Walking Tour of Florence: Italian Gastronomy

Walking Tour of Florence: Italian Gastronomy

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Expert commentary explaining how local dishes are prepared

Learn about Italian gastronomy

Taste the best local specialities

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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes

Languages

English

Starting time
9:30 AM

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Description

Explore Florence and traditional Italian food on this guided culiary tour. Take the opportunity to taste different Italian specialities as you visit the city!

The tour begins at a typical Italian bar, where you will taste two different types of coffee and learn the secrets behind Italian-style brewing.

You will then make your way to a restaurant famed for its traditional dishes containing truffles, and taste the legendary 'panino tartufato'.

As well as introducing you to the fine points of Italian gastronomy, your guide will also reveal the history behind the city's emblematic public squares.

Your guide will then lead you to the San Lorenzo market, where you will be able to taste locally produced balsamic vinegar and olive oil, as well as two different types of wine.

The tasting session will be continued in a wine celler, as you are introduced to famous Tuscan wines and Italian cheeses.

Your guided tour will end on a sweet note with a famous Italian ice-cream.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability (excluding exceptional dates)
    Summer: Monday to Saturday
    Winter: Monday to Saturday
  • Departure time: 9:30am or 2:30pm
  • Duration: 3 hrs 30 mins approx.
  • Departure point: near the Piazza della Signoria
  • Language: English
  • Comfortable footwear recommended
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time of the tour

Price includes

  • Tasting of Italian coffee
  • Tasting of 'Panino Tartufato'
  • The services of an expert on Italian gastronomy
  • Tasting of local olive oils and balsamic vinegars
  • Tasting of Italian cheeses
  • Tasting of traditional Italian ice-cream

Price doesn’t include

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any added extras

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