Florence evening tour of wine windows and local legends

Discover the secrets of Florence’s past as you explore its legendary sites and historic wine windows

Description

Step into the heart of Florence’s history as you wander its lesser-known streets and hidden corners, where centuries-old "buchette del vino" (wine windows) reveal a fascinating past. These small openings in noble palaces, once used to sell wine to locals, have been lovingly restored, giving you a unique window into the city's rich history.

Begin your journey at Piazza della Repubblica, once the center of Roman Florence. From here, your guide will take you through the city’s historic center, unlocking hidden stories and long-forgotten legends. At the Loggia del Porcellino, you'll rub the bronze boar's nose for good luck and learn the story behind this iconic sculpture. As you continue along Via delle Terme, you’ll come across the famous wine windows, once the secret wine-selling outlets of the city’s noble families. Arriving at Piazza del Limbo, you’ll discover the intriguing history of one of Florence’s oldest squares before indulging in a surprise tasting of a traditional Tuscan delicacy.

Crossing the iconic Ponte Vecchio, you’ll follow in the footsteps of history along the Vasari Corridor. This hidden passageway, once an escape route for the Medici family, holds many secrets of power and intrigue. In the Oltrarno district, Florence’s most genuine and lively neighborhood, you’ll discover the quaint and historic wine windows, or “buchette del vino.” These charming openings once bypassed taxes and middlemen to sell wine directly to locals. Today, many of these windows have been restored and provide a perfect opportunity for a one-of-a-kind photo. As you stroll along, your guide will share stories of these windows' role in Florentine daily life over the centuries.

Inclusions

• Walking tour
  
• Licensed English speaking guide
  
• Earphones for groups over 6 pax
  
• Surprise tasting
  
• 1 glass of wine from a Buchetta del Vino (wine window)

Meeting Point

Meet your tour leader in front of the Towns of Italy Kiosk, in Piazza della Repubblica, under the arches on the left facing the Apple Store.

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Notes

Please inform us in advance of any special needs or mobility impairments, and we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note that this tour does not include visits inside monuments or museums. The legal drinking age in Italy is 18; guests under this age will not be served wine. A valid ID is required for age verification.

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine.