Private Florence Food & Wine Tour with Authentic Tuscan Tastings

Florence, Italy
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Duration3h 30m
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Overview

This private evening food tour explores five small local businesses in the Oltrarno district with an expert foodie focused solely on you. This intimate tour makes it easy to ask questions, enjoy unhurried moments, and connect more closely with Florence’s food culture. Begin with a classic aperitivo of Tuscan wine and regional snacks, then stop at a historic wine window for Prosecco. Continue to a neighborhood wine bar for a hands on Negroni lesson where you can take your time learning each step and savor cold cuts and freshly baked schiacciata. Dinner at an upscale trattoria features pasta and signature Florentine steak, as your guide explains how these dishes fit into local culinary traditions. End at an artisan gelateria with rotating seasonal flavors for a sweet finale. This private food tour keeps the evening comfortable, flexible, and ideal for a special occasion or simply enjoying Florence at your own pace.

What's included

  • Expert tour guide
  • Oltrarno neighborhood
  • Wine window
  • Private tour
  • Piazza Santo Spirito
  • Local enotecas and restaurants
  • 8+ food tastings and 6 drinks (Enough for dinner)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Your local guide introduces you to Florence’s aperitivo culture. With a plate of regional cheeses, bruschette, focaccia and Chianti Classico, you can settle in and learn how these flavors shape everyday life in the city.
  2. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit a traditional Florentine wine window to enjoy a glass of Prosecco and hear the history behind this centuries-old local custom.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Learn how to craft a classic Negroni with step by step instructions, then enjoy your drink with freshly baked schiacciata.
  4. 40m · Admission ticket included
    Dinner follows at a trattoria dedicated to the Napoleonic era. Start with a plate of fresh Tuscan pasta before moving on the highlight of the meal: the Florentine steak.
  5. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Conclude with a visit to a small gelateria for a cup or cone made from organic regional ingredients.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in Piazza Santo Spirito, 12 by the statue of Cosimo Ridolfi. It is located on the side of the square furthest away from the church "Basilica di Santo Spirito."

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
  • This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with celiac disease.
  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
  • Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children or those who don't drink alcohol.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
  • On Sundays, the buchetta (wine window) can be seen from outside, but the service is closed for its weekly day off, so ordering wine is not possible.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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