--- title: Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 6004 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Evening in Oltrarno? rank_in_category: 1 of 9 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/winner-2026-florence-sunset-food-wine-tour-by-eating-europe/ --- # Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe **Guidekin's take:** An evening food walk across the river into Oltrarno with a prosecco toast, nine or ten Tuscan bites, four wines in cellars and at a wine window, a Negroni lesson and gelato, in a group capped at twelve. It needs two guests booked to run; tips and extra drinks are not included. 4.95 from 6004 reviews for 3h 30m at €109 per person. **Evening in Oltrarno?:** Small Group: up to twelve, Tuscan bites, four wines and Negroni lesson at €109 per person; needs two guests to run. 4.95 from 6004 reviews. Trade-off: Needs two guests; tips and extra drinks on you. (last checked September 18, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview As the sun drops over the Arno River, you'll cross into Oltrarno, the quieter half of Florence that locals never left. Your guide walks you into a centuries-old fiaschetteria for local wine paired with plates built on Tuscan cucina povera, out to a wine window still used exactly as it was in Florence's plague years, and into a deli where the self-appointed King of Cheese let's you try his best pecorino and parmigiano cheeses. There's a Negroni lesson at a historic wine shop, a slow-cooked stew to go with your Super Tuscan wine, and a gelato finish from the shop Florentines voted their own favorite. A small group, and six or seven carefully selected stops. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting for you by… - Group size varies by option: small group from €109 · private from €193 - 14 start times: between 11:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 'Food & the City' Insider Tips - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €98: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person for the Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) option; other options up to €193 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 6004 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Florence Food Tours by Eating Europe - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €109 · private from €193 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 14 start times between 11:00 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 6004 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 5938 of 6004. - 5 stars: 5816 (97%) - 4 stars: 122 (2%) - 3 stars: 39 (1%) - 2 stars: 15 (0%) - 1 star: 12 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, local food and sociable groups; finishing all the wine can be a challenge. **Praised:** - Friendly guides explain local food, wine and Florence's history - Varied regional dishes, wines and gelato at local tasting stops - Oltrarno shops and restaurants away from the busiest tourist areas - Welcoming groups where solo travellers feel included - Dietary needs and food preferences accommodated at tasting stops **Complaints:** - The amount of wine can be hard to finish Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-09-19 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) | €109 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes | | Private Food Tour Upgrade | €193 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Includes an extra tasting | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - Kick your evening off with a Prosecco toast in one of Florence’s liveliest squares - Indulge in 9-10 hearty Tuscan bites, a cocktail-making lesson, and gelato to finish the night - 'Food & the City' Insider Tips - Enjoy a cheese and cured meat tasting with the neighborhood's self-declared King of Cheese - Drink 4 amazing wines across a historic cellar, a centuries-old wine window, and a family-run shop ## Not included - Gratuities / Tips for the guide - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Extra drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Santo Spirito** (10m; admission included) - Enjoy a Prosecco in one of Florence’s liveliest squares. Cheers to Italian dolce vita and to the start of your night out with new friends! 2. **Visit a Wine Window and taste mouth-watering charcuterie boards paired with t...** (25m) - Visit a Wine Window and taste mouth-watering charcuterie boards paired with the most delicious wine, all served in a cellar dating back to the XII century! 3. **Step into a family-run shop run by a man the neighborhood has crowned King of...** (20m) - Step into a family-run shop run by a man the neighborhood has crowned King of Cheese, tasting two styles of pecorino and a parmigiano while he makes his case for the title with total conviction. 4. **Learn the story behind Florence's Wine Windows, small openings built for plag...** (20m) - Learn the story behind Florence's Wine Windows, small openings built for plague-era wine sales, reopened in recent years. Bruschetta with stracciatella and a glass of Tuscan wine come alongside the history. 5. **At a trattoria run by a mother-son duo, you'll watch gnudi (naked pasta) toss...** (30m) - At a trattoria run by a mother-son duo, you'll watch gnudi (naked pasta) tossed and plated tableside, paired with a glass of Chianti Classico, one of Tuscany's most tightly regulated wines, and one of its best. 6. **This fiaschetteria has poured wine for Oltrarno's restaurants since the 1950s** (30m) - Here you'll learn to make a proper Negroni before settling into wild boar stew with a glass of Super Tuscan wine, served through its own Wine Window. 7. **Close the night with a short lesson in spotting real artisanal gelato, then t...** (15m) - Close the night with a short lesson in spotting real artisanal gelato, then taste two flavors from a shop Florentines themselves voted the city's best. The neon-colored stuff at tourist stands won't tempt you again. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14 start times between 11:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be waiting for you by the fountain and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei1QaWF6emEgU2FudG8gU3Bpcml0bywgNTAxMjUgRmlyZW56ZSBGSSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgkdSoWPVFEqExEvsBOQ26kz6xIUChIJ30yk06BWKhMR2ZdgiWilRbo Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed. - Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up. - Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors! - Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. ## Compared with other Food & Wine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 9** | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (6004) | varies by option | | [Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine](/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-tour-with-truffle-pasta-steak-free-flowing-wine/?format=md) | €129 | 4h | 4.98 (348) | shared | | [Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe](/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-local-flavors-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) | €94 | 3h | 4.96 (550) | shared | | [Truffle Hunting Experience with Lunch in San Miniato](/italy/florence/tours/truffle-hunting-experience-with-lunch-in-san-miniato/?format=md) | €200 | 3h | 4.91 (392) | shared | Ranked #1 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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