Florence: Food and Wine Tasting Tour – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy a food tour of Florence and experience the Cradle of the Renaissance through its culinary culture.

Your tour begins at a delightful food store specializing in earthy truffles, where you’ll enjoy a glass of Prosecco with a truffle Panini. An artisan chocolate tasting is next, followed by a visit to a local olive oil boutique. The owner, Andrea, will host a balsamic vinegar and olive oil tasting, and enlighten you about the virtues of extra virgin olive oil.

Learn about the history of Florence’s local and regional cuisines, while exploring the city’s small alleyways, walking through charming local suburbs. Along the way, indulge yourself with tastings of the best gelato in town, and end with a glass of Chianti served with tasty focaccia bread.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Get an insight into the best local food stores, restaurants, and wine bars in Florence
Sample delicious local fare, including earthy truffles and artisan chocolates
Learn about the local extra virgin olive oil, and sample some too
Enjoy a localized food history lesson before sampling the best gelato in town
Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator

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