Florence Oltrarno Neighborhood Food & Wine Dine Around
Description
It’s not hard to find good food in Florence, but if you really want to eat as the Florentines do, you need to come along with a local expert foodie to visit beloved wine bars, restaurants, and more. Pop in and out of beloved local establishments in two authentic Florence neighborhoods, Oltrarno and Santo Spirito. Enjoy regional wines and a traditional aperitivo with cheese, cold cuts, and bruschette. After, 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 of freshly baked schiacciata. Visit an ancient wine window for another glass and learn the fascinating history behind them. Sit down at a trattoria for Tuscan pasta and Florentine steak, and then top it all off with artisan Italian gelato, of course! At the end of the evening before parting ways with your guide, they'll share their local tips on where to dine during the rest of your trip.
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Itinerary
Sample Tuscan cuisine with regional cheese, bruschette, focaccia, and Chianti Classico wine.
Enjoy a glass of Florence’s famous Prosecco.
Head to a local spot to learn how to make a Negroni—Florence’s most iconic cocktail. Mix it like a pro, then enjoy your handcrafted drink alongside an aperitivo of freshly baked schiacciata.
Now you're ready for dinner. Sit down at a trattoria to try two delicious plates: first, a traditional Tuscan pasta, and second, the legendary bistecca alla fiorentina (Florentine steak). One bite and you’ll immediately understand the city’s famous love for meat.
You're in the birthplace of gelato, it would be practically criminal not to try Italy’s favorite frozen treat! Choose your favorite flavor, made with organic regional ingredients.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Please note: This tour offers multiple options. Take a moment to choose the one that best suits your interests.
Reviews(293)
We had a wonderful time on the Florence Oltanaro Food and Wine tour. Marilisa was an incredible tour guide, she was very knowledgeable, kind, and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend this tour.
Very local, family vibe highly recommend this tour guide and tour company.
Our tour guide Paulo was very knowledgeable and experienced with our tour. He spoke about the history of the region and how it connected with our food. We were lucky to be in a small group which allowed us to ask lots of questions that Paulo answered without hesitation. The food itself was sublime. A wide range of meals with plenty to drink in between. Overall the best tour we have taken, thanks largely to the excellent guidance from Paulo.
The food and wine was excellent. I had 2 opportunities, the guide can provide more history, commentary during the process. There were some great insights but I felt there were times that we were left talking among ourselves where more stories, history and facts could have been shared. Lastly, we waited 15 mins for one guest. I feel they should have asked her to catch up at the first stop.
Our guide Francesco was knowledgeable and engaging. His background working with restaurants made the tour even better because he was able to give us a lot of great insight and history into Italian cuisine. The tasting selections were a good combination and every single thing was tasty and perfect. It was. Great way to see this area of Florence and enjoy one of Florence’s greatest offerings, food! Highly recommend this tour.
Marilisa was great! Great tour, great food.
Paolo was our guide and we had the greatest time! He pointed out things we wouldn’t have seen, and we went to places we wouldn’t have gone to. He was lovely to chat with and it was so fun to be in a group of fellow foodies/drinkers!
Paolo was fabulous! Very knowledgeable about the history of Florence and each of the restaurants we visited. Great group!
Wonderful experience. Mara was our guide and so knowledgeable and friendly. The neighborhood we explored was excellent and felt really authentic. The food and wine were fantastic. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
Mara was amazing! One of the best tours we did in Italy. She was so knowledgeable, and the food was incredible!
