Florence A Local Food Lover Tour
Overview
Stroll through Florence with an expert guide, visiting a local market, family-run eateries, and hidden gems that showcase Tuscan cuisine. Taste local specialties, from fresh-baked breads and cured meats to slow-cooked dishes perfected over generations.
Your adventure begins at a vibrant market, where you’ll sample cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines, immersing yourself in the city’s food culture. As we move through historic streets, we’ll stop at a trattoria for signature Tuscan dishes, each bite telling the story of the region’s gastronomic heritage. From comforting pastas to hearty flavors, you’ll experience the heart of Italian cuisine.
No Tuscan food journey would be complete without gelato. Your final stop is an artisanal gelateria, where you’ll learn about authentic Italian gelato and enjoy a sweet, creamy treat to end your culinary exploration.
*Gluten-free and vegetarian options available with advance notice. **Tastings vary based on seasonal availability.
What's Included
- Snacks Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
- Meals Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
- Alcoholic beverages Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine
- Certified local guide speaking English
- Guided walking tour of Florence city center
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional drinks beyond the included wine
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
Meeting Location
Piazza dell'Unità Italiana
3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Nazario Sauro
25r, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita).
- Meals. Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
- Alcoholic beverages. Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine.
- Certified local guide speaking English.
- Guided walking tour of Florence city center.
- Transportation to/from the meeting point.
- Additional drinks beyond the included wine.
- Tips (optional).
- Personal expenses or souvenirs.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence A Local Food Lover Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Florence A Local Food Lover Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksMake-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
- MealsLunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
- Alcoholic beveragesBottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine
- Certified local guide speaking English
- Guided walking tour of Florence city center
- Transportation to/from the meeting point
- Additional drinks beyond the included wine
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
