Private Coffee and Sweets Tour Caffé, Chocolate, Gelato & More
Description
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Italian coffee during a visit to one of Florence’s historic coffee shops in a local shop just outside of Florence's city center. Here you will get to experience the real local coffee culture! Learn how coffee has been an integral part of Italian daily life for centuries and how it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Italians, as we stroll through the city center. Visit a family-owned boutique shop for a sweet treat that was invented just outside of Florence, Cantucci. It makes the perfect treat for any time of day. Enjoy freshly baked pastries at a family-owned bakery, each bite echoing the essence of Italian tradition. Discover the elegance of handmade chocolates at a family-owned chocolatier. This chocolatier is known for its delicate designs and expertise in chocolate flavor combinations. Finally, we will conclude our tour with a creamy and delicious gelato, or try a local favorite, affogato!
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Itinerary
We will meet in front of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio to start our tour and head over to our first tasting.
We will have our first tasting at a historical cafe in the heart of the city. Enjoy walk through the historical piazza of Piazza della Republica.
Get a glimpse of the breathtaking Duomo as we pass by on our way to our next tasting. This elegant church sets the perfect tone for our next tasting!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
Christy was amazing! Took us around Florence and showed us many types of food and explained the history of Florence in relation to food. And everything we tasted was amazing! Would highly recommend this tour with Christy.
Thank you so much for your review! It was my pleasure to show you a bit of Florence. Enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe trip home!
As soon as we met up with Christy we knew it would be a great tour. And it was! She took us to places we never would have known about. Everything was delicious and she was so knowledgeable about the city. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a fun day and loves sweets!
Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to show you a bit of Florence. All the best and safe travels always!
Christy knew exactly what we were looking for and tailored the tour to fit our taste! We enjoyed pleasant, easygoing conversation as she took us on the perfect tour, sprinkling in just the right amount of local history and culture along the way - and the treats were AMAZING! We went back to several stops again later!!
Thank you so much for your review! It was such a pleasure to meet both of you! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your stay in Italy! Safe travels always!
I purchased for my aunt as a birthday gift while she was visiting Florence. Below is her review of the tour guides by Christy. What an amazing day we had, ❤️🇮🇹❤️🇺🇸❤️ with Christy. She was so fun and knowledgeable about the area. She took us to so many shops that we would not have known over there . All of the sweets were .delicious . If you're looking for a guide that you can connect with, shop with, and eat lots of treats with please take this tour worth every minute
Thank you so much for your review! It was so nice to meet your aunt 💗 I am so happy she enjoyed her tour birthday gift! Please tell them I said hello. All the best and safe travels!
Our guide Christy was awesome. She provided us with interesting historical facts about not only the establishments we visited but the craft products they sold. She made for a memorable and entertaining experience. I highly recommend you request her, you won’t regret it.
Thank you for letting us show you a bit of the local Italian coffee culture! It was so nice to meet both of you! Have a safe trip back home! Thank you!
The history and background for each stop was really wonderful. It is definitely a great tour if you have a sweet tooth!
Thank you so much for your review! Have a great rest of your vacation and a safe trip home!
This was our favorited tour that we did during our trip to Italy! Grazie mille, Christy, for the laughter, flavors, and memories!
It was my pleasure to show you a bit of Florence! Have a great time in Chianti! All the best!
Christy's warmth and expertise is what made the tour for us. We loved trying all of the different desserts! Our favorite was the biscotti and Vin Santo. We will definitely try this at home!
Thank you so much for your review :) Have a safe trip home! All the best to you and your family!
Indulgence at its finest! The tour felt like a personalized exploration of coffee culture, and Christy's company was the icing on the cake. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Creating memorable experiences for wonderful individuals like you is what makes my job so rewarding! Enjoy the rest of your stay and have a safe trip home!
Christy's enthusiasm and knowledge were the highlights of this tour. The blend of rich coffees and exquisite sweets was a match made in heaven. We're grateful for all the memories!
Thank you for letting us show you a bit of Florence. Have a great rest of your trip!
