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Florence: Taste of Florence Small Group Food Tour

3 hours

From 10:00

Group

English

What you’ll do

Sample a plethora of Florentine specialities on this guided food tour. Meeting at 10 AM, your guide will show you around the bustling Mercato Centrale, where you’ll meet local food producers. Immerse yourself in the city’s food culture with more than 10 tastings of delicious local specialities. As part of the experience, you’ll enjoy an authentic meal at a popular osteria based in the market before completing the tour with coffee and gelato.

Highlights

Expert Local Guide: Get insights into Florence's culinary heritage and hidden gems from a knowledgeable local
Explore a Bustling Market: Exclusive access to the ground floor of the Mercato Centrale
Premium Tastings: More than 10 tastings including Chianti wine, cheese, cured meats, gelato, and Florentine specialities
Osteria Meal: Savour classic Florentine dishes, paired with Chianti wine, at a well-loved osteria in the market

Itinerary

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Start Time: 10 AM

Group Size: 1-8 people

Meeting Point: Piazza della Signoria (P.za della Signoria, FI Firenze, Toscana, 50122)

Meet Your Guide: Gather at the iconic Piazza della Signoria for an introduction to the tour

Visit Mercato Centrale: Venture into the Mercato Centrale to meet local producers and taste premium olive oils, balsamic vinegars, cheeses, and fruit

Optional Lampredotto Tasting: For adventurous participants, try the iconic lampredotto sandwich for a unique and authentic Florentine experience

Marketplace Osteria Meal: Relax at a beloved osteria in the market. You'll enjoy a variety of Florentine specialities including artichoke pickles, pici pasta, ribollita stew, and a cheese and salumi platter. Dishes are paired with a glass of Chianti wine

Coffee and Gelato: Enjoy an aromatic coffee before strolling through Florence in search of the city's best gelato spots

End Time: 2:00 PM

What’s included

English speaking guide

Over 10 tastings including Chianti wine, cheese, cured meat, gelato, and more

Optional lampredotto tasting

Wine tasting for guests aged 18 and over

Tea and coffee

Walking tour inside the iconic Mercato Centrale and through central Florence

What’s not included

Tips and gratuities

Additional food and drink

Personal expenses

What’s not included

Tips and gratuities

Additional food and drink

Personal expenses

Meeting Point

Piazza della Signoria (P.za della Signoria, FI Firenze, Toscana, 50122) at 10 am

Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time

Notes

The tour runs rain or shine

Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available

Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking

The tour will commence promptly at 10 am. We kindly request that all participants arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances

This is a small group tour. If you wish to have a private option, please reach out to [email protected] for more information

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Cancellation policy

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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