Tuscan Olive Oil, Food, and Wine Experience - Florence City Walk

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Florence, Tuscany

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Enjoy Olive Oil and Wine tasting with typical Tuscan Crostini, Prosciutto, and Cheeses with food experts as you make stops on a walk through the heart of Florence. Stroll through landmark sites with a local guide to hear fascinating legends.

Highlights:
- Learn about the city's history, art, and food culture with a local guide
- Taste different types of high-quality Tuscan Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- Enjoy Wine Tasting with Bruschetta, Cheese, Salami, and Prosciutto
- Discover some of the best places to get a real authentic taste of Tuscan food
- See amazing sites and famous landmarks

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1. Piazza San Marco
Begin the tour at the Florence Specialists office. From there, we will cross Piazza San Marco.
2. Palazzo Medici Riccardi
Learn about the history of the Medici family and how they created a golden age in Florence. See the beautiful palace and the courtyard with its elegant Renaissance architecture and ornamentation. Once home to the bankers who made a fortune and practically funded the flourishing of the arts in fifteenth-century Florence, this palace became the prototype of the Renaissance palace. Learn about the legend that claims that a Medici woman introduced a long list of foods, techniques, and utensils to the royal court in France.
3. San Lorenzo
Just around the corner is the church of San Lorenzo. With a foundation dating back to the 4th century, this was the original cathedral of Florence. It is also the place where Medici tombs are found.
4. Borgo San Lorenzo
Then continue to down Borgo San Lorenzo, a lively street with typical Florentine shops and restaurants. Learn how the Bistecca Fiorentina is a cut above the rest. Walk to the Basilica of San Lorenzo, the first Renaissance church designed by Brunelleschi and stop to sample Truffle spread and olive oil along the way.
5. Piazza del Duomo
The itinerary continues to the Cathedral Square. Stop here to admire the record-breaking dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi and learn all about its construction and the history of Santa Maria del Fiore. Hear the legendary tale about how a typical Florentine dish was invented here.
6. Piazza della Repubblica
Next, head for Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of the ancient Roman city, where you will learn about the city’s foundation. See the historic cafes where artists and intellectuals would meet.
7. Florence
Olive Oil Tasting Walk down to admire medieval monuments of the city making your way to enjoy an Olive Oil tasting. Learn about the production of Olive Oil and how one Tuscan family has kept old traditions alive while adapting to modern times. Taste high quality extra-virgin olive oil that differ in their aromas and flavors. Learn how they are created out of the fusion between family experience and culture, with new manufacturing and environmentally sustainable systems. Tasting is included in the itinerary cost
8. Palazzo Antinori
Then continue the walk, passing by landmarks sites, like the beautiful Baroque facade designed by a master architect believed to be the real inventor of gelato. See Renaissance palaces and learn about the tradition of wine making as you admire the palace of one of the oldest wine-producing families of Florence, the Antinori. See their historic wine window and learn how this local tradition began.
9. Florence
End the tour with wine tasting. Taste 3 different wines matched with traditional Tuscan products hosted by a knowledgeable cellar staff who will share and entertain you with local wine making facts and stories. Enjoy a platter of Tuscan Appetizers including Italian Olives, Bruschetta, Salami and Prosciutto. Wine tasting and appetizers are included in the cost of the itinerary.

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Tuscan Olive Oil, Food, and Wine Experience - Florence City Walk

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Piazza San Marco

2. Palazzo Medici Riccardi

3. San Lorenzo

4. Borgo San Lorenzo

5. Piazza del Duomo

6. Piazza della Repubblica

7. Florence

8. Palazzo Antinori

9. Florence

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Tuscan Olive Oil, Food, and Wine Experience - Florence City Walk

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Piazza San Marco

2. Palazzo Medici Riccardi

3. San Lorenzo

4. Borgo San Lorenzo

5. Piazza del Duomo

6. Piazza della Repubblica

7. Florence

8. Palazzo Antinori

9. Florence

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