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Discover the authentic tastes of northern Italy with Under The Tuscan Sun Tours’ private VIP food experience near Florence. From Parmigiano Reggiano to aged balsamic vinegar, taste centuries-old traditions on a uniquely immersive day trip.
Discover the authentic tastes of northern Italy with Under The Tuscan Sun Tours’ private VIP food experience near Florence. From Parmigiano Reggiano to aged balsamic vinegar, taste centuries-old traditions on a uniquely immersive day trip.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Under The Tuscan Sun Tours · Florence, Florence
easy.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels—mainly involves light walking and standing during tastings.
The tour includes a variety of traditional foods but operators can often accommodate common dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Transportation details vary; confirm if transfers are included or if you need to arrange your own travel to meeting points.
Tours are private or small group only, ensuring personalized attention and a tailored experience.
Yes, stops often include opportunities to purchase authentic Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and cured meats directly from producers.
The tour is easy-paced with light walking primarily around farms and production sites, suitable for most travelers.
Photography is typically allowed, but it’s polite to respect any restrictions where noted by guides or producers.
The Emilia-Romagna region’s culinary heritage dates back centuries, with traditional cheese and cured meat production linked to local noble estates and farming communities.
Many producers emphasize sustainable, small-batch methods that honor local biodiversity and minimize environmental impact.
Under The Tuscan Sun Tours is a Florence-based tour operator specializing in private and small-group experiences across Tuscany and nearby regions. Founded to connect visitors with the cultural, culinary and scenic highlights of central Italy, the company offers a wide range of day trips, shore excursions and immersive activities. Operating from Florence, Tuscany, the catalogue includes private VIP shore excursions from Livorno, La Spezia and Piombino to destinations such as Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano and the Chianti wine region. Options span guided walking tours with reserved entries (Uffizi, Accademia), winery visits with tastings and meals, truffle hunting with trained dogs, cooking classes, Vespa tours and curated visits to Bolgheri for Supertuscan wine tastings. Services include private vehicles and professional drivers for full-day transfers, small shared tours for groups up to eight people, and tailored itineraries for families or wine enthusiasts. Specific shore excursions list included stops, tasting experiences and local activities, while other experiences emphasize cultural sites such as Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo, and Carrara marble quarries. Under The Tuscan Sun Tours works with licensed local guides and established wineries, restaurants and activity providers to deliver organized itineraries and reserved accesses. The business emphasizes clear pickup arrangements from ports (Livorno, Piombino, La Spezia) and from central Florence, offering a practical way to turn limited time into a full Tuscan experience.
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