Florence Evening Food Tour with Florentine Steak & Tuscan Wine

About this experience

Navigating Florence’s food scene on your own can mean missing the city’s most genuine flavors. With 14 tastings at 4 local restaurants and a super foodie tour guide, we solve that problem for you. This tour includes Florence’s best wine, gelato, and the legendary Florentine steak. Visit hidden eateries and even sip wine from one of the city’s historic wine windows, guided by a foodie who knows all the culinary secrets.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 10 min

   Begin your foodie adventure in Piazza della Signoria, one of the best piazzas in Florence. Widely known as an outdoor art gallery, Piazza della Signoria is home to many sculptures and art vendors. Here, you will be able to spot Palazzo Vecchio, a beautiful palace dating back to the time of the Medici family. You can also spot a copy of Michelangelo’s David here. Your guide will introduce you to the Florence foodie scene, and off you go.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 20 min

   Wander to a traditional buchetta del vino, "wine window" believed to be one of Florence’s oldest. Enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine and a crunchy tarallo as your guide shares stories of Renaissance-era merchants and quirky Florentine traditions.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 60 min

   Next, settle into a cozy enoteca (wine shop) with a kitchen for a variety of Tuscan flavors. Enjoy Prosciutto, salami, two cheeses, tomato bruschetta, classic thick tomato soup known as pappa al pomodoro, and two different paccheri pasta dishes one with yellow tomato sauce and the other with classic tomato sauce. Then indulge in a tasting selection of Orange mustard, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. These tastings are paired with a locally sourced wine for the full Tuscan experience.

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 10 min

   On your way to the next stop, cross the iconic Ponte Vecchio. This bridge is the oldest in Florence and famous for the quirky shops built right into its sides.

5. Stop 5

   Duration: 45 min

   Then it’s time for the star of the night. Sit down for a generous serving of Florentine steak, crisp on the outside and ruby-red inside, just as locals prefer. With roasted potatoes and a bold Tuscan red wine, this is a true Florentine feast.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 20 min

   Your final stop is a beloved gelateria in the artsy Santo Spirito neighborhood. Savor a scoop (or two) of the city’s creamiest gelato as your guide shares final tips for exploring Florence’s food scene on your own.

7. Stop 7

   Duration: 5 min

   Once dessert wraps up, the guided portion concludes. You’re free to linger in the lively square, enjoy another drink, or make your way back across the river at your own pace.

What's included

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• Small group experience
• Award winning gelato for dessert
• Visit a traditional wine window
• Florence walking tour
• 4 stops with 14 tastings and 4 glasses of wine
• Traditional dinner with Florentine steak
• Expert English-speaking foodie guide

What's not included

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• Guide tips

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• This tour includes beef, cheese, cured meats, and wine; please contact us with any special dietary needs so we can do our best to accommodate you.
• Children under 6 years who will not be eating can join the tour free of charge. Otherwise, please select the ''children'' rate when booking the tour.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.