Florence Wine Tasting near Ponte Vecchio | Learn Like a Sommelier

4.9 (257 reviews) Florence, Italy
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Just steps from Ponte Vecchio, this interactive wine tasting is perfect for anyone who wants to experience Italian wine beyond a traditional tasting. Guided by a wine expert, you’ll learn how to recognise aromas, flavours and structure while discovering your personal wine profile through two premium Italian wines or four tasting pours. Wines are served in our exclusive FirstGlass bottles to preserve every aroma and flavour until the moment they’re opened. Ideal for beginners and wine lovers alike, this fun, hands-on experience gives you practical tasting skills, insider knowledge and a memorable introduction to Italian wine culture in the heart of Florence.

What's included

  • Wine-tasting manual
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Wine-tasting kit (Flavours)
  • Choose two full glasses (100 ml each) or four tasting pours (50 ml each). Taste premium Italian wines, including Chianti and Vermentino, selected by our winemaker.

What to expect

Discover your perfect Italian wine while learning to taste like a sommelier.

Discover an award-winning wine experience just steps from Ponte Vecchio.

Learn how professional sommeliers recognise aromas, flavours and structure through an interactive sensory tasting while enjoying two premium Italian wines. Guided by a wine expert, you’ll discover your personal wine profile and gain practical tasting skills you’ll use long after your trip.

Trusted by 3,000+ five-star Google reviews, awarded Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2025, and featured by Wine Spectator among Florence’s top wine bars.

During the experience you’ll learn to recognise aromas, evaluate balance and structure, discover your taste profile and choose wine with confidence.

Choose between two premium Italian wines (100 ml each) or four tasting pours (50 ml each). Water and tasting notes included. Duration: approximately one hour.

  1. Ponte Vecchio

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is the First Glass store, where the tasting will take place.

End point

The meeting point is the First Glass store, where the tasting will take place.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Tasting is prohibited to those under 16 years of age

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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