Top Florence Dining Experiences

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Visit the highlights of Tuscany in a single, 12-hour day tour from Florence. Explore Pisa, Chianti, San Gimignano, and Siena, then visit a Chianti winery for a traditional Italian lunch accompanied by a Chianti tasting. 

Enjoy a true taste of the Tuscany on a 3.5-hour dinner and wine tasting experience at a villa in the Florentine hills. Departing from Florence, a guide will lead the way to a 17th-century estate where you’ll tour the grounds and learn the winemaker’s secrets. In the private cellar, sip and swirl four limited-edition blends before topping off the night with a sumptuous 4-course Tuscan meal in the gardens. Your evening will conclude with drop-off back at your hotel in central Florence.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen on this cooking class in Florence. Set in a palace in the heart of the city, learn how to whip up an authentic 4-course dinner with the help of an expert instructor. Craft Tuscan classics such as fresh pasta, chicken stew and tiramisu for dessert. Reward your hard work afterward with a feast of your creations, paired with delicious Tuscan wine. Numbers are limited to 16 in this small-group workshop in order to keep your experience intimate.

Treat yourself to a winemaking tour and horseback riding in Tuscany on this 6-hour experience from Florence. Led by an expert guide, ride through Tuscany’s Chianti wine region by horseback, admiring the scenic landscape of vineyards and olive trees as you go. Stop to visit a local wine cellar and hear about the region’s winemaking tradition. Afterward, sit down to a flavorful meal of Tuscan dishes, complemented by smooth Chianti wines. Numbers are limited to six people to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Spend a day in the Tuscan countryside with this 6.5-hour day trip from Florence to San Gimignano and the Chianti area, including a wine tasting.

Experience the best that Italy has to offer with this 5-hour experience combining wine tasting and a Fiat 500 tour. Departing from Florence, hop behind the wheel of a gorgeous 1960s model and journey into the Tuscan hills with your convoy. Then, park your classic ride at a 15th-century wine estate and villa.

Experience the famous flavors and beauty of Chianti on a half-day wine tasting tour from Florence. Visit three different wineries, where you’ll learn to sample varietals such as Chianti Classico and Sangiovese like a true Italian, and savor typical Tuscan products like olive oil, pecorino cheese, and prosciutto during an included lunch or dinner. A wine-loving guide arranges all transport and logistics for a delicious, carefree day in wine country.

Experience the world-famous flavors and beauty of Tuscany on a private wine tour from Florence. Travel with a knowledgeable sommelier guide through the landscape of rolling hills and vineyards, stopping at three different estates to sample top-rated regional varietals and olive oil. At a family-owned winery, you’ll also enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch featuring an array of fresh local products paired with wine. Learn about traditional winemaking processes from your guide and during a cellar tour and chats with vintners.

Make like a true Tuscan with an Italian ‘aperitivo’— drinks and snacks before dinner — and a self-drive journey in a vintage Fiat 500 on this 3-hour sunset tour from Florence. Hop inside a 1960s Fiat and drive in convoy through the enchanting Tuscan landscapes of rolling hills and cypress groves. Arrive at a beautiful villa and enjoy a spritzer cocktail and local snacks beside the swimming pool. Finish with Tuscany’s emblematic wine — some delicious Chianti. A return bus or car transfer lets you enjoy the wine without worrying about driving.

Savor a meal fit for Italian nobility during this gourmet dinner experience from Florence. Travel outside the city to the beautiful Chianti countryside, where you’ll settle into a historic villa and winery. Taste different Tuscan wines and extra-virgin olive oil, and learn how these famous products are made. After whetting your appetite, indulge in a gourmet 4-course dinner of regional dishes, topped off with dessert and a tasting of sweet Limoncello.

Spend a memorable morning in Florence discovering masterpieces of Renaissance art at the renowned Ufizzi Gallery. Beat the crowds with skip-the-line access, and follow an art historian guide to highlights of the massive collection, featuring world-famous works by Botticelli, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci and other Italian luminaries. Cap off your tour with a delicious breakfast at the museum café, perched on a historic terrace. Tour size is limited for a more personalized, small-group experience.

Experience the history and beauty of the Italian countryside on a private horseback riding and wine tasting tour of the Chianti region of Tuscany. Start with an overview of the area and get to know your horse. Then spend the day riding through medieval villages, and stopping at olive groves to learn about olive oil production, and picturesque vineyards where you stop and taste wines at well-known wine cellars and wineries.

Cruise through the Tuscan countryside on a vintage Vespa for the ultimate Italian experience from Florence. Following a guide, drive a scooter along open roads, soaking up the fresh air and views of rolling hills, villas, cypress trees and endless vineyards and olive groves. When you arrive at a 15th-century villa, enjoy a tasting of Chianti wines.

Get hands-on experience creating a 4-course Italian menu with this private cooking class in Florence. Learn the secrets of great Italian cooking from a professional chef. Eat the meal you've created at the end of class, including wine.

Explore the hidden passageways of the Palazzo Vecchio on this small-group tour in Florence. Enjoy the opportunity to visit areas of the museum that have historically not been open to the general public, such as medieval stairways and narrow passageways behind hidden doors. Hear about the history of the building and its contents from your local guide. At the conclusion of the tour, head to an historic restaurant int the Medicean district for a traditional Florentine lunch.

Sample a true taste of Florence on this 9-hour food and wine tour through Italy’s famed Chianti region. After departing from Florence, you'll explore the cellars of two typical wine estates, and discover the picturesque Medieval towns of Greve and Castellina before enjoying an evening meal in a local village tavern. Your tour leader provides insightful facts and anecdotes as you taste and travel. Upgrade your experience to include an authentic Florentine steak with your dinner.

Journey between the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre by bus, boat, and train with a guide during this 12-hour tour from Florence. Visit the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Traditional Italian lunch and round-trip transportation from central Florence included.

An intense wine day tour is waiting for you. Departing from Florence you'll visit 3 wineries, with different backgrounds, including a small family reality. Your first winery will be welcoming you at 10 am when you are cousins Ilario and Leopoldo embraced their passion for winemaking by establishing a small winery! Today the company perfectly blends respect for tradition with innovation. You will taste 4 wines.The second winery is 40 minutes drive. Here you will have the chance to visit Castle, a noble family, visit the vineyards and have a typical Tuscan wine tasting with Merlot, San Giovese or Chianti DOCG.After lunch, the last winery on Florence: you visit a small organic company walking through the vineyards and then you'll taste 3 wines. Back to Florence by 5.30 pm!

For a truly memorable meal in Florence, join a local chef in preparing a homemade menu of authentic pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.

Explore the many uses for one of Tuscany’s most prized culinary specialties with this truffle cooking and dining experience in Florence. In a small group and with the help of an expert chef, prepare a gourmet 3-course dinner featuring seasonally based dishes designed around truffles as the star ingredient. When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends to enjoy the decadent homemade feast with wine pairings.

Explore Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s imposing town hall, on a 1.5-hour evening tour. As the sun goes down over the city, walk around the one-time fortress with a guide to hear tales of its past when it was the focal point of Florentine power. Admire the Hall of the Five Hundred among other rooms adorned with artwork, and soak up city views from the battlements and Arnolfo Tower. Enhance the experience with an ‘aperitivo’ or dinner, and gaze out over Piazza della Signoria as you eat. Numbers are limited to 25 people.

Get a taste of Tuscany on this day trip from Florence where you'll taste the region's bounty: olive oil, chocolate, cheese, and wine. With a guide to lead the way, provide transportation, and fill you in on the region's culture and history, giving you a full picture of Tuscany's character. Stop by some quaint Tuscan villages and admire the scenery as you travel, since the guide will be worrying about navigation and directions. Light lunch in a local winery included.

What a perfect gift for your lover or best friend than exploring Tuscany on board of a convertible Tuk Tuk for 2 to explore the rolling hills of Tuscany together with our driving guide. Enjoy the visit of one of the most beautiful Medieval villages in the area and the tour of a winery for lunch and wine tasting.