Florence Evening Food Tour with Florentine Steak and Tuscan Wine
Indulge in 14 authentic tastings across 4 local restaurants for the ultimate Florentine food journey
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.
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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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 3.5-hour food 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
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Water bottle
Government-issued ID (if you plan to partake in alcohol)
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Customer Reviews
The food was wonderful (everything was great, even the simple stuff) and the places local, And Viktoria (with a K!) Was even wonderful-er, Very knowledgeable and very considerate of everyone's needs. Must do if you're around.
Great experience! Our guide was very engaged and personable. She shared historical information that provided relevant context for the evening tour. The food and wine part was also great.
We really enjoyed the flow of this tour and the great conversation and humor of Marco. He was the best! Perfect birthday party!
First of all, our guide Marco was wonderful and charming. The places we went and the food we sampled were great. I just expected to have more of it. 3 adults had to share one stake. I only got a small slice . Don’t come really hungry and expect very small portions. It’s a fun tour worth doing, just know it more of a sampling experience.
Really enjoyable tour, lovely range of food and wine. Particular mention to our tour guide Lorenzo, hopefully I have his name right. V informative good manner and have great information. Would recommend
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.
