Italy Travel Blog

My husband and I had an afternoon tasting tour with Christy as our guide, and it was the highlight of our time in Florence. Despite the rain and a few miscommunications on our part, she still showed up and gave us an unforgettable tour (one... read more that lasted even longer than we’d seen on the website). We had the opportunity to visit an array of cafes, markets, a wine cellar, and restaurants where we experienced an array of Italian cuisine from a local perspective. Christy didn’t just show us the amazing food, but she explained a lot of the customs, practices, and history that accompanied them. Her knowledge of Florence didn’t just encompass food, however, she was able to answer all of our questions about Florence’s history and culture in general. She offered a unique perspective and allowed us engaging discussions about everything in between. Along the tasting tour she drew our attention to certain buildings, statues, and other structures, explaining their history and significance to the city of Florence. Again, this was my favorite part of our trip so far. I don’t think I could say enough good things about this experience. If you have the opportunity, I would definitely recommend this tour, but especially our guide, she made the tour really unforgettable.

My daughter and I had a wonderful food tour with Christy. It felt more like a visit with family than a tour. She shared so much information about Florence and personal tips that were priceless. It was such a treat to experience the tastes of... read more Florence from an insiders perspective.

We had a fabulous afternoon with Christy. A transplant from Boston 8 years ago. You would have thought she was born in Florence. She has made the city hers with her knowledge of food, wine, restaurants and history. We will be... read more returning to many of the places she took us to. Go hungry.