Private Florence Food Tour

A Personal Taste of Florence with Your Own Guide
User icon10 Guests Max
Clock icon3 hrs
Info iconPrivate Tour

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 private local guide
Check iconOpportunities to interact with the locals
Check iconPriority service, a set itinerary, and a curated menu
Check iconVegetarian and alcohol-free alternatives at every stop
Check iconThe comfort and familiarity of a private group

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 quite like Florence and with our Private Florence Food Tour you'll go on an exclusive culinary journey with dedicated attention from a local guide who will take you to authentic eateries in the Oltrarno neighbourhood. It's here where you'll sample the best of Tuscan cuisine; savour hearty meat dishes and indulge in full bodied wines, all at your own pace.

We’ve taken care of every detail: from a curated tasting menu to reserved spots at beloved local eateries. All that’s left for you to do is relax, indulge, and experience the flavours of Florence one delicious bite at a time.

This private tour focuses on the city’s famed “cucina povera” or “poor cuisine”, a style that transforms humble, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients into bold, unforgettable dishes. Start with crispy schiacciata bread, artisan cold cuts and cheeses, and refreshing Chianti wine before heading to a cosy local trattoria to dive deeper into Florence’s culinary heritage.

Your personal foodie guide will bring the city’s food history to life, sharing stories, traditions, and insights into Florence’s most iconic dishes, before ending the tour on a sweet note at one of the city’s best-loved gelaterie.

Whether you’re a foodie, a curious traveller, or simply looking for a unique and intimate experience, this private food tour is packed with local flavour and personalised insider recommendations you won’t find in any guidebook.

Book now to reserve your private slice of Florence, availability is limited!


Tour Highlights

  • Check iconSample traditional Florentine cuisine and sip Chianti wine (or non-alcoholic options)
  • Check iconVisit local eateries, learn the history of Tuscan cuisine and meet the locals who make it
  • 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.

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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