Highlights
- Explore Tuscan food and life inside Florence’s historic Central Market
- Meet family-run vendors, whose foods have been loved by locals for generations
- Sample regional meats, cheeses, sweets, and other Central Market classics
- Sip Tuscan wines in an small exclusive wine shop in the heart of Florence
Description
Experience Florence beyond the tourist trail on a small-group walking food tour through the historic San Lorenzo neighborhood and the iconic Central Market. Meet passionate local vendors, discover centuries-old culinary traditions, and taste authentic Tuscan flavors in one of the city’s most vibrant districts.
Wander through lively market streets lined with leather stalls, bakeries, wine shops, and family-run businesses. Along the way, sample regional cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, seasonal specialties, artisan sweets, Tuscan wines, and Florence’s famous lampredotto.
Between tastings, admire landmarks tied to the Medici family, including San Lorenzo Church and the bustling Mercato Centrale. You’ll also learn how locals shop, eat, and socialize in this historic neighborhood that blends Renaissance heritage with modern multicultural energy.
Perfect for curious travelers looking for an authentic introduction to Florence through food, history, and local connection.
Includes
Guided small-group walking tour through San Lorenzo and Central Market
Multiple tastings of Tuscan specialties, such as meats, cheeses and olive oils
Visits to historic market stalls and long-standing family businesses
Seasonal tastings featuring regional products and traditional recipes
Local English-speaking guide
Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Excludes
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Important Information
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
Bring a bottle of water – we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
The tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season!
Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
