Essential Florence

Florence Wine Tasting Tour

Florence - panoramic view

At a glance

Region:Tuscany
Type of Tour:
Duration:3/4 Days
Guide Price:From £580 to £1524 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts + 1 lunch (3 days)
3 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 1 food tour (4 days)
Number of Winery Visits:3 wineries (3 days)
2 tasting sessions in Florence (4 days)
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 12 (3 days)
Approximately 18 (4 days)
Tour Transport:Full day guided and transported tour (3 days)
Full day guided and transported tour + 1 food tour on foot in Florence (4 days)
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends from April to the end of October

Trip Summary

The Essential Florence Wine Tour

Based in the beautiful and historic city of Florence, this Tuscany wine tour allows you to stay in the birthplace of the Italian renaissance and discover the celebrated wines that makes Tuscany such a sought-after holiday destination amongst wine lovers. After settling into your chosen hotel on day one, we would be pleased to recommend a restaurant and reserve you a table for dinner if required.

On day two, meet your English-speaking specialist wine guide at a central departure point in Florence and enjoy a day of tasting in the stunning Chianti vineyards. There will be a maximum of eight guests on the tour and the focus of the day will be the the world-famous Super Tuscan wines.

Chianti vineyard
Piazza Florence

During the course of the day, you will be welcomed as the guests of two highly-regarded Super Tuscan wineries, where your guide will show you the fascinating wine-making process from vine to bottle. At each estate, you will taste a variety of Tuscany wines, discovering the secrets of the Super Tuscan wine-makers. The traditional lunch served at one of the wineries will be a true highlight of your holiday. Here, you will taste examples of dishes that have made Tuscany such a well-loved gastronomic capital and of course, premium wines will complement the cuisine. You will also enjoy a tasting session at a quaint boutique during the course of the day. You will be taken back to Florence at the end of the day.

For those staying an extra day, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world at your own pace before indulging in an unforgettable food tour.

As the sun sets, you will be invited to savour the authenticity of Tuscan cuisine. Wander through the city’s bustling streets, sipping the perfect aperitivo and immersing yourself in the liveliness of the city. Taste meats and cheeses, learn how to make a Negroni, and enjoy a wine tasting. This experience promises an intimate encounter with the essence of Florence’s rich food culture, ensuring that your taste buds are treated to an unforgettable journey!

Street view Florence
Street food in Florence

Outline Itinerary

The Essential Florence Wine Tour

Day one of your Florence wine tour

  • Upon arrival in Florence, check into your chosen hotel.
  • We would be pleased to recommend a restaurant and reserve you a table for dinner if required.

Day two of your Florence wine tour

  • After breakfast, meet your English-speaking specialist wine guide at a central departure point for a full day transported tour. Your tour day will comprise of:
  • Tours and tastings at two Super Tuscan wineries in the Chianti vineyards and a tasting at a small boutique
  • An authentic Tuscan lunch at one of the estates.
Vineyard sunset - Chianti
Chianti winery

Day three (optional) of your Florence wine tour

  • A free morning to explore the city independently
  • A food tour on foot in the city centre

The final day of your Tuscany wine tour

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.
Chianti winery

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March and July/August). Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Florence continues to be one of the most visited cities in the world, with 2 million visitors in 2023. Due to this high demand, accommodation prices in the city are often high and subject to fluctuations. While we have made every effort to estimate the cost of our packages accurately, there may be rare occasions where prices vary.
  • Accommodation availability is dependent on the season, prompting us to partner with multiple hotels in the area. It is important to note that all of our partner hotels offer identical levels of service, ensuring a high standard of accommodation for our guests. Depending on the season, we may be able to offer a wider range of options to choose from.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Florence HotelsClassic4*3 Days£920Book Now
Florence HotelsClassic Executive4*4 Days£1455Book Now
Ponte vecchio
Gelato in Florence

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of Italy! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer!Just let us know which of the hotels you prefer and we will provide a price for additional nights..
  • Fiat 500 Experience. The Fiat 500 is iconic, and is instantly recognisable as a symbol of Italian style and 1950’s/60’s European social liberation. We offer a variety of unique Fiat 500 tours. All of the classic Fiats are original in every detail. Please contact us for prices.
  • Spend a night in Siena. It takes just over an hour to get to Siena from Florence by train and many of our guests like to spend a night or two experiencing the delights of this beautiful town.
Florence street food
Chianti winery- winemaking process

Further Information

Travel to your Tuscany wine tour

Given the wide range of travel options, the package price does not include travel. Please see out travel page for further information.

About Essential Breaks

For more information on our essential tours please see our Essential tours page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of 20% is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Chianti vineyards

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