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“We had a blast making great food. Our group was fun and the chef did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable while cooking.”
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.
“This tour was not what we hoped for. Siena was pretty however felt disconnected. 2 hours of just wandering around. Not a lot of info given . Would have been better to have some sort of restaurant or wine tasting set up for us. It would have been nice to have some clearer direction. Winery…”
Florence evening: Tuscan 3-course dinner near Piazza Signoria, then a Three Tenors-style concert in Santo Stefano al Ponte.
“The experience at dinner and the concert was lovely!”
Pizza in Oltrarno, then arias at Santa Monaca. Live opera in a 15th-century church, with dinner and drinks in Florence.
“Directions were very confusing. We had difficulty finding the restaurant.”
An 8-hour Chianti vineyard evening from Florence with winery tastings, aperitif, and a candlelit local dinner.
“Luca was an excellent guide, and the winery was awesome!”
A smooth day trip from Florence to Siena and San Gimignano plus a Chianti winery dinner, with an optional Pisa add-on.
“This trip was awful. The guide was terrible. It was pouring down rain and no provision was made for a Plan B. Just miserable. Do NOT take this trip. Siena and San Gimignano are beautiful but this trip rain or shine is NOT worth it.”
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.
“The Vineyards were great. It was a really good experience. Has lots of fun, food and wine were also really great.”
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.
“Luca was the best host, our group had a great time making pesto fettuccine and ravioli! It was a nice experience to sit and have dinner with his family!!!”
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.
“Great experience! Learned so much! Lots of hands on. The end result was scrumptious!!”
Small-group Chianti winery visits with cellar tasting, Greve stroll, and a dinner among vines from Florence.
“The tour was a trip highlight. Travelling between vineyards allowed us to see the beauty of Tuscany. The stop in the village was fantastic. The your was more than we expected.”
Chianti candlelit vineyard dinner from Florence with guided winery visit, wine tastings, and a four-course meal for small groups.
“Just happen were with group members that were party people snd that was exactly what the tour ended up being. Winery sere great hoists, setting was fantastic set among the rows of ripening grapes. Way more then ample very good food. Loved the evening and highly recommend the tour!”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
