Florence Oltrarno Neighborhood Food & Wine Dine Around
from $130.16
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
3 hours 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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…
Itinerary
- 1Stop
Sample Tuscan cuisine with regional cheese, bruschette, focaccia, and Chianti Classico wine.
- 2Stop
Enjoy a glass of Florence’s famous Prosecco.
- 3Stop
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.
- 4Stop
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.
- 5Stop
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.
What's included
- Expert English speaking tour guide
- Wine window
- Piazza Santo Spirito
- Gelato shop
- Local enotecas and restaurants
- Small group of 12 people or fewer
- 8+ food tastings and 6 drinks
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 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.
