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Group sizeUp to 150 travelers
Overview
Experience the flavours of Florence and discover the city centre on our tasty walking tour. Strolling through the picturesque neighbourhoods with historic monuments and bustling squares you will enjoy authentic Florentine Street Food and explore the local food culture. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the San Lorenzo food market and historic eateries to sample home-made pasta, the finest Tuscany chesses and salumi, the typical almond cookies “Cantucci” and other traditional dishes you have never heard of before. During this gastronomic journey you will see some iconic landmarks of Florence and learn about the city’s art, history and culture.
What's included
Official licensed guide
Food tasting
Small group walking tour
Drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
10m
Meet the tour guide at the Piazza dell'Unità Italiana and start your tasty walking tour to discover the city like a local. During this journey you will sample a variety of Florentine Street Food and enjoy the beautiful sights of city
Mercato Centrale
30m
You will visit the two-level food market of San Lorenzo with a variety of products made by the local farmers. There, you will walk through the numerous stalls with meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, olive oil, wine and many other products and try a platter with the salumi and prosciutto combined with local cheese from Tuscany.
Basilica di San Lorenzo
15m
After visiting the Central market, you will pass by the one of the most important Florentine Renaissance Church built in 1418 by Filippo Brunelleschi to a commission by the Medici family.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
20m
Discover the symbol of Florence and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world with the entertaining and informative commentary from your guide.
10m
Explore the history of one of the oldest religious sites of the city and enjoy the beautiful architecture of Lorenzo Ghiberti’s ‘gates of Paradise’.
Piazza della Repubblica
20m
After walking through the cobbled narrow streets, you will reach one of the oldest squares in Florence, with an impressive Column of Abundance, which marks the geographical centre of the city since Roman times. It is a vivid area with some famous historical Caffé such as Caffé Gilli, Caffé Paskowski and Caffé delle Giubbe Rosse.
Piazza della Signoria
20m
Visit the main square of the Florence with a plenty of historic monuments worth seeing. You will discover the prominent Palazzo Vecchio, The Loggia dei Lanzi, Fountain of Neptune, a replica of Michelangelo's David and many other attractions
20m
Your Florence Street Food tour will end with another historic square of Florence - Piazza Santa Croce. It attracts visitors for its Basilica, the largest Franciscan Church in the world and picturesque renaissance buildings, which overlook the square.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide at the Piazza dell'Unità Italiana by the obelisk in the middle of the square. The guide will be holding a sign written "STREET FOOD TOUR".
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour takes place rain or shine.
Places visited during your tour are subject to change;
This tour does not accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan participants.
Vegetarian options can be provided if advised in ADVANCE.
Please be aware of possible risk of cross contamination in case of allergy to nuts or dry fruits.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
