Enjoy the best dishes of Florence and Tuscany with a local specialist
The city of Florence has always been synonymous with pleasure, all pleasures, whether visual, artistic or even gusts . Florentine gastronomy is no longer to be demonstrated as it is recognized worldwide.
Visit Florence differently
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Discover Florence in a new day, with more sharp senses is a unpublished experience : Indeed, this city is a real treat for taste buds and it is enough to see the explosion of traditional cooking classes to discover how the city of the Renaissance par excellence seduces all tastes. What about succulent dishes based on grain, cheese, meat and local products? What to say about olive oil, beans, boar and famous steak bistecca fiorentina which are among the most popular and gourmet traditional dishes?
It is generally accepted that between Italians and gastronomy, it is a true story of love that comes in all sauces. See Florence at the mercy of her traditional ingredients Like the liver, the bread often grilled and rubbed with garlic, the tripes, roasted pork, roostered beef or the chicken paned with ricotta and parmesan, it is to savour every piece of the history of this secular city.
A short visit
To discover the secrets and other arcanes of a city, nothing better than to pass through its kitchen which tells much more than all the history books gathered together. In Florence, this is especially true and that is why you will be able, from now on, to perform a guided tour to taste different florentine specialties .
The visit begins with the discovery of two cafés in an Italian bar and the observation on their elaboration according to the Italian tradition and more precisely Florentine. Then you will go to a restaurant to taste the famous "panino tartufato" which is renowned for all its culinary specialties based on truffles. By making this tour of the restaurants and Florentine dishes, you will better understand the history of the city, its various "piazzas" thanks to the comments of a guide that will accompany you.
A sense explosion
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How not to discover cuisine without going to the month once to the San Lorenzo market? Here you will have the opportunity to taste balsamic vinegar as well as local olive oil and even two typical wines. Why don't you make a few purchases? Italian gastronomy is not limited to its food but also extends to its drink, especially to its wines. With its location in a wine region, Florence offers the opportunity to visit one of its famous wineries by discovering Tuscan wines that will be accompanied by Italian cheeses with delicious and suave flavour. I mean, how not to finish her tasting with a beautiful Italian ice!
The strengths
This Florentine visit with tastings promises strong points such as an overview of the city, the visit accompanied by an expert guide to eat and drink like the inhabitants, a personalized service for a small group (8 people at most) and free snacks that are included. The price of this gourmet visit to Florence includes the tasting of Italian cafés, the tasting of a tartufato panino, the tasting of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This visit lasts on average a whole morning (between 9h30 and 13h00) and it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes to enjoy the gourmet walk .
Do you know the gastronomy of Florence?
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