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Cross the Arno as the light turns gold and step into Oltrarno, the side of Florence locals kept mostly to themselves and follow the same aperitivo-to-dinner route locals have used for generations.
Visit a centuries-old fiaschetteria for local wine, a centuries-old wine window, one of the few in Florence still poured through exactly as it was during outbreaks of plague. Then a neighbourhood deli run by a man who's crowned himself King of Cheese, doling out his best pecorino and Parmigiano.
A proper Negroni lesson inside a historic wine shop, a slow-braised stew alongside a glass of classic Tuscan wine. Finish with gelato at the spot Florentines themselves voted their favourite.
6-7 stops and a small group, so nothing about the evening feels rushed.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you by the fountain and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag.
Itinerary
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1Piazza Santo Spirito
Your evening opens with a glass of Prosecco in one of Florence's liveliest squares, as golden light hits Santo Spirito's facade. From the outside, your guide points out the crucifix Michelangelo carved in secret as a teenager, still on view inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Down a quiet backstreet, discover a cellar dating to the 12th century for a charcuterie board of cured meats, cheese tartare, and wine.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Oltrarno
Meet the neighbourhood's self-appointed King of Cheese, who'll walk you through two kinds of Pecorino and a wedge of Parmigiano. Depending on departure time, this course may come from a nearby local deli instead.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn how Florentines once passed wine through stone windows to dodge the plague, then taste the tradition with bruschetta topped with stracciatella and a glass of Tuscan wine, poured through one of the last windows still in use.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A generations-old trattoria tosses and plates gnudi, a pillowy Tuscan take on pasta, paired with a glass of Chianti Classico.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
One of the city's best gelaterias, and a quick lesson from the chef on the tour will teach you how to spot the real, muted-colored stuff from the neon-bright imitations, right before you dig into your own two-flavour cup or cone.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we'll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn't suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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