FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 7 best cheese tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Small-group Florence pasta class with flambé cheese-wheel truffle pasta, hands-on tiramisù, and Tuscan wine, finished as a relaxed dinner.
Most Popular“We had a wonderful time making pasta and eating it! Valentino was our cooking class teacher and he was great - very funny and friendly!”
Small-group Chianti & Cheese tour from Florence: 3 winery tastings, dairy visit, and lunch included, English guide, up to 8 guests.
“The day was one of our best in Italy. The driver /guide was great and the wine and cheese tastings delicious.”
90-minute Florence tasting of 8 cheeses and 4 Italian wines, with pour-size options and a wine expert. Small group, English, mobile ticket.
“Chef Vary and her husband were such a pleasure to work with! My husband, mother in-law, mother and I loved the 2 hour cooking class that we took via skype! Chef Vary sent us about 25 different dishes to select from. She also provided a list of all necessary kitchen equipment and ingredients so we…”
Private Tuscany wine-and-cheese day from Florence with Montepulciano, Pienza pecorino farm tastings, and a Montalcino winery lunch.
“This was an excellent tour of the southern Tuscany region. Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino. The winery lunch and conversation was the best I’ve ever had.”
Taste Elba wines and Tuscan cheeses at Ripalte, a design winery with vineyard walks and Tyrrhenian Sea views on a 2-hour tour.
“Die Tour war eine schöne Abwechslung zu sonstigen Inselaktivitäten. Julia der Guide hat mit ihrer tollen Art alles super erklärt. Sie hat diese Tour perfekt gemacht und uns versucht alle Wünsche von den Augen abzulesen!”
Florence’s Oltrarno cheese and charcuterie board with wine, bubbles, or craft beer pairing in a casual local deli setting.
“very kind and personable hosts! he gave some great background on where the cheeses and salamis come from and what wines would pair well. all from local artisans and absolutely delicious! there was a very wide variety of flavors for everyone! really glad we chose this experience!”
Semi-private cheese-making in Florence with Chef Vary: make cheese from curd to basket, then taste Italian cheeses with wine or craft beer.
“Chef Vary and her husband were absolutely wonderful. Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It was my favorite during our stay in Italy and I think my family would agree with me. It was hands on and the food we prepared was delicious. I am anxious to receive Chef Vary's recipes so that…”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
