Italy · FOOD & DRINK
This is the list to send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Half-day Chianti Hills tour from Florence with two wineries, vineyard walks, and tastings with Tuscan cheese, olive oil, balsamic.
“We loved the tour, especially the second stop with Winestein. The transportation was great and the day was very fun!”
Small-group Chianti Classico tastings from Florence, with two winery visits, vineyard tours, and food pairings, plus scenic hillside drives.
“Leonardo was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable and so kind, the wineries were exquisite! Would highly recommend this tour!”
Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza with Tuscan farm lunch, wine tastings, and Val d’Orcia views by air-conditioned coach.
“It was such a beautiful and lovely tour. Our tour guide is Anna and the driver is Luca. They make such a great team! We love all the places included in the tour. Food and drinks were excellent.”
Twilight Trastevere Rome food tour with VIP tastings, wine, supplì, porchetta and real gelato, led by a local in 4 hours.
“Was best way to start our trip to Rome -- getting a feel for a part of the city as we walked, talked, ate and drank. Portions were generous -- and everything tasty. Our guide, Edma, was fantastic -- and doing as a small group (was 11 of us total) was great.”
Go off-road from Florence into Chianti or Val d’Orcia for guided tastings, olive oil and cheese stops, and a classic Tuscan meal.
“Gloria and Roberto were amazing guides. Not only were the wineries diverse, but the knowledge shared was informative and interesting. Gloria also took the time to answer questions and ‘get to know the group’. Roberto was a smooth and careful driver.”
Florence sunset food and wine tasting with wine windows, Pecorino and Parmigiano, Gnudi pasta, and a Negroni tutorial, plus artisan gelato.
“Giovana was an excellent guide and incredibly friendly. She knew the proprietors of every restaurant/shop she showed us, and did an excellent job with the tour”
11-hour Tuscany day trip from Florence with San Gimignano towers, Chianti winery lunch and wine tasting, and guided Siena highlights.
“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.”
2.5-hour Naples street food walk from Piazza Bellini, with pizza fritta, mozzarella, limoncello, spritz and gelato.
“Great tour! We love everything. Our guide, Daniela, was fantastic!”
Guided Mount Etna day trip from Catania, easy crater walk and lava cave visit with helmets, cantucci and zibibbo tasting, morning or sunset.
“The guide was very friendly and well informed. He spoke english very well and told a lot of jokes.”
Small-group Chianti tasting from Florence with 2 renowned estates, 6 wine and olive oil samples, and Tuscan bites in under 5 hours.
“Rapha and Sergio provided a friendly and informative tour out to two Chianti wineries in a comfortable bus. The Tuscan landscape and villas dotted around the hills did not disappoint, and the wines were paired with generous antipasto plates. Great tour with fellow travellers from all over the world. Five out of five stars.”
Choose Trastevere or Rome's Jewish Quarter for a 2.5-hour street food walk with 5 tastings, beer, wine, and Roman gelato.
“Christian was a great guide and gave us a great history lesson. One of your best tours! Highly recommend.”
A fast, scenic Cinque Terre day trip from Florence with train stops, optional street-food lunch, and a boat ride to Vernazza.
“Be careful with the pick pockets!!! They are on the trains stations and all trains. Make sure you have all your belongings in front of you.”
Rome’s Prati food tour with 20 tastings, fine wine and Barolo flavors, small group, truffles, pizza, pasta, gelato in 4 hours.
“This is a great tour. Our guide, Jordano knew everything about our different foods and wines. He was energetic, enthusiastic, and a generally great guy to tour either way. The good and wine choices were well thought-out and presented. Make sure you come hungry!”
A full-day Tuscany loop from Florence covering Monteriggioni, Siena, San Gimignano, plus Chianti wine tasting with local snacks.
“The trip was amazing! The tour is well organized and super worth it! A must if you visit Florence and want to visit other cities. 100% recommend it!”
Eat and drink your way through Venice’s Rialto and beyond on a small-group food tasting with cicchetti, seafood, wine, and gelato.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour of the Rialto Mercato area with Anna. We strolled about the market a bit and then sat down at a couple of her favorite restaurants to sample some wine and local specialties. At other venues, we stood at a counter or outside to taste some more treats and finished up at her favorite gelateria. While we ate, Anna told us about the market vendors and their eating habits on market days. She also gave us tips on how to spot a good local restaurant, avoid the tourist traps, and not overpay for a view.”
Every kind of day out in the country, and the best of each.
