Why choose this Florence tour ?
Our guides are all certified guides and passionate about storytelling. Most of them are sommeliers, olive oil and cheese specialists.
We have on ground experience and knowledge of Fourteen out of Twenty regions in Italy. We work with the best professional guides and service providers all over Italy. To create the most memorable experiences for your vacation.
As a major travel destination we will guide you through the ‘must-sees’ and iconic sites. Giving you the most authentic Italian Experience. By guiding you through the ‘must sees’ and ‘iconic sites’ with local flavor. We will introduce you to artisans, wine makers, shop owners and other personalities. That will make your experience unforgettable!
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What makes Florence Food Lovers Tour a unique experience ?
The Florence private Food lovers Gourmet Walk is an fun and informative walking tour about the typical Regional and National Cuisine. Our tastings will include seasonal flavors. Meet passionate food and wine expert. Take off the beaten paths and alleyways in local districts around the city centre. Savor the best seasonal and regional flavors Florence has to offer.
Meet local bakers, visit farm to table organic delicatessens. Stop by a historical chocolate store. Two tastings are paired with local wines and Italian Soda or Organic Juice is available for the kids.
This is the meeting point where our our Florence Food Lovers Tour will begin. Meet your expert guide in front of the white column and the pretty carousel.
This is a strategic square where the city was founded in 59BC. You will see the oldest Bar- Caffè in the Piazza and learn about an secret terrace where you can enjoy lunch and drinks and enjoy views of the most iconic monuments in the city
Admire the fourth largest cathedral in the world Santa Maria del Fiore. Then stop in to a historical candy store. Meet the proud third generation owner and taste chocolate! Learn all about the ‘Chocolate Valley in Tuscany’ see their hand made gift boxes that replicate Giotto’s Bell Tower, Brunelleschi’s Dome and Florence’s Cathedral
Arrive at a family run Food and Wine Specialty store. Visit the wine cellars the largest in the Historical Centre. See a selection of Regional and national wine.
Enjoy a tasting of Italy’s most famous sparkling wine Prosecco. Learn all about how to choose the right prosecco for your Bellini or Spritz! taste petite truffle panini. Enjoy a Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting to gain insight about this liquid gold. A balsamic Vinegar tasting will follow. Learn about the original aged Balsamic that originates from Modena and the type that you can use every day on your salad or even Strawberries!
Piazza della Signoria – 25 minutes
Continue along alleyways to discover local bakeries, fish markets and fruit and vegetable stands. See whats in season!
Arrive in the political centre Piazza della Repubblica, see the Palazzo Vecchio and other famous attractions
Meet a local farmer at his farm to table delicatessen. This is the place where locals shop daily to pick up their cheese, salumi and wine. Enjoy a tasting of regional Pecorino cheese, prosciutto toscano and Finocchiona a salumi made with pepper and fennel seed. Choose from a Rose made with Sangiovese, White wine made with 100% Trebbiano or a classic Chianti red wine
Arrive at the famous bridge! The Ponte Vecchio lined with golden jewelry stores. Enjoy a gelato at one of Florence’s best. The gelato is made fresh daily and is served in stainless steel closed containers called ‘Carapina’. The sorbet is all made with seasonal and regional fruit and there is even a chocolate sorbet for vegans or those intolerant to dairy.
Oltrarno 20 minutes
The Oltrarno covers the districts of San Niccolo, Santo Spirito and San Frediano located on the other side of the Arno River. Enjoy a walk through the Santo Spirito neighbourhood. Discover local artisan workshops, local restaurants and great places that you can enjoy during your stay in Florence
Your guide will give you an insight to the best places to visit around the Oltrarno
Ponte Santa Trinita – 15 minutes
Cross back over the Ponte Santa Trinita to the historical centre. Enjoy pretty views of Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the history of the famous wine families that still live in Florence. The Ricasoli who invented the Chianti Ingredients that are the oldest wine family in Italy and one of the oldest in the world
Palazzo Antinori 15 minutes
Being surrounded by the Chianti Region we have a number of important wine families that have been producing wine for centuries. The Antinori have been producing wine for 30 generations. Visit their private palace and see the wine window. We have hundreds of wine windows around Tuscany. These were historical stops where one could purchase wine directly from the owner!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Florence Private Food Lovers Gourmet Tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Italy Customized.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.