Best Food Tour in Florence (35 Handpicked)

Exploring Florence through its culinary delights is a fantastic way to experience the city's rich culture and history. Joining a food tour can provide you with an insider's look at the best local eats and hidden gems, guided by experts who know the area well.

Once you join a food tour in Florence, be ready for loads of local delicacies. You'll spend a couple of hours with a local guide, exploring the best food places and tasting best local delicacies. You'll sample food such as lampredotto panini, crostino nero, local meats, Tuscan cheeses and hearty soups. Of course, wine is also on the menu!

Your foodie adventure takes you to a mix of iconic places and hidden gems tucked away on tiny streets. Imagine visiting family-owned delis, local trattorias, wine shops and prized gelaterias. 

As you savour these bites, your guide will share historic anecdotes and fascinating curiosities. Discover where Michelangelo once lived and explore Piazza Signoria and Ponte Vecchio.

Whether it's a small-group walking tour or a private adventure, we're sure you'll have unforgettable moments.

Tours can fill up quickly, especially during peak tourist seasons. It's best to book well in advance to secure your desired date and time. It's a smart idea to take a food tour at the beginning of your visit. This way, you can identify your favourite spots to return to later.

Florence is a foodie's paradise, with so many amazing food tours to choose from. I know it can be tough to decide which one is right for you, so we've put together this list of the best food tours in Florence to help you out!

Check out also handpicked food tours in Naples, Rome and Bologna!

Choose from these food tours in Florence:

2. Evening food and wine tour in Florence

• The tour starts every day at 5pm
• The meeting point is Torre dei Belfredelli, the tower with dense covering of ivy on the facade (in Oltrarno, not far from Ponte Vecchio)
• On this tour you'll visit osteria, trattoria, pizzeria and gelateria
• TOUR COMPANY: The Roman Food Tour
• 👍 One of the most popular food tours (with excellent reviews)!

On this foodie tour you'll spend 4 hours exploring the historic streets of Florence and visiting great food venues in Oltrarno (the part of Florence across Centro Storico).

Your walk begins in true Florentine style, with an aperitivo while enjoying stunning views of the city. Next, you'll continue with tastings that include cheeses, prosciutto, wines, aged balsamic vinegar, handmade pasta with fresh truffles, crostini (along wine) and a scoop of artisanal gelato and cannoli tasting in the end.

Along the way, your guide will told you a lot of history and food information! You'll leave with super full bellies, loads of fun memories and new friendships!

Food tour in Florence with pasta, steak and wine reviews:

Amazing food and wine tour
"We had such an amazing tour with Jamie!! She took us to eateries that we would not have come up with on our own. Gave us many recommendations for the rest of our stay and more. I learned so much about the foods of the region, how many of them came to be, and the local ingredients they have to combine to get amazing results. Not only did we learn and taste the food from the region but the wine was free flowing. We had different wines and some signature cocktails to try. So grateful for Jamie and I really recommend that you try this tour with her."

A fabulous way to begin you visit to Florence!
"Sylvia was a fabulous guide! The four restaurants were wonderful and the food and wine were plentiful! Sylvia was knowledgeable about Florence and so much fun! This was a great way to start our visit!"

Food and Fun in Florence!
"we had a wonderful introduction to Florence on our food tour with Leticia. Since she up in Florence, she took us to some really cool local places into some fun and very local feeling restaurants. The stories were great, the food was delicious and exploring everything from views of the river to wine windows, was really a lot of fun. We finished at a delightful little gelato store and would highly recommend this as a great way to experience Florence."

3. Tasty Florence street food tour

• Meet your guide at Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (close to SMN train station) at 11am; the tour lasts 2.5 hours
• Not suitable for vegans and those eating gluten-free and dairy-free
• TOUR COMPANY: Tasty Tours
• 👍 Cheaper than other Florence food tours!

Join this intimate foodie tour that showcases the finest culinary delights the city has to offer, all while immersing yourself in its rich art, culture, and history.

Your friendly local guide will accompany you throughout the journey, leading you to the city's top culinary gems and treating you to an abundant of flavours.

You'll get to taste some of the best food in the city, from salumi and prosciutto to cheeses, lampredotto, fresh pasta, olive oil, truffles, cantucci, and, of course, gelato! As you wander through the charming historical streets and piazzas of Florence, you'll savor these local specialties that truly represent the essence of the city.

Tasty Florence street food tour reviews:

Best food tour ever! Must-do in Florence!
"The entire experience! We loved how she incorporated Florence’s history of the city into the tour. The value for money was so generous! Incredible variety of food. The market (oil) stop was our favorite!! And the gelato! our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable, we had the best time!! Highlight of our Italy trip!"

More than just a food tour
"I have taken many tours, and many walking food tours, and this was among, if not the best tour I’ve taken. Dilara our guide was excellent, knowledgeable and so helpful. Not only was she knowledgeable about food, but about the city, it’s history, it’s art and architecture. It was so much more than “just” a food tour. But, make no mistake, the food was excellent. We went back on our own to revisit some of the spots on the tour which were all small businesses, selling excellent products. I highly recommend this tour."

4. Florence sunset food and wine tour

• Choose from several late afternoon departures (3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm and 7pm
• Meet your group next to the fountain at Piazza Santo Spirito (cross Ponte Santa Trinita from historic centre)
• Ask for vegetarian and gluten-free options when booking
• TOUR COMPANY: Eating Europe
• 👍 Among the most popular food tours of Florence!

Come along on this lovely 3.5-hour sunset tour, to explore the beautiful Oltrarno neighbourhood, away from the tourist crowds in a much more authentic part of the city.

The tour kicks things off with a glass of prosecco on a lively square, then you'll pop into a family-owned food store to taste some delicious cheeses. Next, you have two traditional wine windows of Florence waiting for you! You'll get to sample local wines paired with cured meat and bruschetta with stracciatella.

Then, you'll head to a lovely local restaurant where you'll get to taste some delicious traditional Tuscan dishes, like wild boar stew or hearty soups. You'll absolutely love tucking into some delicious pasta with Chianti Classico wine! And of course, there's the gelato! And finally, we'll finish off with biscotti and Vin Santo.

Florence sunset food and wine tour reviews:

Tasty Memories of Florence
"More than we could have asked for. Our family of nine (ages 10-80) to a person loved it. Our guide, Donni, was wonderful- so knowledgeable about the area, local dishes and wine. She took us to local gems and highlighted the flavor Florence. We would absolutely do it again. Thank you for a beautiful and tasty memory of Florence."

Perfect introduction to Florence cuisine
"Antonella was an amazing guide who showed us where the best of Italian cuisine could be found. We had a wonderful array of food and wine, with catering for vegetarian and gluten intolerance guests especially welcomed. This is a must tour to begin your Florentine experience with that ends with the perfect gelato.

Another wonderful Eating Europe Tour
"Francesco gave a fantastic tour of the Santo Spirito neighborhood. He was so friendly and informative answering questions and tying in the culture/history of the food we were experiencing. A good guide makes for a quality tour. Grazie Francesco!! We had a great time!!"

5. Taste the flavours of  Florence with Florentine steak

• The tour is available every day at 4:30pm and lasts 3 hours
  
• Meet your guide opposite "Schiaccia Passera" in Piazza della Passera (reach from historic centre by crossing Ponte Vecchio)
• This tour can accommodation vegetarians and those on gluten-free diet, but not vegans
• TOUR COMPANY: Carpe Diem Tours
• 👍 Excellent value for money!

Discover the diversity of Florence's cuisine on this mouth-watering food tour! During this 3-hour tour, you'll visit some of the best local eateries and learn about the history and culture behind the food.

Sample some of the best traditional Tuscan dishes such as schiacciata, pappa al pomodoro (tomato soup), panzanella, Florentine steak, fresh pasta, pastries and gelato. Along the meals, you'll have local wines.

Guides on this tour are friendly and knowledgeable and will share with you some personal stories and helpful tips. Travellers adore this authentic food tour in Florence! It's definitely worth the time and money!

Food tour with Florentine steak reviews:

Florence food delight
"Our food tour was one of the highlights of our trip. The food was plentiful and delicious especially the Florentine steak and potatoes. We enjoyed walking around learning some extra facts about Florence and its food. Was a lovely group of people. Best food we had in Florence."

Florence must do!
"We had an incredible time with our guide, Ryana, who made the tour not only incredibly tasty, but also very educational. I would highly recommend this tour to learn more about the different foods that are specific to Florence and the history related to the region."

Great tour, great food, great guide!
"The food was excellent. Courses were a sandwich, pasta, bread soup - so delicious!, Florentine steak and gelato. (Note: my sandwich and pasta in the photos were vegetarian because I don’t eat pork or boar). Zofia was our guide - she was fun and friendly, and made the tour fun! I highly recommend this tour."

6. Walking food tour of Florence

• Choose from lunch-time and dinner time tour (11am and 5:30pm)
• Meet your guide next to Dante Statue in Piazza di Santa Croce
• Vegetarian option is available (advise when booking)
• TOUR COMPANY: Walking Palates

Get ready to explore the incredible city of Florence with your taste buds on this walking food tour that will take you on a journey through the authentic Santa Croce neighbourhood! The tour kicks off at a local winery, where you'll get to taste wine paired with delicious crostini.

Next up is the amazing Sant'Ambrogio Market, where you'll try a delicious selection of cheeses and cold cuts, including the famous "finocchiona sausage" with fennel. You'll also get to taste some of the freshest baked goods in town, like cecina and pane sciocco.

On this tour, you'll have a delicious seated lunch in a family-run restaurant, where you'll taste two types of homemade pasta paired with wine. And then, you'll get to stop at one of the oldest gelato shops to taste the most amazing gelato you've ever had! An amazing, authentic local experience!

Walking food tour of Florence reviews:

Great food, great wine - great tour guide!
"Wow! We were very lucky in having Dafne as our guide: friendly, funny and knowledgable, she made each of the 4 stops interesting, and explained in detail the food and it's history, and a brief outline on the accompanying wines. Each venue was fab, and we are so delighted that we got to enjoy each of them. If you do this Walking Palates tour, you certainly won't regret it - or be hungry at the end!!"

Fun and interesting night!
"Excellent night!! I highly recommend this tour to see a different side of Florence. We had 5 different stops and tasted some amazing food. We tried some things we would not have tried otherwise. I recommended to do this at the start of your trip to learn more about the city. Even my teen enjoyed it!"

7. Small-group Florence food tour

• Choose from 2 daily departures (11:30am and 6:30pm)
• The meeting point is Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (under the obelisk), close to SMN train station (stay nearby at Alba Palace Hotel)
• Vegetarian option is available (advise when booking the tour)
• TOUR COMPANY: Do Eat Better Experience
• 👉 Great value for money!

Discover the incredible Tuscan culinary traditions on this 3.5-hour guided tour and enjoy delicious food and wines!

Get ready to taste some incredible dishes! You'll have the chance to try a variety of delicious cured meats and local cheeses, handmade pasta (potato tortelli or pici), pappa al pomodoro or ribollita (Tuscan soups), schiacciata (Tuscan focaccia) and coccoli (fried dough balls) – all accompanied by local salami.

And finally, the tour ends with a delicious dessert or gelato, depending on the season! You're going to absolutely love this intimate gastro adventure!

Small-group Florence food tour reviews:

Great food with a wonderful guide.
"We especially liked the relaxed atmosphere at each meal made made us feel like we were eating with family. The food and wine were explained and we learned a lot about Firenza and it's food. Our guide was very helpful, professional and friendly. We totally recommend this tour."

Florence guided food tour
"The food tour with Angela was very enjoyable. There were six of us total who toured with Angela to the five different restaurants. She was very friendly and explained the history or details About the food of where we were at each location. It was a very good sampling of the different types of food and in one location wine was included all the other ones you had to purchase it yourself as it was optional. We ended with delicious gelato. It was nice to walk all around Florence in between the different restaurants."

8. Private walking food tour of Florence

• Meet your foodie guide at the steps of the Sant'Ambrogio Church
• Pick time slots starting from 11am until 6pm
• This tour can be 100% customized to suit your wishes (ideal for vegetarians as well as those with other dietary restrictions)
• Choose from 6 or 10 tastings including wine
• TOUR COMPANY: Withlocals
• 👉 Popular private foodie experience!

Get ready for a fantastic 3-hour private food tour! The tour starts at Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, a vibrant local market where you'll find all the ingredients you need for cooking, from a ripe tomato, organic meat to fresh homemade pasta.

Next, you'll continue your journey through the Florence's streets, dotted with great restaurants, small eateries and pastry shops.

This tour is so much more than just food – it's a cultural experience! And the best part is, you'll get to discover city highlights in between stops! This tour also explores Oltrarno neighbourhood, just a short wander from the historic centre (across the Arno River).

Private walking food tour of Florence reviews:

A wonderful foodie experience
"My group and I had an amazing time exploring the flavors of Florence! Our tour guide Gianni was fun, lively and enthusiastic about sharing with us the wonderful dishes and wine Florence had to offer! My favorites were the Florentine steak and pecorino! I would highly recommend this tour if you’re open to trying new foods.

Take this tour!
"This tour was a perfect blend of food, history and sights. Our guide Elisabetta was very knowledgeable, personable and fun. Of all the tours we’ve done on our two week journey throughout Italy with our five adult children, this tour has been the best. A++"

Great host & tour
"Giorgio was so great, both friendly and knowledgeable! He brought us around different area of the city where we tried coffee, food and wine. He also providing history about the city as we walked from place to place. Definitely recommend!"

9. Oltrarno food & wine dine around

• The tour depart at 4:45pm (Monday to Saturday) and lasts for 3.5h
• Meet your group by the statue of Cosimo Ridolfi in Piazza Santo Spirito (short walk from Ponte Santa Trinita)
• 8+ food tastings and 4 drinks at 5 food places in Oltrarno
• It's possible to adjust the tour for those with food allergies or other special requirements (just inform the company when booking)
• TOUR COMPANY: Walks - Italy, Spain & Greece
• 👍 Top rated Florence food tour!

If you are looking for the best food tour in Florence, then join this evening walk and discover Santo Spirito, the authentic part of the city.

The tour group first visit a lovely bar where you'll get to taste a delicious array of cheeses, bruschetta, schiacciata and some Chianti wine. From there, you'll stop by one of the famous wine windows of Florence for a quick sip of wine (it's really interesting!).

After this, you'll pop into another lovely wine bar for an aperitivo and some delicious Tuscan cold cuts, as well as more wine. A local trattoria will be your next stop, where you'll eat the famous Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina).

We're sure you'll absolutely love the last stop, the local gelateria!
You'll be spoilt for choice with all the different flavours of gelato on offer.

Oltrarno food and wine dine around reviews:

Well worth the expense!
"We had a great time. Lorenzo was amazing and we loved touring his actual neighborhood, and favorite restaurants and bars."

Never a dull moment with Lorenzo
"A local experience of food is always the best, and when it comes with some history and funny stories, it makes for a great evening out. Thank you Lorenzo for showing us around your neighbourhood, making us mindful of the "dark side" of the river and eating and drinking some really great local cuisine. A great bunch of travellers to share it with too."

Perfect! Loved it!
"Wonderful tour of the area, delicious wine and food! We had such an excellent time and our guide couldn't have been better! Fun guide, great group and plenty of food and wine for a robust experience! 5 stars all the way!"

10. Private coffee and sweets tour of Florence

• Choose from departures at 10am, 11am or 1pm (Monday to Saturday)
• Meet your guide in front of the Church of Orsanmichele (only a few steps from Piazza della Signoria)
• TOUR COMPANY: Tuscany Flavor
• 👍 Perfect for those who has a sweet tooth!

This wonderful tour is absolutely perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth! You'll get to know the sweet side of Florence like never before! Stops on this tour include a traditional café where you'll learn about the history of Italian coffee, and gelaterias, pasticcerias and chocolate shops, and other lovely places.

Get ready to enjoy a delicious array of treats, including freshly baked pastries, dry cookies, gelato, and artisanal chocolates! This private tour is the perfect way to see the city in a truly personalised way! This gourmet food is absolutely delicious and has only 5-star ratings!

Private coffee and sweets tour of Florence reviews:

Coffee, Chocolate and Gelato Tour
"Our guide Christy was awesome. She provided us with interesting historical facts about not only the establishments we visited but the craft products they sold. She made for a memorable and entertaining experience. I highly recommend you request her, you won’t regret it."

Must do in Florence
"This tour was great with Christine. She was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the sweets and coffee, as well as the locations about Florence. We are a family of five with a 20, 17 and 11 year old, enjoyable for all."

Perfect day of touring
"I purchased for my aunt as a birthday gift while she was visiting Florence. Below is her review of the tour guides by Christy. What an amazing day we had, ❤️🇮🇹❤️🇺🇸❤️ with Christy. She was so fun and knowledgeable about the area. She took us to so many shops that we would not have known over there . All of the sweets were .delicious . If you're looking for a guide that you can connect with, shop with, and eat lots of treats with please take this tour worth every minute."

11. Wine tasting experience near Ponte Vecchio

• Wine tasting takes place at Firstglass store only steps away from Ponte Vecchio on Arno River
• Choose your preferred time from 12pm to midnight
• Tasting is prohibited to those under 16 years of age
• TOUR COMPANY: First Glass

This is a great experience for those travelling to Florence and wanting to try Italian wines. This 1-hour tasting includes the tasting of 2 excellent wines (Chianti, Vermentino, Verdicchio) of your choice of white, red and rosé, accompanied by a sensory experience to learn how to recognize and appreciate wine through sight, taste and smell. 

You'll get also a small accompanying snack. A great fun experience while in Florence!

Wine tasting experience near the Ponte Vecchio:

Wonderful short excursion with tasy wine!
"This was a really educational and fun stop. It wasn't like other wine tastings I've been to, as the lovely host taught us loads of new things in a fun way. The store is intimate, warm, and welcoming, and the host was GREAT! The wine was pretty great, too!"

Great experience
"Host were very friendly and helpful. Walked me through each step, explained the different types of wine, where they come from and how they are grown and aged."

Modern Approach
"A fun, modern approach to wine tasting. The store is very updated and pleasant or you can sit outside. We really enjoyed the science and art of learning about the wines. The snacks were also yummy."

12. Eating Florence - The other side food tour

• The tour departs at 10:15am (Monday to Saturday)
• Meet your guide at Piazza Nazario Sauro (near Ponte alla Carraia)
• Ideal if you're staying in Oltrarno, Centro Storico or near SMN
• TOUR COMPANY: Eating Europe
• 👍 One of the top rated Florence food tours!

You'll love to leisurely explore bohemian Oltrarno neighbourhood away from tourist crowds while sampling delicious local food. This fabulous food tour of Florence takes you to handpicked local eateries, bakeries and wine bars.

Tastings start with eating lampredotto sandwich - panini with cow stomach (it's so yummy), the continues with sampling Tuscan cheeses and Finocchiona (fennel-spiced salami), cantucci (dry Tuscan cookies) along a cup of espresso and gelato in the end.

Of course, you won't skip sipping a glass of Chianti wine along crostini! You can get some extra drinks (by purchasing Premium drink package!). This foodie tour is a great way to spend a morning in Florence!

The other side of Florence food tour reviews:

Wonderful experience!
"We had a fantastic time! Our guide was perfect. Very friendly and helpful. She explained everything and picked great food."

Great Oltrano Food Tour
"We tasted wine, cheese, gelato, lamprodetto and some other delicious food. This tour wanders around the Altrano area and the guide gives a lot of tips and general information about the Florence area and its foods."

Awesome. Highly recommend!
"Elisa was delightful and very knowledgeable in her presentation. She great stories about the food and culture of the other side of Florence."

13. Florentine steak experience

• This tasty experience takes place at the restaurant I'Tuscani 2 in historic centre
• Starting at 6:30pm (on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday)
• TOUR COMPANY: Artviva The Original & Best Walking Tour

If you are looking for a one of a kind culinary experience in Florence, then this is the thing. You'll spend a time in a local restaurant, preparing Florence steak (bistecca alla fiorentina) with a help of your hosts. All this along a glass of Prosecco! Next, you'll have a dinner enjoying what you've prepared

This is a one of a kind experience you will find in Florence. First, along a glass of Prosecco, you'll prepare Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina) with a help of your hosts. Next, you'll sit down, have an appetizer (fetunta) and then feast the delicious steak with potatoes. Wine is served along the dinner, and the dessert in the end. If you have a chance to book this experience, do it - you'll be completely happy!

Florentine steak experience reviews:

Sizzling good time!
"You can order Florentine steak at many restaurants but you not learn about the meat or get to cook it yourself unless you do this wonderful “experience”! My husband and I loved it. You get house wine, an appetizer and dessert along with the incredibly delicious steak and potatoes. Highly recommend!"

So happy we had this experience!
"Oliver was great! We are so happy we had this Florentine Steak Experience. Learned how a good steak is cooked. Had a chance to go in the kitchen and prepare it ourselves. Our meal was delicious! Would 100% recommend this experience!"

The best in Florentine steak!
"We were greeted by the owner who was incredibly friendly throughout as were all the staff involved in the experience. We got some great tips around how to cook the perfect Florentine steak while cooking our own and the meal was impeccable- fantastic starter, main, dessert, and wine. I’d go back to the restaurant in a heartbeat next time I’m in Florence."

14. Chianti 2 wineries & meat feast with Dario Cecchini

• Choose from departures at 9am and 10am (tour lasts for 7 hours)
• Meet the group in cheese & wine bar Formaggioteca Terroir (Via dei Renai 19) in Florence
• Note that minimum age for participating is 18 years
• TOUR COMPANY: Grape Tours
• 👍 Travellers really love this day trip from Florence!

This amazing whole day tour takes you to 2 organic wineries in Tuscany for a wine tasting. You'll learn about how Chianti and Chianti Classico wines are made and how to distinguish wine characteristics while you sip. 

In between the winery stops, you'll have a tasty lunch at Antica Macelleria Cecchini. We're sure this would be one of the best experiences from Tuscany for you. The tour is definitely worth the money! This is a small group tour meaning there is maximum of 8 travellers on the tour!

Small group trip to Chianti wineries with meat feast reviews:

Great Winery Tour & Amazing Guide!
"Both wineries were extremely welcoming and kind. Our guide, Clemente, was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about wine. His joy was infectious as well, we had a wonderful time. The stop at Dario Cecchini was an experience in itself! Truly a great tour, very well organized and efficient."

Great day in Chianti
"Our guide Matteo was fantastic. Learned a lot and he made learning about wine fun and approachable. The wineries were beautiful and lunch was memorable. I highly recommend this tour."

Winery lunch tour amazing
"Fabulous tour, informative guide beautiful wines, and the scenery was spectacular, I recommend. Lunch was also superb it’s a must do."

15. Street food tour of Florence

• The tour is available from at 10:30am (from Monday to Saturday)
• Meet your group in Piazza di Santa Croce 19 (your tour guide will be carrying a red bag with Streaty logo)
• Vegan and gluten-free options are not available
• This tour is a small group with maximum of 10 travelers
• TOUR COMPANY: Streaty Food Tours

This 3-hour morning tour starts from the Sant'Ambrogio market, a real Florentine spot unknown by the tourists, a perfect location to learn about local cuisine. Here you'll try crostino nero (chicken liver pate) or veal stew meatballs, but also some tasty pecorino and salami coming from the surrounding hills of Tuscany.

Next, you'll visit other food places to taste fried coccolo with stracchino cheese and panino al lampredotto. You'll sip some wine too! The tour ends in the heart of the city center with gelato tasting! You'll also learn a lot about history, traditions and local handicraft from their guide!

Streaty food tour of Florence reviews:

Memorable food experience through Florence!
"The tour guide was fun, knowledgable, witty, and simply great fun! Small group was perfect for the experience. Food and wine selections were outstanding! Wonderful and memorable experience over all."

Amazing tour!
"This was such a great tour! Highly recommend!! Alice was the absolute best! We had a vegetarian and a 5 year old and she accommodated everyone above and beyond. Can't say enough good things."

Tuscan Food Tour
"Alice was a fantastic guide. Took us to a food market serving authentic Tuscan meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Tried lampredottato which was tasty but it may not for everyone. Gave an informative tour around the neighborhood of Santa Croce. Very friendly host. Enjoyed it immensely and highly recommended for all foodies."

16. Culinary kickstart tour in Florence

• Meet your guide next to Fountain of Neptun on Piazza della Signoria
• Choose from several afternoon departure times; this is a private experience for a group of friends of a family
• TOUR COMPANY: Withlocals
• 👍 This tour is a cheaper option!

This foodie experience is perfect for starting your exploration of Florence. It's a perfect way to get to know local cuisine, its best tastings and where to find them - all with a help of a local food expert. On this tour you'll try some of favourite local delicacies such as schiacciata alla Fiorentina and panino al lampredotto.

Plus, in between food stops you'll discover city highlights such as Piazza della Signoria, Basilica of Santa Croce and more. If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They'll make sure you have an enjoyable and safe experience!

👉 Check prices and book online

Culinary kickstart tour in Florence reviews:

"Tommaso planned the perfect afternoon where we learned about the history of Florence, its culinary origins, and had fantastic food and drinks throughout it the afternoon. It was an excellent way to cap off our stay in Florence!"

"Giorgio was wonderful. So knowledgeable and let us take our time. Food was delicious and things I had not tried before. Strongly recommend!!"

17. Tuscan food and wine guided tour

• The tour starts from Via dei Tavolini (not far from Piazza della Repubblica)
• Available every day at 9:30am
• TOUR COMPANY: CAF Tour & Travel

On this 2.5-hour foodies tour you'll follow your guide through picturesque Florentine streets to taste some of the most delicious Tuscan street food and wine.

You'll start with a sweet pastry before sampling a variety of delicious Tuscan food and Chianti wine. You'll discover shops filled with fresh produce, artisan bakeries and wine cellars selling glasses of wine before arriving at the famous "All'Antico Vinaio" sandwich shop. You'll skip the lines here to try the famous schiacciata (Tuscan bread similar to focaccia).

You'll hear historic anecdotes while exploring hidden squares and lesser-known alleys. Your guide will show you where the artist Michelangelo once lived and see Piazza della Signoria. This foodie adventure ends with a creamy gelato!

Tuscan food and wine guided tour reviews:

"We had Michela as our tour guide and she was absolutely amazing. She was a foodie herself, explained the food culture in Florence as well as suggesting places to go after the tour (and places to avoid!) We had coffee with the rice cake, did some wine tasting, had the classic crostini and some more "exotic" crostini such as beef tripe (which was the best one in my opinion)! Michela was fantastic and I highly recommend the tour if you're a foodie. Thanks for a great experience!"

"BEST BEST TOUR!! My family loved this. Lisa was an amazing guide: super friendly, answered all our questions, and was funny too! We loved trying all of the traditional foods, and getting to see the market was the best part! Come with a big appetite because you get a lot of food and you also get a history lesson along the way. loved this!!!"

"Our food tour was fabulous! We really liked having Elisabetta as our tour guide. She was very personable and shared not only about the food culture of Florence, but also shared tips for getting the most out of our stay in Florence and at the local museums."

18. Tuscan food and wine walking experience

• The tour departs every day at 4:30pm; lasts 2h 30 minutes
• Meet the group at Piazza della Repubblica in front of tall marble column situated in front of Gilli Cafe & Rinascente department store
• Minimum age for this tour is 18 years old
• There is also an option of booking a private tour!
• TOUR COMPANY: Intrepid

On this foodie tour of Florence, you'll enjoy Tuscan specialties in some of the top eateries and bars in the city. After meeting your guide, you'll proceed to your first stop, where you'll taste prosciutto and other typical salumi (from organic farm). In addition, you'll savour extra-virgin olive oil on toasted bread with pecorino cheese (along a glass of Chianti).

At your next stop, you'll taste traditional Tuscan dishes, such as ribollita, panzanella or lampredotto (along local wines). Your next stops would be enoteca (to taste wines, olive oils and pastries) and gelateria (to taste amazing gelato)! In the end, you'll have cantucci (almond cookies) and Vin Santo - a perfect pair!

Tuscan food and wine walking experience reviews:

Great experience
"This was so lovely! Mara was 10/10! She gave great tips and the wine was great! Would certainly recommend her and all the places we visited."

Great food and wine tour.. with a brilliant tour guide.
"Mara the guide was brilliant.. the food incredibly good.. the wines great. Loved it so much I have been back to two of the places we went on the tour .. for the panzanella bread salad and the ice cream… so good!"

Simply awesome.
"Fantastic food. Knowledgeable and personable guide. Would highly recommend this tour and our guide Chiara. This is by far one the most enjoyable tours we have ever been part of."

19. Food tasting & sunset aperitivo in Florence

• Available every day at 2pm; the tour lasts 4 hours
• The guide will wait you outside Central Market with a "Tourist Italy" flag
• TOUR COMPANY: Tourist Italy

This small-group Florence food tour takes you onto a gastro journey through the city. You'll explore the lively Mercato Centrale indoor market, where you'll enjoy meeting local vendors and taste a bunch of local products. Immerse yourself in the city’s culinary traditions as you tantalize your taste buds with Tuscan bread, truffle, traditional meat dishes, biscotti, and Vino Santo, a sweet dessert wine.

As the day transitions to evening, you'll follow your guide to an exclusive rooftop. There you'll relax and indulge in a classic Italian aperitivo and accompanied by a cold-cut platter, all while basking in the stunning sunset over Florence.

Food tasting & sunset aperitivo in Florence reviews:

"If you're a foodie like me, you'll love this tour. We started off at the city's main market and followed our guide on a food tour of the place. He was a local so he introduced us to some of the vendors that he knew and we got a chance to taste a bunch of different products. After, we went to a hotel rooftop with a guide and were treated to drinks and some cold-cut meats. The sun was setting and there was an amazing view over Florence. Was a super memorable experience. If you're short on time and want to get a taste of Florence cuisine, this is the tour to go for!"

20. Private food tour In Florence (with Vanessa)

• This is a private tour with a local guide Vanessa Tonarelli
• Meet her in front of the statue of Giovanni delle Bande Nere in Piazza San Lorenzo
• The tour is available every day at 3pm

On this unique 3-hour private tour you'll experience Florence's essence through its art, history and delicious cuisine. Starting from San Lorenzo district this tour takes you to some of the most iconic spots of Florence such as Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria, Piazza San Firenze, the Via dei Neri, across Ponte Vecchio, Santa Felicita Church until you reach Piazza Santo Spirito.

Along the way you'll stop to taste amazing local food such as cheeses, salami, crostini, gelato and off course lots of wine as well as Spritz.

Private food tour In Florence reviews:

Great experience for every age
"Great tour for the entire family. There are 3-4 food stops, so make sure to come hungry. We loved the cheese stop but everything was so nice. Thank you Vanessa!"

21. Wine tasting in the heart of Florence

• Choose from several time slots during the day
• The wine tasting lasts for 1h (except the private option which lasts 1.5h) and takes place in the wine cellar near Central Market
• TOUR COMPANY: My Green Tour Italy

Learn about Tuscan wines from wine specialists on this wine tasting. You'll be warmly greeted by the guide to the traditional wine cellar in the heart of Florence. You'll find out about local wine production and different grape varieties. Then, you'll taste their finest wines, choosing from the robust Chianti Classico, the elegant Brunello di Montepulciano to the fruity Morellino. 

Along sipping wines, you'll nibble tasty bruschettas, salami and prosciutto and cheeses, like pecorino and cacio. Come hungry as they give you a ton of delicious foods to accompany the wine!

Wine tasting in the heart of Florence reviews:

"Just wanted to say thank you for the lovely staff and experience I had with the Wine Tasting I had today loved learning about the wines I was tasting, it's origins and all great flavours & uniqueness very refreshing to see the passion of the staff who were kind & friendly throughout the session I definetely recommend and thank you once again for the experience, Tuscany Wine might be the best out there."

"The wine tasting was sensational. The wines were delicious and the hosts were all so knowledgeable and allowed me to take my time tasting the wines. You out MUST arrive hungry, for they feed you up with local cheese, meats, olives, bread - all delicious. I booked the 3 wine tastings but was an offered an upgrade to 7 for an extra €20 (with the promise of more food) and had I of been in Florence a little longer I would taken the offer no problem. a truly great, bespoke experience!"

22. Florence Sunday market food tour

• The tour starts every Sunday at 10am
• Meet your group near the Monumento a Giovanni delle Bande Nere in Piazza di San Lorenzo (a short walk from the Duomo)
• If you have special dietary requirements, advise the tour operator when booking
• This tour is limited to 10 participants
• TOUR COMPANY: Secret Food Tours
• 👍 You'll love this food tour around authentic Florence area!

Join this exclusive Sunday food tour in the heart of Florence's San Lorenzo neighbourhood. Escape the touristy crowds and immerse yourself in the authentic culinary treasures of this vibrant city.

Your first stop will include a true Florentine breakfast with macchiatone and sfogliatella alla crema. Your guide will take you next through San Lorenzo market to feast local specialties such as schiacciata (Florentine version of focaccia), lampredotto, a selection of cold cuts, salami and cheeses (along wine). You'll end your tour with a gelato at local gelateria. There's also a delicious secret dish (you'll have to join the tour to find out what it is!).

Sunday market Florence food tour reviews:

"Lorenzo was a fantastic guide. This is such a great tour to sample items you’d likely not try on your own."

23. Florence private food and wine tour

• Meet your guide on the steps of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio
• Available from Monday to Saturday (choose your own departure time)
• The tour is adaptable to vegetarians, pescatarians, those with other dietary restrictions (dairy-free and gluten-free)
• TOUR COMPANY: Tuscany Flavour

Enjoy an introduction to Florence's culinary traditions and discover local businesses and parts of the city which many other visitors overlook, on this personalized walking tour.

You'll start your walk in Sant' Ambrogio neighbourhood, where you'll sip coffee and mingle with locals. Next, you'll dive into the vibrant open market, meeting fisherman and butchers, while sampling fresh local products. 

From there you'll stroll through the city, while sampling delicacies, including classic cantucci, truffle, olive oil, sweets, meats, cheeses, wine, gelato and much more. This 3-hour food tour is not just about what you'll taste, but also about being a part of the local community! Be sure to come hungry because our tastings are plentiful and will equate to a whole meal!

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WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT THIS TOUR:

• "Very enjoyable experience! We enjoyed the open air market and tasting many of the local cheeses meats and pastries! Thank you!"
  
  
• "We were lucky that everyone cancelled due to rain so we got a private tour with a fabulous guide. It was the highlight of our Florence trip. It was a great insight into Tuscan food and wine."

24. Small-group Florence food walking tour

• Meet your guide at Via dei Cimatori, 9R (not far from Piazza della Signoria) every day at 10am
• The private tour is also available
• TOUR COMPANY: Fat Tire Tours

This 3-hour foodie tour starts with a visit to a café, where you'll try 2 types of coffee and learn about the roasting process. You'll then continue to an deli shop to sample a panino tartufato, a delicate, truffle pâté sandwich made with the truffles for which the deli is famous.

Next, you'll wander through San Lorenzo Market and try olive oils with crostini, toasted bread and sweet balsamic vinegars. At local wine shop (enoteca) you'll try 2 Tuscan wines, accompanied by delicious regional cheeses and local meats. Finish the tour with a cone of fabulous gelato! This tour offers personalized experience!

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WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT THIS TOUR:

• "Our family had a wonderful time on the food tour. Every spot was tastefully chosen and we would’ve never found such great food simply wandering around on our own. On top of that our guide, Veronica, was an excellent and lovely person who made us feel right at home in Florence! 10/10"
  
  
• "We had the best time on our food tour through Florence! The food was AMAZING, and our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting to sit down at so many places because we got to know some of the other members of our tour better as we all sat and ate. 10/10, would definitely recommend!"
  

25. Private wine tasting In Florence

• Meet your guide in front of statue of Benvenuto Cellini on Ponte Vecchio at 7:30pm
• The tour is available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
• TOUR COMPANY: Magelline

Spend a beautiful Florence evening by walking the streets of Florence and sipping Tuscan wines and eating snacks. This tour follows a route from the Ponte Vecchio to Oltrarno and then back over the river to the historic centre. You'll end your tour with a picnic in front of the Duomo. 

You'll sip on a selection of white and red Tuscan wine, including a Chianti on this tour. Plus, you'll learn many facts about the Florentine Medici family and Florence history in general. Travellers really love this interesting wine experience!

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WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT THIS TOUR:

• "Nadia was truly a beautiful person with a beautiful experience to match. She took us around very monumental aspects of Florence while educating us on the rich history. The wine was delicious and her knowledge was unmatched. Thank you for leaving an imprint on our hearts."
  
  
• "Tour was fastsntic! Great start to our vacation! Learned so much about Florence. Wine tasting was great too"

26. Half-day trip to Chianti region (with dinner and wine tasting)

• You'll be picked-up from your Florence accommodation at 3:15pm and driven to the countryside
• After the tour has finished the driver will bring you back (the tour lasts around 6 hours)
• TOUR COMPANY: Enotropea Tours

This day trip from Florence will take you Chianti region for visiting 2 boutique wineries (Fattoria di Luiano and Castellinuzza) by comfortable van.

Once in first winery, you'll have a private tour of the estate and wine cellars and receive a full explanation of wine making. Afterwards, you will be tasting and drinking top-end wines produced by the winery itself.

When visiting second winery, the owner will show you around the estate and offer you wines for tasting. In the relaxing ambience of the winery, you'll be served 3-course dinner made of traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll love this trip to the Tuscan countryside!

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WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT THIS TOUR:

• "This tour was fantastic! We loved going to two Chianti Classico wineries and having dinner at one of them. The scenery was beautiful, and the wine and food was outstanding. Our guide, Johnny, was excellent and extremely informative. We would highly recommend this tour."
  
  
• "Private tour with a very knowledgeable local sommelier(Daria). Visited 2 separate facilities- each unique and very informative. It should go without saying the wine was FANTASTIC and the meal at the second winery was amazing as well. A very worthwhile experience for my wife and i on our 10yr anniversary to Italy! Would Highly recommend to anyone looking for something more than just a tour."
  

27. Chianti safari with cheese, wine & lunch from Florence

• Meeting point is in front of Biblioteca Nazionale (National Library) in Piazza dei Cavalleggeri in Florence
• The departure is every day at 9am - you'll be returned back to Florence after the tour
• TOUR COMPANY: Walkabout Florence Tours
• 👍 One of the most popular Florence experiences!

This 9-hour tour takes you to the Tuscan countryside to enjoy a day of sightseeing, wine tasting and enjoy amazing food. Once you hop aboard an air-conditioned 4x4 minibus, you'll head to a winery where you'll spend a couple of hours tasting wines along cured meats and 2 olive oils (you'll also visit wine cellars and olive mill). So interesting!

Next, you'll go off-road through ancient woodland and rolling hills until you get to typical Tuscan winery restaurant. Here you'll enjoy delicious 3-course meal, including different types of fresh pasta and glasses of Chianti wine. You will not want to leave!

The adventure continues with a drive through the countryside to the final stop, small Classico Chianti winery. You'll learn more about wine here, before sitting down for the final tasting of 3 wines paired with cheese and driving back to the Florence.

Chianti safari with cheese, wine & lunch from Florence reviews:

Excellent Chianti Tour
"Eight of us took this tour today and it was amazing. Angelina was the perfect guide. She was so personable and treated us like friends. The countryside was beautiful and wineries were spectacular. The food we were served was also delicious. I highly recommend this tour."

A Must Do Tour!!
"Chianti Safari is a very enjoyable day in the country side with great scenery and very informative tour guide. The opportunity to see a working vineyard was excellent!! This tour was recommended by my daughter and we absolutely loved it too!"

Fantastic tour, you really get to see the beauty of Tuscany!
"This is a fantastic tour, and our tour guide Alex, and driver Sergio were great as well!! You get to visit three wineries in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, and sample the wine and food in the most beautiful settings. You are on the bus for quite a while (approximately 1-1/2 hours I think), but this was nice as well because you get to really see the area. Of all the tours we did during our 16-day vacation in Italy, this was our favorite, and we would highly recommend taking this tour if you are a wine lover!!"

28. Essence of Chianti small-group tour (with lunch and tastings)

• Available every day with departure time at 9am and lasts 8 hours
• Meet your guide and group in Piazzale Montelungo (next to SMN train station)
• TOUR COMPANY: Prestige Rent
• 👍 Tour with excellent reviews!

Taste the true essence of the renowned Chianti wine region on this small-group tour from Florence (by Prestige Rent). After 45 minutes ride, your first stop will be Riseccoli, a family-owned winery, surrounded by rolling hills planted with vines and olive trees. Here after the visit, you'll taste a selection of wines and olive oil.

After a panoramic ride through the Tuscany counstryside, you'll reach Greve, a typical Tuscan village where you'll spend some time sightseeing and shopping (for wine and other local products). You'll continue your ride to Casa Emma, the second winery where you'll learn all the secrets of production Chianti red wine and the Tuscan olive oil. Here you'll enjoy a typical Tuscan light lunch paired with different wines (Chianti Classico, Riserva, Super Tuscans). 

The last stop is at Villa Poggio Torselli, a family-owned winery (and villa) where you are going to enjoy the views over Florence and one of the most beautiful Italian gardens in the area. You'll also taste their top quality products. Your trip will end with a pleasant 45 minutes drive back to Florence. This tour is worth the money!

Essence of Chianti small-group tour reviews:

Beautiful day wine tasting
"Highly recommend the tour! All 3 stops at the wineries were fun, different from one another and tasty! Plus the views were all gorgeous. Our guide, Leonardo, was knowledgeable and did a great job! Very fun day & highly recommend."

Awesome tour!
"Leo was such a wonderful tour guide, he was so funny and had a great personality. The tour itself was also great, tried lots of different wines between the 3 wineries and got food/snacks at each one. Highly recommend!"

Great experience in Tuscany
"It was a great experience, lovely places, very knowledgeable and friendly guide Ralf, a lot of drinks."

29. Tuscany bike tour in Chianti Hills with wine tasting

• This bike tour takes place at 8:30am from Monday to Saturday
• Meeting location at Via Ghibellina 34
• The tour lasts approximately 6 hours (with 2 hours bike ride)
• Round trip transport from Florence to the starting point in the countryside is organised by the tour company
• TOUR COMPANY: Tuscany Bike Tours
• 👍 Very popular activity from Florence!

Get outside Florence and explore the famous Chianti countryside on this bike tour that combines spectacular scenery, medieval history and Tuscan flavours.

You'll pedal through the valleys and over hills dotted with olive trees, vines and old castles. The tour group stops along the ride at picture stops.  The ride has lots of scenic views across the rolling countryside and is 90% either flat or downhill. After biking, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch with wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting.

We're sure you'll love this popular bike tour of Tuscan countryside!

Tuscany bike tour in Chianti Hills with wine tasting reviews:

Perfect day in Chianti!
"This was one of our favorite tours while in Italy. We loved the beautiful Tuscan scenery while biking through the hills (an mostly downhill!). Our guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. After biking, the tour of the winery, lunch and wine tasting in the castle were excellent. I would definitely book this tour again."

This tour was absolutely...
"This tour was absolutely fantastic! So well organized, from the transport to the route. The support van was also a really welcomed touch. Recommend going for the e-bikes to make it all even more enjoyable. Food and wine at lunch were great as well."

Exhilarating Bike Tour!
"This bike tour was amazing! Tour guides were excellent from start to finish. Bikes were well greased and mechanics worked well to shift appropriately riding up and down the hills. Castle tour was cool - we were able to see where they store the barrels of wine (Italian and French oak barrels) and learn about the process of wine making, olive oil, and history behind the castle. The tasting of the wine was delicious paired with a robust pasta lunch!"

30. Florence food tasting tour with wine

• Choose from tours at 12pm and 5pm
• Meet your group at Via di S. Giuseppe, 4R (Santa Croce) - easy walk from any major Florence sight
• A vegetarian menu is available upon request
• OPERATOR: Local Guides Tour

This 2-hour tour is a combo of sightseeing and tasting delicious food. Follow your guide on a walking tour through the streets of historic center, and listen interesting stories and legends. Then, stop at some of the best food places to taste local dishes.

Some of the specialties you'll taste are ribollita, lampredotto, cheeses and a selection of cold cuts. Along food, you'll drink local wines, including Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. The tour ends in Oltrarno (across the river from historic center), from where you can continue exploring the area once the tour ends.

Florence food tasting tour with wine reviews:

"I booked this experience at the last minute and was initially a little hesitant because it had no reviews. However, when I arrived, I found a super welcoming environment. Enrico and Vanessa are outstanding hosts, making everyone feel right at home. The tour was not only incredibly fun but also very satisfying. The wines were excellent! I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable outing."

31. Florence street food walking tour with city highlights

• This small group tour takes place at 11am from Monday to Saturday
• Meet your guide at Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, by the obelisk
• Vegetarian options can be accommodate only if advised in advance
• The tour is not suitable for vegans, gluten-free and lactose intolerante
• TOUR COMPANY: Pink Umbrella Tours
• 👍 This tour is cheaper than the other ones!

On this 2.5 hours street food tour, an expert guide will take you to some of the iconic Florence sights, such as the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria, to tell you historic facts. You'll also visit the farmers market, browse through the stalls and sample some local specialties, such as fresh pasta, pizza and gelato.

You will stop in local eateries and learn about the legends and the traditions of the local cuisine and its traditions. This walking tour is a great way to discover the food, the art and the culture of Florence!

City highlights and street food walking tour reviews:

"Our tour guide, Dilara, was great and all the food stops were delicious. We only thought we were sampling street food, but we had a surprise of a delicious lunch. This tour did not disappoint and exceeded our expectations!"

"Valery (the guide) is amazing, energetic and extremely nice. You will taste sweets, prosciutto, pastas, oils with truffle, and gelato, and probably will end full but very happy and that for sure. Highly recommended."

32. Tuscan delicious food degustation (private)

• Choose from departures at 10:30am, 11:30am, 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm
• Meet your guide at Piazza del Duomo (in the heart of Florence)
• Tour available in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
• TOUR COMPANY: Made of Tuscany

This private tour starts from the heart of Florence and takes you around the city. You'll pass through the medieval streets of the city and stop at local eateries, wine bars, and gelateria to taste amazing food and wines. You'll hear stories while tasting and eating the best desert ever. 

With this 3-hour tour you will have the opportunity to experience the Florence of the Florentines, a visit of the city not only from a historical-artistic point of view, but also experience the traditions and cuisine of everyday life.

Tuscan delicious food degustation private tour reviews:

"Our guide was simply fantastic, he was able to answer all of our questions (he was a walking history encyclopedia) and gave us a first overview of Florence and its history! All the samples were great!"

"Our guide did great! We went with our 8 and 5 year old daughters and they loved it! The tour was very pleasant."

33. Pasta class in Florence with chef Vary

• Lunch and dinner pasta classes take place in the cooking school situated between Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens (cross Ponte Vecchio from historic centre to reach it)
• Choose from a variety of options, including vegan and vegetarian ones
• OPERATOR: Chef Vary

These hands-on cooking classes in Florence take place in a wonderful authentic kitchen. On the classes you'll prepare everything from scratch using only fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Some of the dishes you'll prepare: tagliatelle with eggplant and cherry tomatoes, fettuccine with pesto, pappardelle with zucchini and ricotta, tagliolini with sausage and leeks, green tagliatelle with bolognese...

After the class you will sit down along with the other guests to enjoy a glass of wine and eat what you have all created together. Choose from morning or lunch time class or even coloured pasta class! 

WHAT TRAVELLERS SAY ABOUT THIS CLASS:

• "The two hours spent in the cooking class has been a highlight of our trip to Italy. Chef Vary was excellent. We learned a lot about pasta and italian cooking with the hands on class. She is also entertaining and fun. We recommend this class to everyone interested."
  
  
• "This was a FABULOUS class! Our Chef Vary was wonderful!! Engaging, informative, humorous and so fun!! The class itself was great - learning to make different pastas and sauces from scratch was fascinating! The wines we tasted and had with our meal were yummy! Highly recommend this class!!!"
  

34. Tasting and cheese-making class in Florence

• Take this experience at 2:30pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

This unique experience takes place in the artisan quarter of Florence, not far from historic centre. Your host will learn you about traditional Tuscan cheese making.

Plus, you'll taste a variety of Italian cheeses such as burrata, pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano to some other unusual cheeses choosen from the expert. For a sweet accompaniment, you'll learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Then, you'll pair cheeses with a honey, jams and fruit.

Finally, you will sit down to enjoy your work and taste the best productions of Italian cheeses with excellent wine! Cheese lovers will adore this great Florence experience!

Outstanding, fun experience
"We have a wonderful time and delicious food in this Private Cheese-making Class in Florence. Although called "cheese-making," the experience included so much more (gnocci, focaccia, herbs,and (of course) wine. Chef Vary is wonderful and she taught us a lot. Our 13-year old grandson loved it --and the cheese!"

Fantastic
"Chef Vary is an amazing teacher The wine guy was a great resource as well. A cool place. Loved it The cheese making was fun and the cheese sampling was even better."

We loved it!
"If I could give more stars I would. Thank you for having us as your beautiful authentic kitchen. We loved your class, the depth of knowledge and the fun delivery of the content.

35. Chianti wine tour with Tuscan lunch open top van

• This day trip departs every day at 9:30am
• Meeting point is in front of Hotel Silla, not far from Ponte alle Grazie

This amazing day trip takes you to the Chianti region near Florence in an open-top minivan. You'll enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, stop at two local wineries for wine tasting and sampling delicious food. Tour also includes visits to Montefioralle and Greve, two historica hilltop villages (you'll have a time for taking a stroll here).

The best part is a tasty lunch with specially selected wines. This fabulous 8-hour tour is ideal for escaping the crowds of Florence and spending a day in the coutryside.

"This experience far exceeded our expectations. Firas was so friendly, and even stopped at a few extra places for us to enjoy along the way! The wines were great and we bought several to ship back home. The lunch at the second winery was several courses, and again - much more than expected. We very much enjoyed the open top van driving through the gorgeous mountains and being able to hear the birds and feel the breeze. If you’re thinking about taking a day tour to Chianti, you absolutely will not regret choosing this one on a sunny day!"

Don't skip trying these unique foods while in Florence:

• Coccoli - small balls of dough fried in olive oil and stuffed with prosciutto and creamy cheese like stracchino. fried balls of yeast filled with prosciutto and stracchino cheese, ideal served as antipasto or along aperitivo. These are one of Florence's most popular street foods. Try coccoli on this private Florence food tour (along a loads of other tasty delicacies!)!
  
  
• Trippa and lampredotto - Trippa is tripe, the edible part of a cow's stomach. Lampredotto is a more local specialty - it's fourth stomach of a cow, cooked for hours with onion, parsley, tomato and celery until it's soft. Both delicacies are usually served as a sandwich, on a crispy bun with some green or spicy sauce, depending on your taste. Ready to tray lampredotto? Join this great food tour of Oltrarno!
  
  
• Schiacciata - chewier and flatter version of foccacia (ideal for snacking during the day). It's usually filled with various fillings such as prosciutto, ham, cheese, greens...
  
  
• Crostini con fegatini - toasted bread spread with velvety, extra-salty chicken liver pâté), an ideal pair an afternoon or evening aperitivo.
  
  
• Ribolitta soup - Tuscan soup made of kale, cannelini beans, carrots, celery potatoes, onions, tomatoes, herbs and garlic (thickened with chunks of stale bread).
  
  
• Pappa al pomodoro is rustic tomato soup typically prepared with fresh tomatoes, bread, olive oil, garlic, basil and various other fresh ingredients. It is usually made with leftover bread and can be served hot, room temperature or chilled.
  
  
• Finocchiona - aromatic cured pork salami (spiced with fennel), best thinly sliced alongside other cured meat on an antipasto board. 
  
  
• Pappardelle al cinghiale - a wild boar ragù on top of pappardelle (a wide long flat shape pasta). The meat marinates overnight in red wine, herbs, and vegetables, and is slow-cooked with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and a variety of herbs and spices.
  
  
• Il peposo - Tuscan stew made of beef and seasoned with black pepper, garlic and salt and then stewed all day in red wine (best served with polenta or bread).
  
  
• Bistecca alla fiortenina - the massive, classic thick-cut T-bone steak (sourced from the local Chianina cattle bread), grilled seasoned with just olive oil, salt and pepper and served bloody. Try thisTuscan meat delicacy on this mouth-watering food tour!
  
  
• Cantucci - dry cookies from Prato, ideal for dipping into a coffee or tea. Tuscans enjoy them with Vin Santo. Original version are almond cantucci, but they also come packed with dark chocolate, candied orange peel, dry figs etc. Go to Leonardo Firenze (Via Porta Rossa 14R or Via dei Macci 65R) to taste real cantucci (just one bite and you could tell they are special) - 125gr of cantucci with 4-5 different flavours costs €5-6.
  

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