Florence Food & Wine Walking Tour: Tuscan Tastings with Local Guide
by Intrepid Urban Adventures Florence
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170.06Overview
Florence holds a central place in Tuscany’s culinary tradition, with dishes and wines that reflect local history and ingredients. This 2.5-hour walking tour visits five food venues across the city, guided by a local food and wine expert who shares insights into Florence’s culinary heritage. The tour starts at Piazza della Repubblica, where the group meets the guide. After walking past the Porcellino statue, participants stop near Torre dei Pulci to taste a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh bread with olive oil, and a glass of local wine. Next, the group passes through Piazza della Signoria to a restaurant specializing in traditional Cucina Povera dishes such as Ribollita, Panzanella, and Lampredotto, paired with local wine. Following a walk past the Florence Cathedral, the tour reaches a well-known wine spot for tastings of regional wines including Chianti, alongside freshly made gelato from one of Florence’s top gelaterias. Then the group passes by historical wine windows while heading to the final stop, where almond biscotti (Cantucci) is served with sweet Vin Santo wine. The tour concludes at Piazza Strozzi, with the guide offering personalized recommendations for bars and eateries in Florence.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza della Repubblica
The tour begins at Piazza della Repubblica, a historic square dating back to Roman times. Here, participants meet the guide and other guests before starting the food and wine walk.
10 min
Porcellino Statue
The group walks past the Porcellino, a bronze boar fountain known for the tradition of rubbing its nose for luck.
5 min
Delicatessen near Torre dei Pulci
Near the Torre dei Pulci, participants enjoy a platter featuring cold cuts, sun-dried tomatoes, cheeses, fresh bread with olive oil, and a glass of local wine.
30 min
Cucina Povera Restaurant near Piazza della Signoria
Passing through Piazza della Signoria, the group stops at a restaurant serving traditional Tuscan dishes like Ribollita, Panzanella, and Lampredotto, accompanied by local wine.
30 min
Wine Spot and Gelateria near Florence Cathedral
After walking past Florence Cathedral, the tour visits a notable wine location to taste regional wines including Chianti, followed by fresh gelato from a top gelateria.
60 min
Historic Wine Windows and Biscotti Stop
The group passes by small historical wine windows and finishes with almond biscotti (Cantucci) served alongside sweet Vin Santo wine.
10 min
Piazza Strozzi
The tour ends at Piazza Strozzi, where the guide provides recommendations for Florence's best dining and drinking venues.
5 min
Meeting point
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
End point
In front of Cappelle Mediccee
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence Food & Wine Walking Tour: Tuscan Tastings with Local Guide
by Intrepid Urban Adventures Florence
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€170.06Overview
Florence holds a central place in Tuscany’s culinary tradition, with dishes and wines that reflect local history and ingredients. This 2.5-hour walking tour visits five food venues across the city, guided by a local food and wine expert who shares insights into Florence’s culinary heritage. The tour starts at Piazza della Repubblica, where the group meets the guide. After walking past the Porcellino statue, participants stop near Torre dei Pulci to taste a selection of cold cuts, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh bread with olive oil, and a glass of local wine. Next, the group passes through Piazza della Signoria to a restaurant specializing in traditional Cucina Povera dishes such as Ribollita, Panzanella, and Lampredotto, paired with local wine. Following a walk past the Florence Cathedral, the tour reaches a well-known wine spot for tastings of regional wines including Chianti, alongside freshly made gelato from one of Florence’s top gelaterias. Then the group passes by historical wine windows while heading to the final stop, where almond biscotti (Cantucci) is served with sweet Vin Santo wine. The tour concludes at Piazza Strozzi, with the guide offering personalized recommendations for bars and eateries in Florence.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza della Repubblica
The tour begins at Piazza della Repubblica, a historic square dating back to Roman times. Here, participants meet the guide and other guests before starting the food and wine walk.
10 min
Porcellino Statue
The group walks past the Porcellino, a bronze boar fountain known for the tradition of rubbing its nose for luck.
5 min
Delicatessen near Torre dei Pulci
Near the Torre dei Pulci, participants enjoy a platter featuring cold cuts, sun-dried tomatoes, cheeses, fresh bread with olive oil, and a glass of local wine.
30 min
Cucina Povera Restaurant near Piazza della Signoria
Passing through Piazza della Signoria, the group stops at a restaurant serving traditional Tuscan dishes like Ribollita, Panzanella, and Lampredotto, accompanied by local wine.
30 min
Wine Spot and Gelateria near Florence Cathedral
After walking past Florence Cathedral, the tour visits a notable wine location to taste regional wines including Chianti, followed by fresh gelato from a top gelateria.
60 min
Historic Wine Windows and Biscotti Stop
The group passes by small historical wine windows and finishes with almond biscotti (Cantucci) served alongside sweet Vin Santo wine.
10 min
Piazza Strozzi
The tour ends at Piazza Strozzi, where the guide provides recommendations for Florence's best dining and drinking venues.
5 min
Meeting point
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
End point
In front of Cappelle Mediccee
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.