Florence is the food capital of Tuscany, which is to say it is a regional capital that also happened to be the cradle of the Renaissance. 20 bookable food tours below — plus the neighbourhoods and dishes the city is built around.
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Kids Friendly Tour of Florence Highlights including the David & Gelato Tasting
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The guide
Florence is the food capital of Tuscany, which is to say it is a regional capital that also happened to be the cradle of the Renaissance. The cuisine is rural in origin and unshowy in execution: bread, beans, olive oil, wine, and the cattle the contadini raised on the hills outside town. The signature dish is a slab of beef the size of a phone book. The everyday street food is a tripe sandwich from a cart that has been in the same square for a century. The wine is Chianti and Brunello, both of which travel poorly enough that drinking them on a hillside south of the city is a different experience than drinking them anywhere else.
Where to focus
Four neighbourhoods to anchor a few days of eating
Oltrarno & Santo Spirito
Across the Arno from the tourist crush. Neighbourhood trattorias, vinotecas with eight tables, gelaterias the locals queue at. Walk south of the Ponte Vecchio and turn onto any side street.
Sant'Ambrogio
The market neighbourhood. Sant'Ambrogio market is the unfussy alternative to the Mercato Centrale, with the trattoria Cibrèo Trattoria a few steps away. Lunch here, not in Piazza della Signoria.
San Lorenzo
Home of the Mercato Centrale, whose upstairs hall is the one tourist-friendly food court worth visiting. Downstairs is where Florentines actually shop.
Centro Storico (outside the piazzas)
Touristy by definition, but a block off the postcard squares the food gets honest again. Look for trattorias whose menus are only in Italian.
What to eat
The dishes the city is known for
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Bistecca alla fiorentina
· A T-bone steak from Chianina cattle, grilled rare over wood. Sold by weight; usually shared. Order it cooked any way other than rare and a Florentine will glare. - 02
Lampredotto
· The fourth stomach of a cow, stewed and served on a salty roll. A 5-euro sandwich from a street cart. Defining Florentine street food, polarising on first bite. - 03
Crostini neri
· Toast topped with chicken-liver pâté. The antipasto on every Tuscan table that wasn't set by tourists. - 04
Pappa al pomodoro
· Bread soup with tomatoes and basil. A peasant dish that became a regional classic. Summer specialty. - 05
Ribollita
· Twice-cooked bread-and-bean stew, eaten in winter. Heavy, vegetarian by accident, perfect after a cold morning at the Uffizi. - 06
Cantucci e vin santo
· Almond biscotti dipped in sweet wine. The Tuscan dessert; cheaper than any pastry but considered finer.
Practical notes
Meal timing, tipping, payment
Lunch 12:30–14:30, dinner 19:30–22:00. The coperto (a per-person cover charge, €2–4) is standard and not a scam; it covers bread and the table. Tipping isn't expected; rounding up is enough. Many family-run trattorias close Sundays or Mondays. Reservations for dinner are sensible Thursday through Saturday.
All 20 food tours
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Kids Friendly Tour of Florence Highlights including the David & Gelato Tasting
If you would like to discover Florence in a fun and entertaining way, this is the tour you are looking for! In this 3 hour walking tour our kid-friendly guide will make sure your children don't get bored by using fun g
2.5h - 02
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Tiramisu & Gift Apron
You’ll take part in a fully hands-on cooking class, not a demonstration. You’ll learn from a professional local chef with step-by-step guidance. You’ll make fresh pasta dough and learn proper kneading and resting techniq
2.5h - 03
Florence Golf Cart Tour & Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine
It’s a full-sensory journey through Florence, blending history, views, and the joy of authentic Italian cuisine. Begin in a quiet, eco-friendly golf cart with an English-speaking guide, exploring landmarks like Piazza
3.5h - 04
Budget-friendly Florence Street Food and City Sightseeing Tour
Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance and the capital of Tuscany, boasts a rich culinary heritage. This region is renowned for globally famous products like Chianti wine, exquisite cheeses, Colonnata lard, cantu
2.5h - 05
Florence Tour with Kids, Including the David , City Highlights & Gelato Tasting
Florence is the city where the Renaissance was born. There are so many interesting places to see and learn about. We have designed a child-friendly tour with a guide who will ensure you and your children will have the be
2.5h - 06
Cooking class in Tuscany - Montepulciano AT YOUR PRIVATE VILLA
Do you spend a few weeks in central Italy in a rented a villa and are you looking for authentic experiences?Our experts - only Italian professional chefs - reveal the basics and tricks of Italian cuisine. With us you not
4h - 07
Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour
We invite you to join us for one of our wine and food experiences at Lanciola. Learn more about our winemaking process with a visit to our winemaking facility and cellar followed by a guided tasting of the our wines. Yo
1h - 08
Lunch with Wine Tasting at the Winery
Guided visit to the winery and ageing cellars followed by a guided tasting of a selection of our best wines and lunch with gastronomic specialities prepared with raw ingredients from Tuscan excellences. This 3-course lu
2h - 09
Dinner with Wine Tasting at Lanciola
Guided visit to the winery and ageing cellars followed by a guided tasting of a selection of our best wines and lunch with gastronomic specialities prepared with raw ingredients from Tuscan excellences. This dinner begi
3h - 10
Super Tasty Full-day Guided Tour of Florence Food Wine Art Top Sites & Eateries
Enjoy this 5.5-hours full day tour experience in Florence. A one of a kind tour that combines breathtaking views, amazing monuments and a gourmet promenade at the best foodie stops in the city! Learn about traditional di
5.5h - 11
Tasty Florence Street Food with Guided Walking of the City
Learn about traditional dishes and taste some of the best local specialties while you see and learn facts about the city's highlights and neighborhoods. This 2.5 hours street food tour experience led by a local and exper
2.5h - 12
Tasty Florence Food Tour & Sightseeing around San Lorenzo Farmers Market & Duomo
Eat, drink and sightsee the cradle of the Renaissance, the city of Florence. Explore the colorful food market of San Lorenzo and visit some of the city highlights like the Duomo, deli shops and typical restaurants full o
4h - 13
Florence Street Food and Sightseeing Tour with a Professional Tour Guide
The best way to get in touch with the Florentine culture is to discover the local food and traditions. Your guide will lead you in this journey through the Tuscany flavours - from the fresh pasta to the cantuccini bisc
3h - 14
Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing
Florence is the capital of Italian Renaissance, the cradle of the language and the arts. It is also the capital of Tuscany region and center of a great tradition of food and cuisine. Many worldwide famous products come f
2.5h - 15
Florence Street Food and Sightseeing Small Group Tour
If it’s your first time in Florence, this tour is the perfect chance to get familiar with the city and enjoy a pleasant walk through the story and the flavours of the Florentine culinary tradition. Your guide will welcom
2.5h - 16
Florence Must-See Sights Private Tour for Kids and Families
Enjoy a 2.0 hour Treasures of Florence Tour with our expert kid-friendly guide, who will show you the highlights of the city. You will meet her in Piazza Signoria behind the Fountain of Neptune, and there your adventure
2h - 17
Kid-Friendly Florence Tour by Night with Gelato & Pizza
Enjoy a 2.5-hour Illuminated Florence Tour for Kids with our expert kid-friendly guide, who will show you the highlights of the city. The meeting point is in Piazza Signoria. During this walking tour your family will e
2.5h - 18
Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide
Join our small group tour led by a professional, local guide and enjoy a pleasant walk through the history and the flavours of the medieval city of Florence. Enter the San Lorenzo Market and be amazed by its vibrant colo
2.5h - 19
Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights
Taste Florence through its streets, markets, and historic piazzas on a flexible food tour lasting between 2 and 4 hours. Guests may choose the style and pace that best fits their visit, with changing itineraries, tasting
2h - 20
Full Day Florence Food Tour with Wine Tasting & Guided Visit of City Highlights
Once in Florence, you cannot miss the opportunity to live such an entertaining and relaxing experience. Our professional, local guide will meet you in piazza Santa Maria Novella and will lead you on this amazing journey