain of a boar.
Torre dei Belfredelli - Near Torre Dei Pulci, historical tower in Florence, we will visit a local delicatessen where you will be able to indulge in a shared platter featuring cold cuts, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, fresh bread drizzled with olive oil, and some delightful local wine.
Piazza della Signoria - On the way to the next food stop we will pass by Piazza della Signoria. Next is a second food stop. This charming spot offers the best of Cucina Povera Toscana. Hear some stories and learn what grandmother is Tuscany used to cook. You can expect here to try Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto, Bread paired with local wine.
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore - On the way to our next food stop we will pass by the gorgeous Florence Cathedral and admire the beauty. Here we have the wine stop, that is an iconic gem.

Next food stop is a sweet one who you will noy be able to resist. What about trying authentic Italian gelato while in Italy? Trust us, it’s unreal!

Museo Casa Martelli - Wine Window (Casa Martelli)
We will pass by the small windows where wine nectar was served in dark times. There is some story and history to tell. But all this on the way to our final stop which is the cookies and Vin Santo place.
Piazza Strozzi - We will finish our tour In Piazza Strozzi . Before you go, make sure to ask your local guide where else to dine and drink in the city.

What's Included

Cold cuts platter
Local Cucina Povera dishes
Artisan almond cookies with Vin Santo
Personalized tips for best bars and eateries
Tuscan food and wine (5 stops, 5 glasses)
Local English-speaking wine and food expert guide
Best gelateria in town

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks

Additional Information

Food Inclusions are equal to a full meal. Please come hungry.
Food samples Include: 5 food stops: A cold cuts platter (expect cheese, bread, sun dried tomatoes); Local Cucina Povera Dishes (expect Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto, Bread; Fettunda; Gelato (Ice-cream); Traditional Almond Biscotti (Cantucci)
Drink samples Include: 4 glasses of Wine and a glass of Vin Santo
Minimum age for this tour is 18 years old.
This tour was created as well- balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Tuscan Cucina Povera) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers.
Please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.

Location

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica in front of the Tall marble column situated in front of Gill Cafe & Rinascente Department Store. Find the exact meeting point with what3words: ///devotion.wounds.topping

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kellyjn1035jz

Aug 21, 2024

Chiara was the best tour guide! This experience was so amazing - Chiara was amazing and so knowledgeable. She made the walk around Florence enjoyable and we learned so much from her! All of the places we stopped were very tasty and will go again while on this trip.