Florence's most luxurious dishes, made simple
Highlights
Step into a centuries-old private wine cellar in the heart of Florence and taste a flight of Tuscan wines — including a Single Estate Cabernet, a Chianti Riserva, and a Super Tuscan — exclusively for your group.
Carve into tender Florentine steak the way Florentines insist it be served — char-grilled over an open flame, salt and good olive oil, nothing else.
Savour 100% organic handmade truffle pasta and traditional tagliatelle with wild boar ragù, crafted with seasonal ingredients.
Sip Chianti through one of Florence’s iconic 16th-century wine windows, a Florentine tradition centuries in the making.
Pass landmarks like the Medici Chapel as you trace Florence’s aristocratic culinary history with a private local guide.
End the night with authentic artisan gelato at one of the city’s top gelaterias, with the Duomo as backdrop.
Built for couples and celebrations, premium corporate hospitality, executive dinners, and small groups of friends — it’s just your group, your guide, and the city’s most luxurious flavors.
Tour Description
Don’t settle for just another dinner. Our Private Florence Dinner Tour is a premium evening experience built around the region’s most coveted flavors — handmade 100% organic truffle pasta, char-grilled Florentine steak, and 5 world-class Tuscan wines (3 of them poured in a private cellar). Designed exclusively for your group.
Along the way, your private local guide unravels Florence’s culinary secrets, from the 16th-century wine windows to its obsession with gelato. You’ll move between family-run shops, bakeries, and a centuries-old cellar at your own pace, with every reservation, pour, and pairing pre-arranged. It’s indulgent, exclusive, and absolutely worth it.
Who this private food tour is for
- Couples and celebrations — anniversaries, milestone birthdays, honeymoon dinners, proposals
- Premium corporate hospitality — executive client entertainment, board dinners, sales incentive trips, partner hosting
- Groups of friends — private celebrations, milestone reunions, foodie gatherings
- Wine lovers looking for a serious tasting flight (Cabernet, Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan) in a private Florentine cellar
- Steak and truffle enthusiasts wanting Florence’s most iconic dishes done properly
- Families with teens age 13 and up — wine tastings are 18+ with non-alcoholic alternatives provided
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-friendly tour but not suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or kosher diets — the menu is built around Florentine steak and handmade pasta, and we can’t reasonably substitute these. Please share dietary restrictions when booking. Tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk; the company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
- Expert Local Guides — Fun, knowledgeable, English-fluent Florence locals who know every cellar, butcher, and gelataio by name
- Florence’s Hidden Gems — Exclusive access to a centuries-old private wine cellar, 16th-century wine windows, and the city’s best Florentine steak
- Culinary Diversity — 5 fine Tuscan wines, organic truffle pasta, Florentine steak, traditional Tuscan dishes, real gelato
- Cultural Immersion — Florence’s aristocratic food history, told as you walk past the Medici Chapel
- Established Expertise — #1 food and drink experience in Florence for 14 years; 500,000 clients; 25,000 five-star reviews
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(ages 13+) From €175 per guest
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EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
Tour Highlights Include
The Flavors You'll Taste
- Coccoli (fried dough balls) with local prosciutto and stracchino
- Schiacciata (Tuscan flatbread)
- Homemade tagliatelle with wild boar ragù
- Homemade 100% organic truffle pasta
- Pappa al pomodoro (traditional tomato and bread soup)
- Florentine steak (bistecca alla fiorentina)
- Artisan gelato
- Single Estate Tuscan Cabernet
- Chianti Riserva
- Super Tuscan wine
- Biodynamic orange wine
- Local red wine through a 16th-century wine window
- Water
Offerings may vary by day or season, but you’re sure to enjoy Florence’s most luxurious flavors.
Meeting Point
Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini
Florence 50123
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag near the rounded bench.
What’s included in your private booking
- Private Florence dinner tour led exclusively for your group
- All food across multiple stops, including organic truffle pasta and Florentine steak
- 5 fine Tuscan wines, with 3 poured in a private centuries-old cellar
- A glass of Chianti through a 16th-century wine window
- A dedicated English-speaking local guide (other languages on request)
- Flexible date and evening start time
- 7-day cancellation policy for private tours
- Company invoicing, advance payment, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings
- A donated meal via World Central Kitchen with every booking
What Makes Florence's City Center Special
Florence’s centro storico is a living Renaissance masterpiece — but behind the Duomo, the Uffizi, and the marble facades, a deeply rooted food culture quietly steals the show. Its narrow streets and sun-warmed piazzas have fed Florentines the same way for centuries, with a cuisine built on simplicity, quality ingredients, and zero waste.
The food here is Tuscan to its bones. Market stalls at the Mercato Centrale pile high with fresh porcini, pecorino, and hand-cut prosciutto, while tripe vendors — lampredottai — serve Florence’s most iconic street food from carts that haven’t moved in decades. Trattorias tucked behind the tourist trails dish up ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, and bistecca alla fiorentina charred over open flames — massive, magnificent, and shared with nothing more than salt and good olive oil. Between meals, gelaterias serve scoops made from real cream and seasonal fruit, and enotecas pour glasses of Chianti and Brunello in candlelit cellars. Florence doesn’t chase trends or reinvent itself — it simply cooks with the confidence of a city that got it right a long time ago and sees no reason to change.
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Private tours
A private Florence dinner tour means just you, your group, and your guide — no strangers, no fixed pace, no compromises. Available for 2 to 10 guests (larger groups accommodated on request) with a flexible evening start time you choose.
How our private tours work
Pick your date and start time. We’ll confirm your private guide, route the evening around your group’s interests, and handle every reservation, pour, and pairing in advance — including the private cellar visit. Pricing is all-inclusive — no hidden fees, no upsells. Your schedule, your pace, your people.
Corporate Florence dinner tours and premium client experiences
A private dinner tour with truffle, Florentine steak, and a private cellar wine flight is the most memorable corporate hospitality experience in Florence — a premium evening designed to entertain executives, close clients, or reward top performers. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination.
Popular corporate use cases:
- Executive retreats and leadership offsites
- Sales incentive trips and reward dinners
- Premium client entertainment and partner hosting
- Board dinners and VIP itineraries
- Conference closing dinners
- Founders’ and investor dinners
Languages available
English by default. Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German on request. Other languages may be available — please ask when booking.
Get in touch
For private bookings, custom corporate proposals, or specific requests, contact [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432. Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.
Why Eat with Us?
#1 food and drink experience in Florence - 14 years. 500,000 Clients. 25,000 Five-Star Reviews!
Every tour is meticulously curated to showcase the very best of Florence’s food scene.
Exclusive access to the most legit local spots, from the famous hole in the wall to the trendy new restaurants.
Premium tours with expert guides, outstanding food, and drinks always included
Dining with Purpose
We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.
Looking for a Unique Corporate Experience?
Treat your team or clients to a private food tour tailored to your needs. Flexible group sizes, seamless organization, and unforgettable moments in Europe’s top cities.
Meet Your Local Florence Tour Guides
Our Florence food tours are led by people who've spent their lives eating, cooking, and shopping in this city. Local guides who know every stall by name, wine lovers who can talk Chianti for hours, and home cooks who learned from their nonnas. They skip the tourist traps and take you where Florentines actually gather — because the best way to understand this city isn't in a gallery, it's around a table.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Tour Information
Is a private dinner tour in Florence worth it?
Absolutely. This is the most premium food experience in Florence — organic truffle pasta, Florentine steak, and a 5-wine flight (3 poured in a private cellar). Going private means your group has the cellar to itselves, the pace is yours, and a private guide is focused entirely on you. The most memorable dinner you can have in the city.
What’s included in the price of the private dinner tour?
All food and drinks — including 5 Tuscan wines, organic truffle pasta, Florentine steak, traditional Tuscan dishes, and artisan gelato — plus your dedicated private guide, a private cellar visit, wine window access, and a donated meal via World Central Kitchen. No hidden charges, no upsells.
How long is the tour?
This private dinner tour runs 3.5 hours, with daily 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm departures. Custom timings available for corporate groups on request.
What neighborhood does the tour cover?
Florence’s centro storico — the historic city center, passing landmarks like the Medici Chapel and the Duomo. The route covers a private cellar, family-run shops, bakeries, and the city’s best Florentine steak.
What is the private group size?
Private bookings are available for 2 to 10 guests. For larger groups, we can arrange a custom experience — get in touch.
How far in advance should I book a private dinner tour?
We recommend at least 2 weeks ahead. Corporate groups should book 4+ weeks in advance, especially during peak season (April–October). The private cellar is in high demand.
Can I customize the private dinner tour?
Yes. Stops, pacing, wine selection, and start time can be adjusted. For corporate or milestone events we can extend the experience, add welcome touches, or build a fully custom dinner itinerary.
What’s the minimum age?
This tour is 13+. Wine tastings are for ages 18+; non-alcoholic alternatives provided for younger guests.
Food and Drink
What kind of food will we taste?
A full premium dinner’s worth of Florentine flavors — coccoli with prosciutto and stracchino, schiacciata, tagliatelle with wild boar ragù, organic truffle pasta, pappa al pomodoro, char-grilled Florentine steak, and artisan gelato to finish.
Are drinks included?
Yes. 5 fine Tuscan wines (Single Estate Cabernet, Chianti Riserva, Super Tuscan, biodynamic orange wine, and a local red through a wine window) plus water — all included in the price.
Do the tours accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets?
Vegetarian-friendly. This tour is not suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or kosher diets — the menu is built around Florentine steak and handmade pasta. For dietary needs that fall outside this, our market or Oltrarno tour is a better fit.
Are portions enough for a meal?
Yes — this is a full dinner. Most guests don’t need anything else afterwards.
Booking and Payment
How do I book a private dinner tour?
Book directly via the Book Private Tour button above, or contact [email protected] / +1 917-909-6432 to discuss custom requirements.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Major debit and credit cards, iDEAL, and Bancontact. Corporate invoicing, advance payment, and purchase orders available on request.
What is the cancellation policy for private tours?
Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure.
Do you offer corporate invoicing?
Yes. We handle company invoicing, advance payment, purchase orders, and dedicated event coordination for corporate bookings.
Tour Experience & Expectations
Will the guide speak my language?
All guides are fluent in English. Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and German are available on request — let us know when booking.
Will we visit the same places as other tours?
No. The private cellar, the steak venue, and the truffle pasta are unique to this experience and not shared with our other tours. On a private booking the route is built entirely around your group.
Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
The historic center has cobblestoned streets and the cellar has step access. Please contact us before booking and we’ll plan a route that works.
Do you offer other private food tours in Florence?
Yes. We also run a private market and wine tasting tour, a private Oltrarno food tour, and a private sunset food and wine tour. Contact us to find the right fit for your group.
City Tips
Florence Beyond the Guidebook: Where to Take Guests Who Have Already Done the Obvious
Lampredotto: Florence’s Most Iconic Street Food (And Why It Sounds Worse Than It Tastes)
Sant’Ambrogio Market Is Everything Mercato Centrale Promises to Be (And Isn’t)
Florence After 8pm: Why the Best Meal of Your Trip Starts When the Tourists Go Home
Oltrarno Florence: History, Artisan Crafts, Food, and Things to Do
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
