Chianti & Charm: A Tasting Journey Through Florence
2.5 hours
Food Tours
Florence
Choose one of 8 locals available
Experience hosted by Maria, Mara & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Picture this: an afternoon or evening in Florence, savoring Chianti wines perfectly paired with delicious local bites while exploring the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Join a local expert and discover how the locals unwind, experiencing the best of Florence’s Chianti wines and culinary treasures.
Destination
Florence, Italy
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Italiano, Português, Français, Deutsch, Русский
Included
Private Guide
3 Glasses of Chianti Wine
Antpasti
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to Attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Chianti Wines & Antipasti
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Visit vibrant hot spots favorite of the locals
Get the perfect Chianti tasting in the city
Receive recommendations from a loca
Admire highlights of the area in between stops
What you can expect
Fall in love with the vibrant atmosphere of Florence, especially the lively vibes in Santo Spirito. Enjoy local drinks paired with delicious bites that perfectly complement the ambiance of the spots you visit. If you’re after the perfect afternoon or evening out, this Chianti tour is sure to be the highlight!
Join your local expert for a fun-filled afternoon or evening as you explore the best spots in Santo Spirito, where the locals love to unwind. Your guide, an expert in Florence’s vibrant scene, will introduce you to the latest hot spots and hidden gems—ask away and soak in the local atmosphere.
Sip on drinks like Frascobaldi Chianti and savor typical local bites like Salumi. Curious about what you’ll try? Your host will share all the details. Plus, they’ll offer personalized recommendations on what to do after the tour, so you can keep the fun going in Florence!
Each local host is a natural storyteller with a unique background, whether it’s local cuisine or city life. They can’t wait to share their stories and personal insights, and if you want to tailor the tour to your interests, they’re more than happy to make Florence truly your Florence!
Choose your local
Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Maria
The Curious Life Coach, lover of beauty in Florence
4.914 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Mara
The funky foodie girl!
5.09 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Giorgio
Get to know my city
4.732 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Ana
The Eternal Fan of Florence
5.03 reviews
English・Español・Italiano
Michele
The theatre actor - tour guide!
4.992 reviews
Italiano・Português・English
jinn yu
Florentine wine & food lover
5.053 reviews
English
Antonella
Cultural Ambassador
4.867 reviews
English・Italiano・Français・Deutsch
Antonina
Local art scientist
5.0
Deutsch・English・Italiano・Русский
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at At the entrance of the church - Florence to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Vibrant Hot Spots
On this private tour, you’ll explore an area of the city known for its lively atmosphere. Your local host will take you to their favorite places to try some delicious Chianti wines and local treats
Types of Drinks
Enjoy a drink in each of the spots you’ll visit. Each of your drinks is typical of the local culture and can vary from alcoholic drinks such as wine, beer, and cocktails to non-alcoholic beverages, all depending on the city you visit and what the locals like to sip on
Delicious Bites
Your local host has paired each drink with a bite typical of the city for a perfect match made in heaven and will explain why these pairings are some of the locals’ favorites
Highlights of the Area
As you hop from hot spot to hot spot, your host will point out different highlights in the Santo Spirito such as Piazza Santo Spirito and Traditional Enotecas, giving you a perfect opportunity to get to know more of Florence off the beaten path
Nightlife Recommendations
Throughout your tour, your local host will point out and give you personalized recommendations of where to go and what to do at night in Florence, that way you can enjoy a city like a local no matter the time of the day!
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 May 2025
We had a fantastic day walking around Florence with Maria. Maria was friendly and informative and showed us some really unique spots along the way. From a family run wine on tap establishment to a 500 year old wine cellar and some other shared stories along the way, Maria immersed us in the local culture of the area while avoiding the busy tourist spots. We truly enjoyed peaking behind the curtains of the daily life of Florentines that is difficult to see amongst the sea of people visiting from all over the world while enjoying delicious wine and an outstanding meat and cheese board to cap it all off. Maria was flexible with our family when there was a sudden urge from our teenagers to eat paninis and gelato which is exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely utilize with locals again in the future and hope to be able to come back to Florence and enjoy a glass of wine with Maria when she is off the clock. So Local!
Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 May 2025
Ana was a great tour guide! We got to learn so many things about Florence along with trying some great wine and food!! Great tour
maurice🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
8 June 2025
Maria was very easy to communicate with. She is a very enthusiastic person, using the authentic places as part of the food tour. We had so much fun during this 3 hrs. I recommend it to everyone who is planning to visit Florence. We made the mistake of staying only one afternoon in Florence. Stay at least 2-3 full days, there is so much to see and taste.Knowledgeable and empathic human being.
Vidhya🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
5 June 2025
We did a tour with Eduardo as our intro to Florence . He was very communicative , friendly and accomodating from the start . He spoke very well and was clearly knowledgeable about all the history and interesting stories of Florence . We were entertained by his stories, we all learnt a great deal and he gave us great tips on things to see and do for the rest of our time there as well. I will definitely recommend Eduardo for anyone looking for a personalised walking tour in Florence ! Great tour with a knowledgeable guide
Seth
(About local )
4 June 2025
Giuly was wonderful! We asked her to put together a personal tour of the Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens for my nephew and myself and Guily delivered. She was thorough and yet provided space to allow our experience of what she was showing us. We found this to be a nice balance of information and experience. Not only that but she connected our experience with other historical landmarks in relation to the Palace and Gardens that were in different parts of Florence. This gave us a larger perspective of understanding the time in which we were peering into. Guily herself was delighful, light hearted, and attuned to our experience and pacing. She was helpful with other recommendations about what to do in the city from resturants to piazzas. My 18 uear old nephew even commented that it was one of his favorite tours because it was so easliy informative but digestable. Thank you again Giuly we had a lovely time with you and appreciated so much your expertise and sharing! SethExceptional tour
Randy
(About local )
1 June 2025
We had an enjoyable time exploring Florence with Guily. It was a combination of a food and city tour. The tour was informative and interesting. Enjoyable tour
Benjamin
(About local )
30 May 2025
I booked a food tour with this company because they offer private tours. We decided to go with Maria based on past reviews and her interests.
Maria took us to her favourite places around Florence...to shop, eat, market, etc. Each place we visited felt very unique and would not have been able to experience by oneself.
The food and drinks consumed were great (the best macchiatto I've tasted) and plentiful.
Maria was very warm and engaging and provided a personal touch to the tour. She was very helpful and gave many recommendations, even after the tour finished. I highly recommend her.
There was a lot of walking on the tour but necessary to experience the wonders of Florence.
The tour would have been even better if we could have expressed our interests in what to taste, but it is tailored depending on the guide. Our group had specific dietary requirements and this was advised at the last minute. Maria was able to accommodate this with no issues. She was fantastic in looking after us.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Wonderful food tour around Florence
Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
30 May 2025
Giorgio is a great guide. The tour was very good, in Italian perfecto? Nice places to drink and eat and a great conversation.
Highly recommended.A great and delicious experience
k6rtts2yrn🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
30 May 2025
Eduardo connaît tout de la ville et a un grand plaisir à partager ses connaissances. Il s’est adapté à nos demandes et nous a permis de comprendre la cité, son histoire et ses artistes dans un tour du centre ville de 3h.
Très sympathique, il nous a donné plein de trucs et de plans pour la suite de notre séjour!
Mark🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 May 2025
Giorgio took us on a great food and local knowledge tour of Florence. We started with a very informative stroll through the farmers market. Next, we walked through the streets as he explained some of the historic buildings and the stories behind them. Along the way, we stopped at several places and sampled food and beverage that the locals enjoy. It didn’t seem like we had enough time. I would love to do it again and spend a couple more hours with Giorgio as our guide. Food plus tour
Veronica
(About local )
29 May 2025
Guily was knowledgeable, engaging and educational. She provided just enough content and kept us going through the major art exhibits.Fabulous Introduction to the Ufizy Gallery
Nancy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
Eduardo, was excellent from the moment we booked on line. Always responded to texts right away, answered questions, guided us through the process of booking tickets.
We met at the perfect time of the day, entered the Uffizi, and were swept up in his in-depth narrative of the history and art we witnessed. We loved our tour, and Eduardo’s perspective. We wished we booked him for all of the museums.Perfecto
Madalina
(About local )
26 May 2025
Eduardo was a wonderful guide! thank youGreat Uffizi Tour
Roger
(About local )
22 May 2025
He was an articulate and interesting host who showed us the underrated tombs of the Medici and chapel. We highly recommend him!Eduardo was excellent!
Meredith🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 May 2025
Mara was wonderful. She took us to some hole in the wall locations with fantastic food and friendly locals. She educated us on what is authentic and fake and how to find the best options for local flavors. She was also extremely considerate to our slow moving group. Friendly and knowledgeable guide
Howard🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 May 2025
I am so grateful that I had a tour with Ana today in Florence. Not only is she able to clearly explain the real treasures and history of Florence, she is obviously very passionate about this amazing city, it's history and culinary delights.
The unexpected bonus was that I really enjoyed our conversations about life from someone living here and will remember it forever - I feel that I will definitely be back to Florence 🙏Tour With Ana - A True Gem of Florence
David
(About local )
16 May 2025
Our guide Michele earn his pay within the first 30 minutes showing and telling us all different kinds of extremely interesting things about Florence's history, architecture, art , and culture. Money well spent.Michele was great!
Gareth
(About local )
12 May 2025
Eduardo obviously had a genuine passion for the Mediccis and brought them to life with his enthusiasm. A thoroughly enjoyable tour.Engaging and Informative
Jim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 May 2025
Mara was fantastic. We booked our tour with her only 24 hours before it started. When we met her, we sat down, with a glass of wine of course, and she quickly devised a food, wine, history tour. She took us to real local places with wonderful food and people. Along the way she showed us interesting things that most tourists will never see. Visiting a wine window (and having her explain why they exist) and the finish at an awesome gelato shop wrapped up a fantastic overview of Florence. Florence Food and Fun!
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 May 2025
Giorgio has a wonderful laid-back demeanor. His knowledge of the foods in Florence and other regions of Italy is impressive. We learned so much and he was able to answer all our questions in detail. He provided us with a wealth of information about the landmarks and artwork that we encountered on our “foodie walk” through Florence. He even provided us with historical tidbits and anecdotes. He certainly made the tour come to life. The wide variety of food and treats we sampled were delicious. We had extremely high expectations for this food tour and Giorgio exceeded them. Five+ Stars!Giorgio was excellent!
Surien🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 May 2025
This walking tour through Florence was absolutely unforgettable! “The History of Florence: Famous Medici Family & Pitti Palace Tour” was the perfect blend of rich history, beautiful architecture, and fascinating storytelling.
We began at the iconic Odeon Theatre, a wonderful spot that set the tone for the tour with its old-world charm. From there, we explored the grand Pitti Palace, once home to the powerful Medici family, where we learned captivating stories about their influence over Florence and Europe.
One of the unexpected highlights was a visit to the official Santa Maria Novella perfumery, a hidden gem full of centuries-old recipes and heavenly scents. Right nearby, the majestic Santa Maria Novella Church left us in awe with its frescoes and peaceful beauty.
We were especially moved by the Medici tombs and museums, where history came alive through the stories of power, politics, and art. The tour also included time at the incredible Florence Cathedral (Duomo) — a true masterpiece of Renaissance architecture — and ended at the Museo di Palazzo Vecchio, the heart of Florence’s political history.
Our local guide, Michele made all the difference — he was passionate, knowledgeable, and an incredible storyteller. Every stop felt like stepping into a time machine, guided by someone who genuinely loves and understands this city’s legacy.
Highly recommended for anyone wanting to dive deep into Florence’s storied past while walking through its most iconic landmarks. An unforgettable cultural experience!Journey Through Florence’s Past
Colleen
(About local )
9 May 2025
We had no time to research Florence or learn very much Italian. Months before we arrived we booked a tour with Michele, then there we were. And he didn’t judge. He just told us stories about how Florence became what it is.
We only have two days here. Not enough. He made us want to come back. Thank you, Michele. Transform from a tourist to a neighbor.
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2025
Giorgio is personable and laid back and he has a wealth of knowledge. We went at a very relaxed pace and we learned so much about the food in Florence and other parts of Italy. He answered all of our questions in detail and he shared information and anecdotes about the buildings and artwork we encountered during the tour. We got to sample a wide variety of delicious foods and tasty treats. We had high expectations for this tour and Giorgio exceeded them. Giorgio was a fantastic guide
Vicky 🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
8 May 2025
We are a group of 3 friends from Ireland, that take a tour with Ana. Ana was so kind, knowledgeable and passionate about both Florence and its food. We learned so much about the culture and cuisine of Florence. Ana also gave us personalised recommendations for the rest of our stay. We had a lovely day with Ana, we would highly recommend a tour with her. Vicky We would highly recommend Ana
Amanda
(About local )
6 May 2025
Michele was very personable and has a wealth knowledge about the rich history of Florence. We learned a lot about the city! Wonderful experience
Maryse
(About local )
6 May 2025
Eduarfo heeft ons alle mooie plekken in Florence laten zien en we hebben genoten van zijn enthousiaste historische verhalen.
Het is aan te bevelen om hem te boeken 👌🏻
Geweldige guide
Gayla
(About local )
6 May 2025
We really enjoyed the Kickstart Food Tour with Mara. She was very enthusiastic about Florence and definite foodie. All the places she took us were delicious and she gave us many recommendations for our stay in Florence. Great intro to Florence!
Peter🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2025
Mara took us to very charming restaurants and eateries .
She gave us a thorough tasting experience of local cuisine and made our Florence experience complete .
10
Thomas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 May 2025
Our guide, Michele, was excellent and English and speaking ability was excellent as well. His style is more of that as a story teller, which related well with us. He also made sure we could ask questions and responded to which of us had asked. Uffizzi tour
Tina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 May 2025
Such a great experience! We got to experience and taste things we would have never otherwise thought to try. Giorgio was great and help give historical insight and answer many of our questions!Excellent tour!
Michael_H
(About local )
28 April 2025
Great staff. Amazing route. Loved it. ‘Driving into a postcard’. Thanks to all. Was not prepared for the jaw-dropping views. Actually wished we could stop every 20 metres (yards) for pics or just to stand with slack-jaw face at the beauty. Thanks to our guides Yo and Santiago. Great job. To all attendees, if you do not pass the safety driving test, do not worry. The views from the TukTuk are awesome. These guides take safety seriously, but even if they decide for you not to drive, the trip is awesome.
Tuscan Vespa Tour
John_F
(About local )
28 April 2025
What an amazing day getting to know the Tuscan countryside,taste delicious wine and oil. We enjoyed seeing three different style wineries, all with amazing views of chianti and impressive. Yo and Francesca, were outstanding. They made us feel right at home and were so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!!Amazing chianti wine day
Suraj
(About local )
25 April 2025
The trip was worth every penny!riding though breathtaking landscape and ending with a scrumptious lunch!Santi and Yo were amazing guide to have! Must to in TuscanyBest trip
Oghosa
(About local )
24 April 2025
We were able to see a different side of Italy with amazing countryside views and learn a lot about Florence's history and culture, Yo and Frederica were amazing guides and hosts!Very fun and informative
Annette_G,
(About local )
23 April 2025
This was a highlight of our holiday and very happy that we did it. Our guides, Haider, Yo and Frederica were all fantastic they looked after the group and made sure everyone was together and ok while riding, the views were just amazing and after riding we all had lunch at a winery that was beautiful and not what I was expecting. I would highly recommend doing this activity.
Highly Recommend
Verified
(About local )
22 April 2025
Well worth the money! The view were amazing,Yo(our tour guide) gave us a great experience, and the dinner was yummy. Absolutely love this tour!Well worth the money!
Rocio🇵🇦 Panama
(About local )
21 April 2025
JillMarkowsk
(About local )
21 April 2025
We had a great time. “Yo” was our guide. He. made the tour educational and fun. Loved every minute!!!A def tour!
Rihana
(About local )
20 April 2025
My friend and I wanted to try riding vespas for the first time and while we didn’t pass the test haha we had a great time on this tour! As passengers on the bikes of our guides, we got to still appreciate the beauty of the Tuscany area and really loved the meal and wine/olive oil tours. A huge shoutout to Sophie, Antonio, and Yu for making our day informative and fun!!
Very enjoyable experience
Kevan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Antonella was very welcoming and personable. She made us feel a part of the neighborhood. The variety of food was impressive, and she had good stories to go along with each item. Along the way, we also learned about Italian culture, and how each food historically became pertinent to the culture. We also learned a bit about Antonella and her family, which helped make her feel like a part of our family! By the end of the tour, we were satisfyingly satiated!Accolades for Antonella
Patrick_P
(About local )
17 April 2025
ulia and Yo were fantastic guides. They made sure everyone was safe and provided an excellent trip thru tuscany Really a fun and memorable time for my son and I Also a pretty good lunchA fun and memorable time in the Tuscany hills
Thomas🇫🇷 France
(About local )
17 April 2025
Good guide. Good guide
Sandra
(About local )
16 April 2025
My children(16and 22yrs old) and I had the best day of our week vacation so far in Italy riding the vespa's and having lunch in Diadema winery. EMMA YO CECILIAwere so kind and helpful. They have vast knowledge of the region and shared it with us. Dont worry if everyone in your group cant drive a vespa they have other ways for you to enjoy the ride! Highly, highly recommend! Well worth the €Best day
k5t69xx6v5🇱🇺 Luxembourg
(About local )
16 April 2025
Michele made us feel welcome. His storytelling was amazing. He’s a real expert of Firenze and all of the participants were flashed by his respect and passion. When guides are friendly life artists…
Thomas🇫🇷 France
(About local )
16 April 2025
Rated 10 - Excellent Guide. Eduardo was the best.
Thank you.
Rated 10. Excellent.
Tonya
(About local )
14 April 2025
Mara was informative and friendly and really went out of her way to make sure that we experienced the Florence food. She also had lots of useful tips for spending time in Florence. I would recommend using Mara as your Florence guide.
Charles (Brad)
(About local )
13 April 2025
Michele Is great. Good local information.
Amanda_B
(About local )
12 April 2025
Yo and Santi were the best! Would do this again! They both were very knowledgeable and shared the history of Florence. The owner of the winery was so kind!Yo and Santi were the...
niall🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
9 April 2025
Eduardo was knowledgeable and passionate about Florence. Very glad that we booked this tour. Excellent
Rene🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 April 2025
Maria was wonderful!. Me, my wife and 2 daughters really,really enjoyed her tour. She’s amazing, taking us around Tuscany to eat delicious foods and on the way learn about Tuscany culture.
We are going to tell everyone about how much fun we have with Maria! Best Tour Ever
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