Visit of historic wine cellars with dinner and wine tasting near Florence
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- Take part in a food and wine experience near Florence
- Visit a house-museum, the old cellars and the historic restaurant
- End the day toasting with the best house labels
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A glass of Chianti, traditional Tuscan dishes and a panoramic view of Florence Cathedral.
These are the ingredients of our food and wine experience in Sant'Andrea In Percussina, in what was once the home of the writer Niccolò Machiavelli. You will visit the house-museum and the historic cellars, before taking a seat in the dining room of Italy's oldest restaurant.
A 2-hour experience, to end the day with a toast!
What we will do
The appointment is 10 minutes before the selected time at Borgo Machiavelli in Sant'Andrea In Percussina, in the municipality of San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI). We will be welcomed by our guide , who will accompany us on a discovery of this historic winery (and not only)!
Having gathered all the participants, the experience will begin with a guided tour of the house-museum of Niccolò Machiavelli, where the writer took refuge in exile; the visit will also include the exclusive opening of the study where he wrote his famous essay "The Prince". We will then move outside for a visit to the Italian-style garden, with a panoramic view of Florence Cathedral.
The experience will continue with a visit to the historic cellars, dating back to the 13th century: the first documentation of these 'wine cells' dates back to 1498! We will also pass through an underground passage connecting the cellar to the 'Albergaccio', the oldest Italian restaurant frequented by Machiavelli himself.
Finally, we will be seated in the tasting room, set up in the olive grove or in the restaurant depending on the season. The dinner based on Tuscan products and recipes includes salami, bruschetta, homemade potato tortello with knife-beaten beef ragout, main course of the day, cantucci and Vin Santo, and coffee. In the meantime we will toast with 3 wines expertly described by the guide : "Libero" Bianco, "Tenuta Machiavelli" Chianti Classico DOCG, "Libero" Super Tuscan IGT (possible variations subject to availability).
The experience will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is recommended for participants aged 18 and over.
The wine tasting is reserved for participants over 18 years of age only. Underage participants and accompanying persons will be served dinner with a non-alcoholic drink. Children from 0 to 5 years old participate free of charge: please contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to indicate their presence.
The experience is not accessible by wheelchair and/or pushchair.
Other information
The experience is available all year round and is confirmed on reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.
Dogs are allowed: contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to indicate their presence.
Options are available for people with food allergies and/or intolerances: please contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation e-mail to advise of any dietary requirements.
Free parking is available on site. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
Clothing suitable for the season
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
San Casciano in Val di Pesa, Florence
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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