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PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina

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Overview

Discover Florence through its food on a private tasting tour with Martina, a knowledgeable local food expert passionate about Tuscan cuisine. Visit local eateries and food shops, sample regional specialties, and explore the flavors and traditions that shape everyday life in Florence.

- Taste local specialties: Enjoy 5–6 different food tastings, from traditional Tuscan dishes to Italian bakery treats.
- Explore with a local expert: Discover Martina’s favorite food spots and learn about the region’s culinary traditions.
- Visit a local food market: Browse Sant’Ambrogio Market when available, meet local vendors, and discover seasonal ingredients.
- Sip Tuscan wine: Enjoy two glasses of wine alongside your tastings.
- Enjoy a private experience: Explore at a relaxed pace with a tour tailored to your group.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Two glasses of wine
  • Visit to Sant’Ambrogio Market (when available based on the tour time and day)
  • 5–6 food tastings featuring local and traditional Tuscan specialties
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    Piazza di Santa Croce
    16, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

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    Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella

    Your first food stop will be at a "Forno", an Italian bakery where you will taste savory or sweet baked goods. Next, explore Sant’Ambrogio market, a local market frequently visited by Florentines for their everyday food shopping. You will get to sample seasonal vegetables and cheese or prosciutto. Martina will introduce you to her favored vendors that will show you the best of their wares and provide advice on the right way to cook food. Continue on your food tour with Martina and enter an old trattoria, famous for their traditional Tuscan soups. Martina knows the owner personally so you can expect a very charismatic Florentine man to share funny stories along with your soup and a glass of Chianti. You will also try tagliere, a platter of Tuscan favorites. You will end your tour with gelato! You will make 5 stops and try 5-6 different types of food on this Florence food tour. Your food tastings will be accompanied by up to 2 glasses of wine.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Basilica of Santa Croce

    The food market in Sant’Ambrogio is open everyday from Monday to Saturday from early morning until 2pm. It is closed in the evenings and on Sundays. For travelers that book this food tour in the afternoons or on Sundays, Martina will have you try the same food and drinks but at different locations (not at the market). You might even get to try coccolo, small balls of dough fried in olive oil and stuffed with prosciutto ham and a creamy fresh cheese called stracchino.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • The food market in Sant’Ambrogio is open everyday from Monday to Saturday from early morning until 2pm. It is closed in the evenings and on Sundays.
    • For travelers that book this food tour in the afternoons or on Sundays, Martina will have you try the same food and drinks but at different locations (not at the market).

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Alcoholic beverages. Two glasses of wine.
    • Visit to Sant’Ambrogio Market (when available based on the tour time and day).
    • 5–6 food tastings featuring local and traditional Tuscan specialties.
    • Private guided Florence food tour with local food expert Martina.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

    If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina is as follows:

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

    Mar 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

    Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

    If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Alcoholic beveragesTwo glasses of wine
    • Visit to Sant’Ambrogio Market (when available based on the tour time and day)
    • 5–6 food tastings featuring local and traditional Tuscan specialties
    • Private guided Florence food tour with local food expert Martina

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • The food market in Sant’Ambrogio is open everyday from Monday to Saturday from early morning until 2pm. It is closed in the evenings and on Sundays.
    • For travelers that book this food tour in the afternoons or on Sundays, Martina will have you try the same food and drinks but at different locations (not at the market).

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