Art, Wine and Food in Florence – Half day

Art, Wine and Food in Florence – Half day

Half day walking tour of Florence
Operated all year

Depart 9:30AM/Return 12:30PM
Guaranteed with minimum 1 person

ITINERARY:
Today meet your guide at the meeting point and start your walking tour!
The tour begins from Santa Maria Novella Square where you will admire the astonishing Romanesque façade of the imposing church. Then proceed towards the core of Florence wine and food culture: the colorful and lively San Lorenzo Market. Along the way, learn how vineyards dominated the area centuries ago and discover how the eno-gastronomic aspect of the cradle of Renaissance is intrinsic to Florentines’everyday life and heritage through the eyes of a passionate local guide.
Once arrived at San Lorenzo Market, breath in the atmosphere of this unique food market where you can get any kind of fresh ingredients directly from the producers: taste the typical “cantuccini” (the most famous dessert biscuits of our region) and do not forget to dip them into “vinsanto” sweet wine! Discover all the secrets behind the construction of San Lorenzo Church and Duomo Cathedral, and learn why so many historical buildings have small windows on their walls…the so-called wine portals (buchette del vino) unique to Florentine architecture. An observant visitor on a walk through Florence can find dozens of these small, once useful, doors…your guide will reveal you how they were used in the past before joining a second food and wine tasting in a picturesque “Vinaino” shop…taste the best cold-cuts of our region (salame, finocchiona and prosciutto together with Pecorino cheese) along with the world-known Chianti red wine.
Heading to our last tasty stop, the local guide will tell you some interesting facts about the most famous families of Florentine wine producers, that is to say Antinori and Frescobaldi, while strolling through the historic centre of the city, admiring such masterpieces as Orsanmichele Church and Signoria Square. This gourmet quest ends with a taste of 2 mouth watering “poor” dishes belonging to Florentine culinary tradition such as “Pappa al pomodoro” and “Ribollita“, both made with Tuscan bread and with peasant origins. An incredible mix of art and culinary tradition for all tastes!
HIGHLIGHTS:
– A small group tour for food lovers
– Tickle your palate with recipes of Florence tradition
– Plunge into Florence unrivaled artistic heritage

PRICE & BOOKING INFORMATION
– Euro 35,00 per each Adult
– Euro 17,50 per each Child 4/12 YO

Booking process system:
Send us all Your details by filling in the automatic form – no payment is required at this stage – Your booking will be in pending as long as we will confirm the availability. If available, the tour will be confirmed and we will charge the total amount on Your credit card. As per our policy, the payment is needed to guarantee the booking.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
-Collective walking tour
-Professional guide
-Tasting of typical products: Cantucci, Salami and Finocchiona, Wine, Schiacciata, Ribollita and Pappa al pomodoro
-Earphones for bigger groups
-Booking fees
-City Taxes
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:
-Admission fees
-Meals and beverages not mentioned
-Gratuities & Tips
MEETING POINT:
Meeting point is centrally located. We will provide all information at time of booking.
Clients are required to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

LANGUAGE:
This is a multilanguage tour.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-Please dress comfortable shoes.
-Please note that the given order of the visits may change.
-We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for people with impaired mobility.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
-Total refund up to 15 working days before arrival
-25% of total amount won’t be refunded from 14 to 10 days before arrival
-50% of total amount won’t be refunded from 9 to 6 days before arrival
-75% of total amount won’t be refunded from 5 to 3 days before arrival
-100% of total amount won’t be refunded from 2 to the day of the services or after (No refund for no show).

OPERATED BY:
This tour will be operated by a local supplier.