Florence for Foodies Walk

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DURATION
2 hours

Develop your passion for local Florentine cuisine on this Florence food tour. From earthy truffles and chocolate to olive oil and gelato, you’ll indulge in some of the best local fare Florence has to offer. Gain insight into Florentine food history and pick up knowledge of the best local food stores, restaurants and wine bars, all in a couple hours!

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Highlights

* Gain insight into the best local food stores, restaurants and wine bars

* Sample delicious local fare including earthy truffles and artisan chocolate

* Learn about local extra virgin olive oil (and sample some, too!)

* Experience a localised food history lesson before sampling the best gelato in town

* Relax with a glass of chianti at the end of the tour

What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    In front of Procacci on Via de’ Tornabuoni 64, 50123
  • Finish:

    Piazza della Repubblica
  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12
 
  • Inclusions:

    All Tastings, Expert Guide
  • Exclusions:

    Items of a personal nature and tips and gratuities for the guide.

Additional information

Voucher exchange details

Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

Confirmation of booking

Please contact Florence Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

Child policy

Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.  Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Language

English

Tipping Info

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

Itinerary

Get ready for the perfect introduction to Florence, especially if you like food!
Our tour begins at a delightful food store specialising in earthy truffles, where we’ll enjoy a glass of Prosecco with a truffle panini. An artisan chocolate tasting is next, followed by a visit to a local olive oil boutique. Owner Andrea will engage us with a balsamic vinegar and olive oil tasting and enlighten us about the virtues of unctuous extra virgin olive oil.
We learn about the history of Florence’s local and regional cuisineswhile exploringthe city’s small alleyways and walking through charming local suburbs. Along the way we’ll indulge further with tastings of ‘the best gelato in town’ and then partake in a glass of chiantiwhile nibbling on tasty focaccia bread to finish off the adventure.
End this Florence food tour with a heightened knowledge and passion for local Florentine flavours.

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