Top Florence Culinary & Gourmet Tour

Get a true taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills by a 4x4 off-road vehicle, stopping to visit a wine estate and historic villa, and a cellar specializing in bottles of Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties at each stop, and save room for a 3-course meal in the Chianti countryside before making the return trip to Florence.

Indulge in a true taste of Florence on this food and walking tour. Led by a foodie guide, travel through the streets of the Renaissance city and stop at the top local haunts. Check out the fresh produce at the San Lorenzo Market, try the bold flavors of an Italian coffee, and peruse a Florentine delicatessen. You’ll sample plenty of specialties along the way, including cheeses, breads, olive oils, gelato, and Italian wine. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Follow your guide on a truffle hunt on this adventure from Florence. Travel by coach to the hilly landscape surrounding San Miniato, a Tuscan town famous for its delectable white truffle. With the help of an experienced hunter and his trusty dog, make your way through the woodland, scanning the earth for this regional specialty. Afterward, reward your search with a 2-course lunch in Chianti, including a wine tasting and truffle pasta. Your small-group tour is limited to eight people and concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Experience the best of Tuscan cuisine on a guided tour of Florence. Enjoy local meats and cheeses, with a glass of Chianti. The comprehensive tour continues with other dishes that may included ribollita (traditional soup), and coccoli (fried dough), and cantucci e vin santo (biscuits and sweet wine). Leave with a full stomach and a myriad of suggestions for places to eat for the rest of your tour.

Taste the traditional flavors of Florence with this evening walking tour. Meet local artisans including bakers and chefs as you explore the city’s bustling food scene. Limited to 14 people, this small group tour has five tasting stops including a classic dinner with Florentine steak. Learn about Tuscan wine pairings and sample local delicacies like truffles.

Get an insider’s perspective on Florence’s vibrant food scene during this scenic tasting tour through the Tuscan Renaissance city. Join your private foodie guide to go behind the scenes and discover the food favorites most beloved by locals. Sip on an authentic Italian espresso, haggle over fresh pasta at the bustling Sant’Ambrogio market, and sample regional delicacies like Tuscan street food and the best gelato in Florence.

Tuscany is renowned for its cuisine, but to really understand Italian food, you need to do more than just eat it. This immersive tour offers the chance to sample Tuscan delicacies at Florence’s historic bottegas, shop for local ingredients, and learn to make traditional dishes such as gnocchi, cannelloni, and risotto during an expert-led cooking class; and tuck into a delicious homemade lunch.

Get to know Tuscany through tasting its wines and visiting its ancient Etruscan port on this full-day tour from Florence. With a small group of just 15 people or fewer, learn about "super Tuscan" wines from your guide and visit Populonia, a major Etruscan port. Other highlights include visits to Volterra, and Bolgheri. The tour's small group size ensures personalized attention from your guide. Light lunch  and tastings at a wine estate included.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a 2.5-hour culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and cafés along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato and pastries. This 3-hour tour is limited to 15 people for individual service from the guide, and in between treats, you’ll walk by some of the city’s most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

Explore Florence with your taste buds on a walking food tour that showcases the flavors of three distinct neighborhoods. Learn how to steer clear of tourist traps as you sample authentic Tuscan cuisine in the medieval city center, the elegant and artistic Oltrarno district, and the Sant’Ambrogio market area — a favorite among locals. From gourmet fare to street vendors and wine bars, savor the best of the city’s food and drink like a true Florentine.

Drive through Tuscany’s idyllic countryside in a vintage Fiat 500 and relax by the pool of a classic Tuscan villa on this 5-hour self-drive picnic tour from Florence. Travel in convoy with an expert guide and admire the gentle Tuscan landscapes as you trace quiet, country roads to the villa. Then, enjoy time to stroll among the gardens and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with wine tastings.

Experience Siena and the Chianti region on this evening excursion, departing from Florence. Bypass the daytime crowds and arrive in Siena in the late afternoon to explore the Piazza del Campo. From there, visit a Tuscan wine cellar in the famous region of Chianti and enjoy a 4-course meal paired with local wines. After a romantic evening in the Tuscan countryside, return to central Florence.

Dig into the delicious culinary history of the Tuscan capital with this 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence. Join a knowledgeable local guide for visits to 7 places to eat or drink in the historic center – trattorias, restaurants, pastry shops, gelaterias, wineries and more. Check out the food vendors in the bustling San Lorenzo Market. Take this tour on your first day in Florence so you can eat better for the rest of your stay. Come hungry!

Take a delightful detour from Florence to explore other gems of Tuscany on this private, full-day tour. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other architectural highlights of Piazza dei Miracoli, and wander through the cobblestone streets and squares of medieval San Gimignano and Siena, both honored as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel through the scenic countryside in a private minivan, and enjoy the flexibility of a fully customizable tour.

Enjoy tastings at some of Florence’s most local establishments on this small-group gourmet food tour, led by a professional chef. Throughout the tour, you’ll visit a combination of classic Florentine highlights and lesser-known destinations, San Lorenzo Market, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio. First Stop the San Lorenzo Market, walk through the market and have a taste of the most delicious product from florence and tuscany. Rather than just eating Florentine food, you meet local vendors and taste delicacies like traditional charcuterie, cheese’s parmigiano reggiano and pecorino, balsamic vinegar tasting, Extra virgin olive oil tasting, espresso tasting, wine tasting and gelato.

A passionate and experienced English-speaking local guide Great insight into Florentine and Tuscan food Stories about Florence food culture and history Secret local facts Small intimate groups (10 people max)

Experience the world-famous wine and scenery of Tuscany on this full-day tasting tour from Florence. Travel along ancient roads through a landscape of vineyards and olive groves, stopping at the charming village of Montalcino, located in the renowned Brunello wine region. Learn about the origins and characteristics of Brunello wine with a cellar tour and tastings at two different wineries, and savor regional cuisine with a traditional Tuscan lunch. 

Get to know Florence’s beer and brewery scene on this walking tour that includes beer and food tastings. In the Oltrarno quarter on the south side of the River Arno, visit local pubs where you’ll taste four different styles of Italian craft beer. Each is paired with a food sample. This is a great way to experience a different side of Italian culinary culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Explore the finer things in the Modena region of Italy on this private, customizable tour from Florence. First, learn how balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano Reggiano are produced before heading off to the Ferrari Museum (entrance fees are not included in the tour price) where you’ll get a lesson on the history and success of the luxe sports car.

The riches on view at the Accademia Gallery can feel overwhelming for a first-time visitor so it's a good idea to visit with a guide. This tour, led by a local art lover, lets you skip the line and introduces you to the most-important works, including Michelangelo's David. Afterward you can enjoy a sweet treat at a famous ice cream parlor.

Away from tourist routes, from Florence we will drive you in one of our comfortable vehicles to a quintessentially Tuscan area. We will visit medieval towns and some of the best-known boutique wineries. Those producers make up for their small production numbers by crafting superb quality wines with great passion. The owners of these wineries will personally accompany you through the vineyards so you can see where and how Sangiovese grapes grow. They will reveal pearls of country wisdom, tell you about the difficulties of working the land, and share stories of what it is like to produce a wine that graces tables around the world. This tour is special because it allows you to discover smaller, niche producers. Lunch at a winery or in a small osteria is a must – Chianti wines are meant to be enjoyed with the delicious dishes of Tuscan cuisine. Wine and food will delight both your palate and heart! Professional licensed guide in towns not included but eventually available on request.

Discover the long heritage and high quality standards of Tuscan winemaking on a Chianti tasting tour from Florence. As you visit three different wineries, learn how to best bring out the bold flavors of Chianti Classico and other prized wines, and what Italy’s ‘DOCG’ classification really means. Savor the region’s bounty with an included Tuscan lunch enjoyed alongside an intimate group limited to eight people.

Journey straight to the source of one of Italy's most prized varietals on an all-inclusive day trip to Montalcino. Tour the charming medieval village at you leisure and visit two family-run wineries to taste Brunello di Montalcino and other fine regional wines, paired with a traditional Tuscan lunch. Leave the planning and driving to a guide who knows the area well, and simply enjoy a delicious day in Tuscan wine country.

As the sun sets over Florence, join up with a guide and small group for a walking food tour showcasing some of the city's best bites. You'll stroll along, stopping at multiple locations and savoring tastes of truffle cheese, cured local meats, and Italian wine. Sit back and enjoy a cooking demonstration on how to prepare a perfect Florentine steak. After the tour, head off into the night with some other recommendations from your guide on where to eat and drink.

We are in the heart of Famous and traditional Chianti hills with breathtaking views. The complete estate tour with food pairing in Tuscany Chianti hills is a unique instructive tour. The tour begins with the introduction of the history of the Estate Fattoria Lavacchio, and after a lovely walk through the vineyards, while learning about our organic production and how we care for our grapes. We will show you the special needs and requirements of how our organic wine is produced, the wine cellars where our wines are refined and you will be offered a welcome drink with a detailed explanation about the Chianti appellation. A walk through the olive groves to understand the Tuscan traditions. You will complete your experience with a lovely Tuscan meal. After the tour, you will enjoy dinner including: - 4 course menu with delicious dishes created by our Chef - 4 glasses of our organic wine to pair the food experience

Explore the culinary and wine culture of Montalcino, a renowned wine region in Tuscany. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook the way Tuscan grandmas and moms do every day in their kitchens for their families. This experience will take place at a family-run winery, overlooking the medieval town of Montalcino. Accompanied by the owners, you will prepare a multi-course lunch, from appetizers to dessert, using km 0 products. After this cooking class, you will be able to easily recreate Italian traditional dishes at home. This tour is not solely a culinary experience, but everything is centered around wine. The cooking class will be accompanied by a wine tasting of the exquisite Brunello di Montalcino, made out of one of the most representative and expensive grapes of Italy. You will tour the estate, visit the vineyards and the wine cellars. The last stop of the day is Montalcino, as it is impossible to leave the area without visiting its epicenter.

Immerse yourself in Florentine culinary culture with this private food-focused tour. Spend two hours with your private group—this tour is a great option for families—tasting the top Tuscan treats, such as pastries, snacks, espresso, and more. Visit several local food markets to see where the freshest meat and produce are sold; you can even purchase some with the expert haggling help of your guide.

Visit an Italian olive oil producer and windmill just outside of Florence, where you’ll discover the oil-making process and watch the windmill at work (depending on the wind conditions). Learn about the characteristics of high-quality extra virgin olive oil during a tasting, and enjoy the atmosphere of the countryside as you walk through the olive grove.

Retreat to the peace and tranquility of the Apennine mountains on the border of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Marche and the home of chef Stefano Corvucci. You can start each day in deep meditation along the banks of the River Tevere, which begins its long journey to Rome as a small invigorating brook. Following the meditation, you will go to the markets and focus on the day’s meals. The chef and you will engage with the local merchants in a discussion as to the origins and production of the ingredients. Chef will talk about how each ingredient plays its role and the historical and cultural significance of the food you will prepare. You’ll pay attention to the cuts you make, the fragrance and the sensations of each food you touch. This is the essence of mindful cooking. While you can spend everyday cooking, you can enjoy the solitude and beauty of the mountains. Go biking or hiking. Picnic near a waterfall. Visit cultural sites

PANZANO PALAGIO is a small, family-run winery. It is situated in the heart of Tuscany, half-way between Florence and Siena. Our summer has its roots in the scenic Conca d'Oro, the "Golden Valley" of Panzano in Chianti in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. palagio-familyWe produces organic wines that mirror the essence and identity of our territory. Tour through the winery and the vineyards and tasting of the wines and the olive oil of Il Palagio di Panzano. Get in touch with the world of winemaking and experience the essence and flavors of our piece of Tuscany.

This special tour is dedicated to local wine and food lovers. We will ccompany our guests to taste typical Tuscan cooking combined with excellent local wines. The tour consists in the visit of the vineyards and of the ancient Antinori cellars, situated in the characteristic village of Badia a Passignano. Here we will appreciate and taste the most famous and prestigious wines. The visit will continue with a delicious lunch in the well-known Osteria di Passignano. In the afternoon we will visit the village of Radda in Chianti, county town of the famous Consorzio Chianti since ancient times. Afterwards we will visit a characteristic winery which produces the Chianti Classico Gallo Nero.

Discover the distinct tastes of Tuscany on a full-day wine and cheese tour. Complimentary transportation from your Florence hotel takes you into the scenic Chianti countryside. Drive past Castellina and San Donato, then enjoy tastings at a brewery and local winery. The culinary adventure continues with a visit to an authentic Tuscan farm. Observe cheesemaking in action followed by a tasting with local honey, bread, and more.

Delve into Tuscany’s history and culture on a full-day private tour of Siena, Montalcino and Val d’Orcia. Depart early from Florence to take your time as you visit lovely towns, see stunning architecture, savor delicious food and wine, and learn about the places you visit from your informative driver-guide. In the Val d’Orcia region, you can enjoy the ambiance of towns such Pienza or Montepulciano. Your driver-guide customizes the tour itinerary to best suit your interests.

Experience this great FullDay Tour from Florence exploring the Southern Tuscany towns and countryside and see: • Montepulciano • Pienza • Chianciano Included: - Wine Tasting - Pecorino Cheese Tasting - EVO Oil Tasting Local tour guide included in Private option. Pickup and dropoff your accommodation. Private or Shared Tour available options. Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with: • Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers • Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides • Welcoming by private licensed fully-insured air-conditioned comfortable Vehicles

Enjoy this Florence's Gourmet Food Tour and immerse in the real Florentine flavors, when in Florence, eat like a Florentine! Different tastings of gourmet and street food and more... Together a small-group walking tour you will be guided by a friendly expert local Guide through the most typical and traditional street food places through the narrow and secret areas of Florence historical centre. You will discover the original Florence taste and the tour guide will show you, along the road, the best spots for your photos. We are excited to offer you this, and you will be surely satisfied of it. Show less

Enjoy this Florence's Gourmet Food Tour and immerse in the real Florentine flavors, when in Florence, eat like a Florentine! Different tastings of gourmet and street food and more... Together a small-group walking tour you will be guided by a friendly expert local Guide through the most typical and traditional street food places through the narrow and secret areas of Florence historical centre. You will discover the original Florence taste and the tour guide will show you, along the road, the best spots for your photos. We are excited to offer you this, and you will be surely satisfied of it. Show less

Enjoy this Florence's Gourmet Food Tour and immerse in the real Florentine flavors, when in Florence, eat like a Florentine! Different tastings of gourmet and street food and more... Together a small-group walking tour you will be guided by a friendly expert local Guide through the most typical and traditional street food places through the narrow and secret areas of Florence historical centre. You will discover the original Florence taste and the tour guide will show you, along the road, the best spots for your photos. We are excited to offer you this, and you will be surely satisfied of it.

The best way to get in touch with the Florentine culture is to discover the local food and traditions. Your guide will lead you in this journey through the Tuscany flavours - from the fresh pasta to the cantuccini biscuits, passing by the traditional pappa-al-pomodoro and the ribollita. A must is the lampredotto or trippa, and the "peposo del Brunelleschi" will be a feast for your papillas. Enjoy this tour of Florence with us and listen to the history and curiosities of the city that once was capital of Italy, while eating as locals do and enjoying every single bite! Last but not the least, ask for the Buontalenti ice-cream flavour - you won't find it anywhere else but here!

Taste your way around Florence’s postcard-perfect historic center, the perfect culinary journey for first-timers and veterans alike. Stroll through local food markets and sample traditional dishes like pasta, lampredotto, gelato, and more. You’ll also listen to insider cultural background as you cover the city’s main landmarks along the way, from Santa Croce to Palazzo Vecchio.

Enjoy this Florence's Gourmet Food Tour and immerse in the real Florentine flavors, when in Florence, eat like a Florentine! Different tastings of gourmet and street food and more... Together a small-group walking tour you will be guided by a friendly expert local Guide through the most typical and traditional street food places through the narrow and secret areas of Florence historical centre. You will discover the original Florence taste and the tour guide will show you, along the road, the best spots for your photos. We are excited to offer you this, and you will be surely satisfied of it. Show less