Learn to eat and drink like a local Florentine on this tasting tour through Tuscany’s most famous city. Start with a crash course in Tuscan cuisine with regional cheeses, bruschetta, focaccia, and Chianti Classico wine. Afterwards, follow your guide to artisanal boutiques, art galleries, and trendy eateries to sample more food and drinks in wine bars and restaurants. All in all, enjoy about 8 food tastings and 5 drinks.

Seek out the local culinary specialties of Florence from neighborhood wine bars to famous restaurants.
Enjoy the company of a local guide who will delight in sharing their regional cuisine with you.
Explore some of the most authentic local neighborhoods in Florence; Oltrarno and Santo Spirito, where many tourists never visit.
Taste Tuscan cold cuts, Florentine steak, and gelato, all washed down with wine

What's Included

All tastings, including food, wine, and gelato
Expert English speaking tour guide
Small group of 12 people or fewer

Gratuities
Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Santo Spirito, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
The meeting point is by the statue of Cosimo Ridolfi in Piazza Santo Spirito. The statue of Cosimo Ridolfi is located on the side of the square furthest away from the church "Basilica di Santo Spirito". So if you are standing with your back towards the facade of the church, across the entire square and you will see the statue.

End point

Via dei Serragli, 90, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
Oltrarno neighborhood

What To Expect

Caffè Notte

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Babae

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

I' Vinaino di San Frediano

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bbq Trattoria Barbecue

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera | Santo Spirito

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
For those with food allergies or other special requirements, please provide this information in the "special requirements" box at the time of booking and then again as soon as you meet your tour guide
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Please note, this tour is wheelchair accessible with some difficulties. However, we advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements.

For those with food allergies or other special requirements, please notify us prior to reserving your visit and then again, as soon as you meet your tour guide. We will do our very best to accommodate you and find suitable alternatives.
Walks complies with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Those with wheelchairs/strollers should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
Due to the wide amount of wine stops it's not recommended for kids or people who do not drink alcohol.
This tour is not recommend for vegans.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Ryan_H

This tour was the highlight of our trip to Florence! Trying all of the local foods and wines were incredible. Our tour guide, Lorenzo, was unforgettable. He was so knowledgeable, passionate and FUN! Highly recommend!

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Brilliantly fun and tasty wine + food tour

Erin_D, Apr 2024

Chiara M was brilliantly fun. She gave us the history of the city which was really insightful. Loved the wine window! Would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Erin, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Chiara provided you with a brilliantly fun tour and shared insightful history about the city. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the unique experience of the wine window and found it to be a highlight of the tour. We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted to hear that you had a great time overall. If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more memorable experiences! Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Amazing day and guides were fantastic.

Patrick_B, Apr 2024

Everything. First class tour. Would recommend to anyone. Siena amazing, winery and food spectacular, San G, great. Guide Francesco and driver were just top notch. Loved everything about it.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Patrick, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience on our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood. It's fantastic to know that you found every aspect of the tour to be first-class, from the charming city of Siena to the spectacular winery and delicious food, and the enchanting San Gimignano. We're thrilled that our guide Francesco and driver exceeded your expectations with their top-notch service. If you have any friends or family planning a trip, we'd be honored if you recommended our tour to them. And if you ever find yourself exploring other destinations, we have a variety of tours waiting to be discovered! Warm regards, Oleksandra Walks & Devour Team

Wonderful tour

susan_m, Apr 2024

Awesome tour guide. Loved the food drink and group. The food was wonderful and it was a great value for the money

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Susan, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had an awesome time on our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood and enjoyed the food, drinks, and the company of your group. Our goal is to provide excellent value for your money while ensuring you have a memorable experience. We're glad we could meet your expectations! If you ever find yourself exploring other cities, we'd love to have you join us for another adventure. Best regards, Oleksandra Walks & Devour Team

Great wine, great food, educational.

Daniel_B, Mar 2024

Chiara was a great host and very knowledgeable about the city, food and wine experience. Great time for both of us!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy to hear that you had a great time on our Florence food and wine tour with Chiara. We will let her know. It's great to know that you enjoyed the wine, food, and educational experience. If you have any further feedback or would like to share more about your experience, please feel free to reach out to us at feedback@walks.org. Best regards, Jhonas. Walks and Devour Tours.

Ask for Lorenzo!

Ryan_H, Mar 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Ryan, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood was the highlight of your trip. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed trying all the local foods and wines, and that Lorenzo made the tour unforgettable with his knowledge, passion, and fun personality. Your recommendation means a lot to us! If you ever find yourself back in Florence or exploring other cities where we operate, we'd love to have you join us again for more delicious experiences. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Fun and delicious!

Jeanet_G, Feb 2024

Great way to learn about Florence' delicious wine and food. Lorenzo knows so much and is an enthousiastic guide who knows how to share this while entertaining the group.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Jeanet, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood. Lorenzo is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're thrilled that his knowledge and enthusiasm enhanced your experience. It's wonderful to hear that he was able to entertain the group while sharing his expertise. If you ever find yourself back in Florence or exploring other cities where we operate, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures! Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Always do the walking food tours!

Carol_H, Dec 2023

What a fun tour and loved all our stops. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend and will do it again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Carol, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood. It's wonderful to know that you loved all the stops and that your guide made the tour amazing for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back again for another culinary adventure in the future! Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

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Judy_S, Nov 2023

I can not give a rating at this time. We were unable to locate our guide ,even though we were in the meeting area. Its unfortunate that guide information is not provided . We saw many other guides around us with groups and each one had a distinctive paddle or flag to identify themselves. I was not able to directly reach the tour operator to make other arrangements until the tour was well underway therefore not giving us the opportunity to meet the group somewhere or to be refunded.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Judy, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you encountered in locating your guide and the challenges you faced in reaching us during the tour. We regret that you were unable to connect with our guide at the designated meeting area. We would like to inform you that missed tours, unfortunately, cannot be refunded as our tours are scheduled and facilitated with the participation of our guests in mind. However, we have conducted a thorough check on the group you were meant to join, and it appears that other participants successfully connected with the guide. In light of the situation, we did offer the option to reschedule the tour for you. We understand that this may not have been a feasible solution for you, and we sympathize with the challenges you faced in reaching us once the tour had commenced. In order to investigate further and assist you, we kindly ask that you reach out to us at feedback@walks.org with your booking reference. We encourage you to consider connecting with us at your earliest convenience so that we can investigate your case more comprehensively and work towards a resolution. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to the opportunity to assist you further. Kind regards, Jhonas. Walks and Devour Tours.

Fun and educating

Leslie_G, Nov 2023

Lorenzo was entertaining and knowledgeable. Our group was small and connected well. The two stops for wine and appetizers was very good. I would have liked more choices to sample for dinner than just steak and potatoes.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Leslie_G, Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us — and we agree, Lorenzo is an awesome addition to our guide team! Your feedback regarding the dinner options is valuable to us, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we strive to enhance our offerings. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another delightful experience. Best regards, Stacy

Unforgettable Evening!!

Carrie_W, Nov 2023

Our evening on October 12 th was truly amazing!! The food and friendship were incredible!!! So thankful for our amazing guide! He even offered his assistance to help with my mother who had recently fell and was in wheelchair! He couldn’t have been kinder, more informative and fun!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Carrie, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing evening on our Florence: Early Evening Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood. It's heartwarming to know that you enjoyed the food, made great friendships, and appreciated the kindness and assistance provided by our guide, especially towards your mother. We're proud to hear that our guide went above and beyond to ensure you had a fantastic experience. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. If you ever find yourself back in Florence or exploring other cities where we operate, we'd be delighted to have you join us again for more memorable experiences and delicious culinary adventures! Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

What a fun night!

Patricia_M, Oct 2023

This tour with Chiara was simply fantastic! She was personable, friendly and knowledgeable, taking our group of 10 to 5 different places. We sampled various types of food and had our fill of wine as well. We met splendid people who felt like family by the end of the night. Having someone show us places we wouldn’t have found on our own was just invaluable! Thank you Chiara for an unforgettable experience!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Patricia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour with Chiara was simply fantastic. It's fantastic that Chiara's personable, friendly, and knowledgeable demeanor enhanced your experience. Exploring 5 different places and sampling various types of food and wine sounds like a delightful evening indeed. We're delighted that you had the opportunity to meet splendid people and that by the end of the night, they felt like family. It's moments like these that make for unforgettable experiences. Thank you for choosing to explore with us and for your kind words for Chiara. If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more memorable adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Wine walk involving food and wine!

Michelle_O, Oct 2023

We learned so much about various types of Italian food and wine all while exploring outside the city center! Great group of people and wonderful tour guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Michelle, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience learning about various types of Italian food and wine while exploring outside the city center. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the company of a great group of people and that your tour guide made the experience even more enjoyable. Exploring beyond the city center often reveals hidden culinary gems and provides a more authentic experience of local culture. Thank you for choosing to explore with us! If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Great experience!

Kimberly_G, Sep 2023

It was a wonderful experience! Our guide Antonio was awesome at explaining the architecture and history of the area! He touched on a lot of very interesting things. The food, wine and company were awesome! We loved every moment. It was by far our best tour while in Florence.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Kimberly, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience on our tour. It's wonderful to know that Antonio, your guide, was awesome at explaining the architecture and history of the area, and that he touched on many interesting things. We're delighted that you enjoyed the food, wine, and company, making every moment memorable. Being able to provide the best tour experience in Florence is truly an honor for us, and we're grateful for your kind words! If you ever find yourself back in Florence or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more memorable adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Disappointed

Elizabeth_V, Sep 2023

We’ve done a lot of food tours around… We’ve done a lot of food tours around the world. This was very much a disappointment. Very little information or guidance. First stop was two box wines in a tiny hot little room with no explanation as to the significance of where we were, what we were eating or drinking. They had other groups going at the same time so we gad to sit and wait and not do the foods really in order. Our guide was very nice but did not have the personality or knowledge for the tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience on our tour did not meet your expectations and that you found it to be disappointing. It's disheartening to hear that there was very little information or guidance provided during the tour and that the first stop lacked explanation about the significance of the location and the food and drinks being served. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the coordination issues with other groups and the out-of-order food sampling. We take your feedback seriously and will review it with our team to ensure that improvements are made in terms of providing comprehensive information, maintaining orderliness during the tour, and ensuring that our guides possess the necessary knowledge and personality to enhance the experience for our guests. Please accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment caused. If you would like to discuss your experience further or if there's anything else we can do to make amends, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at feedback@walks.org. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Our tour guide Chiara was...

DH_A, Sep 2023

Our tour guide Chiara was excellent and had extensive knowledge of the wine and food for the Tuscany region.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with Chiara and that her extensive knowledge enhanced your tour of the Tuscany region. If you ever find yourself in other cities where we operate, we'd love to have you join us for more culinary adventures! Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

AWESOME

Rose, Sep 2023

We loved our guide, Antonio. Everything was wonderful. The wines, the appetizers, the Florentine steak , and the gelato - oh and the wine window

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Rose, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you loved your guide, Antonio, and that everything about the tour was wonderful. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the wines, appetizers, Florentine steak, gelato, and the unique experience of the wine window. We aim to provide memorable experiences, and we're glad we could achieve that for you! If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Wine and fine

Christine_S, Sep 2023

Antonio was an excellent guide and the restaurants that we stopped at were amazing. Great detail and attention to the Florence experience. This tour is definitely a must.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi there! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Antonio was an excellent guide and that you enjoyed the amazing restaurants we stopped at. It's wonderful that you appreciated the great detail and attention to the Florence experience that we strive to provide on our tours. We're delighted that you found the tour to be a must-do! If you ever find yourself back in Florence or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Great experience

Maryann_D, Sep 2023

Antonio made this experience far surpass my expectations. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was delicious! It was a great experience!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi there! Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Antonio made your experience far surpass your expectations. It's fantastic that you found him to be very knowledgeable and entertaining, and that the food was delicious. We're delighted that you had a great experience overall! If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Excellent experience

tina_t, Sep 2023

The wine window was fabulous fun.. our host Antonio was very informative and had a great sense of humor ... nice touch ending with gelato we would highly recommend this tour..

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Tina, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous time on our tour and that you enjoyed the unique experience of the wine window. It's fantastic that Antonio was very informative and had a great sense of humor, adding to the enjoyment of the tour. We're delighted that you appreciated the nice touch of ending with gelato. Thank you for recommending our tour! If you ever find yourself back in the area or exploring other destinations, we'd love to have you join us again for more culinary adventures. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

Great experience

Greg_L, Sep 2023

Lorenzo was a great local guide who provided such an informative and fun experience. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Greg, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Lorenzo provided you with such an informative and fun experience. It's wonderful to know that you found him to be a great local guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to have you join us again for more memorable experiences in the future. Warm regards, Oleksandra, Walks & Devour Team

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