A privately guided food tour of Florence’s markets and food shops.
While viewing the sites, learn the history and culture of this enchanting Tuscan capital as only a local can provide, while savoring local specialties.
Food lovers visit the city’s most representative markets, like the Mercato di San Lorenzo, the classic Sant’Ambrogio market and others, meeting vegetable and fruit vendors, butchers, and bakers.
On this experience, food lovers are guided by local food experts who focus on showcasing only small, family-run businesses, and who love creating friendly connections between travelers and locals. All while tasting delectable Tuscan specialties, savoring the local lifestyle, and learning about the region’s food traditions and trends.
Highlights
What you'll be tasting
- On this exclusive exploration of Florence’s tasty spots, food lovers taste regional specialties like finocchiona (fennel-scented salami), schiacciata (local flatbread) or castagnaccio–a chestnut and rosemary cake.
- After the market, there’s a chance to visit small and lesser known shops nearby for Tuscan treats like Pecorino di Pienza cheese and wild boar salami.
- The adventure may end toasting with a glass of Montepulciano or Vernaccia wine paired with a sourdough crostone topped with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh pecorino and olives.
- For those with a sweet tooth gelato, chocolate or cantucci almond cookies are an alternative.
Practical Info
Key Points to Consider
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Bring a small reusable shopping bag to pick up treats at food stops.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- In summer we suggest wearing a hat and sunscreen, and carrying a small reusable water bottle.
- We also suggest bringing something to cover your shoulders if you plan on entering churches.
- Please notify us in advance of any food allergies and aversions.
Duration
Tour Length
The length of the tour is 2.5 hours.
Start time is flexible, suggested start time for this tour is 10:00 am.
FAQs
Frequent Asked Questions
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