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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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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VIP Tagliatelle, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine
This tour is unique because it offers a fully immersive, hands-on culinary experience in the heart of Florence. You'll start by visiting the authentic Sant’Ambrogio Market with a professional chef to select fresh, local
4.5h from $38 - 02
Tuscany Vespa Tours Through the Hills of Chianti
There is nothing more exciting and unique than driving a vespa through the Tuscan hills. Live “La Dolce Vita” with us. Our Tuscany Vespa Tours allow you to discover the beauty of the Chianti Colli Fiorentini while you ar
6h from $160 - 03
Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato & Wine at a Tuscan Farm
This unforgettable culinary experience is held on a Tuscan estate just outside the city. Learn the secret to authentic pizza or pasta and gelato and indulge in a 3-course feast accompanied by wine and beer.
5h - 04
Private Day Trip Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti from Florence
• EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRIVATE GROUP • Enjoy an exclusive 8–9 hour private tour of Tuscany from Florence with a professional local driver-guide. Travel through the scenic Chianti wine region and explore the medieval gems
8h from $340 - 05
Michelin-Trained Chef Pasta Class in Florence
Highlights of this Experience: Masterclass with Top Chefs: Refine your cooking skills in an intimate lesson led by celebrated Florentine chefs. Get insider tips and hands-on guidance to master the art of pasta making.
3h from $110 - 06
Florence VIP Dinner Tour with Florentine Steak and Wine Tasting
Don’t settle for just another dinner. Join us for a premium experience full of all the Florentine flavors you’ve been dreaming of. Eat and drink the region’s best: taste decadent, 100% organic truffle pasta, sip 5 world
3.5h - 07
Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner
Discover the real essence of the Tuscan countryside, driving through amazing postcard views; departing from Florence, in a small group, that means top comfort and quality, you will see Greve in Chianti, you will have a g
8h - 08
Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine
Taste the best of Florence, during this 4-hour food and wine tour. While strolling the quaint Florentine streets, with your local expert guide, enjoy iconic dishes and Traditional Tuscan treats, at locally loved restaura
4h from $110 - 09
Florence Central Market Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe
Our Florence Market Food Tour takes you on a culinary journey at the San Lorenzo Market, the heart of Tuscan food traditions. Here you’ll enjoy tasty local cheeses, mouthwatering cured meats, fresh olive oil, a proper It
3h - 10
Florence Pasta Making Class or Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market Tour
Florence Pasta Making Class or Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market Tour: choose between two hands-on Florence cooking class options with professional local chefs. This product includes separate options, not cumulative experiences
3h - 11
Pasta & Pesto Class with a View, plus Tiramisù & opt. Market Tour
Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence
5h from $40 - 12
Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe
As the sun drops over the Arno River, you'll cross into Oltrarno, the quieter half of Florence that locals never left. Your guide walks you into a centuries-old fiaschetteria for local wine paired with plates built on
3.5h - 13
Farm To table Experience on an organic hilltop estate in Tuscany
For a day you will get away from the crowds, heat, noise and queues. Enjoy a day of nature, incredible views, friendly people, great food and wine! Our experience starts in Florence Santa Maria Novella Central Station wh
7.5h from $160 - 14
Tuscany Express Experience: Pasta Class & Wine Tour from Florence
Unlike many cooking classes held in a simple room in the busy center of Florence, this Pasta and Tiramisu Class takes place in a traditional farmhouse perched in the hills of Tuscany — a picture-perfect location straight
10h from $160 - 15
The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine
Join this Pizza and Gelato making class to learn all the secrets to mix the perfect pizza dough starting from scratch! You will also savor the true Italian gelato, the most popular Italian dessert known in the whole worl
3.5h - 16
Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class With Wine - Cooking Italy
Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make fresh pasta like an Italian and secret techniques for creating a perfect tiramisù in a locally loved restaurant. End by feasting on the dishes you've prepared, served with wine
3h - 17
Tuscany Vespa & Wine Tour, lunch, medieval villages, wine tasting
This all-inclusive small group Vespa moped tour is a great way to discover the beauty of the Tuscan wine countryside and its magic..
6h - 18
Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe
Join us for a relaxed and authentic experience away from the crowds of the Duomo area. Stroll through the historic streets of Florence’s Oltrarno on this 3-hour food and wine tour. Discover Tuscan street food and hearty
3h - 19
Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence
Learn to make fresh pasta, like the grandmothers made them in Italy. We will teach you every process and stand by you teaching you every step. We will prepare 3 types of fresh pasta such as Ravioli, Tortellini and Tagli
2.5h - 20
From San Gimignano: Tuscany Vespa Tour, Lunch & Wine Tasting
Adventure, Fun stories, relax & terrific views are guaranteed. Jump on the iconic Italian 50cc Vespa, follow your tour leader and take in all the sights, sounds and perfumes of the Chianti region. The stop at our favorit
6h
Frequently asked
- How much do food tours in Florence cost?
- Roughly $38–$340 per person, with the median around $160.
- When should I book?
- One to two weeks ahead in peak season; same-day is sometimes possible off-peak but limits choice.