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15 Food & Drink Experiences in Florence to Plan a Day Around

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Florence rewards a plan and punishes a queue. These 15 food & drink experiences are priced and timed so you can choose in minutes and get back to the espresso.

Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine Tasting - Between stops: a short ride and another view of the region
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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

Ride from Florence to two Chianti wineries for vineyard walks, winemaking introductions, and tastings of up to seven wines in all. Your English-speaking tour leader shares local context en route; winery hosts explain their wines and serve Tuscan snacks. Expect about 5.5 hours away, with coach transport and no lunch included.

“Such an incredible time! Cecilia was our guide and did a wonderful job. The host at the first winery was also incredibly knowledgeable and exciting when telling us about the wine and history. Highly recommend!”

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Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience in the Tuscan Countryside - Second stop: another estate and local food
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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

Ride from Florence into the Chianti hills for visits to two wine estates, with vineyard and cellar tours, tastings of local reds and olive oil, and Tuscan snacks at the second stop. Guides such as Matteo, Leo, and Jonathan have led the trip, though the assigned guide and wineries can vary.

“We had the best time with Leo, the 2 wineries we stopped at were unbelievable. Bonus, you get to meet so many amazing people on the journey!”

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SMALL-GROUP Wine Safaris: Tuscan Wine Tasting Tours from Florence - What the tastings and meal add
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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 central Florence in an air-conditioned 4x4 for a guided wine day in Chianti or Val d’Orcia. Choose a daytime or sunset route, with stops at family-owned wineries, wine and olive oil tastings, and a Tuscan meal. Guides including Sara, Alex, and Ginevra have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Such an amazing time with Ginevra and Christophe. Ginevera made the tour interesting and educational while keeping it fun and light. I learned a ton about the region, the different wines and loved the guided wine tasting practice. Wine was delicious (especially the Zac) and the food included was lovely. Christophe took good care to keep us safe on our drive while adding a bit of excitement along the way. Great experience.”

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Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe - Negroni and cucina povera through a wine window
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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 about three and a half hours walking Florence’s Oltrarno with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 13. Taste Tuscan wines, sample local cheeses and dishes, learn the story of the city’s wine windows, and finish with artisan gelato. Guide names have included Antonella, Martino, Dimitri, Sara D. and Ellie, but your assigned guide may vary.

“Sara Giovanna was an amazing tour guide. She took us all over Florence and we ate so much yummy food and learned a lot about florentine cooking. We would definitely recommend.”

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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting - San Gimignano: towers, lanes, and a short window
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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, Monteriggioni (April to October), a Chianti winery lunch and tasting, and Siena. Expect free time in the towns, with a Siena walking tour and cathedral entry available only on selected options. Guide teams vary; past departures have included Sandro, Ricardo, Marta and Ilaria.

“Other reviews are correct- this is not a guided tour. However, I liked how we are on our own in each city rather than having to keep up with a guide and large group. Hilary was very sweet and gave us information about each city before exiting the bus. The winery was just a tasting experience (4 wines) with lunch. I thought they gave us a lot of food: bruschetta, meats, cheese, a full portion of pasta with ragu, and biscotti. Personally I was full after it. The employees there were very energetic and fun. Be prepared for a lot of walking. Uneven streets and hills. This tour is not…”

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From Florence: Small Group Wine Tasting Tour to Tuscany - The first estate: cellar stories and an olive-oil taste
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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

Leave Florence by air-conditioned minibus for two Chianti Classico wine estates. Expect cellar tours, roughly six wines, olive oil, and Tuscan snacks such as cheese, salami, and bruschetta. English-speaking guides, including Jason, Jonathan, and Leo on different departures, add regional stories and practical Florence tips. The route takes about four and a half hours.

“Rapha and Sergio provided a friendly and informative tour out to two Chianti wineries in a comfortable bus. The Tuscan landscape and villas dotted around the hills did not disappoint, and the wines were paired with generous antipasto plates. Great tour with fellow travellers from all over the world. Five out of five stars.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Park Day Trip with Optional Street Food - Four villages, four different moods
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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

Leave Florence at 7 a.m. for a full day among Manarola, Monterosso, Vernazza and Riomaggiore. A multilingual tour leader handles the coach and village transfers, then gives you free time to explore. Choose an option with local train and boat tickets, and add a light street-food lunch if available.

“This tour was great we got to visit 4 out of the 5 villages in cinque terre which is a lot but this tour made it doable. I felt like the time in each area was organized in a way that allowed you to get the most of each village. We had a big group and our tour guy Constantino did a great job keeping a group that big together and on time. He also did the entire tour in 3 languages which is pretty impressive… I know some people when they select one language they expect to get only that language. It didn’t bother use but def something to…”

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Florence: Siena, San Gimignano & Monteriggioni with Tasting - Monteriggioni: a small village behind old walls
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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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Florence to Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, and a Chianti estate for three local wines and regional snacks. You get free time in the medieval towns, with an optional guided Siena tour. Guides vary, with Alex, Constantino, and John among those who have led recent trips.

“Leo was a very knowledgeable tour guide. He set high expectations for our tour and as a result it was successful. The trip was nicely paced out. The tour ended with a wonderful Chianti wine tasting.Mario was an expert driver. We felt very safe. Thank you!”

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Florence: S. Gimignano, Siena, Chianti & Wine Tasting Lunch - Lunch and wine in the Chianti hills
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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 by air-conditioned bus from Florence to San Gimignano, Siena and the Chianti hills, with a multilingual escort and free time in the towns. A winery stop pairs a Tuscan-style lunch with a guided tasting of three wines. Add a local Siena guide and Cathedral entry if you want a closer look at the city’s landmarks.

“Hilary led us through a well organised and informative tour of Tuscany. The towns were beautiful and the lunch experience excellent.”

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From Florence: Tuscany Wine & Food Tour with Guide - Second estate: wine with lunch
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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

Spend eight hours in Chianti with an English-speaking guide, visiting three organic wineries for red wine, olive oil, and balsamic tastings. The day includes a Tuscan lunch, cellar visits, and free time in Greve. Guides have included Leo, Jason, and Jonathan, though your guide may vary.

“I mean a full day in Tuscany? What’s not to love? It was a well thought out tour, nothing was the same, a different experience at all of our stops. Leo our tour guide was charming! He even serenaded us after our wine and olive oil tasting at one of the stops! The weather acted up for about 30 minutes but even that didn’t dampen the tour. Book it! Do it! Enjoy it!”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - Sit down to the meal you made
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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 food samples and ingredients, then make an Italian lunch at a cooking school. Expect hands-on pasta work, sauces and dessert, with Chianti at the table. Classes have been led by chefs including Federico, Tommaso, Alice and Jon. The menu changes in March 2026.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this experience, our head chef Jon made the experience fun interactive and so enjoyable. We would highly recommend this class for anyone visiting Florence.”

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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food - Riomaggiore: colorful streets and a possible boat connection
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Florence: Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

12.Cinque Terre Day Trip with Optional Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,315 reviews · 13 hours · from $53

Travel from Florence to the Ligurian coast with a multilingual escort, then spend the day among Cinque Terre villages. Choose a transfer-only ticket for independent exploring or add train and seasonal ferry travel between stops. Optional street food is a small tasting, not a meal. Expect an early start, a long day, scenic views, and plenty of walking.

“It was amazing, the group was the right size, we had enough time in every village, this was the best tour we had in Italy.”

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Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting - Taking in the views without rushing
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Tuscany Bike Tours Through the Chianti Hills with Wine Tasting

13.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 two-hour ride through Chianti vineyards, olive groves and country lanes, guided by a local cycling lead such as Angus, Ben or Alessio. Stop for views, then visit a castle winery for wine and olive oil tastings and lunch. A support van can help you skip the steep hill; e-bikes cost extra.

“I highly recommend this tour especially if you want to get out of Florence and explore the countryside without going too far away. I am a solo traveler and I felt comfortable. If you’re like me and need to know all the details before you do something, here is the breakdown: You meet your guide at their storefront. Use the bathroom at a nearby cafe before leaving! Then you walk to a parking lot and get in a sprinter van and drive to the castle. The ride isn’t too long but it’s beautiful. It’s a very windy road! At the castle you’re given a bike, helmet, water, and some safety…”

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From Florence: Val D'Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting - Pienza, Pecorino, and time to wander
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From Florence: Val D’Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting

14.Val D’Orcia Tour with Wine Tasting

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

Travel from Florence by air-conditioned coach to Val d’Orcia’s hill towns. Visit wineries in Montalcino and Montepulciano for Brunello and Vino Nobile tastings, sample Pienza’s Pecorino, and enjoy free time in all three towns. An English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide leads the 11.5-hour day; lunch is not included.

“Our trip to Val D’Orcia was amazing. We had Julia who did an excellent job on a multilingual tour, and shared lots of different information (restaurants, key sights, etc) at each stop. For those looking to explore this area, you can beat this tour!”

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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting - Pisa: one hour for the square and the Tower
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Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

15.Full day shore excursion to Florence and Pisa from Livorno with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 968 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about eight hours traveling by air-conditioned coach from Livorno to Florence and Pisa. An English-speaking tour leader shares tips, then you explore each city on your own, with roughly three hours in Florence and an hour in Pisa. A local-products tasting is available as an option. Guides vary, with Sabrina, Ariana, Luca, and Igna among the names associated with the tour.

“Elena was fantastic guide love all the visit place and explanation will definitely visit again and use her services again. Thank you very much chao.”

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