We had so much fun on our gelato & pizza making tour in Florence! The walkabout tours staff member…read moregreeting us at the meeting point was a bit harsh, did not seem like she wanted to be working in customer service of any kind, and made it a rough start to our tour. After the rude greeting, the experience itself went smoothly - the farm has great views and the chefs did a nice job shuffling us between rooms for maximum efficiency as we prepared our meal. It was a bit of a bummer to not be able to choose our own gelato flavor to make (the were 30ish people total so they wanted us to divvy up flavors). We also had to wait a while to make our pizza since there were so many people in our group, but there was wine and good company for the wait! They were running out of some of the pizza toppings by the time we got to making ours at the end, but they still turned out delicious! The chefs were so entertaining and the food tasted great - it was nice to learn the process to make such a delicious Italian dinner. I can't wait to receive the recipes to make this meal all over again!! Thank you for a lovely experience!

In the short time I had in Firenze, I knew I wanted to see as many sights as I could - knowing I…read moreneeded to sacrifice some due to only being in the city for a few days. That being said, I attempted to balance guided tours with my own explorations. I did not want to be part of a guided tour all day every day, so when one of my colleagues recommended Walkabout I inquired to see what they had to offer. I noticed that they had a 3-hour tour of the Piazza del Duomo which included a climb to the top of Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore Duomo di Firenze. This sounded perfect, so we decided to book it for our first full day in Firenze. Prior to my arrival in Firenze, I received correspondence from Walkabout with details about my tour. Via email and Whatsapp, I was given my start time as well as where to meet and who my tour guide will be. I booked a private tour, and I assume that's why they asked me where I was staying since my meeting point was about a 3-minute walk from my hotel. We met up with Lisa at the designated time, who gave us a quick rundown of the tour and shortly after that we got started. We began the tour in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo - we spent a good amount of time here looking at each of the exhibits, and Lisa did an excellent job going through all the details and history not only of the pieces but of the history of Firenze that shaped what we saw. The museum is noteworthy that it contains many of the original artifacts of the cathedral itself (they have been replaced by replicas in order to preserve the originals). The original doors of the Baptistery are also here, as well as a scale replica of the first three stories of the Cathedral in its original form. After some time in the museum, we made our way to the Cathedral to begin the climb. It's not the easiest climb I'll admit, as it's 400+ steps and there are points in the ascent that are tight with steep steps - but I would say it's totally worth it as the views up top are magnificent. You get panoramic views of the city so my camera was constantly clicking. While the climb concluded our tour, our tickets did include access to the Bell Tower and Baptistry which were valid over the next couple of days which I thought was a nice perk. Overall my experience with Walkabout was excellent - Lisa did an awesome job guiding us through the exhibits; she's very knowledgable, engaging, and really made this tour amazing. I would have no qualms booking a tour with them next time I'm in Florence.

Were able to snag an outside table walk in but certainly they fill up quickly and a reservation…read moreprobably would have been better. We grabbed a bottle of wine on a warmer June afternoon after a day of exploring, which was definitely refreshing. The location isn't much as it overlooks a pretty bare piazza. The service can be a bit on the slower side, especially when I walked in and tried to get the bill. But still if you're able to get a table it's a pretty quaint wine bar. It seemed like they had some flights/tastings, which would have been an interesting option.

Title: Great wine selection, but disappointing service from our server Noemi…read moreWe visited Enoteca Pitti Gola because it was recommended by Wine Spectator, and the wine list truly is impressive -- an extensive and well-curated selection of Italian wines. We were two couples and went for some wine and light snacks. When we arrived, there wasn't a table available for four, so we had to sit separately. Once a table behind our friends became available, we asked to move so we could sit closer together, but our server, Noemi, wasn't very accommodating and seemed somewhat annoyed by the request. We mentioned that we wanted to share a few dishes and asked about portion sizes, but Noemi didn't explain things clearly and wasn't very friendly. She insisted the plates weren't meant for sharing, which turned out not to be true. The wine itself was excellent, and the snacks were good -- but the overall service from Noemi felt unfriendly and not very customer-oriented. I'd still recommend the place if you're interested in trying great Italian wines, but be aware that the service experience may not match the quality of the wine.

I struggled trying to select the perfect winery tour that would allow my family to have a varied…read morememorable experience. My friend recommended Grape Tours and I felt relief as there was no easy way to have that kind of experience with 8 family members without a car. We selected Fabulous Tuscany! We walked to the wine and cheese shop right from our Airbnb in Florence. We were greeted by Rebecca at 8:45AM, and our driver for the day, Daniel at 9AM as planned. All 8 of us had an amazing day with Daniel visiting Campo Sasso with Pierre (and Frisbee their amazing pup!), sampling wine, balsamic and cheese (all incredible!) on their gorgeous country grounds. Then onto Tenuta La Novella, another beautiful winery with unique wine barrels and fabulous wine and honey to die for! Again the pups (Little Nana especially) kept us entertained. Our final stop was with Miscia at Tenuta Montiani and just wow! Miscia *and his pups!* shared a meal with us that was out of this world and his hospitality and stories top notch. One of the best days on our trip together and I highly recommend Rebecca and Pierre's special itinerary they put together for a varied winery experience! My only negative was it had to come to an end :( Thank you!!!

My wife and I chose the Chianti & Cheese tour and had a remarkable time! The wines of Tuscany are…read moresome of the best I've had and are on par with many we've had in Napa. The countryside of Tuscany is breathtaking, that alone would make the trip worth it but the food and wine are just as stunning. This is perfect for a nice reprieve from sightseeing in Florence and really helps put a trip in perspective. If you love wine and cheese and beautiful vistas, this is the perfect choice!

Had a WONDERFUL private day-long wine tour with Matt/ Mateo in the Chianti region of Florence! He…read morewas a FANTASTIC guide!!!! Not only was he incredible knowledgeable about wine as a sommelier but he was also friendly, fun, warm and so easy to learn from. The trip was truly a highlight of our two week trip to Italy!!! Matt took INCREDIBLE photos for us as well and did an EXCEPTIONAL job!

Very scenic though long drive. The wineries we visited were unique and very informative. A couple…read morequaint little towns were neat to wander around. Going into a cave for a tasting was fun. Lunch was at a great spot. And it was great.

Let me tell ya, I was super mad when my group decided to come here instead of a different aperitivo…read moreplace. The outside signs are all about the wine tasting and that was something I was not interested in. None of my group was actually into that either but they didn't want to wait to sit at the place we meant to go and this place had availability at that moment. We sat at the large wine barrel table at the front door because there were 4 of us and I felt a way since I was told to make sure not to block other guests. Then why put us here? I'm getting even more mad. Thankfully, I was completely wrong. Once we sat and one of the lovely sisters came to speak with us, I knew this was going to be a good time. They both were so gracious and knowledgeable, but also friendly and super funny. We didn't get the wine tasting but I heard them giving the people behind us one and I actually think I would have enjoyed it as well. The cocktails we did get were strong and delicious. With hosts like these, I'd come back here all the time.

We were excited for some wine tasting during our first trip to Florence. We were seated inside with…read moreour party of 4. The staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable. We learned lots about each type of wine. The meat and cheese plate was delicious, and there was even extra appetizers we were able to grab as buffet style. Great overall experience!

Great inexpensive wines bottled for you. Just off Piazza Santo Spirito. Nice service.read more

Wow!! A hidden gem that more people need to talk about! I was looking for a place to try a couple…read moreof flights of wine but I didn't want to pay tourist prices. After purchasing a few bottles at "enotecas", I found this place. Aesthetically, not much but the service and prices dropped my jaw! The abridged version... I left with 3 bottles. A belghori, Chardonnay, and a vermentino. None of these wines will ever be on Wine Spectators top 100 but if you are ordering "vino Della casa" while in Florence, you will be getting much better wines at a MUCH better price at Il Santo Vino. These have been our table wines for lunch and dinner at our apartment and have impressed me enough to go back and purchase more! I could go on but if you are in Florence for an extended time, be like a local and treat yourself to a hidden gem! Salute!

Sam & Soni were amazing! It was a last minute booking & best decision! When Sam said we would…read morehave a good time, he certainly delivered? Definitely coming back soon to Sam & Soni! Don't hesitate, BOOK NOW!

We did the Tuscany wine tour with 5 family members and had a great time. Fun in Tuscany guides…read moretreated us like royalty. We visited 2 family owned wineries and sampled several great wines. We were treated a delicious pasta lunch. Getting out to see the countryside was a treat and visiting the small town of San Gimignano. The guides were super nice. I would highly recommend the experience and Fun in Tuscany.

This winery was AMAZING! The stop to Ruffino was included as part of a winery vespa tour. Riding…read morevespas throughout Tuscany and coming this winery was the best highlight. The winery, tour and the history behind it was awesome! On the tour, you are able to see the beautiful estate, including the wine barrels and vaults. To see pure Italian wine, direct at the source, was an awesome experience. Our tour guide was great and explained so much about the wine, owners and history of the estate. Although the tasting of this wine was completed at the final destination (not recommended to drink and drive a vespa), it was so good! If you are able to tour this winery, do not miss out!

We had a great time exploring the Ruffino estate and tasting some of their wines. Ruffino is one of…read moreour favorite wines and it was such a nice experience to go to the estate and learn more about the wines. We had Greta do our tour and SHE IS AMAZING!!! We had a wonderful time and she went above and beyond to make our tour special. We started by having some Prosecco while she told us some history of Ruffino and then we decided to do our tour by tasting one wine in a different part of the estate. We were able to try one wine while learning about Ruffino's many awards, one wine while in the wine cellar in the basement with the oak barrels and one wine while out on the beautiful landscape. Our tour was supposed to be 90 minutes but it was about 2 1/2 wonderful hours due to the attention Greta paid to our tour. We also had two non-drinkers in our party and they still enjoyed the tour. I cannot say enough how wonderful our experience was. It is definitely worth it. Make sure you e-mail/call ahead and book a tour, if this is on your list! Greta thank you for a wonderful day!! It is one of the highlights from our trip!

Enoteca F.lli Zanobini is a historic wine shop in Florence, active since 1944, offering selected…read moreTuscan wines, wine by the glass, and an authentic local atmosphere in the heart of the city. Visitors looking for a real wine shop in Florence, a traditional wine bar, or a genuine place to enjoy Chianti Classico and other Italian labels will find history, hospitality, and quality at Enoteca Zanobini.

This is my favorite place to hang out in Florence. Stand at the bar right off the street and meet…read morelocals and tourists. Engage in great conversations. The Italians are not afraid to discuss politics and are refreshingly frank about their opinions. The wine selections by the glass are on the board. Prices range from cheap to not so cheap, but fair. The bottled wine selection is extensive and the friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you to exactly what you would want. After I get off the train and drop off my bags, this is the first place I go to.