Florence Evening Food Tour with Florentine Steak and Tuscan Wine
Indulge in 14 authentic tastings across 4 local restaurants on this semi private food journey
What You Get With This Tour
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Taste Florence like a local
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Expert English-speaking guide
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Visit a local enoteca (wine shop) with a kitchen
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14 tastings, 4 glasses of wine, across 4 stops
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Traditional dinner with Florentine steak
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Seasonal dishes
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Buchetta del vino (wine window)
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Gelato
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Semi private experience
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide in central Florence
You’ll meet your guide and a small group of fellow travelers in central Florence. Look for the exact location on your booking voucher. -
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Sip and snack at a historic wine window
Wander to a traditional buchetta del vino, 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. -
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Taste Tuscany’s comfort-food classics
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. -
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Cross Ponte Vecchio into the Oltrarno
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. -
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Enjoy a traditional Florentine steak dinner
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, this is a true Florentine feast. -
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Award-winning gelato in Santo Spirito
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. -
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Your tour finishes in central Florence
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.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Dress Code: Comfortable shoes are essential for this walking tour which includes stairs and uneven terrain.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs.
Dietary Restrictions: 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.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes wine; participants must be 18 years or older to consume alcohol in Italy. Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking foodie guide
Small-group walking tour
4 stops with 14 tastings and 4 glasses of wine
Traditional dinner with Florentine steak
Visit a traditional wine window
Award winning gelato for dessert
Semi private experience
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water bottle
Government-issued ID (if you plan to partake in alcohol)
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Customer Reviews
Victoria our host was knowledgeable, kind, super interesting and fun! She made us all feel at home and not only guided us through the culinary experiences but linked everything to the history around us. The food was the perfect amount and all delicious! Loved her and would definitely book again!
Our tour guide, Marco, did a fabulous job! He is genuinely in love with sharing some of Italys best food and wine, and a lovely person to get to know. We truly enjoyed spending the evening with him, all food tastings phenomenal, and especially enjoyed the wine!
What else can I say apart from antipasto, Florentine steak, gelato? It’s the OG origin story. You know it, now do it. Lori, our guide, was a legend. Food history, local history, inclusive and fun. Ten stars out of 5. I’m jealous of you all for selecting this tour as I’d join you at the drop of a hat. Enjoy
Well worth it!! Our guide (F) was great. Very knowledgeable made it very enjoyable!! I’m not crazy about rare steak, she took care of that too!! I can’t eat steak that rare, She had some steak put back on the grill for me! I wasn’t the only one! The tour is well worth the time and money!!
I wish I could remember our guide’s name. He was a former chef and really knowledgeable about food and Florence. The tour was great and well worth the money. Plenty of food, wine, and culture
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
This is a walking tour that includes stairs and uneven terrain, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Come hungry!
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
Kids are welcome on our food tours, but we understand that sometimes young children won’t be interested in what’s offered. You won’t have to pay for children who are under 6 years old and won’t be eating the food. You're welcome to bring some food for them to enjoy. Otherwise, if they will be eating food at any of the stops, please choose the “Child” option when booking.
What if I have food allergies, intolerances or other requirements?
Please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
How much wine do we actually get?
We promise at least 4 glasses, but in many places it is served by the carafe, which is the typical way in Italy.
What to bring?
This is a walking tour that includes stairs and uneven terrain, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Come hungry!
Do the tasting stops on this tour ever change?
Stops and tastings on this tour are subject to change due to seasonal/holiday venue closures. As the places we frequent on this Florence Food Tour are local institutions and family-run businesses, they can close at any time with little notice. In this situation, your guide will take you to another nearby eatery and the exact dishes served may change. Rest assured, our local guides know plenty of fantastic options in the Santo Spirito district!
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This is a gently paced walking tour with frequent stops, but the streets can be uneven and stairs may be involved. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we recommend you take a Wine Day in the Chianti Hills from Florence so we can better accommodate your needs.
Can I bring my pet with me?
Unfortunately no, pets aren’t allowed unless it’s a service animal with documentation.
