12 Mar 2020
Dina is an absolute treasure of a tour guide! We met her at the Accedemia and then proceeded to walk to a charming Italian bar for a sampling of an Italian breakfast...the sweet kind! We discussed what Italians eat for breakfast, the different kinds of coffee drinks and why everyone stands up at a bar to eat. From there we went to the Mercato Centrale. While there, Dina explained how various food vendors achieve their ratings and the rules that go into being a butcher, mushroom grower etc. We learned alot about quality control. The day proceeded with another breakfast (the savory kind), biscotti, pizza and a fabulous wine tasting in a centuries old grocery store. We were stuffed but definitely more knowledgeable about how to eat and drink in Florence. Dina was personable, attentive to our needs and patient with our many questions. She made our experience so much more special. We would work with her again and highly recommend. This was a half day experience and very easy to walk.