These Have To Be The Best Food Tours In Florence

The entire country of Italy is tremendous when referring to food and wine. The traditions are great and you can experience so many culinary delights. This is also true when referring to Florence. You have access to dozens of interesting tours and it is a certainty that you will appreciate at least some of them. We will recommend 3 that are very attractive. You will love them. It is a certainty.

Florence Gourmet Food Tour

Florence Gourmet Food Tour

This food tour lasts 2.5 hours and you will explore a large part of the city together with a knowledgeable local guide. If you are passionate about the Tuscan cuisine, you can learn a lot about the reputation of the region and see some decadent delights. Various food stores will be visited, together with meeting the owners and experience specialties like artisan chocoloate, panini, gelato, olive oil and even focaccia bread. Prosecco or Chianti glasses will be included.

Highlights:

  • The tour takes 2.5 hours
  • Local food loving guide
  • Sample olive oil and artisan chocolate
  • The end is inside a really interesting and lovely wine bar
  • You will learn about the gastronomic history of Florence
  • The tour covers only a maximum of twelve people

Aperitivo Florence Tour

Aperitivo Florence Tour

Another 2.5 hours Florence food tour that is very interesting. You can experience the Italian aperitivo time together with a local guide. We are talking about an Italian culinary tradition that is popular in all of the city’s wine bars. You will experience a very tasty mojito sorbet and then visit 2 wine bars. Experience the Florentine aperitivo way, experiencing wine and delicacies at the same time. Only a maximum of twelve people can go on a tour with you.

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Highlights:

  • The tour takes 2.5 hours
  • You will experience Ponte Vecchio and a gelato in Oltrarno
  • Enjoy Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino
  • Enjoy Tuscan food like ripe cheeses or wild boar salami

Florence Bike Tour – Tuscan Food Tasting Included

Florence Bike Tour – Tuscan Food Tasting

Snack and cycle in a 3 hours tour that sees you travelling by bike, together with a local guide. We are talking about a really fun filled morning sightseeing tour that showcases 3 really favorite eateries. This includes Florence Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. Many of those that are a part of the tour will love the schiacciata all olio. It is a flat bread that is salty and made with olive oil lashings. A maximum of 10 people can be a part of the tour.

Highlights:

  • The tour takes 3 hours
  • Experience local eateries
  • Learn a lot about popular local dishes and Tuscan cuisine
  • 3 stops with food and specialties included
  • Go past the main Florence attractions like Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio
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