Oltrarno at sunset:
Florence food and wine tour
Destination
Florence, Italy
Duration
3.5 hours
Tour size
Max 12
Language
English
Overview
The Oltrarno is the neighborhood Florentines cross the river for when they want a good evening out. From aperitivo to gelato, this is an evening on the quieter side of the Arno, where the night starts with Chianti and ends with Bistecca.
- •Discover Florence’s wine culture in a neighborhood enoteca, with Chianti Classico, pecorino, and local salumi
- •Sip Prosecco through a centuries-old wine window, one of the few still active in the city
- •Meet a family-run wine shop owner and learn the craft behind a perfectly balanced Negroni
- •Enjoy handmade tagliatelle and Bistecca alla Fiorentina in a historic trattoria set within a former Napoleonic convent
- •Finish with seasonal gelato at a family-run gelateria in the birthplace of gelato
What's included
- 8+ food tastings and 5 drinks at 5 small businesses in the Oltrarno (enough food for a full meal)
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking expert food guide
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What to expect
Aperitivo in the Oltrarno: Chianti, crostini, and the neighborhood regulars
You’ll begin in a small enoteca just off Santo Spirito, the kind of place with no social media presence and regulars who linger over evening wine. With a glass of Chianti Classico in hand, you’ll enjoy pecorino, local salumi, and seasonal bruschette as your guide introduces Florentine aperitivo—and why, in Tuscany, the wine always comes before the menu.
The wine window: Prosecco served through stone
Next, you’ll sip Prosecco served through a centuries-old stone wine window—one of the very few still in operation today. First used during the plague, these small openings allowed wine to be passed safely between seller and customer. Hundreds remain across Florence, but only a handful are still active—and this is the only one in the Oltrarno.
"I found most of these places before I started creating our food tours. They're where I go with my own friends on a night off."
Chiara,
WalksDevour Florence food tour designer
"The steak stop used to be a convent. Napoleon's sister lived here. The waiters dress like it's still the 18th century."
Nicola,
Nicola, WalksDevour Florence food guide
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