Your LivTours Private Florence Food Tour begins with a historical introduction to the city and the history of its dishes as you walk along the charming streets of Florence with your local expert guide. Your first stop is at a historic enoteca wine shop and bar. You will learn all about the most typical local grapes, the Sangiovese, a hearty variety with timeless appeal, while you enjoy a platter of local cured meats and regional cheeses and Tuscan wine. The Sangiovese grape used to make fine wines such as Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino. With your guide’s explanations, you will understand the certification system used in Italy coming to understand what a DOC certified wine is and how it contributes to ensuring that Italian wine remains some of the best in the world.
Next, you will take to the streets to find your next dish – a lampredotto sandwich, this local treat made of cow stomach, has been popular since the Middle Ages. Other local street foods include porchetta, roasted pork, or a simple mozzarella and tomato sandwich.
TASTE TUSCAN SPECIALTIES
Before making another food stop, your guide will make sure you take in the beauty of this stunning Renaissance city. You will see some of the most important parts of the city, including the outdoor museum that is the Piazza della Signoria.
Your next foodie stop on your Florence Food Tour is a local restaurant specializing in Tuscan dishes where you will be offered a variety of pasta choices. Linked to the season, you might be able to try the famous pici al pomodoro, a traditional pasta noodle topped with a tomato, basil, and black pepper or ravioli gnudi, a dumpling filled with spinach, ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. These mouth-watering dishes will help you fall in love with Tuscany!
You will end on a sweet note as your guide takes you to one of the best gelato places in town. You will learn what makes this treat so fluffy and delicious. Other food tours focus on many small samples, we prefer to offer a true dinner experience so you truly get to experience sharing a meal with friends and family, the Italian way!