Foodie tour in Florence: The Story of Italian Ice Cream.

Any trip is not only about visiting the famous highlights of the city. This is an opportunity to discover the culture and, of course, the gastronomy of the country. After all, this is how you can get to know the history and traditions of the city better. Culinary tours are very popular among travelers in Italy, because Italian cuisine is considered one of the most delicious in the world. When the hot summer comes, it's time to enjoy the most popular Italian gelato.

Florence is the birthplace of ice cream, there are simply unrealistically many establishments where ice cream is sold. You can't go wrong to find high-quality ice cream in Florence because it's not harder than you think. There are many high-quality places in Italy where they sell ice cream, but Florence is a separate place where ice cream is everywhere.

Florence has a special love for ice cream. According to historians, the first gelato was prepared by Maestro Bernardo Buontalenti in the XVI century in Florence. The status obliges modern Florentine gelatieres to be on top, preserving the traditions of cooking, excellent quality, and impressive dessert flavors.

Historical gelateria, where it is definitely worth going to taste divine fresh cakes for breakfast or enjoy ice cream in the middle of a sultry day, is Badiani. This cafe was born in 1932 started by Idilio Badiani as a dairy and ice cream shop.

In the early ’60s Idilio Badiani created an important and elegant restaurant of ice cream, pastry and cafeteria becoming in a short time a reference point in Florence for Florentines and tourists. High quality noble and natural ingredients combined with experience and competence have, since then, distinguished Badiani's production of ice cream and pastry.

In 1993 the Pomposi family took over the gelateria Badiani, restructuring and expanding the sales premises and production premises, increasing the proposals of ice cream and pastry. Gelateria Badiani won a prize with a simple yet unique flavor, indeed called Buontalenti. Since then, this special cream based flavor has conquered the palate of Florentines and all good gelato lovers.

This place still keeps the history and tradition of Florentine artisan gelato, Buontalenti and pastry at high levels. Enjoy the original flavors of ice cream made from fresh natural products here. You can also stop by for lunch and taste the most delicate and delicious cakes.

Buon appetito and have a delicious trip around Florence!