Aperitivo Tour of Florence:
Wine, Craft Negroni Cocktails & Bites
Savor Italy's tradition of Aperitivo on this premium food & drink tour in Florence with a sommelier and fellow Italian food & drink enthusiasts. Taste local delicacies paired with a range of beverages (bubbly, artisanal Italian wines and craft Negroni cocktails) at a few of Florence’s most regarded spots. Our original Aperitivo-themed experience in Florence comes recommended by Conde’ Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Enjoy the added value of neighborhood exploring and catching sunset along the river in between tasting stops. We'll imbibe in a variety of local Italian wines you most likely have never tasted but will fall in love with along with drinks traditionally consumed during Aperitivo time on this unique food tour. Prepare your appetite to discover storied liqueurs like Alchermes, craft versions of Campari bitters from special producers hard-to-find outside Italy and creative interpretations of the Negroni with over a century of history. Finger foods included as per the Italian way- drinks are rarely served without something to “sgranocchiare” nibble on!
Aperitivo is considered the "Italian happy hour" but you'll learn on our tour that it means much more!
Experience Italian craft cocktail culture and dwell at bars where accolade-winning bartending pros toil ardently crafting their own elixirs putting free poured mixed drinks to rest. This unique food tour in Florence visits both soulful, historic and eclectic lounges all paired with some of the best food in Florence.
We set ourselves apart with quality-driven Italian sparkling wines (Franciacorta), truffle slathered panini, sommelier-led wine tasting, arguably the best Negroni in Florence, intentionally sourced Tuscan cured meats and flavorful aged Italian cheeses.
Join in on one of our favorite Italian culinary drink rituals as we explore the colorful backstreets and cotton candy sunsets which are feast for the eyes. Taste the culture of Italian "Aperitivo" on this leisurely, curated food and drink tour with style.
🥂 Please note: We’ll be offering a premium version of this tour (small-group format) on New Year’s Eve at 4pm. Pricing displayed at check-out
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• Fun, cultural Italian food & drink tasting tour with a local sommelier guide
• Recommended by Lonely Planet and Conde Nast Traveler, developed by published writer & sommelier Coral Sisk
• 3 food & drink stops (sparkling wine from Franciacorta, still Tuscan wine flight, Italian craft aperitif cocktails like Negroni)
• Experience a taste of local pre-dinner night life off Florence’s buzzing boulevards and hidden corners
• Every drink flight paired with food, finger snack style, walking in between stops to take in the sights (i.e. mini truffle panini, cured meats & local cheeses and specialty finger foods)
• Get a lay of the city's food & drink scene with your friendly, knowledgable guide
• Taste iconic Italian craft cocktails like the Negroni and creative variations
• Meet award-winning professional bartenders & mixologists
• Informative lesson on key Italian alcoholic products and their history
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions: All drinks, food pairings and personable, bilingual guide.
Premium sparkling wine (Franciacorta) kick-off, 1 stop for a sommelier-guided wine tasting and 1 craft cocktail stop, 3 stops total all with traditional Italian pairings (i.e. cured meats & cheeses, nuts, crostini, truffle bites, etc).
Pricing will display once correct # of guests have been selected. If you selected a PRIVATE tour, please make a note in your booking if you’d like to focus on more cocktails (spritz, Negroni, amari, etc) or more interested in wine tasting.
Optional add-ons: (for a fee) Hands-on cocktail lesson with one of the mixologists.
If you are in a group of larger than 6, please contact us for custom quote options.
Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional tastings and trip cancellation insurance.
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PRIVATE TOUR Cost: 1-2 adults: $350 pp, 3 adults: $245 pp, 4 guests = $185 pp, 5-6 guests = $145
*Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $30 (delivery method: in-person on tour)
If you have a group larger than 6, please contact for a custom quote via “Request Additional Info” button
PRIVATE TOUR Day/time: Start time: 5:30pm (flexible upon request), Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
If you’d like to arrange a private tour on an evening in which a small group tour is scheduled, we require a buy-out of the time slot (8 ticket total, regardless of group size)
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SMALL GROUP TOUR Cost: $135 per guest, 8 guests maximum
*Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $30 (delivery method: in-person on tour)
SMALL GROUP TOUR Day/time: Friday at 5:30pm ONLY
🥂 Please note: We’ll be offering a premium version of this tour (small-group format) on New Year’s Eve December 31st 2024 at 4pm. Pricing displayed at check-out
Highlights: Visit to bakeries, tasting of truffle delicacies, sparkling wine and charcuterie parings and craft Negroni experience at an exclusive lounge
If you’d like a different day, please select the PRIVATE option and you’ll have the undivided attention of the guide, flexibility throughout the experience to go at your pace and exclusive access to where we stop to imbibe.
*Please note all pricing is in USD$
Curious for a memento of Florence’s iconic flavors to take home?
Add one of our artist designed tote bags to your experience tickets at check-out!
Additional notes:
We can accommodate virtually any food lifestyle. Just let us know how we can help. If you would like to start later or earlier than the times listed OR have a party larger than 6, please send us an inquiry via REQUEST INFO.
Traveling during the holiday season 2024 in Florence? Ticket pricing for tours that fall on holidays reflects providing services on a high demand occasion, organization and premium, seasonally-themed tastings to make for a special experience.
