Il Gruppo 76 Firenze Reunion 2026
Reunion Schedule
Below is the current schedule for our Florence Reunion. While some details are still being finalized, this schedule provides an overview of the activities we're planning throughout the week. As arrangements are confirmed, we'll continue to update times, pricing, registration information, and additional events.
The schedule is divided into two categories. All Gruppo Events are activities planned for everyone attending the reunion, while Small Gruppo Events are optional experiences designed for smaller groups with shared interests.
Because many of the Small Gruppo activities take place at the same time, you'll simply choose the ones that interest you most. Our goal is to offer a variety of experiences so everyone can find something they'll enjoy. Most attendees will typically select one morning activity and one afternoon activity on Thursday, allowing smaller groups to share a more personal experience while leaving plenty of time to reconnect throughout the reunion.
Whether you're returning to a favorite museum, learning a new skill, exploring the Tuscan countryside, or simply enjoying a leisurely lunch with old friends, we hope these activities help make your return to Florence as memorable as the year that first brought us together
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Tuesday, November 10 18:00 - 21:00 TBA Event Time Event Time
Welcome Reception & Aperitivo
Kick off the reunion with a relaxed evening enjoy prosecco, small bites, and reconnecting with friends old and new.
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Wednesday, November 11 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Siena & San Gimignano Day Trip
Relive one of the most memorable parts of our year in Florence—the field trips that took us beyond the classroom and into the heart of Tuscany. Join your classmates for a full-day excursion aboard a private coach as we revisit the spirit of those adventures.
Spend the morning exploring the medieval towers and winding streets of San Gimignano before continuing to Siena for lunch and an afternoon discovering one of Italy's most beautiful historic cities. Return to Florence in time for dinner and the evening's reunion activities.
Estimated Cost: Approximately €45 per person
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Wednesday, November 11 19:30 – 22:00 Various local trattorias and osterias in Florence
Small Group Dinners in the City
After our day in the countryside bus ride, the evening is yours to explore Florence’s rich dining scene in small groups. We will select a handful of local favorites — each offering a different taste of the city’s culinary traditions. Sign up below to join a dinner group (spaces limited to 8–10 people per restaurant).
🍷 1. Osteria Il Cantinone
📍 Via Santo Spirito, 6r, 50125 Firenze FI
A cozy osteria in the heart of the Oltrarno, known for handmade pasta, local wines, and warm Tuscan hospitality. Perfect for a relaxed evening among friends.
👉 Sign Up for Il Cantinone Dinner
🍕 2. La Bussola Pizzeria & Ristorante
📍 Via Porta Rossa, 58r, 50123 Firenze FI
A longtime Florentine favorite for wood-fired pizzas, seafood, and pasta. Ideal for a lively, casual dinner just steps from Piazza della Repubblica.
👉 Sign Up for La Bussola Dinner
🍖 3. Trattoria da Burde
📍 Via Pistoiese, 154, 50145 Firenze FI
Classic Florentine trattoria dating back to 1901 — famous for hearty Tuscan dishes and perfectly grilled bistecca alla fiorentina.
👉 Sign Up for Da Burde Dinner
🍝 4. Trattoria ZaZa
📍 Piazza del Mercato Centrale, 26r, 50123 Firenze FI
A bustling institution near the central market offering an extensive menu of traditional favorites and a fun, festive atmosphere.
👉 Sign Up for ZaZa Dinner
🥩 5. Ristorante Perseus
📍 Viale Don Giovanni Minzoni, 10r, 50129 Firenze FI
Beloved by locals for generous steaks, simple sides, and old-school service — a great spot for anyone craving authentic Tuscan comfort.
👉 Sign Up for Perseus Dinner
🍝 6. Il Santo Bevitore
📍 Via di Santo Spirito, 64/66, 50125 Firenze FI
Stylish yet relaxed osteria blending modern presentation with classic flavors — perfect for smaller groups seeking a more contemporary twist on Florentine cuisine.
👉 Sign Up for Santo Bevitore Dinner
Note: These restaurants and signup links are placeholders. Final selections, group sizes, and reservation details will be confirmed closer to the reunion date.
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Thursday, November 12 19:30 – 22:30 TBD
Farewell Dinner Celebration
Our Final Evening Together
For our last night in Florence, we’ll gather for an unforgettable dinner in one of the city’s oldest and most atmospheric restaurants — a vaulted brick cellar just steps from the Duomo.
Watch this space for more information.
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Thursday, November 12 Morning and Afternoon
Thursday Small Group Activities
On Thursday, November 12, we’ll offer a variety of small group activities throughout the day.
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Thursday, November 12 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Pottery Workshop in Montelupo
Optional Small Group Activity
Experience one of Tuscany's oldest artistic traditions with a hands-on pottery workshop in the charming town of Montelupo Fiorentino. Working alongside a master ceramic artist, you'll create your own pottery on the wheel, then leave it to be fired, glazed, and shipped home as a lasting souvenir of your Florence reunion.
Just a short train ride from Florence, Montelupo has been famous for its ceramics for more than 700 years. Our small group will visit a working family pottery studio, where master potter Matteo Mirenda will introduce us to traditional Tuscan pottery techniques before guiding each participant through creating their own piece on the wheel.
After the workshop, we'll have time to enjoy lunch in Montelupo before returning to Florence in the early afternoon.
No previous pottery experience is necessary—just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and enjoy creating something uniquely your own.
Estimated cost: €110 per person (includes instruction, materials, firing, glazing, and worldwide shipping of your finished piece)
Group size: Approximately 6–8 people
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Thursday, November 12 Morning — Time TBD
Cooking with Carlotta – Tuscan Cooking Class
Optional Small Group Activity
Spend the morning with classmates in a traditional Tuscan farmhouse just outside Florence, where you'll make fresh pasta from scratch, share a leisurely lunch with local wine, and enjoy the warm hospitality of your host, Carlotta.
This relaxed small-group experience offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect while experiencing one of Tuscany's most cherished traditions. -
Thursday, November 12 Morning - Time TBD
Uffizi Gallery Visit
Small Gruppo Activity (Optional)
Return to one of Florence's greatest museums with classmates and rediscover the paintings and sculptures that first brought our art history classes to life. Whether you're visiting the Uffizi for the first time in decades or returning once again, sharing the experience with friends from our student days offers a fresh appreciation for some of the world's greatest masterpieces.
For many of us, our first visit to the Uffizi was unforgettable. We stood before paintings we had previously known only from textbooks and lectures, discovering artists whose works would stay with us for a lifetime. Nearly fifty years later, those same galleries offer an opportunity to see familiar masterpieces through older eyes and with a lifetime of new experiences.
Rather than rushing from one famous painting to the next, we'll enjoy a relaxed morning exploring the galleries together, sharing memories, conversations, and the experience of returning to one of the places that helped define our year in Florence.
After our visit, those who wish can continue the conversation over lunch at a nearby restaurant before heading off to the afternoon's Small Gruppo activities.
Estimated Cost: Museum admission (TBD), plus optional guide fee if applicable.
Group Size: Limited by ticket availability.
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Thursday, November 12 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Amaro Tasting at Enoteca Alessi
Optional Small Group Activity
Join a small group for a relaxed Italian aperitivo and amaro tasting experience at a traditional Florentine enoteca, featuring a curated selection of Italian amaros, light aperitivo, and shared local specialties.
We’ll gather in the wine cellar at Enoteca Alessi, known for its exceptional selection of Italian spirits.
The experience will begin with a light Italian aperitivo (vermouth or spritz), followed by a guided tasting of several different amaros—ranging from lighter, citrus-forward styles to more complex and bitter expressions. Small plates of cheese, salumi, and other Tuscan specialties will be served throughout.
This is a casual, social tasting—no prior knowledge required, just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Estimated cost: €50–60 per person
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Thursday, November 12 17:30 – 18:30 Caffè Rivoire, Piazza della Signoria
Optional Group Meet-Up
Before heading to the evening’s Farewell Dinner, drop by for coffee, gelato, or a Negroni — a casual meet-up point for everyone to swap stories about the day’s adventures.
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Thursday, November 12 Afternoon — Time TBD
Tuscan Wine Tasting at Tuscan Taste Florence
Optional Small Group Activity
Spend a relaxed afternoon with classmates discovering the wines of Tuscany at Tuscan Taste Florence. This informal tasting emphasizes conversation, local flavors, and enjoying regional wines in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
You'll sample a selection of wines from small Tuscan producers while learning about the regions, vineyards, and traditions behind each bottle. Depending on the final tasting package, local cheeses, cured meats, and light snacks may accompany the wines.
This is a casual, social tasting designed for conversation and discovery. Whether you're already a wine enthusiast or simply enjoy sharing good food and good company, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and an enjoyable introduction to the wines and traditions of Tuscany.
Estimated cost: €35–65 per person
Group size: Approximately 6–12 people
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