Some visitors to Florence come to admire Michelangelo’s David, some come to see Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, and some come to eat bistecca alla fiorentina: Florentine steak. Featuring many of our favorite stops from the Taste Florence with a Local tour, the Full Experience tour includes just a little bit more of everything: more tastings, more wine, and a full sit-down Italian meal. Indulge in the best that Italian cuisine has to offer. Save the museum visits for less-crowded later afternoons, and join us for a half-day Florentine feast. You only live once, right?
Here are some of the highlights you can expect in this half-day experience:
• Learn how to properly taste extra virgin olive oil and how to pair it with food. Warning: this is guaranteed to turn you into an olive oil snob!
• Have a toast with sparkling wine and a mini-truffle sandwich at a shop that’s supplied wine and gourmet products to the Italian royal family and generations of Florentines alike.
• Discover a hidden shop where you savor a glass of wine along with some of the best cured meats and cheeses Italy have to offer.
• Continue your gourmet lunch and wine pairing with a selection of seasonal pasta dishes and main courses, including the chance to try the famous (and real) Florentine steak.
• Explore the Oltrarno area, one of the most colorful neighborhoods of Florence.
• Taste my favorite gelato in Florence, it won’t disappoint!
Please share any dietary restrictions or food allergies upon booking for best accommodation. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options available. Please note: this tour is suitable for all ages, but guests must be of legal drinking age in Italy (18+) to be served alcohol.
Italy is a very family-friendly country, and children of all ages are welcome, though the length of this particular tour may test the attention spans of our youngest guests.
Typically tours are limited to ten people for ease of moving about and to guarantee a high-quality experience for all participants. Should you be interested in a custom itinerary or larger group tour, don’t hesitate to ask!
• Tour length: approximately 4.5 hours
• Price: €189 per adult (18+), €149 for teens (12-17), €119 for children (4-11). Infants/toddlers under age four are free with a paying adult. Prices above are inclusive of all tastings (including a full lunch) and taxes, 1.5% booking platform fee added at checkout.
