Florence Food Tour

Taste Your Way through the Tuscan Capital
User icon10 Guests Max
Clock icon3 hrs
Info iconFlexible Travel

What's included?

Check iconTraditional Florentine meats, cheeses, and pasta
Check iconLocal Chianti wines (or non-alcoholic options)
Check iconPersonalised recommendations and insights from a local guide
Check iconOpportunities to interact with the locals and bond with fellow travellers
Check iconPriority service, a set itinerary, and a curated menu
Check iconVegetarian and alcohol-free alternatives at every stop

Excluded

Cross iconGetting to and from the meeting spot
Cross iconTips for your guide
Cross iconAny extras you grab along the way

Nowhere does food like Florence. Voted the best city in the world for local food, the Tuscan capital specialises in hearty meat dishes and full-bodied wines that charm the palates of all who visit. Our Florence Food Tour takes you on a culinary journey through the artisan district of Oltrarno to sample the best of Tuscan cuisine. With a curated menu, planned itinerary, and reserved spots at top local eateries, we take care of the details, so you can relax and savour Florentine cuisine, one delicious bite at a time.

Our tour focuses on the city’s cucina poveraor “poor cuisine”. But don’t let the name put you off, there’s nothing poor about it.  “Cucina povera” refers to the simplicity of the ingredients, all locally sourced and seasonal, to create delicious and filling dishes. After whetting your appetite with crispy schiacciata bread, cold meat and cheese platters, and light, fruity Chianti wine, you’ll be indulging in Florence’s local food culture in a local trattoria.

Your foodie guide will share all their expertise about the history and evolution of this traditional cuisine and introduce you to the most famous dishes in Florence, before finishing with a sweet treat at one of the city’s beloved gelaterie!

Perfect for foodies, travellers, and anyone looking for a unique experience, our Florence Food Tour is packed full of personal stories and insider recommendations. Book now. Spaces fill up fast!


Tour Highlights

  • Check iconSample traditional pasta dishes and famous Chianti wine (or non-alcoholic options)
  • Check iconVisit local eateries, learn the history of Tuscany’s cucina povera, and meet the locals who make it
  • Check iconTreat your taste buds to several authentic Florentine dishes
  • Check iconEnjoy personalised information and anecdotes from a local guide
  • Check iconRelax with priority service, a set itinerary, and a curated menu

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Schiaccia Passera shop in Piazza della Passera

Your guide will meet you in Piazza della Passera, a small square in the heart of Oltrarno, just south of the River Arno.

La Schiacciata

Bite into the crispy, crunchy, uniquely Florentine bread known as schiacciata.

Tuscan Pasta

You can’t come to Italy without indulging in carbs! Next on the menu is pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale, a wide ribbon pasta with a sauce stewed in tomatoes and wild boar. Veramente delizioso. We also have plant-based alternatives for our vegetarian guests.

La Trattoria

Taste your way through a traditional Florentine menu including Tuscan meats and cheeses (vegetarian options available!)

Il Gelato

We'll finish our food tour of Florence with a cone or cup of creamy, dreamy gelato from one of the city's best-loved gelaterie!

Santa Croce District

Your tour ends in Piazza Santa Croce, the square at the heart of central Florence’s artisan neighbourhood and, after dark, a hub for the city’s nightlife.

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Key Info

When?

18:00

Where?

Schiaccia Passera

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Know Before You Go

  • Please be in the area 15 minutes before your Florence Food Tour’s scheduled start time
  • Feel free to contact us with any questions related to your trip
  • Your foodie guide will be in the piazza opposite Schiaccia Passera holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag.
  • Unfortunately our tour does not yet accommodate a vegan diet. But we do offer some vegetarian and gluten-free options. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions in advance so we can best cater to your needs.
  • Come hungry, as we’re going to eat plenty.

Important

Come hungry and wear comfy shoes—it's a delicious walk through Florence!​

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