Highlights
- Taste Tuscan cheeses, cured meats and classic bakery specialties
- Enjoy a relaxed food and wine walk instead of a rushed food crawl
- Learn how Florentines really eat, drink and shop for ingredients
- Savor Tuscan wines in a cozy local enoteca with paired bites
- Explore side streets and artisan corners beyond the main sights
Description
See Florence from a different angle – not just through its monuments, but through its flavors. This walking experience combines a gentle stroll with a progressive tasting of Tuscan food and wine in the places where locals actually love to stop.
Meet your guide in the city center and set off into a network of side streets, small squares and local neighborhoods. Instead of rushing between landmarks, you’ll take your time, following your nose into traditional bakeries, family‑run delis and cozy wine bars.
Start with a typical bakery, where you might try warm focaccia or crunchy schiacciata topped with extra virgin olive oil. From there, step into a historic grocery or delicatessen stacked with cheeses, cured meats and jars of regional specialties. Your guide will explain how simple ingredients like bread, beans, olive oil and seasonal vegetables became the soul of Tuscan cuisine.
The heart of the experience is a proper wine stop in an atmospheric enoteca. Taste a selection of Tuscan reds and whites from nearby hills, paired with small bites such as pecorino, salumi and crostini. Rather than a quick “grab‑and‑go” snack, this part of the tour feels like sitting down for an easygoing aperitivo with a local friend.
As you walk between tastings, you’ll pass elegant piazzas, narrow alleys lined with artisan workshops and corners many visitors overlook. Your guide will share stories about Florence’s daily life, how recipes have evolved over the centuries, and where to find the best spots to eat and drink after the tour.
By the end of the walk you won’t just have ticked off a list of dishes; you’ll have understood how Florentines eat, drink and socialize, and you’ll leave with plenty of insider tips to continue exploring the city’s food scene on your own.
Includes
Local English-speaking food guide
Guided walking tour of Florence
Multiple food tastings (e.g. bread, cold cuts, cheese, crostini)
A sip of wine is included
Excludes
Tips
Extra drinks
Anything not specifically mentioned among the inclusions
Important Information
- Vegetarian options can be accommodated when advised in advance
Vegan/gluten-free/lactose-free options not available
In case of food allergies, please be aware of the risk of cross-contamination
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
