Food and wine tour near Florence

Imagine an evocative happy hour on the battlements of the fourteenth century castle of Scarperia. Scarperia castle is also called Palazzo De’ Vicari.
The experience includes a visit to whole museum complex which includes the most precious rooms of the castle, the museum of knives and cutting tools, the knife maker’s workshop. At the end of tour you can climb to the top of the main tower. From the walkway, among the beautiful rows of Guelph battlements, you will enjoy a breath-taking view of most of the Mugello Valley .

The castle itself is well maintained and still exudes an aura of ancient medieval splendour.
The experience will end with a wonderful tasting of Slow Food 0-KM products.

This tour near Florence will be a really unforgettable moment of your holiday in Tuscany.

Our happy hour on the castle battlements

prosecco or white/red wine (local wines) – water and analcoholic drinks available
tasting of local typical products: 0-km cold cuts and cheeses, traditional Tuscan crostini and panzanella

It is here in the Mugello Valley where art, history, nature and the work of man perfectly match. They seemlessly intertwine designing a flawless trajectory of wellness, inspiration and peace.

MORNING PROGRAMME FOOD AND WINE TOUR NEAR FLORENCE:
11:00 Arrival at Palazzo dei Vicari and meeting with the guide
11:00 – 12:00 Guided visit at Palazzo dei Vicari
12:00 – 12:30 Happy hour on the battlements

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
16:00 Arrival at Palazzo dei Vicari and meeting with the guide
16:00 – 17:00 Guided visit at Palazzo dei Vicari
17:00 – 17:30 Happy hour on the battlements

The package include:

Entrance to the Vicari Castle
Guided tour of the noble rooms
Guided tour of the cutting tools museum
Guided visit of the knife maker’s shop
Guided visit of the historical archives
Free visit of the bell tower of the palace
Aperitif with km 0 products – Guaranteed

Other information
Language available: Italian and English
Recommended period: From March to October
Days: Everyday Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Advance booking required (recommended at least 3 days before the event)
A minimum of 2 people is required to activate the tour (max 10 people)

with wet weather it’s not possible to access the battlements but it’s possible to visit the towerIn case of bad weather conditions the aperitif on the battlements will be moved inside the castle.
In any case, we will inform you about the weather conditions.

CANCELLATION POLICY
The customer has the right to cancel the reservation at any time before departure. A cancellation or modification must always be communicated in writing.
The communication must take place 1/one working day before the start of the trip.

Cancellation penalities are as follows:
up to 3 days before the tour, no cancellation penalty
No refunds will be provided after that time