Florence Other Side Food and Wine Tour with Eating Europe, 3 Hours
by Florence Food Tours by Eating Europe
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This 3-hour food and wine tour takes place in Florence’s Oltrarno district, also known as the other side of the Arno River. The tour is led by a local English-speaking guide from Eating Europe. It begins at a traditional Alimentari where participants taste two types of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona salami, highlighting Tuscan artisanal products. Next, the group visits a historic pasticceria run by the third generation of the family, sampling cantucci biscotti, millefoglie cake, and choosing between fresh coffee or cappuccino. The route continues past Porta San Frediano, a 14th-century city gate that is part of Florence’s medieval walls. The tour then stops at Da Simone, a local street food stand, to try Lampredotto, a sandwich made from cow stomach. Participants explore several of Florence’s historic wine windows, small openings in buildings once used to serve wine directly to locals. At a Fiaschetteria operating since the 1950s, the group tastes Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and Chianti Classico wine served through one of these wine windows. The walk includes Piazza Santo Spirito, where the Church of Santo Spirito houses Michelangelo’s secret crucifix. The final stop is an award-winning gelateria, where guests receive a brief introduction to identifying authentic artisanal gelato before sampling a two-flavor serving. All food and wine tastings mentioned are included. Tips, hotel transfers, and additional drinks beyond the standard tastings are not included. The guide provides information and tips throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traditional Alimentari
Visit a typical Alimentari shop to taste authentic Tuscan products, including two types of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona, a fennel-flavored salami, highlighting local artisanal foods.
20 min
Historic Pasticceria
Stop at a third-generation pasticceria that has operated through floods and wars. Sample cantucci biscotti, millefoglie cake, and a freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino.
25 min
Porta di San Frediano
View Porta San Frediano, a medieval gate built in 1333 that remains part of Florence’s historic city walls.
Da Simone Street Food Stand
Try Lampredotto, a traditional Florentine sandwich made with cow stomach, served at this well-known local street food vendor.
20 min
Florence Wine Windows
See several historic wine windows, small openings in buildings formerly used to serve wine directly to residents, reflecting centuries-old local customs.
Historic Fiaschetteria in Oltrarno
Visit a wine shop operating since the 1950s. Taste Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and Chianti Classico wine served through a wine window while learning about traditional cucina povera.
55 min
Piazza Santo Spirito
Explore the lively square and view the Church of Santo Spirito, which houses Michelangelo’s secret crucifix, a rare artwork by the master.
Award-Winning Gelateria
End the tour at a gelateria voted Florence’s best. Learn how to identify authentic artisanal gelato in a brief 10-minute introduction, then enjoy a two-flavor cup or cone.
15 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you next to Gelateria la Carraia 50125 Firenze, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence Other Side Food and Wine Tour with Eating Europe, 3 Hours
by Florence Food Tours by Eating Europe
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.€188Overview
This 3-hour food and wine tour takes place in Florence’s Oltrarno district, also known as the other side of the Arno River. The tour is led by a local English-speaking guide from Eating Europe. It begins at a traditional Alimentari where participants taste two types of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona salami, highlighting Tuscan artisanal products. Next, the group visits a historic pasticceria run by the third generation of the family, sampling cantucci biscotti, millefoglie cake, and choosing between fresh coffee or cappuccino. The route continues past Porta San Frediano, a 14th-century city gate that is part of Florence’s medieval walls. The tour then stops at Da Simone, a local street food stand, to try Lampredotto, a sandwich made from cow stomach. Participants explore several of Florence’s historic wine windows, small openings in buildings once used to serve wine directly to locals. At a Fiaschetteria operating since the 1950s, the group tastes Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and Chianti Classico wine served through one of these wine windows. The walk includes Piazza Santo Spirito, where the Church of Santo Spirito houses Michelangelo’s secret crucifix. The final stop is an award-winning gelateria, where guests receive a brief introduction to identifying authentic artisanal gelato before sampling a two-flavor serving. All food and wine tastings mentioned are included. Tips, hotel transfers, and additional drinks beyond the standard tastings are not included. The guide provides information and tips throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traditional Alimentari
Visit a typical Alimentari shop to taste authentic Tuscan products, including two types of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona, a fennel-flavored salami, highlighting local artisanal foods.
20 min
Historic Pasticceria
Stop at a third-generation pasticceria that has operated through floods and wars. Sample cantucci biscotti, millefoglie cake, and a freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino.
25 min
Porta di San Frediano
View Porta San Frediano, a medieval gate built in 1333 that remains part of Florence’s historic city walls.
Da Simone Street Food Stand
Try Lampredotto, a traditional Florentine sandwich made with cow stomach, served at this well-known local street food vendor.
20 min
Florence Wine Windows
See several historic wine windows, small openings in buildings formerly used to serve wine directly to residents, reflecting centuries-old local customs.
Historic Fiaschetteria in Oltrarno
Visit a wine shop operating since the 1950s. Taste Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and Chianti Classico wine served through a wine window while learning about traditional cucina povera.
55 min
Piazza Santo Spirito
Explore the lively square and view the Church of Santo Spirito, which houses Michelangelo’s secret crucifix, a rare artwork by the master.
Award-Winning Gelateria
End the tour at a gelateria voted Florence’s best. Learn how to identify authentic artisanal gelato in a brief 10-minute introduction, then enjoy a two-flavor cup or cone.
15 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you next to Gelateria la Carraia 50125 Firenze, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.