About this tour
Spend two hours at Monica and Simone's table learning how Florentine cooking evolved from medieval banquets and peasant kitchens alike. You'll eat your way through four courses—centred on the region's famous bistecca—whilst your hosts unpick the history woven into each plate. Local wines and estate oils accompany the meal, chosen to bring out what makes each dish matter to Florentine identity. This isn't a performance; it's a conversation about why Tuscans still cook like their ancestors.
Highlights
- Four-course dinner anchored by authentic Florentine steak
- Hosts explain origins and cultural weight of every dish
- Wines locally sourced and paired to each course
- Stories spanning medieval courts to rural tradition
- Premium extra virgin olive oil throughout the meal
- Water and coffee included
What to expect
You'll arrive to find Monica and Simone ready to walk you through the evening course by course. Before each plate lands, they'll tell you where it comes from—whether that's a Renaissance banquet or a farmer's hearth—and why it still matters today. The four courses build on each other, with wines chosen to complement rather than overshadow. Expect to eat slowly and listen more. This is regional history served at table, not a rushed meal with background music.
Good to know
Public transport is nearby if you need it. Prams and strollers are fine for infants; specialised infant seats are available. Service animals welcome. The experience runs two hours, so book when you're genuinely hungry.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.