The Best Italian Coffee and Sweets Tour: Coffee, Chocolate, Gelato, and More!
(42) • Florence, Italy • 2 hours
PRIVATE: from $75/person
“Private” is your group only. Pricing is based on the number of guests in your group.
Meeting point: In front of La Chiesa di Orsanmichele. Via dei Calzaiuoli, 1, Florence Italy
This tour can be customized for dietary restrictions. See details below under “Dietary Accomodations”.
For questions or assistance with booking please contact us at hello@tuscanyflavor.com
Details & Itinerary
Come with us and discover why Italian coffee culture is considered a way of life on the original coffee and sweets tour in Florence, Italy!
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Italian coffee during a visit to one of Florence’s most historic coffee shops where notable scholars, artists, sociologists, and government officials gathered to shape the Italy we know today. Here you will sip on some of the best coffee Florence has to offer!
Learn how coffee has been an integral part of Italian daily life for centuries and how it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Italians, as we stroll through the city center
Visit a family-owned boutique shop for a sweet treat that was invented just outside of Florence, Cantucci. It makes the perfect treat for any time of day.
Enjoy freshly baked pastries at a family-owned bakery, each bite echoing the essence of Italian tradition.
Discover how far coffee has come and enjoy a modern version of a coffee with a chocolate pairing. This chocolatier is known for its delicate designs and expertise in chocolate flavor combinations.
Finish off the tour with a creamy rich gelato. Here you can continue on your coffee kick with an artisan coffee flavor our choose from anyone of the house-made flavors!
The Best Coffee and Sweets Tour
Tour Schedule
- Meet your local expert in Florence’s city center.
- Enjoy the hustle and bustle of an iconic Florentine Italian bar with a traditional Italian coffee tasting.
- Stop at 2 different family-owned pastry shops to indulge in both traditional sweets as well as treats that have evolved over generations.
- Experience a sophisticated modern twist on coffee with an exquisite chocolate pairing.
- Indulge in a sweet creamy gelato made from fresh seasonal ingredients.
Dietary Accommodations
We are happy to provide tasting options for those with dietary needs. Please be sure to make note of your dietary request when booking.
This tour is adaptable for:
- Vegetarian (non-vegan)
- Pescatarian
- Alcohol Free
**Our tastings are prepared and/or stored with products that may contain allergens so the possibility of cross-contamination cannot be eliminated. This includes tastings on tours adapted for dietary requests and/or restrictions**
If you have a dietary request, not listed above, please be sure to contact us prior to booking. Dietary requests made upon arrival for the tour cannot be guaranteed.
Please note that tastings and stops may vary slightly from the tour description depending on the season, date and time of booking, and group size.
What You Should Bring
- Comfortable Shoes
- Umbrella or rain coat if necessary
Best Times for This Excursion
The coffee and sweets tour makes a great way to start off your morning or a sweet treat after lunch!
Frequently Asked
- What happens if it rains? This tour runs rain or shine so please bring an umbrella if necessary.
- I have a food intolerance or allergy. Can I participate in the tour? We do our best to accomodate dietary requests and restrictions. Please see the dietary accomodations tab for more details or contact us if you have a specific dietary request or question.
Our Travelers…
This tour was an absolute treat! We got to try some of the most delicious chocolates and coffee I have ever had. We can’t wait to try our new moka when we get back home. We would highly recommend this tour!
We are coffee lovers and were super excited to discover this tour. We loved stopping at small shops around Florence and trying different treats to accompany our coffee. Our guide was brilliant! Looking forward to the food tour that we booked with her for next week!
We loved this tour! Our favorite part was the chocolate tasting! Everything was so delicious and it was just the right balance of coffee and desserts. Can’t wait until our next Macchiato!