Tasting table set for the Open Day at The Atelier 1971 in Florence: chocolate boxes, Vin Santo, glasses and the brandmark on the wall

The Atelier 1971

Open Day

Saturday 24th October 2026

10.00 - 14.00

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The Atelier 1971: chocolate tastings in Florence

Sit down with your host on the Lungarno and taste our chocolate collections with Tuscan wine, and Vin Santo with cantucci. Book online for two to six guests, or plan a private tasting for your group.

  • 45 minutes to 3 hours
  • From €45 per guest
  • Monday to Sunday, by appointment
  • Hosted in English or Italian

The experiences

Choose your tasting

Two tastings you can book online, and two private experiences we plan with you. Every tasting is hosted in English or Italian and is for adults only (18+), as wine is served.

Book online

Pick a date and time below and pay securely at checkout.

Two glasses of Vin Santo raised in a toast in the Florence sun: the Guest Aperitivo at The Atelier 1971

Guest Aperitivo & Italian Chocolate Tasting

45 minutes2 to 6 guests

€45 per guest · minimum 2 guests

A relaxed introduction: a glass of Tuscan wine and a guided tasting of our first collection.

  • Welcome glass of Tuscan wine
  • Guided tasting of A Taste of Tuscany
  • Vin Santo with cantucci
  • A gift and a chocolate voucher to take home
Chocolate bars and pralines on a walnut tray in front of their box, on the marble counter of The Atelier 1971 in Florence

Signature Chocolate Tasting

90 minutes2 to 6 guests

€145 per guest · minimum 2 guests

Our complete tasting: antipasto, both collections and a gift box to take home.

  • Welcome glass of Tuscan wine
  • Italian antipasto selection
  • Guided tasting of A Taste of Tuscany and A Taste of Summer
  • Vin Santo with cantucci
  • FIRENZE EDITION gift box
  • Atelier merchandise and a chocolate voucher

Private, on request

Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with availability and a quote.

The table laid for a private group at The Atelier 1971, with place cards, wine glasses and the brand monogram on the wall

Private Group Experience

About 2 hoursYour group only

Ask for availability

Everything in the Signature, just for your group, with a cantucci baking session.

  • Everything in the Signature Chocolate Tasting
  • A private tasting for your group
  • Bake cantucci, then taste them warm with Vin Santo
  • Extra gifts and atelier merchandise
Two black espresso cups with The Italian Chocolate 1971 brandmark and almond cantucci on the marble counter at The Atelier 1971 in Florence

Exclusive Atelier Experience

About 3 hoursPrivate, for two

Ask for availability

Our longest experience, for two: fresh pasta at the table, Tuscan wines and both collections.

  • A fresh pasta demonstration
  • Italian antipasto and fresh pasta
  • A selection of Tuscan wines
  • Guided tasting of both collections
  • Vin Santo, cantucci and a dessert
  • FIRENZE EDITION gift box
  • Atelier merchandise and a chocolate voucher

How it works

Three steps to your tasting

  1. Select the tasting

    Guest Aperitivo or Signature, for 2 to 6 guests.

  2. Book a date and time

    Monday to Sunday, by appointment. Pay securely at checkout and your confirmation arrives by email.

  3. Join us on the Lungarno

    Come to Lungarno degli Acciaioli 66 Rosso at your time. Your host takes care of the rest.

Planning for a larger group or a special occasion? Send us an enquiry

Book online

Book your tasting

Pick the tasting, the number of guests and a time. You see the total before you pay.

Guest Aperitivo & Italian Chocolate Tasting

€45 per guest · minimum 2 guests

Total for 2 guests €90

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What's included

  • Welcome glass of Tuscan wine
  • Guided tasting of A Taste of Tuscany
  • Vin Santo with cantucci
  • A gift and a chocolate voucher
  • Monday to Sunday, by appointment: choose your time in the calendar.
  • Hosted in English or Italian: tell us which one when you book.
  • Adults only (18+): Tuscan wine and Vin Santo are served.
  • Secure payment at checkout. Your confirmation arrives by email.
  • Changes to your booking: see our Refund policy
  • More than 6 guests? Send us an enquiry

Signature Chocolate Tasting

€145 per guest · minimum 2 guests

Total for 2 guests €290

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What's included

  • Welcome glass of Tuscan wine
  • Italian antipasto selection
  • Guided tasting of both collections
  • Vin Santo with cantucci
  • FIRENZE EDITION gift box, atelier merchandise and a chocolate voucher
  • Monday to Sunday, by appointment: choose your time in the calendar.
  • Hosted in English or Italian: tell us which one when you book.
  • Adults only (18+): Tuscan wine and Vin Santo are served.
  • Secure payment at checkout. Your confirmation arrives by email.
  • Changes to your booking: see our Refund policy
  • More than 6 guests? Send us an enquiry

Private & on request

Plan a private tasting

For families, friends, companies and special occasions. Share your dates and the size of your group, and we will reply with availability and a quote.

  • Private Group ExperienceAbout 2 hours, just your group, with cantucci baking
  • Exclusive Atelier ExperienceAbout 3 hours, private for two, with a fresh pasta demonstration
  • Guest Aperitivo or SignatureFor groups of up to 6 people

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From 2 to 6 guests.

The occasion, a preferred time, English or Italian, dietary needs.

No payment now. We reply by email with availability and a quote.

Questions

Good to know

Anything else? Write to atelier@theitalianchocolate.com or message us on WhatsApp.

How long does a tasting last?

The Guest Aperitivo lasts about 45 minutes and the Signature about 90 minutes. The Private Group Experience takes about 2 hours, and the Exclusive Atelier Experience about 3 hours.

Which languages are tastings hosted in?

Tastings are hosted in English or Italian: tell us which one when you book.

Can children come? Is wine served?

Our tastings are for adults only (18+), as Tuscan wine and Vin Santo are served at every tasting.

I have an allergy or a dietary need. Can you help?

Please tell us when you book (the booking form asks about dietary requirements) or write to us before your visit, so we can tell you what is possible.

A Taste of Tuscany contains milk (including lactose), almonds, hazelnuts, eggs and soya. A Taste of Summer contains milk, pistachios, eggs and soya. Both may contain traces of other nuts, sesame and peanuts. For the wine, cantucci and food served at the tasting, please ask us before your visit.

Is the atelier accessible?

If you or one of your guests has access needs, please let us know before your visit and we will tell you how we can help.

Can I change or cancel my booking?

Bookings are non-refundable. You can reschedule once, free of charge, if you ask at least 14 days before your date. Requests made 10 to 14 days before may be accepted at our discretion, subject to availability and possibly an administrative fee. Less than 10 days before, a booking cannot be rescheduled, and a missed booking is non-refundable and non-transferable.

If we ever have to cancel or move your tasting, we will offer you another date or booking credit. To ask for a change, write to atelier@theitalianchocolate.com or message us on WhatsApp. Full terms: Refund policy.

Can I give a tasting as a gift?

We are glad to help you plan a tasting as a gift. Write to experiences@theitalianchocolate.com with the tasting and the number of guests, and we will reply with the options.

How do I find the atelier?

We are at Lungarno degli Acciaioli 66 Rosso, 50123 Florence, on the river between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita. The entrance is the door with the black number 16. Open in Google Maps

What happens after I book?

After checkout you receive your order confirmation and your booking confirmation by email, with the date, the time and the address.

Woman looking out over Florence and the Ponte Vecchio at sunset

Visit

Find us on the Arno

The Atelier 1971
Lungarno degli Acciaioli 66 Rosso
50123 Firenze FI, Italy

On the river between Ponte Vecchio and Ponte Santa Trinita. The entrance is the door with the black number 16.

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Tastings
Monday to Sunday, by appointment
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