Truffles, Chocolate, Gelato, Olive Oil and Wine in Florence

Name: Truffles, Chocolate, Gelato, Olive Oil and Wine in Florence
Brand: Tabl
SKU: 5R43Q7
Price: 72.00 GBP
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3 hours

Group 1+

English

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What you'll do

After meeting your guide in the historic city center, you'll begin your local food tour of Florence by learning about how Tuscany's culinary history and respect for quality produce carries into how Tuscans continue to make food to this day. Your first stop is at a delicatessen where you can taste Tuscan prosciutto and other typical salumi, all of which come from the owner's free-range organic farm. Savour Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil on toasted bread with our local pecorino cheese, perfectly washed down with a glass of Chianti. The next stop is charming spot that offers the best of Cucina Povera Toscana. You can look forward to tasting Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto, Bread with local wine. After that much food it’s time to visit a true iconic Enoteca, a real treasure trove of local products from the region, including wines, olive oils, and pastries. Think of it as a Tuscan food museum! Wandering further, you'll indulge in a gelato treat from a beloved local gelateria and finally end your tour at traditional sweets shop to taste some amazing Tuscan Almond cookies. We will bid farewell with a glass of Vin Santo. It's a quintessential Tuscan ritual nobody should miss!

Highlights

Enjoy 5 food stops, from cold cuts platter to local cucina povera dishes such as Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro Lampredotto

Sip 5 glasses of Wine, including a glass of local sweet Vin Santo Wine

Learn what Italian Grandmothers used to cook and why.

Small-group (or private) tour with a maximum of 12 people ensures personalized attention.

This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.

Itinerary

1
You will meet your guide and your group at Piazza della Repubblica, one of the main squares in Florence since Roman times.
2
Porcellino statue - Pass by the bronze fountain of a boar.
3
Near Torre Dei Pulci, historical tower in Florence, we will visit a local delicatessen where you will be able to indulge in a shared platter featuring cold cuts, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, fresh bread drizzled with olive oil, and some delightful local wine.
4
On the way to the next food stop we will pass by Piazza della Signoria. Next is a second food stop. This charming spot offers the best of Cucina Povera Toscana. Hear some stories and learn what grandmother is Tuscany used to cook. You can expect here to try Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto, Bread paired with local wine.
5
On the way to our next food stop we will pass by the gorgeous Florence Cathedral and admire the beauty. Here we have the wine stop, that is an iconic gem.
Next food stop is a sweet one who you will noy be able to resist. What about trying authentic Italian gelato while in Italy? Trust us, it's unreal!
6
Wine Window (Casa Martelli)
We will pass by the small windows where wine nectar was served in dark times. There is some story and history to tell. But all this on the way to our final stop which is the cookies and Vin Santo place.
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We will finish our tour In Piazza Strozzi . Before you go, make sure to ask your local guide where else to dine and drink in the city.

What's Included

Dig in cold cuts platter

Taste some local Cucina Povera dishes

Taste delicious artisan almond cookies with a glass of sweet wine Vin Santo

Get personalized tips for the area’s best bars and eateries

Enjoy Tuscan food (at 5 stops) and wine (5 glasses)

Friendly Local English-speaking wine and food expert guide

Stop at the best gelateria in town

What's not included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional food and drinks

Notes

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Food Inclusions are equal to a full meal. Please come hungry.

Food samples Include: 5 food stops: A cold cuts platter (expect cheese, bread, sun dried tomatoes); Local Cucina Povera Dishes (expect Ribollita or Panzanella, Pappa al Pomodoro, Lampredotto, Bread; Fettunda; Gelato (Ice-cream); Traditional Almond Biscotti (Cantucci)

Drink samples Include: 4 glasses of Wine and a glass of Vin Santo

Minimum age for this tour is 18 years old.

This tour was created as well- balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Tuscan Cucina Povera) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers.

Please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.