Wine Tasting near Ponte Vecchio Florence: Learn Like a Sommelier

Discover your personal wine profile with premium Italian pours steps from Ponte Vecchio

This interactive wine tasting near Ponte Vecchio in Florence teaches you how to recognise aromas, flavours and structure while discovering your personal wine profile through two premium Italian wines or four tasting pours. A wine expert guides the session. The tasting manual, bottled water and snacks are included. The experience lasts approximately one hour and suits beginners and experienced wine drinkers alike.

The experience

Ponte Vecchio sits just outside the door, but the tasting happens indoors where a wine expert walks you through what professional sommeliers actually do when they evaluate a glass. You'll learn to recognise aromas by smell, assess balance and structure by taste, and figure out what wines suit your palate: practical skills that stick with you long after Florence. The wines are poured into FirstGlass bottles, which preserve every aroma and flavour until the moment they're opened, so nothing is lost between pour and sip.

You choose between two full glasses of premium Italian wine (100 ml each) or four smaller tasting pours (50 ml each), tasting selections like Chianti and Vermentino chosen by the house winemaker. Water and a tasting manual come with it, along with snacks. The whole session runs about an hour, which means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping the rest of your day in Florence.

The tasting is guided in English, Spanish, Italian or French, and the space is fully wheelchair accessible. The venue has earned over 3,000 five-star Google reviews and a Travelers' Choice award for 2025, and Wine Spectator has listed it among Florence's top wine bars.

What’s included

• Two premium Italian wines (100 ml each) or four tasting pours (50 ml each).
• wine-tasting manual with flavour notes.
• bottled water.
• snacks.
• interactive sommelier instruction on how to recognise aromas, evaluate balance and structure, and discover your personal wine profile.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day22 departure times: the first at 11:30, the last at 22:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 90 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by First Glass

Is this one for you?An hour is all this takes, which fits into a morning or afternoon without eating into other plans: ideal if you want to learn how to taste wine but don't have a full day to spend on it. The minimum age is 16.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What's the difference between the two wine and four tasting pours options?

The two wine option gives you two full glasses of 100 ml each. The four tasting pours option gives you four smaller pours of 50 ml each. Both let you taste the same premium Italian wines selected by the winemaker. The choice is whether you prefer depth in fewer glasses or breadth across more samples.

How long does the wine tasting near Ponte Vecchio actually take?

The experience lasts approximately one hour, which includes the sommelier instruction, the tasting itself, and time to ask questions and discover your wine preferences.

What Italian wines will I taste?

The tasting includes premium Italian wines such as Chianti and Vermentino, selected by the house winemaker. The exact lineup may vary, but you'll taste wines that represent different regions and styles.

Is this tasting suitable for someone who doesn't know much about wine?

Yes, the experience is designed for beginners and wine lovers alike. The wine expert teaches you how to recognise aromas, evaluate balance and structure, and choose wine with confidence, so you don't need prior knowledge to enjoy it or learn from it.

What's included in the tasting, and what isn't?

The tasting includes the wine pours you choose, a wine-tasting manual, bottled water, snacks, and a tasting kit with flavour notes. The price covers everything you taste and use during the hour. Gratuities are not included.

Can I get to this tasting if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the venue is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible for wheelchair users. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you need them.