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Florence Food Tour: Gelato, Wine, and Local Dishes
4.8
348 Ratings
Firenze
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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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!
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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
- 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
- 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…
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(348 Ratings)
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Julietamastra
Oct 29, 2024
Must do activity. - It's a MUST do activitiy in Firenze. The 10 of us absolutely loved it. The tour went beyond everyone's expectations. The guide was fantastic as well.
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H2135hktravism
Oct 26, 2024
Great intro to Tuscan food! - Tour was incredible; Chiara was informative and charming, food stops were excellent. Fully recommend! We did this tour our first night in town to get an idea of what to look forward to.
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Lindanax912
Oct 20, 2024
The best food and wine tour in Florence - The food and wine was to die for, also got some great history facts that I haven't heard of before! You can really tell that the guide knows and loves Florence and its history with a passion.
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Bob
Oct 16, 2024
Florence/Tuscan food and history tour. - Delicious and very informative. Guide was very personable and made the whole experience fun! I highly recommend this tour for people who like food and history.
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Julietamastra
Oct 15, 2024
A MUST DO IN FIRENZE - Cant miss this tour if you are in Florence. It´s a must activity. Great venues, lovely food, very good guide. So much fun and insights in almost 3hours
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John
Oct 15, 2024
Food Tour - Great food tour. Lots of wine. Mara was great. Cheese, cold cuts, bread and ice cream. The gelato stop was the best ever. You’ve got to do this tour.
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Dianerd2866vq
Oct 15, 2024
Florence’s best tour - Mara and the tour was very amazing and very entertaining. Will be sure to tell my friends about this tour. And hopefully I will make it back myself. Thank you.
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Odyssey41852486798
Oct 15, 2024
Fantastic - Mara was awesome. Food and drink were great. History at each stop. Recommendations. Great evening. Went with a tour group and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
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Paulamv828vb
Oct 15, 2024
Must Do In Florence - Wonderful tour experience with a knowledgeable and fun guide (Mara) and delicious food and drink to enjoy through the night. An amazing way to experience Florence food and culture!
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Mobile55540299955
Oct 13, 2024
Florence Foodie Experience - Mara was an outstanding guide for this tour. She is enthuastic, and passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of Florence food culture. The resturants visited were all excellent, we also enjoyed the farm to table establishments.
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