Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Stroll through Florence with an expert guide, visiting a local market, family-run eateries, and hidden gems that showcase Tuscan cuisine. Taste local specialties, from fresh-baked breads and cured meats to slow-cooked dishes perfected over generations.
Your adventure begins at a vibrant market, where you’ll sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines, immersing yourself in the city’s food culture. As we move through historic streets, we’ll stop at a trattoria for signature Tuscan dishes, each bite telling the story of the region’s gastronomic heritage. From comforting pastas to hearty flavors, you’ll experience the heart of Italian cuisine.
No Tuscan food journey would be complete with...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine
Guided walking tour of Florence city center
Certified local guide speaking English
Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional drinks beyond the included wine
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses or souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 3
Look for our guide holding OUR ORANGE UMBRELLA.
Return
Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25r
Florence: A Local Food Lover Tour
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Florence
About
Stroll through Florence with an expert guide, visiting a local market, family-run eateries, and hidden gems that showcase Tuscan cuisine. Taste local specialties, from fresh-baked breads and cured meats to slow-cooked dishes perfected over generations.
Your adventure begins at a vibrant market, where you’ll sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines, immersing yourself in the city’s food culture. As we move through historic streets, we’ll stop at a trattoria for signature Tuscan dishes, each bite telling the story of the region’s gastronomic heritage. From comforting pastas to hearty flavors, you’ll experience the heart of Italian cuisine.
No Tuscan food journey would be complete with...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine
Guided walking tour of Florence city center
Certified local guide speaking English
Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional drinks beyond the included wine
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses or souvenirs
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 3
Look for our guide holding OUR ORANGE UMBRELLA.
Return
Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25r
Itinerary
1
Mercato Centrale
Located in the heart of Florence, the Mercato Centrale is a vibrant indoor market where tradition meets taste. This bustling hub is the perfect place to explore authentic Tuscan flavors in a lively, local atmosphere. On this food tour, you’ll sample lampredotto—a classic Florentine street food made from slow-cooked tripe—alongside a variety of regional cured meats, aged pecorino cheese, and freshly baked schiacciata, a crunchy, salty Tuscan flatbread. Surrounded by the voices of local vendors and the aromas of Italy’s finest ingredients, the Mercato Centrale offers an unforgettable immersion into the culinary soul of Florence.
2 hours
2
Ponte alla Carraia
After exploring the flavors of the Mercato Centrale, we'll stroll through the heart of Florence to enjoy a relaxed lunch at a traditional local restaurant. From there, we'll continue our walk along the charming streets toward Via della Carraia, crossing the Arno River with beautiful views of the city. To end our tour on a sweet note, we’ll stop for one of Florence’s best gelatos at the famous Gelateria La Carraia—a perfect final taste of the city.
