Gourmet Food & Drink Tours in Florence
Private and Scheduled Small Group Culinary Walking Tours
Need a break from the museum? Tired of the boring, generic food tours without a face? Looking for the best food around Florence? Savor a genuine, curated side of Florence away from the crowds with one of our top-rated bespoke experiences and a local expert guide in know.
Our experiences are thoroughly researched (and approved by) by published food critics, taste makers and are exclusively small group led by a curated team of sociable sommeliers, art & history experts, food connoisseurs, drink enthusiasts and passionate cooks for those looking for behind-the-scenes access to quality-driven local food culture.
Each tour is offered any day as private OR at a scheduled small group time slot.
Private tours are available on a request basis and any of the below themes are available as private tours please click on listing or email us for custom quote.
Click on the tour format (Group or Private) for options, details and pricing. Any experience may be arranged as a Private format should you wish maximum flexibility, personalization and custom day/start time.
*All tours on our join-in group schedule are also available to book in Private format
*These specialty tours are available in Private format only
Highlights from our private tour collection
Street Food Florence Market Walk
Florence Artisan Gelato Stroll
Sommelier-led Wine Tasting Tour in Florence
Contact to personalize your experience
Small Group Tour Schedule:
If the tour you are interested isn’t available on the day of your choice, it can always be arranged as a private experience at a premium buy-out rate depending/pro-rated on party size. Any of these group themes can be requested as a private tour.
Scheduled small group join-in culinary experiences are as detailed by DOW:
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Historic Florence Food Lover's Tour (10am)
Aperitivo tour Craft cocktails, wine tasting and snacks (5:30pm)
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Afternoon Gourmet Buchette Wine Crawl (3:30pm, in the historical center + Oltrarno)
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Pizza & Gelato Making Lesson (4:00pm)
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Aperitivo Tour of Florence: Craft cocktails, wine tasting and snacks (5:30pm)
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Quick Facts
Private Tour vs Small Group Tour:
SMALL GROUP Tour means a standard itinerary is followed and the time slot/experience is open to anyone signing up. We don’t believe in flags, umbrellas or name tags- we keep tours small and personal so we can visit special places and get to know each other. PRIVATE Tour means a premium tasting itinerary, having the undivided attention of the tour guide & our partner stops for your traveling party, can go at your own pace, off-menu surprises and have the exclusivity to pick and choose.
Private Tour info:
Each food tour in Florence is a half-day experience ranging from 2.5 to 4 hours but may be combined for a full-day experience. Please visit one of the detail pages to request. Have a specific dietary lifestyle? Let us know how we can accommodate!
Small Group Culinary Walking Tours (no more than 8)
Historic Florence Food Lover’s Tour (AM)
Iconic & Hidden Gems of Florence’s centro storico (“downtown”) with 5 food-focused tasting stops (2 wine pairings included)
Neighborhood: Florence’s Historical Center (Piazza della Signoria, Tornabuoni and Piazza della Repubblica)
Fit for first timers and seasoned foodies alike, blends food and history. Visit both iconic shops and hidden gems in the heart of town while gaining familiarity with key Florence sites.
Group tours MONDAYS at 10:00am / Private tours upon request
Group Tour Cost: $128.50 per adult
Private Tour Cost: 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $175 pp, 5-6 adults= $145 pp, 7-8 pax= $135 pp. Youth discounts displayed at checkout
Gourmet Wine Window Crawl (PM)
Architectural curiosities, charcuterie, small plates all paired with wine
Neighborhood: Across Florence’s centro storico and the Oltrarno
Fun, informative wine & food walking tour for those curious about noble family history, the wine doors of Florence and to taste local Tuscan delicacies. You’ll visit not only wine doors but unique wine bars and eateries with an expert guide to unlock the unique history behind the holy trinity of food, wine and architecture.
Group tours TUESDAYS at 3:30pm / Private tours on request
Group Tour Cost: $130 per adult
Private Tour Cost: 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 guests= $189, 5-6 guests= $145 pp, 7-8 pax= $135 pp
Aperitivo Tour of Florence
Bubbles, Wine, Craft Negroni Cocktails & Small Bites
Savor Italy's tradition of Aperitivo with a range of finger food and drinks at some of the most exclusive locales in Florence. Recommended by Conde Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet, designed for curious wine drinkers and Negroni enthusiasts.
Group tours MONDAYS & FRIDAYS at 5:30pm / Private tours on request
Group Tour Cost: $130 per adult
Private Tour Cost: 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $195 pp, 5-6 adults= $165 pp, 7-8 adults= $145 pp
Progressive Tuscan Dining Crawl of Florence
The Original 4 course dinner crawl in Florence
Neighborhoods: Historical Center and Oltrarno
Our most popular culinary experience with quality food & sommelier-selected wine alongside artisanal charcuterie, fresh pasta & the Florentine steak with an expert guide.
Group tours THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS at 5:30pm / Private tours on request
Group Tour Cost: $164.50 per adult
Private Tour Cost: 1-2 adults= $395 pp, 3 adults= $325 pp, 4 adults= $245 pp, 5-6 adults= $195 pp, 7-8 adults= $169 pp. Youth discounts displayed at checkout.
Private Tours
Street Food Florence Market Walk
Neighborhoods: Sant’Ambrogio & Santa Croce
Immerse yourself in Italian life and Florentine cuisine with this cultural food tour of Florence’s daily markets! This was made for curious culinarians wanting a taste of how to shop & cook like an Italian while experiencing Florence off the main tourist tracks through street snacks, generational family-run bakeries & stands at one of the city’s historic food markets. Options to add sommelier guided wine tastings and visits to local artists who handcraft jewelry, mosaics, ceramics, etc.
Available daily at 10am, excluding Sundays and holidays
Private Tour Cost (based on # pax): 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $189 pp, 5-6 adults= $145, 7-8 adults= $135pp. Youth discounts displayed at checkout.
Florence Artisan Gelato Stroll
A "tour de gelato" fit for couples, gelato lovers of all ages and ideal for traveling families
With a gelato obsessed expert guide, we'll indulge at Florence's very best gelato shops, chocolate artisans and dolce makers! You'll get to go behind the scenes of a gelato laboratory to learn how gelato is made and taste freshly churned gelato straight from the machines. You’ll also taste craft chocolates and world-famous desserts like cannoli. Ideal for families, summer food tour’ing and overall sweet tooth travelers.
Available daily at 11am or 3pm, excluding Sundays and holidays
Private Tour Cost (based on # pax): 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $175, 5-6 adults= $145. Youth discounts displayed at checkout.
Hidden Artisan Gems of Florence
Experiencing food, market stands, wine and meeting local Artisans
Neighborhoods: Santo Spirito/Oltrarno or Santa Croce & Sant’Ambrogio
(Apart of our Private Experience Collection) Meet local artisans around Florence’s most characteristic quarters via extremely special historic handicrafts with exclusive demos.
Available daily at 10am, excluding Sundays and holidays
Private Tour Cost (based on # pax): 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $175, 5-6 adults= $135 pp. Youth discounts displayed at checkout.
Sommelier-led Wine Tasting Tour in Florence
Curious about Italian wine and what foods match best with them?
Dive into Italian wines with a sommelier in Florence’s best independently-run wine bars. Pick up food & wine pairing tricks, learn about the key vintages and how to shop for Italian wine while discovering hard-to-find boutique producers
This is perfect for wine lovers of every level and can be customized based on existing knowledge & interest.
Private tours available Mon-Sat 11am or 3pm (custom start times available upon request)
Private Tour Cost (based on # of pax): 1-2 adults= $375 pp, 3 adults= $245 pp, 4 adults= $175 pp, 5-6 adults= $145 pp, 7-8 adults= $135 pp
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