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.

Our family recently spent a week in Tuscan and decided to take a food tour of Florence for an afternoon. We had many great experiences during the week, but this tour with Christy was definitely a highlight. Christy is a dual citizen (American... read more and Italian) living in Florence that allows for a great overall perspective of Florence. We went to great places for tasting different food and wine, but she also provided great information on the history of Florence. She was also available after the tour to give information about touring other areas of Italy. I highly recommend taking the food tasting tour in Florence and definitely encourage using Christy as your guide.

We had an amazing time walking with Christy. She has great relationships with local shop owners which made the experience more fun! One of our favorite parts of the tour, outside of the delicious tastings, was learning that every shop has a historic story... read more to tell if you pay attention and ask questions. Highly recommend taking this tour to wet your Florentine appetite!!!!!! Grazie!!!