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Top 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Florence

53 tours  ·  from $37

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting - Meeting at Piazzale Montelungo
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Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

1.Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8,301 reviews · from $56Our pick

Travel by comfortable coach from Florence to two Chianti wineries for guided tours, vineyard walks, and tastings of up to seven wines. Guides such as Martina, Cecilia, Giulia, and John have led recent departures, while local producers explain wine, food, and Tuscan traditions.

“Great experience! Our guide Constantino and driver Ricardo were both fantastic. Both wineries were a good experience and had delicious wines”

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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside - First winery: vineyard, cellar, and three wines
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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

2.Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,392 reviews · 4 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Leave Florence from Santa Maria Novella for two Chianti Classico wineries, guided vineyard and cellar visits, six wine tastings, olive oil, and Tuscan snacks. Guides such as Matteo, Leo, Leonardo, and Jonathan are known for making the ride lively and easy for first-time tasters. Expect about 4 hours 45 minutes.

“Two great establishments in the Chianti region! Leo was the best! Comfortable van, easy link-up--highly recommended”

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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence - The 9-hour Full-Day Chianti Wine Safari
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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

3.SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,088 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Leave Florence with an English-speaking sommelier such as Ginevra, Sara, Alex, or Fabio and head into Tuscany by air-conditioned 4x4. Choose Chianti, Val d’Orcia, morning, or sunset tours, with winery tastings, olive oil, salumi, cheese, and a traditional meal.

“Fabio was an excellent guide! I always recommend Walkabout Tours for anyone visiting Florence/Tuscany.”

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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Starting with Prosecco in Piazza Santo Spirito
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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

4.Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,015 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend 3.5 hours in Florence’s Oltrarno tasting Prosecco, Tuscan wines, pecorino, Parmigiano, gnudi pasta, Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, a Negroni, and artisan gelato. English-speaking guides such as Antonella, Martino, Sara D, Dimitri, and Ellie lead the small group through local shops and historic eateries.

“This was a fantastic unique, authentic Florentine experience. We loved every place we stopped. Delicious wine, food and fun! Our guide Sara D. Was the best.”

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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - San Gimignano and its forest of towers
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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

5.San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,432 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave Florence by coach for San Gimignano’s towers, Monteriggioni’s medieval walls, a Chianti winery lunch with three wines, and Siena’s cathedral and Campo. Choose between free exploration and added Siena guiding. Expect hills, uneven streets, and a full 11-hour day.

“We have been to Italy many times and have been on dozens of tours. This tour was - by far - the worst tour ever. There were 75-80 people on our tour. Who would ever sign up for a tour, anywhere, with that many people? We were loaded onto a double decker bus and the tour company paired our English speaking tour with a Spanish speaking tour. Every discussion/announcement was in 2 languages. Moving that many people from one location to the next was an effort and took away from the time that could have been spent in any of the location stops. One of the worst parts of the…”

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From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany - First winery: three wines and fresh olive oil
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From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany

6.Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,902 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $105

Travel from Florence to Chianti Classico in an air-conditioned minibus, stopping at two wine estates for cellar visits, about six wine tastings, olive oil, and Tuscan snacks. Guides such as Jason, Jonathan, Leo, and Raffaele are known for lively commentary, though the guide varies by departure.

“Alex and Jason was excellent. Wines were amazing! Would highely recommend”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food - Monterosso: the best place to slow down
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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

7.Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,593 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Florence to Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza, and Riomaggiore. Your tour leader handles the coach and village transfers, while you explore independently. Select the transport and lunch option carefully, since the low-cost package excludes Cinque Terre train and boat tickets.

“The tour was amazing! Cinque Terre is so beautiful and is worth to travel there. Federica, the tour guide, was extremely good, friendly and knowledgeable she gave us a lot of information of the towns we visited. For all her work she deserves a special thanks! We really enjoyed the tour and we had a lot of fun ! Highly recommended!”

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Florence: Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni with Tasting - Monteriggioni: a small village with a big wall
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Florence: Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni with Tasting

8.Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,218 reviews · 11 hours · from $46

Spend 11 hours exploring Tuscany by air-conditioned coach, with stops in Monteriggioni, Siena, and San Gimignano, plus three Chianti wines and local snacks. Choose the guided Siena option for added context, or keep more time to yourself with the semi-independent version.

“Liked that the guide could speak fluent English and was knowledgeable about the tourist areas/history and explained well. He also gave clear instructions on the start /stop times reassembling locations etc. your was very well organized.”

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Florence: S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch - San Gimignano and its famous towers
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Florence: S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch

9.S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,427 reviews · from $89

Travel from Florence by air-conditioned coach to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, and a Chianti winery. You get free time in the hill towns, a three-course lunch, three-wine tasting, and optional Siena Cathedral access. Guides such as Aaron, Marta, and Ricardo have led recent departures.

“We had ample time in each location, as well as recommendations from the guide on what to do. The wine tasting & lunch were fantastic, would highly highly recommend, both delicious and engaging! Illaria was an excellent guide!”

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From Florence: Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide - First winery: learning how Chianti is made
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From Florence: Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide

10.Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

From Florence, you’ll ride through Chianti with an English-speaking guide such as Leo, Jason, or Jonathan, visit three distinct wineries, taste wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, enjoy a Tuscan lunch, and stop in Greve. Expect red wine, winding roads, and a group of up to 25.

“Incredible trip! Highly recommend.. all the vineyards were beautiful, knowledgeable, great food and endless wine”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - From market ingredients to a working kitchen
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

11.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet a local chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale for tastings and ingredients, then make bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The class is hands-on, vegetarian-friendly, and includes Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma. Chef assignments vary, with Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and John often praised.

“Great cooking class with Alice! First we shopped at the Central Market in Florence and then returned to the classroom/kitchen and made pasta, ravioli and tira miso.”

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Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting - Getting fitted and ready to ride
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Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting

12.Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,300 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave Florence by van for a roughly 12-mile ride through Chianti’s vineyards and olive groves. Guides such as Ben, Filippo, Angus, and Alessio lead the route, with photo stops, a castle wine tasting, olive oil, and a Tuscan lunch. E-bikes cost extra.

“This was the BEST tour by far! The guides, Ben & Angus were friendly, personable, & knowledgeable. The bike ride was awesome and the wine spectacular. This is a must if you want out of the city to explore Tuscany and be active.”

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From Florence: Val D'Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting - Leaving Florence for Montalcino
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From Florence: Val D’Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting

13.Val D’Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,106 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $108

Spend 11.5 hours in Val d’Orcia with stops in Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano. You’ll taste Brunello and Vino Nobile, sample Pecorino cheese, and hear local stories from guides such as Alex, Julia, and Constantino. Comfortable coach transport keeps the day simple.

“I had a wonderful one-day trip to Val d'Orcia. The views were amazing – beautiful hills, vineyards, and small towns like Pienza and Montalcino. Our guide, Jan, was great! He was very friendly and knew a lot about the area. He made the trip fun and relaxing, and he shared interesting stories and local tips. It was a perfect day in the Tuscan countryside. I highly recommend this tour”

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From Florence: Private Chianti Hills Tour with Tasting - Radda in Chianti: a short walk through the village
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From Florence: Private Chianti Hills Tour with Tasting

14.Private Chianti Hills Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours in Chianti with a private-group guide, two winery stops, six local wines, Tuscan food pairings, and free time in Radda. Guides such as Anna, Chiara, Abbie, and Rosa have earned praise for their warmth and local insight, while drivers handle the region’s narrow, winding roads.

“Everything was super great! The trip, the wine, the wineries, the driver…was my amazing experience in Florence! End Chiara, the guide is wonderful and amazing women! ❤️ I spend a great time and I have more informations plus. Many thanks to all! A real pleasure!”

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Florence: Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide - Starting at Piazza dell’Unità Italiana
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Florence: Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide

15.Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 800 reviews · from $39Best value

Walk Florence with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Lorenzo, or Dilara. Visit San Lorenzo Market, sample schiacciata, pasta, truffles, cantucci, gelato and Tuscan wine, and see the Duomo, Battistero and Ponte Vecchio.

“The group was small and our guide Paolo was amazing. Not only the food was great but he gave us the historic backround. It was very interesting. Also he gave us a lot of tips and stopped for a few extra points to give some details about the local history. A great experience we would always book it again. Thank you.”

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