Florence Food & Wine Tour: Tuscan Tastings with Local Guide

Five stops, one afternoon, a full meal's worth of Tuscan flavor

A food and wine tour of Florence's historic center with a local guide covering five foodie stops, regional wine tastings, Tuscan Cucina Povera dishes, artisanal gelato, and Cantucci paired with Vin Santo. The tour walks approximately 1.6 km at a relaxed pace with frequent stops. Participants must be at least 18 years old due to wine tastings. Dietary accommodations are available for vegetarians, lactose-free, and gluten-free guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Piazza della Repubblicapassing by
2. Piazza della Signoria20m
3. Ponte Vecchio20m

Florence food and wine tasting tour

• Meet guide at Piazza della Repubblica
• Visit Porcellino statue and make a wish
• Walk through Florence historic centre
• Taste prosciutto, salumi, cheese, and Chianti
• Sample traditional Tuscan dishes with wine
• Enjoy wine tasting with olive oil and fettunta
• Admire Florence landmark and learn wine stories
• Indulge in artisanal gelato
• End with Cantucci biscuits and Vin Santo

The experience

You've got an afternoon in Florence and a free stomach. This tour fills both. A local guide meets you in Piazza della Repubblica, once the Roman Forum, and walks you through the city's food traditions shaped by history and everyday life. The route passes Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and the Porcellino statue (rub its nose for luck, locals do), threading through the streets that connect Renaissance power to the way Florentines actually eat. The walking is easy: about a mile total, broken into five stops where the real work happens.

At a family-run delicatessen supplied by an organic Tuscan farm, you taste prosciutto, local salumi, pecorino cheese, and extra virgin olive oil alongside a glass of Chianti. A traditional eatery serves Cucina Povera (the rustic dishes that built Florentine food), so you're eating Ribollita, Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, or Lampredotto, the kind of food that came from making something from nothing. An enoteca follows with curated wine tastings and fettunta. Then comes the gelato from one of Florence's top gelaterias, the kind locals treat as a daily ritual, not a tourist stop. You finish at a hidden gem that combines theatre, books, and wine, where Cantucci biscuits meet a final glass of Vin Santo. By the end you've had four glasses of regional wine plus that Vin Santo, and the tastings across all five stops add up to a full meal.

The guide is a local and a wine expert, which means the tips you get on where Florentines actually eat and drink are the kind you won't find in a guidebook. You can book as a small group or as a private group, and dietary options exist for vegetarians, lactose-free, and gluten-free guests. Just let the operator know when you book.

What’s included

• Tastings of Tuscan cold cuts, cheeses, olive oil, and seasonal Cucina Povera dishes.
• four glasses of regional wine including Chianti, plus a glass of Vin Santo.
• visits to five local foodie stops in Florence's historic centre.
• artisanal gelato from a top local gelateria.
• Cantucci almond biscotti paired with Vin Santo.
• a local guide who is also a wine expert.
• personalized tips on where locals eat and drink in Florence.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small groupGuide in English · 16:30

Private groupGuide in English · 16:30

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Information

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 16:30, from € 85.03 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:30Other times ›

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Florence

Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want to meet other travelers and share the experience. Choose the private group if you prefer to set the pace and conversation with your guide alone. Either way, the 2.5-hour window and five-stop structure mean you get a full meal's worth of Tuscan food and wine without losing the rest of your day in Florence.

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Top questions

How much food do you actually get on this Florence food tour?

The tastings across five stops are equivalent to a full meal, so you should come hungry. You'll sample cold cuts, cheese, bread, sun-dried tomatoes, Cucina Povera dishes like Ribollita and Lampredotto, artisan Cantucci biscotti, and fresh gelato, paired with regional wines throughout.

What wines will I taste on this tour?

You'll enjoy four glasses of regional Tuscan wine (such as Chianti and other local varieties) plus a traditional glass of sweet Vin Santo paired with almond biscotti at the end.

Is this tour suitable if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes, the tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose-free, and gluten-free guests. While you visit unique local establishments where options may be limited, the operator can accommodate these needs when you book in advance.

What is Cucina Povera and why is it important to Florentine food?

Cucina Povera is rustic Tuscan cooking rooted in tradition: dishes like Ribollita, Panzanella, and Lampredotto that came from making something from nothing. The tour includes tastings of these classics at a traditional eatery so you understand how everyday resourcefulness shaped the city's food identity.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers approximately 1.6 km (1 mile) on foot through central Florence at a relaxed pace with frequent stops. Comfortable footwear is recommended, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What is the minimum age for this tour?

Participants must be at least 18 years old to join, as the tour includes multiple wine tastings with Chianti, regional wines, and Vin Santo.