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On this self-guided walking tour, you'll experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ while savoring the flavors and stories behind mouthwatering Tuscan delicacies.
As you make your way from Piazza della Signoria, a square in the ancient city center to Santo Spirito Square on the other side of the Arno River, you'll hear the history and culture of Tuscan food and wine.
This is a gastronomical experience where you’ll learn how to order a coffee in an Italian bar, visit a local bakery to understand the significance of the bread in the region and, of course, peek into a historical wine bar and cellar. You'll also have an opportunity to enjoy some typical Tuscan nibbles along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided walking tour ends in front of Tamerò restaurant on Piazza Santo Spirito in Florence.
Itinerary
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Piazza della Signoria (Pass by)
This self-guided tour starts in the heart of Florence at Piazza della Signoria. Here, you'll be introduced to the city's history and culinary culture.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You can try Rivoire restaurant’s budino di riso, a rice pudding that’s a very popular Florentine breakfast food. This historical café was opened in 1872 and here you’ll learn the history behind hot chocolate, a Florentine tradition dating back to the Medici court in the 1500s. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the importance of salt and fresh seasonal produce in Florentine cuisine as you stroll past Mauro Frutta Primizie, a fresh food stall.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about and try lampredotto, a classic Florentine sandwich made with tripe, at L’Antico Trippaio, a food cart. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Deepen your knowledge of local wines at Enoteca Alessi, one of the best wine stores in the city, where you can also learn about the importance of food pairings during a wine tasting. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza della Repubblica (Pass by)
Walk across Piazza della Repubblica on your way to other foodie gems. Along the way, hear the square’s roots as a marketplace during Roman times.
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Palazzo Strozzi (Pass by)
See Palazzo Strozzi, a great example of Renaissance civic architecture. Today, it is an exhibition center, a cultural spot and an important link between Florence and the international art world. Please note this tour doesn't include entry but merely passes by the palace.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stroll past the wall of Osteria Belle Donne to see one of the city’s 180 wine windows, created when Cosimo de Medici allowed noble families to directly sell the wine they produced at their country estates, without paying tax.
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(Pass by)
Discover the origins of Florence’s negroni, a cocktail created by Camillo Negroni in 1919, and sample one at Giacosa1815 Firenze. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.
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(Pass by)
Take in Santa Trinita Church as you walk by it on your way to other culinary delights. The church was founded in the 11th century, always patronized by many of Florence's wealthiest families, and rebuilt several times, showcasing elements from various periods of Italian Art History.
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(Pass by)
The tour wraps up in Santo Spirito square where you’ll have the chance to explore a daily market and taste local pasta dishes.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
End this self-guided tour in front of Tamero, a restaurant that serves local fare. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of how fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are essential to the Tuscan food way of life.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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