FLORENCE
The Florence classics, in order.
The 15 best food & drink tours in Florence, gathered in one place. What each one actually covers, what it costs, and who you book it through.
Half-day Chianti wine tour from Florence with two winery visits, tastings of Chianti and pairings, plus vineyard views and easy coach transport.
Most Popular“Everything was lovely. The vineyards were beautiful. Vera made sure we all knew what we were doing all the time. it was well organized and a lovely afternoon out.”
Small-group Chianti Classico tour from Florence with two wineries, 3+3 wine tastings, olive oil, Tuscan bites, and free Wi‑Fi.
“This was a dream come true day for me... My husband and twin 22 year old sons came along for the ride [they are not wine drinkers]. Our tour guide Matteo on the bus ride from Florence to the two vineyards we visited was a wealth of knowledge about the region and its wine. He…”
Off-road Tuscan wine safaris from Florence with 4WD vineyard drives, guided tastings, olive oil, and farm-to-table meals.
“very pleasant experience, perfect timing, and ginevra and luca were both very professional. well worth the time”
Florence Sunset Food and Wine Tour with Prosecco, four Tuscan wines, Negroni making, wine-window stops, and artisan gelato over 3.5 hours.
“We had an awesome time! Martino, our tour guide, was fantastic! He was so patient, knowledgeable and helpful. He showed us some great spots in Florence! We had tons of great wine & food - saw a wine window, had a pasta making demonstration, went to a fabulous cheese shop, and had the best Gelato…”
San Gimignano towers, Chianti winery lunch and wine tasting, and Siena’s Duomo and Campo—an 11-hour coach day from Florence.
“Visited lovely little villages and had free time to explore. Tour leader was friendly and helpful. Lunch was acceptable (appetiser was good, pasta main was average and no desert as promised, just a small biscuit). Wine was really nice but too expensive to buy. Overall worthwhile.”
Half-day from Florence to Chianti Classico: two winery cellar tours, 6 wine and olive oil tastings with Tuscan snacks, small group.
“Our guide, Leo, was awesome! He transported us and gave us history and knowledge about the wines and certifications that make Tuscany unique. Very friendly and very people-oriented. Thank you!”
A full day from Florence to Cinque Terre with train-and-boat village hopping and optional street-food lunch in Monterosso.
“This trip was very well organized from the time of booking right up until the end. Our guides Roberto & Emma & driver Mario went over & above to make us feel safe & ensure we had all we needed. Communication was outstanding. Highly recommend this tour. It is busy with lots of steep stairs…”
Florence day trip to Siena, San Gimignano, and Monteriggioni plus a Chianti tasting at a local estate with 3 wines and snacks.
Florence day trip to San Gimignano, Siena and Chianti: UNESCO towns, optional cathedral visit, and lunch with a three-wine tasting.
“Martha, our tour guide was excellent. She had great knowledge of the towns we visited and provided us with all information we needed to know. She was very friendly and approachable. A big thanks to our driver Ferdinand, as well.”
Small-group Tuscany wine and food tour from Florence with 3 Chianti wineries, olive oil and balsamic tastings, lunch, and a stop in Greve.
Shop Mercato Centrale, cook fresh pasta and tiramisu with a chef, and toast with unlimited Chianti in central Florence.
“This is a very informative cooking class. I try to do a cooking class on all my vacations and this one was fabulous. You will learn from an accomplished chef specific techniques for making pasta and Italian sauces. The trip around the market is also fun. Alyce was our chef/host and I cannot say enough…”
Cycle through Chianti hills from Florence, stop for photos, then taste Chianti wine and olive oil at a medieval castle with lunch.
“This is an absolute MUST when visiting Florence or the surrounding area. Flippo and Ben gave us the most memorable tour of the Tuscan countryside. The biking, olive groves, vineyards, to end with a tour of the castle, and then a Tuscan lunch was perfection. Ben will keep you very informed and Flippo will keep…”
Val d’Orcia day trip from Florence: Brunello + Vino Nobile tastings, pecorino, and Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano.
“Great day. Lovely places in special Pienza. Very nice tourguide Alex.”
Private Chianti tour from Florence with two 3-wine tastings, a winery tour, Radda village time, and local food pairings in 6 hours.
“lovely trip! my only disappointment is that we didn't see the process of wine production, but guide was great, transport, and the information learned made everything worth it!”
A 2.5-hour Florence street food tour with a local guide, San Lorenzo Market tastings, Tuscan wine, and Duomo-area sights.
“The tour was brilliant, our guide was really friendly and informative, the food was excellent and it was a nice way of passing a couple of hours and learning lots about Florence and Italy in general. Worth every penny!”
The galleries, the Duomo, the Tuscan hills, and every way to walk into them.
