Italian Food Tasting and Florence Old Town Private Tour – Florence, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Italy is synonymous with pizza but there is so much more to the traditional Italian cuisine. Discover the best places to eat in Florence Old Town and try national and regional dishes recommended by a Local Foodie Guide! Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of the sunny Tuscany region.

The 2.5-hour tasting tour is a perfect introduction to dining in Florence. Your Private Guide will show you Old Town highlights such as the bustling Piazza della Repubblica, The Baptistery of St John, and the landmark 1200s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and take you to 2 locally loved venues. You will have a full course meal at a popular restaurant and a sweet dessert at a traditional patissiere.

On the menu you will find original dishes from Italy and the region of Tuscany, such as the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak). The meal will also include a soup and antipasto (Italian appetizers) such as Crostini or Parmesan cheese. For a dessert we recommend Schiacciata Alla Fiorentina (Florentine white flatbread cake) or Gelato. Of course, you must also learn about Italian coffee! We will serve a cup of authentic Italian coffee (or tea if you prefer) and a soda drink.

Choose the 3.5-hour tasting tour to discover more highlights of Italian cuisine. Italy is of course famous for pasta, and Florence is the best place to try the regional dish Pappardelle al Cinghiale (long, wide, flat pasta usually paired with a heavy sauce). To make the experience even more enjoyable, we will also serve 1 beer during this tasting session. You will visit 3 venues in total – 2 restaurants and 1 patissiere.

Choose the 5-hour tasting tour to experience the best of Florence: delicious food, remarkable beer and sightseeing in the historic Old Town. The extended walking tour will include sights such as Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the stunning Basilica of Santa Croce. You will visit 4 different venues for a tasting session that includes a variety of national and regional dishes and 8 Italian beers, including unique craft beers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Enjoy the Italian Food Tasting Tour with a 5-Star Foodie Guide
See Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces and visit the best restaurants
Discover local flavors with a tasting of a full-course traditional meal.
Try even more dishes and beverages, including 1 popular Italian beer(3.5H Only)
Enjoy a feast of starters, hot dishes, deserts & beverages, 8 Beers (5 H Only)

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