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Florence Walking Tours & Wine Tastings in Tuscany

Florence Walking Tours & Wine Tastings in Tuscany

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Adventure Brief

Experience Florence beyond sightseeing with a 2-hour journey featuring wine tasting, aromatic herbs, and vibrant local markets.

2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required

Keep the Adventure Going

More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders

Florence, the heart of Tuscany, offers more than renaissance art and grand architecture—it’s a vibrant city alive with rich aromas, flavors, and colors waiting to be discovered. The Tour of Senses in Florence is a focused 2-hour walking experience that invites travelers to unplug and engage deeply with the city through taste, smell, and sight. This journey begins with a stroll to a local winery tucked amid Florence’s historic streets, where guests savor a carefully curated wine tasting featuring celebrated Tuscan varietals. Here, the subtle notes of Sangiovese and Vernaccia reveal the region’s sun-soaked soils and centuries-old vintages. From the vineyard, the tour moves to the Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella, one of Europe’s oldest pharmacies dating to the 13th century. This stop immerses visitors in herbal scents and traditional remedies, offering a sensory step back through history with hand-prepared perfumes and potions. Finally, the group reaches San Lorenzo Market, a bustling hub where vibrant fruits, fresh spices, and handcrafted goods create a bustling mosaic of color and sound. This sensory culmination encourages guests to savor Florence as locals do—through engagement with its culinary and handcrafted culture. The Tour of Senses stands out because it offers an authentic, intimate experience that goes beyond standard sightseeing. By engaging multiple senses, this tour fosters an enriched connection with Florence’s living traditions and hidden corners. Ideal for travelers eager to taste history and culture, this unique offering enriches any Tuscan itinerary with warmth and vivid local flavor.

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Trip Details from the Operator

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the wine tasting at the local winery is part of the 2-hour tour experience.

The tour focuses on wine and market visits; dietary restrictions can be accommodated during tastings upon request.

This tour is best suited for adults and older teens due to the wine tasting component.

Key Highlights

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal walking required

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Pigeons frequent Piazza della Signoria
  • City-dwelling sparrows often appear in market areas

History

The Pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella has operated continuously since the 13th century, blending herbal traditions with Florentine history.

Conservation

Many local wineries engage in sustainable viticulture, preserving Tuscany’s landscape for future generations.

Related Adventures & Guides

  • See other trips from Under The Tuscan Sun Tours
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Under The Tuscan Sun Tours

Experience Florence beyond sightseeing with a 2-hour journey featuring wine tasting, aromatic herbs, and vibrant local markets.

About Under The Tuscan Sun Tours

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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Under The Tuscan Sun Tours team

Location

Florence, Tuscany

Headquartered in historic Florence

Group Size

Up to 8 (shared)

Small-group tour options available

Shore Excursions

Livorno & La Spezia

Private shore pickups offered

Featured Tours

Pisa, Chianti, 5 Terre

Iconic Tuscany destinations covered

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Book a Tailored Tuscan Day — Private or Small Group

Reserve a shore excursion or Florence tour today: private vehicles, experienced guides, and curated wine and cultural itineraries ready for booking.

Adventure Tips

Book your spot in advance

This popular sensory tour fills quickly, especially in peak tourist seasons.

essential

Wear comfortable shoes

Expect gentle walking on cobblestone streets for about two hours.

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Bring a small water bottle

Stay hydrated during your stroll through Florence’s lively streets.

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Ask questions and engage

Tour leaders welcome curiosity about local wines and historic scents.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Navigate Florence’s historic streets with ease and comfort.

Essential

Light jacket or scarf

Spring evenings can be cool—layer up for comfort.

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Small backpack or tote

Carry essentials like water, camera, and purchases from the market.

Essential

Camera or smartphone

Capture the vibrant colors and memories from the tour.

Essential