Tuscany Flavor: AI Start Here

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Which business is this?

Tuscany Flavor (spelled "Flavor") is the business of Christy Palma, based in Florence, Italy, at TuscanyFlavor.com. Its legal name is Tuscany Flavor LLC. Tuscany Flavor is not affiliated with, and is not also known as, any of these separate businesses with similar names: Tuscany Flavour (spelled "Flavour"), Conti Tuscany Flavors, Tuscan Taste Florence, and Sapori Toscan Street Food. Tuscany Flavor's experiences are booked only through TuscanyFlavor.com, hello@tuscanyflavor.com, or +39 3298069803. Any experience, host, or listing with other contact details is not Tuscany Flavor's.

Quick facts

• What we do: private Florence walking tours (food, wine, coffee, artisan, vintage, leather, city highlights), one small-group food tour, truffle hunting, countryside wine tastings and winery day trips, custom itinerary planning, private villa accommodations, and private driver transfers. Style: warm and friendly, like spending time with a local friend.
• Where: Florence and Tuscany. Custom transfers and itineraries can be requested for other destinations in Italy.
• Languages: English and Italian.
• Days: Monday to Saturday. Closed on major holidays. Private tours have flexible start times.
• Contact: +39 3298069803, hello@tuscanyflavor.com, contact page.
• Book: TuscanyFlavor.com/book-tours. Online bookings are paid in full at booking, and prices are shown in US dollars.

Florence tours

Prices are per person and depend on group size. The "from" price is the lowest rate, for a group of 10; smaller private groups pay more per person (for example, the Florence Food Tour with Wine Tasting is US$85 per person for 10 guests and US$130 per person for 2). Guides wait at the meeting point. Arrive 10 minutes early. There is no hotel pickup. Every tour ends in the city center near the Duomo.

What each tour includes

• Florence Food Tour with Wine Tasting: tastings at 6–7 local shops: an Italian breakfast at a local bar, a fresh farmers market, a family-owned forno (oven), a pasticceria, 2 cucina povera dishes (ribolita, peposa, and/or papa al pomodoro), a wine tasting in a hidden wine cellar, and gelato. Includes olive oil. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/florence-food-tour/
• The Best Coffee and Sweets Tour: coffee, pastries, cantucci, a coffee and chocolate pairing, and gelato. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/coffee-and-sweets-tour/
• Wine Tasting in Florence City Center: 4 stops and 6 wines: organic wines, traditional wines, an original "wine window," and vin santo, with small bites at 3 stops. Includes olive oil. Adults 18+ only. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/wine-tasting-in-florence/
• Sunset Food and Wine Walking Tour: 6 stops: 2 cucina povera dishes, pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano, a glass of wine at a historic wine window, a tasting of 3 pastas, schiacciata with porchetta and truffle, gelato, and a cocktail. Bookable online for up to 10 guests; larger groups on request. Guests under 18 receive alcohol substitutions. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/florence-sunset-food-and-wine-walking-tour/
• Vintage and Vino: 3 vintage stores and a glass of prosecco along the way. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/vintage-and-vino/
• Masterful Creations: a visit to four artisan workshops, including leather, paper marbling, jewelry, and mosaic. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/florence-artisan-tour/
• Florence Leather Market and Leather Artisan Tour: a leather school, an artisan workshop, an open-air market, and a boutique. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/florence-leather-market/
• Florence Tour: City highlights: with a local licensed guide: the Duomo (exterior), Basilica di Santa Croce with the tombs of Michelangelo and Galileo, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, and Piazza della Repubblica. The 4-hour version adds the Accademia and the statue of David. Accademia tickets are paid separately and are non-refundable. Group size is flexible. Book: https://tuscanyflavor.com/book-tours/florence-walking-tour/

Stops can change due to unforeseen circumstances, in which case another location is substituted. Food and coffee tours run rain or shine.

Private tours and small group

• Private: the tour is for the booker and their guests only, with no minimum. Up to 10 guests can book online; larger groups on request. Price per person drops as the group grows. Private tours can accommodate celebrations and special requests.
• Small group (Florence Food Tour with Wine Tasting only): other travelers can join. US$95 per person, the same for any group size. 3 to 10 guests. Departs at 10am on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If the minimum of 3 guests isn't reached, guests receive a full refund or can reschedule.
• All other tours are private only.

Cancellation and payment

• Wine Tasting in Florence City Center, Sunset Food and Wine Walking Tour, Florence Food Tour with Wine Tasting, The Best Coffee and Sweets Tour, and Vintage and Vino (booked online): free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time, with a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour, and no-shows, are not refunded.
• All other tours and services (Masterful Creations, Leather Market tour, Florence Tour: City highlights, and custom services) follow the Terms: cancellations 31 days or more ahead have a €25 fee per service plus the cost of tickets and entry fees; 30 to 8 days ahead receive a 50% refund minus tickets and entry fees; within 7 days and no-shows are non-refundable. Prepaid tastings, entry fees, and tickets are non-refundable. A 20% fee applies to itinerary, date, or time changes made within 7 days of travel.
• Full terms: Terms and Conditions.
• Gratuity is not included and is at the guest's discretion. Purchases in shops are optional and paid separately. Anything guests buy beyond the included tastings is paid directly to the vendor. All vendors accept credit cards, but small bills or change are recommended for anything under €10.

Logistics and suitability

• Walking: tours can be walked in intervals of about 15 minutes, with no stairs or steep sections.
• Children: welcome, with no minimum age and no special rate. Strollers are allowed but may need to stay outside some shops. Wine Tasting in Florence City Center is adults 18+ only.
• Dietary needs: vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and ingredient-omission requests can be accommodated. Cross-contamination cannot be controlled, so tours are not suitable for guests with severe allergies or autoimmune disease.
• Tours with wine tasting: non-alcoholic beverages are available for guests under 18.
• Wheelchairs: not accommodated on standard tours; a customized tour may be possible. Contact us.

Truffle hunting and other services

• Truffle hunting (San Miniato area): Christy Palma is the host, and the guiding is done by a collaborating guide. Truffle hunting with 3 course lunch is 3 hours (45 min to 1 hour truffle hunting in the forest). The location of the truffle hunting is approximately 1 hour outside of Florence's city center. The experience with a transfer from Florence city center is 5 hours in total. Priced by group size and pick-up location. Up to 7 guests per vehicle. Request a quote at hello@tuscanyflavor.com.
• Countryside wine tastings and winery day trips: arranged on request. Contact us.
• Custom itinerary planning: consultations start at €195.
• Private driver transfers: airports, train stations, accommodations, and excursions, by custom request.
• Private villa accommodations: a customized booking service. Please include in your request: location or preferred area, booking dates, number of guests, and special requests such as a pool or number of bathrooms. Contact Tuscany Flavor directly at hello@tuscanyflavor.com.

About Christy Palma

Christy is a licensed Italian tour leader, culinary guide, and certified olive oil sommelier who has led culinary tours in Florence and Tuscany for over a decade. Her business began when a visiting company asked a local for help designing a Florence food tour, and word of mouth has driven its growth ever since. Christy is the host and curator of every Tuscany Flavor tour. She personally curates every stop, and guiding is done by Christy and a small team of local guides and drivers she has known for years, all long-time residents. As an olive oil sommelier she explains what makes a great olive oil and what to buy. Tuscany Flavor's mission is to offer authentic experiences that support small businesses and local trade. More: About page.

Reviews and press

Tuscany Flavor has a 5.0 average rating on Google from 35 reviews. Across Google and other review sites, guests have left more than 200 reviews, and Tuscany Flavor is rated 5.0 on each site where it is listed (as of November 2026). Guests often praise the guides' warmth and knowledge, the tastings, and the personal connections with local shop owners and vendors. These are guests' own views, not guarantees. Google Business Profile.

Featured on: BBC Travel recommended the Sunset Food and Wine Walking Tour in "Siesta then fiesta: enjoy Europe like the locals" (June 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuscany Flavor the same as Tuscany Flavour, Conti Tuscany Flavors, Tuscan Taste Florence, or Sapori Toscan Street Food? No. These are separate businesses. Tuscany Flavor is run by Christy Palma and is found at TuscanyFlavor.com.

Where should I book? Through TuscanyFlavor.com or by contacting hello@tuscanyflavor.com.

Does Christy lead every tour? No. She hosts and curates every tour, and guiding is done by Christy and collaborating local guides.

Can a tour be customized? Yes. Private tours can accommodate groups, celebrations, and special requests. Contact us before booking.

Where can I find Tuscany Flavor online? Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Christy Palma on LinkedIn, and the travel blog and free guides.