Historic Florence Food Lover’s Tour:
Savoring at Iconic & Hidden Gems

Curious about the foodie gems of Florence’s centro storico? Join us for a fun, and informative expert-led journey of Florence’s most delicious foods. Come meet the family-run and historic legacy businesses giving soul to Florence and taste fresh baked pastries, panini, wine, charcuterie, extra virgin olive oil, schiacciata breads, gelato and more.

In between tasting stops, you’ll weave through the monumental squares and secret alleys of Florence’s historical center (downtown) to get an overview of its architectural wonders and greatest hit key sights. This Florence food tour was created for curious food lover’s looking to savor the city’s culinary & cultural jewels with a knowledgeable, local guide.

We will taste at at least 5 different iconic and hidden gems from street food, olive oil bottegas, bakeries, farm-to-deli purveyors who make their own cured meats from heritage pork, cafes, wine bars, gelato shops and more. Perfect family activity with a generous mix of familiar foods and adventurous flavors, frequent stops with engaging, interactive story-telling from your guide and our partner tasting stops.

You’ll get an insider’s take on the best food in Florence with history explained at every bite. We keep this experience special with small group cap (8max) to squeeze into the secret hole-in-the-walls discerning locals love without sticking out as a tourist.

This quality-driven tour stands out from the rest as we arrange top shelf tastings at secret places and provide exclusive access to century-old legacy food businesses while meeting the families and purveyors behind them.

Delight in exceptional ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan wines, local cheeses (ewe's milk Tuscan pecorino), street food like lampredotto (optional) or Florentine schiacciata, regional cured meat specialties (i.e. soft fennel finocchiona salami and peppery Tuscan prosciutto etc), and learn about Florentine's food history while getting a true feel for the city.

This small group food tour in Florence is the hottest ticket for true food lovers who want to incorporate a bit of sightseeing and an orientation of Florence’s top landmarks in between snacking.

After your Florence food tour, you will feel more confident to continue your culinary adventure, have useful knowledge about all the of statues and buildings you walk past and know what defines Florence’s traditional food landscape. Be prepared for a genuine backdoor journey through these local-loved makers, purveyors and bottegas.

If you are looking for food tours in Florence with a visit to a local market, book our Street Food Florence Market Walk

Eat your way through Florence in a small group at a variety of critic-approved gourmet pitstops in Florence’s center while getting an overview of the city’s key sites thanks to your certified cultural guide. Indulge in the heart and soul of Florence with us!

High quality, critic-approved culinary tour of local-loved eateries of Florence with an English-speaking expert tour guide

Lonely Planet recommended experience developed by established food blogger & writer Coral Sisk

5 min. gourmet tasting pit-stops to dive into traditional Florentine food and regional specialties:
- Traditional Tuscan sweet pastries like puff pastry sfoglia alla crema or chocolate semolino tartlets with Italian roasted espresso
- The perfect Florentine panini stuffed with delicious fillings free of hype (and lines) *available as one of our premium options for our private tours
- Get to the source with a guided tasting and crash course in Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Snack like a royal at king-approved truffle cafe’ for Florence’s famous panino tartufato with bubbles
- Visit classic bakeries for Tuscan focaccia breads along with seasonal baked fruit-based delicacies like schiacciata con l’uva (wine grape pie flatbread)
- Tuscan charcuterie with artisanal Italian cheeses and specialty cured meats at a family-run deli full of Florentine soul
- 2 Wine tastings included (i.e. bubbly with truffles, local red wine with prosciutto, etc)
- Wholly artisanal Italian gelato, gelato judge approved
(Please note: Additional stops and/or premium bespoke options available only for Private Tour bookings)
Meeting local characters, shop owners, sommeliers and purveyors
Guided walking tour in the center of Florence, tasting at both iconic classics and hidden nooks
Duration: 3 hours
Inclusions: All tastings listed across 5 unique, cherished locales and bottegas (according to availability), wine, water, coffee and guided services with a personable, bilingual Italian food & Florence city expert.
Bespoke options for PRIVATE tours: Visiting a local daily food market with select tastings, assistance with food & wine souvenir shopping, flights of various local delicacies upon requests i.e. craft chocolates, extra virgin olive oil, amaro digestifs, aged balsamic tasting, curated wine flights with guided explanations from a sommelier, etc. If interested in a bespoke option, note specific request during your booking and we’ll notify you if there’s any additional cost of the upgrade.
Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional tastings and trip cancellation insurance. Please note: Sundays are a possibility but only at a premium rate depending on group size. Please "Request Info" to inquire.
PRIVATE TOUR Cost (buy-out): 1-2 adults= $385 pp, 3 adults= $295 pp, 4 adults= $239 pp, 5-6 adults= $195 pp.
Youth under 16: Dynamic pricing based on private group size, discounted tickets displayed at check out (min. $10min off per youth under 16y/o). Note: 2 adult ticket min. purchase required before a youth rate can be applied.
*Optional artist-designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $18 (delivery method: in-person on tour)
If you have a group larger than 6, please contact for a custom quote via “Request Additional Info” button

PRIVATE TOUR Days/Times: Monday-Saturdays at 10am or 3:00pm and Sundays at 10:00am.
*Sunday tours are arranged upon request and at a premium rate due to extra coordination involved. Please note that some of the usual stops may be closed & alternatives provided.
Please note: Private Tours are tailored to your preference and are priced as a buy-out at a premium.
Private Tours means you also have the full undivided attention of your specialized guide and at a flexible pace.
If you’d like a standard itinerary we have join-in public group options by selecting the “GROUP” option via “Book Experience” button

If you’d like a custom start time for any PRIVATE tour, please state preference in booking and we’ll e-mail you to confirm and manually reschedule your start time.

Optional upgrades for PRIVATE tours: (potentially at an extra fee): EV olive oil tasting flight, aged balsamic tasting, fine wine flights with guided explanations from a sommelier, etc. If interested in an add-on, make request during your booking and we’ll notify you the cost of the upgrade.
SMALL GROUP Tour Cost: €125EU per adult (= $150USD), $45 off each youth ticket under 15 applied at check-out.
Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $18 (delivery method: in-person on tour)

SMALL GROUP Day/Time: Mondays at 10:00 AM
All other days must be arranged as a private experience.

*Please note Small Group pp pricing is displayed in EU€ for reference but final payment is charged in USD$. Click on "Tour Pricing & Schedule" to view Private or Small Group pricing details. Standard CC processing and ticketing fees for both are applied at check-out.

Curious for a memento of Florence’s iconic flavors to take home?
Add one of our artist designed tote bags to your experience tickets at check-out!

Additional Notes:

We can accommodate virtually any food lifestyle. Just let us know how we can help. If you would like to start later or earlier than the times listed OR have a party larger than 8, please send us an inquiry via REQUEST INFO.

Traveling during the holiday season 2026 in Florence? We’ll be hosting various premium culinary experiences. Ticket pricing is dynamic for holidays to reflect providing services on a high demand occasion, organization and seasonally-themed tastings.

Still curious? Consult these FAQs

Yes! Sunday tours are arranged upon request and at a premium rate due to extra coordination involved. Please note that some of the usual stops may be closed and carefully selected alternatives provided. Contact us for more details.
Our Historic Food Lover’s tour concentrates on the historical city center, and is ideal for guests who would like to get a lay of the land, Florence’s key sights while experience food tastings peppered with historical and architectural storytelling.
We’ll visit legacy businesses and uncover places that are often hidden in plain sight—spots you likely wouldn’t find on your own. Offered in both private and small group join-in formats. Our schedule of join-in options are listed on our master page of Florence food tours.
Our Street Food & Market Walk takes place in a more local neighborhood around Sant’Ambrogio and Santa Croce. Ideal for guests interested in food markets, seasonal produce and experiencing one of Florence’s most local-loved neighborhoods. You’ll kick off at a bustling pastry shop café and bakeries before walking through the neighborhood’s daily market.
This private food tour in Florence offers a no-frills deeper dive into the Florentine and Tuscan cooking pantry and everyday food culture.
Optional add-ons include extra tastings, special stops (like to a wine door), in-depth extra-virgin olive oil tastings, truffle tastings, panini stops, guided wine flights with a sommelier. You name it and we’ll try to make it happen. Note your requested add-ons during booking questionnaire, and we’ll provide the cost of the upgrade over e-mail. Please note custom add-ons are only available for private bookings.