Italy · FOOD & DRINK
Italian food is regional to the street, and a guide is the fastest way past the menus in four languages. These 15 walk the markets, the delis and the fried-food counters, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to turn up.
Tour two Chianti wineries from Florence, taste up to seven wines, sample Tuscan foods, and enjoy rolling vineyard views in half a day.
“Tour was amazing. The transportation was easy and accessible to find. The guide was informative throughout the whole ride there. Our favorite part were the two wineries. We loved our experience and would want to book again!”
Compare two Chianti wineries on a scenic half-day trip from Florence, with wine, olive oil, Tuscan specialties, and a small-group setting.
“We had a great guide. The two winery visits included just enough time to enjoy what they had to offer and company of the participants. There were only eleven of us!”
Trade Rome for Montepulciano and Pienza on a 12-hour Tuscany day trip with a farm lunch, regional wines, and Val d'Orcia views.
“It was extremely educational and the lunch and wine tasting was quitr worth it. Only dad part was that in the off season (winter) all the shops and stores are closed.”
Eat your way through Trastevere with Roman pasta, porchetta, supplì, wine, ancient cellars, and real gelato on a four-hour evening walk.
“This was the most fun tour! Murphy, our tour guide was fun and funny right from the beginning. He made everyone feel welcome and made sure the entire group were able to feel comfortable with each other as we were going to spend the next 4 hours together. What a great idea! It made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We all enjoyed getting to know one another and sharing stories from our own lives while touring and eating throughout some of the more obscure places throughout Trastevere. Murphy picked wonderful spots for us to sample food and shared a lot of fun stories and history along the way.…”
Ride off-road through Chianti or Val d’Orcia, taste top Tuscan wines, tour old cellars, and enjoy a farm-fresh meal from Florence.
“Guide was informative and fun. The wines were good as was the food served. The grounds and estate were lovely. Met lovely people from across the world and had great conversations. Only adults on this tour but they were of all ages. Highly recommend”
Taste Tuscan wines, Negroni, pasta, cheese, soup, wild boar, and artisan gelato on a lively 3.5-hour Florence evening walk.
“Dimitri, our guide, grew up in the neighborhood and was superb. The food was at old generational establishments and local specialties, refreshingly not the touristy list. The drink list and exposure/education alone was worth the price. Thank you!”
Review of a full-day Tuscany tour from Florence covering San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, Chianti wine, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“It feels very rushed in last portion of tour. We had a guide that walked entirely too fast and our chronic knee and back pain were exacerbated trying to keeep up. Guided tour wasn’t really necessary… save yourself the expense. Meal was delicious! We thoroughly enjoyed San Giiagmano wish it was longest stay of tour.”
Taste pizza fritta, sfogliatelle, mozzarella, limoncello, and more while exploring Naples with an entertaining local guide.
“The guide was excellent with a great sense of humor and made sure everyone was a part of the experience. Thank you Valeria”
Review of Etna Est’s six-hour Mount Etna trip from Catania, with crater walks, lava cave, tasting, hotel pickup, and sunset option.
“I absolutely loved this tour!! Our guide was Leonardo. I mean this as a compliment, but the man is clearly obsessed with Mount Etna. He knows everything about it and showed us loads of videos taken by him and his colleagues. He was really nice and picked us up right on time. It was so helpful that this tour offered a collection option, as we are staying at a hotel on the edge of town and it is a real pain to get into the city centre. We were transported in a people carrier and there were 8 people in total (all very nice too!). Leonardo took us to the…”
Taste Chianti wines, olive oils, and Tuscan specialties at two wineries on a relaxed half-day trip from Florence.
“So much fun with driver and tour lead! Such a great time”
Taste Roman street food, wine, and gelato while exploring Trastevere or Rome’s Jewish Quarter on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour.
“We had a wonderful food tour in Rome. our guide Marco was charming and informative. The food was delicious and introduced us to foods we wouldn't of experienced otherwise, such as Suppli. Very good value, would recommend highly.”
Review of a Florence to Cinque Terre day trip with trains, boat options, free time in four villages, and optional local street food.
“Great all day experience exploring 4 villages of Cinque Terre. Lots of walking and each village was very beautiful. Took the train between villages. Fredericko our tour guide was great!”
Taste up to 20 Roman specialties in Prati, from truffles and Barolo to pizza, pasta, wine, and gelato, on a four-hour food walk.
“The wine and food were great and Tina was so knowledgeable and fun to be with. There was quite a bit of walking but we never felt rushed. All said it was a very fun experience.”
Review of a $46 Tuscany day trip from Florence to Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and a three-wine Chianti tasting.
“We had a brilliant day with Martina, Constantin and Mario! Everything went smoothy and we experienced Tuscany in a lovely way. Highlight was the wine tasting and San Gimignano! Thanks to Ciao Florence for amazing experience!”
Taste Venetian seafood, cicchetti, wine, pastries, cured meats and gelato while exploring Rialto and local bars with a small group.
“This tour was well organized but flexible enough to allow a couple to catch up with the group. The tastings were all chosen with care to ensure an authentic experience and there was enough food and wine for all. Come with an adventurous palate and be open to tasting anchovies. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.”
Pick a city, a ruin or a kitchen.
