Artisanal Gelato Stroll in Florence

 
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Our Lonely Planet-approved "tour de gelato" will illustrate why Florence is the best city in Italy for gelato dating back for centuries. This food tour in Florence is perfect for families, couples and food lovers of all ages. We'll indulge in countless gelato tastings at a handful of Florence's very best gelato shops, plus artisan chocolatiers and cannoli makers!

You'll go behind the scenes of a gelato laboratory to learn how gelato is made and taste freshly churned gelato straight from the machines. The tour also visits a Sicilian gelato shop so you can taste some of the best granita and cannoli outside of Sicily.

The attention to ingredient quality is tremendous- down to single origin chocolate, Sicilian pistachios and ricotta sourced from the Nebrodi mountains near Mount Etna!

Satisfy your sweet tooth as we visit artisan gelato shops in the heart of the city, meet iconic artisan gelato purveyors behind the scenes while observing gelato in the making. Learn the curious stories and legends behind gelato, the famous figures who introduced the beloved Italian dessert to the world and meet the makers who churn the stuff out daily with top notch ingredients. You'll understand the difference between the tourist trap gelato shops and the truly homemade ones, who refuse to make nothing but the best natural gelato in town. 

Please note: This experience is apart of Curious Appetite’s private collection and is not a join-in group tour with other travelers. The specific tastings listed are subject to season and availability, each private group will have the opportunity to bespoke this experience to their wishes. 

This activity is perfect for families who are traveling and has been recommended by Lonely Planet and Frommers!

  • • Gelato around town with a local bilingual culinary expert guide (who considers gelato a required food group)

    • Lonely Planet recommended experience developed by established food blogger & gelato judge Coral Sisk

    • Partake in a guided artisanal chocolate tasting (*weather permitting, not available in hot weather or heat waves)

    • Devour countless flavors and styles of artisanal gelato with a fun, engaging and knowledgeable guide

    • Go behind-the-scenes and participate in a short hands-on gelato-making demonstration

    • Learn how gelato is made from scratch and sample artisanal freshly churned gelato post-demo made with high-quality local materials

    • Taste Sicilian gelato, ricotta-filled cannoli and frozen specialties like granite

    • Become a gelato critic in under 3 hours

    Duration: 3 hrs

    Inclusions: All gelato tastings, behind-the-scenes visit to the shop's gelato lab and a hands-on short demonstration on gelato making, artisan chocolate flight (*or iced espresso drinks and local cake specialties), Sicilian gelato, granita with cannoli tasting and a knowledgeable, bilingual, food + drink expert guide.

    *Please note the demo may be modified for groups more than 4.

    Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional wine tastings and trip cancellation insurance.

  • PRIVATE TOUR Cost: 1-2 adults = $375 pp, 3 adults = $255 pp, 4 adults = $195 pp, 5 adults = $160 pp, 6 adults = $155 pp (Children under 12 pay $10 discount per ticket, min. 2 adult ticket purchase required.)

    *July & August 2026 Summer PROMO pricing available, discounted pricing displayed at checkout.

    This cost is all-inclusive of a knowledgeable local guide specialized in the culinary arts, informative hands-on gelato-making demo, gelato lab entrance fees, all tastings (gelato, coffee, cannoli, artisan chocolate flight), and other expenses (*not including ticketing & processing fees).

    If you have a group larger than 6, please contact us via “Request Additional Info” button. Please note: 2 adult ticket purchase min. for private tour buy-out

    *Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $15 (delivery method: in-person on tour)

    PRIVATE TOUR Days & Times: Monday-Saturday at 11am or 3pm

    For requests for Gelato Strolls on Sundays, please inquire. Final rate may be at a premium and vary depending on the availability of the gelato demonstration and other stops.

 
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*Please note all pricing is in USD$. Click on "Tour Pricing & Schedule" to expand and view Private pricing details.

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!

 
 

*BY BOOKING THIS TOUR YOU AGREE TO THESE ADDITIONAL TERMS:

2 adult tickets must be purchased before a reduced youth ticket may be added to check-out

The gelato demo is conducted in a small family-run gelateria in the historical center. For groups of 4 or more, the space might be a little snug and may require taking turns. If you have issues with space let us know and we can try to come up with an alternative.

The gelato demo component of the experience is subject to availability, please keep in mind these are working gelato shops with staff generous enough to take time away from running their gelateria to host us during working hours in a busy city like Florence during the high travel season.

As a result, we have to be patient and flexible to their availability. We will will contact you if the start time needs to be modified in order to accommodate to the gelato chef’s schedule. If the gelato demo component is not available due to high demand, we will contact you and arrange an alternative tasting or offer a partial refund.

Up to 6 tickets may be purchased at a time. For private groups larger than 6 please send us a note via “REQUEST INFO”.

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.

FAQs

  • This tour offers an immersive, hands-on gelato-making experience, allowing guests to see the production process behind the scenes. Given the specialized theme of the tour, there’s a lot more behind the scenes planning involved.

    The interactive nature, combined with personalized planning of carefully selected stops, provides a unique experience that goes beyond a typical food tour—making it especially popular with families and gelato enthusiasts.

  • The tour lasts 3 hours.

  • We are happy to arrange a tour on Mondays through Saturdays. If you do have some flexibility in dates, Mondays are the least ideal due to some closures and alternative stops may need to be arranged. Inquire with us directly via “request more info” button for more details.

  • This specialty food tour in Florence focused on gelato is concentrated in the historic city center of Florence, typically in the San Lorenzo neighborhood, but may be subject to change depending on the itinerary. Please reach out to us for more information.

  • For an additional fee, we’d be happy to extend the tour to include an extra stop to visit a bakery for savory baked goods, pizza or a stop at a wine door. Please request add-ons on our required questionnaire when booking.

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