Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe
Description
As the sun drops over the Arno River, you'll cross into Oltrarno, the quieter half of Florence that locals never left. Your guide walks you into a centuries-old fiaschetteria for local wine paired with plates built on Tuscan cucina povera, out to a wine window still used exactly as it was in Florence's plague years, and into a deli where the self-appointed King of Cheese let's you try his best pecorino and parmigiano cheeses. There's a Negroni lesson at a historic wine shop, a slow-cooked stew to go with your Super Tuscan wine, and a gelato finish from the shop Florentines voted their own favorite. A small group, and six or seven carefully selected stops.
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Enjoy a Prosecco in one of Florence’s liveliest squares. Cheers to Italian dolce vita and to the start of your night out with new friends!
Visit a Wine Window and taste mouth-watering charcuterie boards paired with the most delicious wine, all served in a cellar dating back to the XII century!
Step into a family-run shop run by a man the neighborhood has crowned King of Cheese, tasting two styles of pecorino and a parmigiano while he makes his case for the title with total conviction.
Learn the story behind Florence's Wine Windows, small openings built for plague-era wine sales, reopened in recent years. Bruschetta with stracciatella and a glass of Tuscan wine come alongside the history.
At a trattoria run by a mother-son duo, you'll watch gnudi (naked pasta) tossed and plated tableside, paired with a glass of Chianti Classico, one of Tuscany's most tightly regulated wines, and one of its best.
This fiaschetteria has poured wine for Oltrarno's restaurants since the 1950s. Here you'll learn to make a proper Negroni before settling into wild boar stew with a glass of Super Tuscan wine, served through its own Wine Window.
Close the night with a short lesson in spotting real artisanal gelato, then taste two flavors from a shop Florentines themselves voted the city's best. The neon-colored stuff at tourist stands won't tempt you again.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
Reviews(5,793)
Had great time. Food and drink were amazing!
We did this tour during the record breaking heatwave in Europe and still had a fabulous time!
Fantastic tour! Nadia was great! Highly recommend!
Eva was very informative. The evening was great fun and we sampled many delicious foods and wines. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florence.
Nadia was amazing and the food was really amazing.
Wonderful experience with Nadia.
The experience was first class with the right balance of food, wine , walking and talking. The highlight was Eva our guide who was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. A real find and highly recommended!
This is a fun, easy tour around a less crowded part of the city. The wines and food were delicious. Caterina was an excellent guide and we had a great time.
Such a great variety of food! Eli was the BEST tour guide ever! She was informative and energetic. Thank you!
Giovanni’s tour was so fun and exceptional in every way! His knowledge and warmth, his energy and passion, and especially Giovanni’s relationships with the vendors, allowed us to feel welcomed and energized. This tour is a fantastic way to experience a multitude of food and wine options Florence. Book with Giovanni!
