FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 15 best dining experiences in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Florence Tuscan cooking class: make a 4-course meal with a local chef, enjoy dinner with wine, and take home recipes.
Most Popular“My husband woke up sick on the morning of our cooking course, despite the policy of needing 24 hours to cancel, Viator responded quickly to my messages and contacted the service provider directly and asked if we could reschedule, which they kindly did.”
A $88 Florence night: Tuscan dinner in Piazza della Signoria, then an intimate Three Tenors–style concert at Cattedrale dell’immagine.
Florence to Siena and Chianti for a late-day stroll and a farmhouse 4-course dinner with wine tastings at two estates.
“We had a lovely afternoon in Siena and a beautiful dinner at the winery- Frederick was a wonderful guide. Thankyou so much Lisa”
Florence evening: Tuscan 3-course dinner near Piazza Signoria, then a Three Tenors-style concert in Santo Stefano al Ponte.
“The performers were amazing! The church was beautiful. We truly enjoyed this performance. Also the dinner was delicious and the restaurant staff was very kind and friendly”
Pizza in Oltrarno, then arias at Santa Monaca. Live opera in a 15th-century church, with dinner and drinks in Florence.
“Pizza was good and the opera was so amazing. Perfect way to end the night 👏🏼”
An 8-hour Chianti vineyard evening from Florence with winery tastings, aperitif, and a candlelit local dinner.
“Amazing experience in an amazing location in Tuscany. Transport was quick to and from Florence.”
A smooth day trip from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano plus a Chianti winery dinner, with an optional Pisa add-on.
“It is a wonderful experience! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this afternoon and evening excursion.”
Eat a set lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Florence in Piazza della Repubblica, with 2 or 3 courses and a prime music-memorabilia setting.
From Florence to Chianti: 2 winery tours, Chianti and olive-oil tastings, plus a sunset dinner with wine pairings.
“Every thing went as planned. The meeting spot was easy to find. Dave, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The wine tasting was superb, and the hosts at the wineries were friendly and helpful. The dinner at the second winery was tasty and plentiful. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Florence to Siena and Chianti in one afternoon: Gothic cathedral views, sunset panorama, and a winery dinner with wine tasting.
“Our tour guide, our driver, our wine tasting guide and the dinner were excellent. The tour gave the opportunity for free time to explore Siena, followed by a delicious dinner at a winery. Thoroughly enjoyed this day trip!”
Florence cooking lab in a Tuscan home kitchen with Chef Luca. Make pasta and tiramisù, then share your meal with wine.
“First I want to thank Luca and his wife, Marina for welcoming us into their home. It was a very nice experience to be invited to cook and eat in your home. When it comes to cooking lessons, we have had quite a few, this one I have to say will leave a forever lasting…”
Hands-on 4-course Italian dinner cooking class in Florence with a chef, Tuscany red wine, and take-home recipes in a small group.
“First of all we were the only students in the class - Gustavo, was a fabulous teacher, with a bit of humour, lots of knowledge and helped us with our technique, making sure we were executing the recipe as professionally as possible. On each course we learned something new ( if we had previously made…”
Florence Tuscan cooking class: hands-on 4-course dinner with a local chef, unlimited Tuscan wine, and a recipe booklet for $82.
“We took our kids 8 and 13. Chef Walter was fabulous with them and the entire group. I cook a fair amount, and I learned several new things in the class. I highly recommend this experience.”
Small-group Chianti winery visits with cellar tasting, Greve stroll, and a dinner among vines from Florence.
“The tour was ok. We felt that the dinner was very rushed and chaotic, so many glasses on the table, food being served before the previous course was finished and some courses fairly ordinary. The wines were lovely. The minibus's suspension was not good and again for a small group tour and price we expected…”
Chianti candlelit vineyard dinner from Florence with guided winery visit, wine tastings, and a four-course meal for small groups.
“Fantastic experience despite the fact it rained and we were forced indoors. The winery and host were amazing and the food and wines were simply delicious. Would have been five star but the bus driver and host on the bus trip from FlorencRead more”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
