Florence Wine Window Private Tour
Experience Renaissance Florence with our Florence Wine Window Tour! Discover the historic buchette del vino, the city’s unique wine windows, while exploring Florence’s rich history, architecture, and wine culture.
What you'll see.
Experience Renaissance Florence with our Florence Wine Window Tour! Discover the historic buchette del vino, the city’s unique wine windows, while exploring Florence’s rich history, architecture, and wine culture.
Florence's smallest windows, and the stories behind them
Step back into Renaissance Florence with our Wine Window Tour, a walk that combines history, architecture and the city's world-famous wine culture. Scattered through the historic centre are the buchette del vino: small arched openings cut into the walls of noble palaces, through which families sold wine directly to passers-by from the sixteenth century onward. Many are still there, hiding in plain sight, and once your guide points out the first one, you'll start seeing them everywhere.
Tastings along the way
This isn't just a history walk, it's a tasting route. As you explore Florence's charming neighbourhoods, you'll sample an array of local wines from Tuscany's premier regions, Chianti, Super Tuscans and more, served at select wine windows along the way, with each stop pairing its pours with Tuscan specialties. Your expert guide fills each glass with context: how the windows worked, why noble families used them, and the role these tiny openings have found again in modern-day Florence.
A different way to see the city
Perfect for history buffs and wine enthusiasts alike, the tour threads between landmarks and lesser-known streets, connecting the city's grand architecture with the everyday life that flowed through it, one small window at a time. Bring your camera: the windows, and the streets around them, are irresistibly photogenic.
Good to know
The 2-hour guided walk includes wine tastings from authentic buchette del vino, a selection of Tuscan specialties paired with the wines, and the stories and historical insights that make sense of it all, in a small group for a personalized touch. Infants up to 3 join free (no food or drink provided). Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, the tour runs rain or shine. An easy, delicious couple of hours that shows you a Florence most visitors walk straight past.
- Step into Renaissance Florence – Discover the historic buchette del vino, the city's unique wine windows.
- Explore Hidden History – Learn how noble families once sold wine through these tiny openings.
- Taste Tuscany’s Finest Wines – Enjoy Chianti, Super Tuscans, and more at select wine windows.
- Savor Tuscan Flavors – Pair your wine with delicious local specialties.
- Uncover Centuries-Old Secrets – Hear fascinating stories from expert guides about Florence’s past.
Stop by stop.
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Historic Wine Windows
Discover the buchette del vino, small arched openings cut into the walls of noble palaces through which families sold wine directly to passers-by from the sixteenth century onward, now pouring Chianti, Super Tuscans and more, each paired with Tuscan specialties.
What's included.
- ✓ Guided walking tour with a local expert
- ✓Wine tastings from authentic buchette del vino (wine windows)
- ✓Selection of Tuscan specialties paired with wines
- ✓Stories and historical insights about Florence’s wine culture
- ✓Small group experience for a personalized touch
- —Hotel pickup and drop-off
- —Additional food and drinks not included in the tastings
- —Personal expenses and gratuities
Before you come.
- Infants (0-3 years): Free of charge (no food provided).
- Comfortable Attire Recommended – As this is a walking tour, we advise wearing comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Operates in All Weather Conditions – The tour runs rain or shine; please plan accordingly.
- Photography Encouraged – Capture Florence’s historic streets and unique wine windows.
- Accessibility Notice – Some areas may include uneven surfaces, which may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
- Meeting Point Details – Exact location and further instructions will be provided upon booking.
Where to find us.
Via dei Castellani 18/R - Florence
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start, punctually, at the designated meeting point.
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Cancel up to 24 hours before your start time for a full refund.
Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time can't be refunded.
