Historic Florence Food Lover's Tour:
Tasting at Iconic & Hidden Gems in Florence
Florence is home to the some of the best foods and family run bottegas. On this food tour in Florence, we will have the bonus of strolling the historical center of town with a local expert while tasting the regions finest specialties on this fun, informative food lover's crawl. You’ll visit a mix of iconic culinary institutions and hidden gems on the tiny streets off famous squares. You will visit artisan purveyors such as bakers, family-owned delis procuring artisanal delicacies from their own farms, local Tuscan wines, a truffle cafe, prized gelato parlors and more.
You'll taste exceptional ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, top quality Italian sparkling wine (i.e. Franciacorta), local cheeses (ewe's milk pecorino), regional cured meat specialties (i.e. finocchiona), and learn all about Florentine's food history while getting a sense of the city with this curated gourmet walk. This tour is a must for true food lovers who want to get down to the grain of the local food culture while meeting the city's most cherished bottegas, with a touch of sightseeing and an orientation of Florence’s top landmarks.
After your food tour, you will feel more confident to return to these shops and know what defines the traditional food landscape. Be prepared for a genuine backdoor journey through these local-loved food shops.
If you are looking for food tours in Florence with a visit to a local market, book our Street Food Florence Market Walk
🎄 Please note: We’ll be offering a premium version of this tour (small-group format) on Christmas Eve December 25th at 11am. Pricing displayed at check-out
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Quality-driven, 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 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
Snack like a royal at king-approved truffle cafe’ for Florence’s famous panino tartufato with bubbles
Visit classic bakeries for pizza-like schiacciata breads along with seasonal baked fruit-based delicacies
Farmstead quality Italian cheeses and Italian cured meat tasting
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.
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PRIVATE TOUR Cost:
1-2 adults: $350 pp, 3 adults: $245 pp, 4 adults: $175 pp, 5-6 adults: $145 pp, Youth under 16: $30 discount (2 adult tickets min. required for each private reservation)*Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $15 (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.Please note Private Tours are tailored to your preference and are priced 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: $128.50 per adult, $30 off each youth ticket under 16.
*Optional artist designed tote-bag add-on at check-out: $15 (delivery method: in-person on tour)
SMALL GROUP Day/Time: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am (May - Oct) except AugustPlease note we’ll be offering a premium Festive-themed food tour on Christmas Eve December 24th 2024
Highlights: Espresso, hot chocolate, Italian holiday baked goods savory and sweet, wine tasting with cold cuts, artisanal cheeses with Italian fruit compotes, shopping opportunities, crostini ending with gelato
How to book: Select December 24th via “Book Now” button below and custom ticket prices will display at check-out
All other days must be arranged as a private experience
*Please note all pricing is in USD$
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 2024 in Florence? We’ll be hosting various premium Food Lover’s Tours. Ticket pricing for holidays reflects providing services on a high demand occasion, organization and premium, seasonally-themed tastings to make for a special experience.
