Florence: Guided Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno Neighborhood

3.5 hours

Max 12 people

Commentary: Guide · en

Florence, Italy

About this activity

Eat like a Florentine across five family-run eateries, tasting aperitivo bites, Tuscan pasta, Florentine steak, and gelato—with plenty of wine and a hands-on Negroni-making experience.

Highlights

Enjoy an evening of traditional Florentine food and wine in an authentic neighborhood with a local expert.
Sample Tuscany’s finest cured meats and cheeses.
Sip Prosecco from a local wine window and master making the iconic Negroni cocktail.
Try the incredible Florentine steak and fresh Tuscan pasta at a local trattoria.
Finish on a sweet note with local, artisanal gelato.

Full description

In Florence, dinner isn’t just another meal. It’s a night-long symphony of food, flavors, and good friends—a celebration of regional cuisine and the flavors that make it unique. It’s not hard to find good food in Florence, but if you really want to eat as the Florentines do, join a local expert foodie to visit beloved wine bars, restaurants, and more for a culinary experience that introduces you to the very best of the city.

You’ll start at a tiny corner bar on a quiet street in the Oltrarno neighborhood. It’s here where you’ll get a crash course in Tuscan cuisine. Taste classic bruschette, Tuscan-style salame, pecorino cheese, and a glass of Chianti Classico wine.

From there, you’ll make a quick stop at one of Florence’s famous wine windows to sip a glass of Prosecco. After this little warm-up, you’ll head to a beloved local spot to learn how to make a Negroni, Florence’s most iconic cocktail. You’ll mix it up like a pro, then enjoy your handcrafted drink alongside an aperitivo freshly baked schiacciata. This local flatbread is crisp on the outside, soft inside, and just right for soaking up all those rich, savory flavors—aka the perfect bite between sips.

Now you're ready for dinner. Located in a former convent, the menu is packed with incredible things, starting with fresh Tuscan pasta. Then you’ll be ready to settle in to the trattoria’s legendary bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine steak—an absolute classic of the region. One bite and you’ll immediately understand the city’s famous love for meat.

Finally, since you're in the birthplace of gelato, it would be practically criminal not to try Italy’s favorite frozen treat! You'll take a quick stroll to one of the city's most beloved gelaterias for a cup or a cone of your favorite flavor, made with organic regional ingredients.

Included / Excluded

8+ food tastings and 4 drinks
Expert tour guide
Small group of 12 people or fewer

Gratuities
Hotel Pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Start Location

Piazza Santo Spirito, 12, 50125 Firenze, FI, Italy

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets in Piazza Santo Spirito, 12 by the statue of Cosimo Ridolfi. It is located on the side of the square furthest away from the church "Basilica di Santo Spirito."

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Important information

Know before you book

This tour is in English.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.
This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with celiac disease.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children or those who don't drink alcohol.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
On Sundays, the buchetta (wine window) can be seen from outside, but the service is closed for its weekly day off, so ordering wine is not possible.

Know before you go

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Bathrooms aren´t 100% guaranteed accessible.
The tour covers aperitivo and dinner.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.