A Tuscan Food & Wine Tour In Florence (the Perfect Dinner Experience)

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If you’re looking for unique experience in Florence, far from the maddening crowds of the Duomo and the Accademia Gallery, you’ll find exploring the charming cobblestone streets of a lively Florentine neighborhood on a Tuscan food and wine tour a highlight on your trip.

Travel is not just checking of bucket list items – although one cannot miss the magnificence of the Statue of David – it’s also about diving into the heart of local culture through its culinary delights.

If you’re not familiar with Tuscany’s food and wine, then don’t try and do it all on your own. At least carve out a few hours of your time in Florence to join a food walking tour so you can really learn to understand the importance of Tuscan cuisine and wine and how it’s evolved from the food of the poor to one of the most sought-after cuisines in the world!

We had done a previous food tour in Paris and street food tour in Rome, which involved lots of walking and many short food stops.

However, the sunset food and wine tour in the Oltrarno neighborhood in Florence was at a more relaxed pace.

We had fewer stops, more time to chat over Florentine steak and glasses of Chianti (which this region of Italy is well-known for) and learned so much from our knowledgeable tour guide.

I loved it just as much as our other food walking tours and I was so glad we had the opportunity to see this side of Florence.

But if you’re thinking about dining out Florentine style but you’re not sure what to expect, this guide will tell you all about our experience on a Tuscan food & wine tour and how you can go about one yourself.

Where To Do A Tuscan Food and Wine Tour? The Oltrarno Neighborhood of Florence

Before we jump into what you can expect from the tour, let’s quickly introduce you to the foodie neighborhod.

The Oltrarno neighborhood is just over the Arno River, south of Florence city center. Its name actually means, “on the other side of the Arno.”

It’s gaining popularity lately as a place to visit on your Florence trip for a more local and quieter experience. 

It’s known to be one of Florence’s liveliest and most authentic neighborhoods, a little similar to Trastevere in Rome, although possibly not as busy.

Here you’ll find craft shops, antique stores,…