Florence: Wine Windows Walking Tour with Wine Tasting – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

There are over 150 wine windows in Florence. Join us for an original itinerary to undercover some of these curious vestiges of the city’s past. Meet our expert guide at our office to begin a 2-hour walking tour.

The itinerary will follow a trail of these wine windows, stopping at some of the city’s most important landmark sites along the way. Visit the first Renaissance Piazza and see beautiful architecture by Filippo Brunelleschi. Learn about the history of the city and its leading families. Then, at the Medici Palace, hear intriguing tales about the Medici. Learn about the family and how they created a golden age in Florence. See the beautiful palace courtyard with its elegant Renaissance architecture and ornamentation.

The walk continues passing up San Lorenzo Basilica. Hear the tales about Michelangelo and his relationship with the Medici. Learn how he began his career in Lorenzo’s circle and how he winded up becoming an outlaw in their eyes.

Then, continue to Piazza Duomo and see the sites that have inspired artists for generations. Explore the Cathedral square and see the famous Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery. Marvel at the monumental dome of the Cathedral and learn how the dome’s architect, Brunelleschi, overcame great obstacles to create this massive structure. Hear the story behind the making of the David by Michelangelo and see the original location it was made for and learn why it was never placed there.

End the tour in the best way – with a glass of Chianti served from one of the historic wine windows of a Renaissance Florentine Palazzo. Savor delicious Tuscan samples like aged cheeses, Prosciutto, and Salamis (vegetarian and alcohol-free options available) and wine after the 2-hour walking tour.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Admire beautiful Medieval and Renaissance landmark sites walking through the city
Discover the famous wine windows in the historical center
See the Medici Palace and the Cathedral Dome
Savour the distinct flavors of Tuscany with Chianti wine
Taste Prosciutto, Salami, Cheeses or Bruschetta, Pappa al Pomodoro (vegetarian)

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