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Guided Street Food Tour: Florence

Florence street food tour with guide and tourists sampling local delicacies in a vibrant market.
Florence street food tour with guide showcasing local delicacies and bustling market scene.
Florence street food tour with guide and tourists sampling local delicacies.
Florence street food tour with people sampling local delicacies in a vibrant market setting.

Visit a real Florentine market that most tourists miss and learn about daily life in the city from your local guide.

Highlights

  • Taste authentic Tuscan street food by family-run businesses at the Sant'Ambrogio area, a favorite of locals.

  • Chat with the local vendors as you taste try new foods like chicken liver pate and fried coccolo, the sample amounts are enough to replace a full meal.

  • Get to know the history, traditions, and daily life in the city through the eyes of a local.

  • Benefit from your guide’s advice on the best ways to enjoy your Florence stay while avoiding tourist traps.

  • Fun Fact: Throughout the year, Florence hosts many culinary festivals where guests may sample a wide range of street delicacies and regional specialties.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking guide

  • Street food samples

  • 2 glasses of wine

Exclusions

  • Extra food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Why Choose this Florence Street Food Tour?

This 3-hour tour takes you away from the tourist-crowded streets and to the backstreets and markets frequented by locals. Stroll through the Sant'Ambrogio area where you can enjoy authentic street food while chatting with the vendors about their daily wares. If you want to challenge your palate, you will find plenty of options here, including panino al lampredotto, crostino nero (chicken liver pate), fried coccolo with stracchino cheese, and much more. And of course, how can any Florence food tour be complete without wine? Raise your glasses with the guide and your family!

More Than a Food Tour

The tour aims to unveil the street spirit of Florence and the daily life of the residents straight from the local. A laidback atmosphere facilitates friendly interactions with not just the guide, but also other members of your tour group. Take the chance to build new friendships and get new travel mates.

Important Information

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

Restrictions

  • This experience is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians, or guests allergic to dairy/gluten.

  • This experience is not accessible for guests with limited standing or walking capacity. Seats are not guaranteed during tastings.

Timings

Mon to Sat: 10:30am onwards.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Piazza di Santa.

  • Address: Piazza di Santa Croce, 19, 50122 Firenze, FI, Italy.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Magliabechi. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board bus C3 to get you there.

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