Best of · FLORENCE CHEESE TOURS
A shortlist you could hand a friend: 15 cheese tours, each with what it costs, how long it takes and what the people who went actually said.
Make two fresh pastas, tiramisù, and enjoy Tuscan wine in a small Florence cooking class with wheelchair access and family appeal.
“We had a wonderful time making pasta and eating it! Valentino was our cooking class teacher and he was great - very funny and friendly!”
Taste Florence through markets, lampredotto, Tuscan wines, cheeses, gelato, and local stories on this small-group walking food tour.
“Awesome tour, very informative. Geraldo was super nice and knew a lot about the history of Florence.”
Taste organic Chianti wines, visit three wineries and a dairy, and enjoy a Tuscan lunch on a small-group tour from Florence.
“The day was one of our best in Italy. The driver /guide was great and the wine and cheese tastings delicious.”
Make mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella in Florence, then enjoy Tuscan wines, Prosecco, and a generous seasonal meal.
“This was a great hands-on activity and it was very informative. Jess was our instructor and she was quite good in taking us through the step-by-step process of making mozzarella. I highly recommend it.”
Taste Parmigiano, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, Lambrusco, and Emilia-Romagna specialties on a private day trip from Florence.
“We did a private tour, just myself, husband, and tour guide. It was fantastic! We learned so much about Italy and the generations of families who manage farms and vineyards to produce the most amazing balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese and prosciutto. We started this day-long tour from Florence. Be prepared for a lot of driving, and possible traffic! Besides that, I highly recommend this tour for any foodie!”
Make mozzarella, burrata, and stracciatella in Florence with Prosecco, wine pairings, lunch, and a small-group Italian food lesson.
“This mozarella making class was so much fun! Jess is very knowledgeable about cheese making techniques and explained everything in a way that made it easy to understand as we prepared and shaped our mozarella cheeses. And you get a tasty snack after you are done making your cheese (and some delicious local wines paired with everything). My husband and I are so glad we decided to go on this tour, and would recommend it to anyone who loves cheese and loves to cook!”
Taste eight Italian cheeses and four organic wines in central Florence, with flexible pours, expert guidance, and a small six-person group.
“My parents were supposed to go to Italy this April, but weren't able to due to covid. So instead we brought Italy to them :) My mom and I did the online cooking class together and we all had a delicious Italian meal that night. Chef Vary was friendly and explained her techniques very well. Her camera setup was advanced, so were were able to see a front, side, and birds eye view of what she was doing. Thanks again, it was deliziosa!”
Taste Parmigiano, prosciutto, Lambrusco, and balsamic vinegar on a private Emilia-Romagna food tour from Florence.
“Angel was an amazing host, we loved his explanation of the cheese and ham making processes. He was extremely friendly and a great conversationalist, the car ride went by quickly. The country side of the Emila-Romagna region looks like a postcard passing by every 5 minutes. The 4 stops we made seemed to be carefully selected to show a representative sample of not just the amazing food products of the region, but also its rich culture and the welcoming warmth of its people. Great day trip overall”
Explore Montepulciano, Pienza, and Montalcino from Florence with private transport, Pecorino tasting, winery lunch, and Tuscan views.
“Great experience tasting wines and soaking in the beautiful scenery, efficiently executed by our wonderful tour guide.”
Taste 10-plus Florentine specialties, Tuscan wines, market foods, and local stories on a private three-hour walking tour.
“Paolo was very friendly and a great tour guide!! All the food spots he showed us had delicious food, he was super knowledgeable and showed/explained other historical places we passed by on our tour”
Taste four Tuscan wines, cheeses, and six bruschettas on a family winery tour in Chianti, near Florence, with an intimate group of 14.
“The host was amazing. We had the best day. The wines were delicious. The bruschetta and cheeses were a perfect pairing with the wines.”
Taste Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, artisan bread, and organic wines, bubbles, or craft beer in Florence’s Oltrarno district.
“Wine was great! Owners talked us thru the cheese, meats and wine. Busy place! People were.coming in for wine tasting and cooking classes.”
Review of a Tuscan winery tour near Florence with four wines, two pecorino cheeses, cellar tour, and practical booking advice.
“Greeted as if we were family friends & not just visiting on a tour. Lovely quaint family owned winery that also makes olive oil too. Enjoyed touring the fields, where the vine to wine happens & lastly the cellar. Perfect finish with the most DELICIOUS cheeses, jams & FANTASTIC wines. So fantastic we had 6 shipped to us back home in the states. Already looking forward to coming back!”
Review of a private Florence Ferrari tour with Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, lunch, transport, and practical value advice.
“Ali was an exceptional host. He was attentive and considerate. He drove safely and made excellent reservations for us for lunch.”
Make fresh cheese, taste Italian specialties, and pair them with wine in this small-group Florence cooking class led by Chef Vary.
“Our Chef was amazing! The class was informative and entertaining. It was a great hands on experience.”
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