Taste Florence: A Food Lover’s Tour
ID: GYG973367-1512415
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided food tour of Florence with a local expert. Visit a vibrant market, sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines, and enjoy a sweet, creamy treat at an artisanal gelateria.
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.
Begin your adventure at a vibrant market, where you’ll sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines, immersing yourself in the city’s food culture. As you move through historic streets, 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, experience the heart of Italian cuisine.
No Tuscan food journey would be complete without gelato. Your final stop is an artisanal gelateria, where you’ll learn about authentic Italian gelato and enjoy a sweet, creamy treat to end your culinary exploration.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Florence on a guided food tour with a local expert
- Visit a vibrant market and sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines
- Taste local specialties, from fresh-baked breads to slow-cooked dishes
- Enjoy a sweet, creamy treat at an artisanal gelateria to end your tour
- Learn about authentic Italian gelato and the city's food culture from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walking food tour; comfortable shoes recommended.
Some stops may be difficult for travelers with limited mobility.
Vegetarian options available; gluten-free options are limited.
Tour runs rain or shine; route may change slightly.
Small-group experience; order of tastings may vary.
Lampredotto is included, with a vegetarian alternative available.
The guide will have an orange umbrella
INCLUDED
- Certified local guide speaking English
- Guided walking tour of Florence city center
- Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
- Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
- Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional drinks beyond the included wine
- Tips
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
