Italy Travel Blog

I can’t even begin to express how amazing Tuscany Flavors is as an agency and how helpful Christy, the owner was to us. I do not think our trip would have been the same without her help. Christy is native to the United States but... read more has lived in Italy for sometime. Her ability to speak both languages and fully understand what information a tourist may need because she understands things we aren’t accustom to in the states, such as the train stations and other things. She helped us in Rome and Florence but also was kind to assist with any question I had. All of her guides were lovely, kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this service!

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.

Perfect for Coffee Lover's! As coffee enthusiasts, this tour was a dream come true. Christy's insider knowledge took us to hidden gems we'd never have found on our own. The artisanal sweets paired with Christy's anecdotes made for a really great experience.

We had a wonderful day trip to the Tuscan Countryside with Christy and Fabrizio! We loved popping into different wineries and visiting some small towns along the way. We will definitely recommend them to our friends and family!

Excellent tour! Great local tasting experience with amazing local vendors, history, and conversation!

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.