Progressive Tuscan Dining Crawl of Florence

Start your vacation right in Florence with a small-group (8 max) 4-stop progressive dinner crawl. Indulge in Italian aperitivo, gourmet fresh handmade pasta, sommelier selected wine at boutique wine bars, social feasting on Florence's famous steak (bistecca fiorentina) and artisan gelato- this is Florence's true movable feast at the city’s most respected eateries.

This dining experience is welcome to all food loving travelers. Ideal for both first timers and seasoned visitors as we combine food critic-approved restaurants (that range from traditional to elevated) with an orientation to Florence’s main sights as we cover up to 3 different neighborhoods of the city between the Oltrarno to Santa Croce by foot in between tasting stops.

This unique (and original) dinner crawl is led by our team of curated culinary wine experts in small-groups as to experience Florence’s dining scene like a local. No tourist traps and no mediocre food- you have our word. You'll gain an in-depth taste into the culinary repertoire of Florence and Tuscany with top notch wine to match. Only high quality, non-touristy venues are selected and are frequented by locals who know their food. Perfect for restaurant loving travelers who have a limited time in Florence! Indulge in a social eating experience under 5 star care at the city's most cherished restaurants.

EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31ST 2024: Our Sunday small group dinner crawl will be featuring a festive menu in theme with the holiday to include traditional Italian Easter dishes served during this time, tickets are priced at a premium displayed at check-out.

  • • Lonely Planet recommended experience! All stops developed, reviewed (and approved) by our team of discerning eaters & experts (food writers, sommeliers, culinary instructors, etc) No tourist traps and no mediocre quality food

    • Quality driven, carefully curated menu’ selections that go above and beyond the standard entry level food tour

    • Get to know your fellow food loving travelers and guide thanks to the truly small group format (average 5-6, max 8pax)

    • Walking between dining stops through Florence’s backstreets to major landmarks (Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, etc) discovering hidden squares and cool neighborhoods like the Oltrarno

    • 4 stops and freshly prepared courses: each at a difference venue with unique character and vibe

    • Italian aperitivo kick-off traditional bites with guided wine pairingsTraditional Pasta Tasting: stuffed specialty ravioli, pici pasta and more with wine*

    • Feast on the illustrious, juicy Florentine Steak/Bistecca Fiorentina, discover what is "Chianina" (wine included)

    • End with wholly artisanal gelato

    • Sommelier-selected wine pairings at 3 of the dining stops (3 standard servings total)

    *Private Tour option to have exclusive benefits such as going at your own pace, having the guide’s undivided attention and opportunity to customize the tour and menu to your personalized wishes

    Duration: 4hrs

    Inclusions: All food stops listed (Italian aperitivo kick-off, pasta tasting, Florentine steak with traditional, seasonal sides and gelato dessert stop) *sommelier selected wines at each dining stop (standard serving sizes), cover charges and knowledgeable, friendly bilingual specialized expert guide.

  • PRIVATE Tour Cost: 1-2 adults = $350 pp, 3-4 adults = $245 pp, 5-6 adults = $175 pp, 7-8 adults = $155 (Youth discounts available)

    PRIVATE TOUR Day/time: Daily at 5:30pm

    If you’d like a Private Dinner Crawl on a day in which we offer a Small Group Dinner Crawl (Thursday/Sunday), the required buy-out is 8 tickets via GROUP Dining Experience or by contacting us for a custom quote via “Request Private Experience” button

  • SMALL GROUP TOUR Cost: $149.50 per adult, 8 adults max.

    SMALL GROUP TOUR Day/time: Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays* 5:30pm ONLY

    *Sunday dinner crawls are priced at $160 as extra coordination and premium fees are required for this sacred day of rest. Any other date which falls on a holiday, including an Italian-observed holiday may come at a higher premium.

    EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31ST 2024 (LIMITED SPOTS!): Our Sunday small group dinner crawl will be featuring a festive menu in theme with the holiday to include traditional Italian Easter dishes served during this time, tickets are priced at a premium displayed at check-out.

    Sorry, no youth under 17 on Join-in Group tours. Please consider booking a Private tour if traveling with youth guests under 17.

 
 

*Please note all pricing is in USD$

 

Additional FAQs and Terms & Conditions:

  • Wine pairings are default and cocktails arranged ONLY upon mention during booking for PRIVATE dinner crawls. Light snacks traditional to Italian Aperitivo will be included (i.e. farmstead cheeses/meats and savory finger foods.) Pasta type included on the tour will depend on season and chef's selection. 

  • The group tour menu is a set menu and we are limited in how we can modify for group outings. If you have severe limitations, we suggest you to book a PRIVATE tour and we work together to customize the menu.

    This food tour is not ideal for picky eaters, diagnosed celiacs, vegans or those squeamish about raw meat. Unless you have a true medical or dietary restriction- we ar unable to make any modifications or substitutions especially on shared group dinner crawl formats as to respect both local culture, our guides and other guests on the shared tour. Thank you for understanding and being an open-minded eater!

    If you are gluten-sensitive and cross contamination is not an issue, we can arrange an alternative at the pasta stop such as a vegetable-based dish for GROUP dining crawl bookings.

    We are unable to arrange gluten-free pasta or risotto for participants who book a GROUP tour, but instead can arrange for PRIVATE dinner crawls. Please contact us before booking a GROUP ticket if you have concerns about substitutions- grazie mille!

  • During holiday periods (i.e. Easter, NYE, Christmas, etc) we offer seasonal dinner experiences.

    The crawl will still follow the same progressive format, however the stops will procure more holiday-themed dishes with sommelier-selected wines led by a food historian guide to explain Italian holiday culinary traditions.

    2024 TBD: We charge a premium rate for tickets for various holiday dates.

    For Christmas Eve and NYE Dec 31st, please book our Food Lover’s Combo Aperitivo Tour which will involve visiting bakeries and cafes for local specialties as well as wine tasting/cocktails.
    Read details here for our Holiday-themed pop-up culinary walking experiences

    Please note: we offer a small group progressive dining crawl on December 25th Christmas Day at a premium rate, you can book via “Book Experience” now button

  • Please note the bistecca fiorentina, i.e. T-Bone, is served rare per local tradition and requires at least a group of 4. We will not request the steak to be cooked more as the meat is traditionally prepared rare. For groups less than 4, you’ll have sliced steak tagliata in lieu of the T-Bone

  • As this is a shared tour format, we have a set menu with allocated amounts of beverages which we budget for at least 3 standard servings to accompany the food. This is a cultural food & drink tour that has been planned carefully.

    If you’d like to have additional wines, time may not permit due to the shared format and a schedule to respect to our partner stops. If you’d like a curated wine focus, more flexibility in timing, etc we suggest considering booking a PRIVATE experience so we can bespoke the evening to your wishes.

  • The dinner crawl requires a minimum of 4 participants in order to include the family-style steak experience (it weighs a minimum 1 kilo!) and in the rare case in which our minimum is not met we will contact you with alternative options (i.e. meat substitution, reschedule, etc) with ample notice.

  • Group crawls have limited wriggle room as we follow a standard menu. We can easily adapt to vegetarians as long as they aren’t off by others eating steak. We can accommodate virtually any food lifestyle, especially for private tour bookings. Just let us know how we can help.

  • If you are a group larger than 8 OR if you would like to start later or earlier than the times listed- please send an inquiry via “Request Private Experience” button for a precise quote and inclusions. Otherwise, please book directly using our ticketing system via “Book Experience” button.

  • Cost is all inclusive of your specialized host (4 hours of service/labor), EU conversions (note we charge in USD), table cover fees, all dishes & foods at each stop, beverages (3 total) and gelato (4 tasting stops total).

  • Tours that fall on a national holiday will show a higher cost at check-out as to cover extra labor in conducting activities on holidays. If you notice a difference in listed pricing, you can assume it has to do with the date being associated with a holiday. Grazie!