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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!!!

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.

When you want a guide you hope for a depth of knowledge and the ability to add extra value to your experience. When you get that in abundance from such a lovely person as Christy you know you’ve been lucky. Super nice lady - amazing... read more recommendations.