Taste Florence:
The First Food Tour in Town

Looking for a small group culinary tour in the heart of Florence? Our walking food tours focus on traditional Florentine foods, and beyond.

If you like warm breads and pastries, skipping lines, and tasting local specialties while they are super fresh, our morning tour is for you. 

Taste Florence brings you to the best local markets and shops for a variety of tastings, including fresh breads and pastries, savory street food, seasonal specialities, vibrant olive oils, authentic balsamic vinegars, regional cheeses, traditional artisanal gelato, and more…

In addition to learning about the quality of these foods and wines, explanations of their history and preparation methods are given as you nibble on each delicious bite.

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• Tour lasts about 3.5 hours

• Available in English Monday through Saturday mornings around 10am.

• Small groups: from 3 to 11 guests

• Options available for vegetarians

• Florence is flat and pretty small, so this is a user - friendly walking food tour.

• Price $125 per guest 

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What's included in the Taste Florence Food Tour:

The price includes all the food and wine tastings, served in several family-owned shops in the San Lorenzo area of Florence, Italy. You won't need lunch after you join us!

• Explore the historic Mercato Centrale

• Taste warm breads & pastries

• Savor cheeses & cured meats

• Discover balsamic vinegars & Tuscan olive oil 

• Try Florentine street food

• Seasonal specialties

• Enjoy coffee or tea, and water 

• Sip 3 Wines

• Taste authentic Italian gelato 

• Get The Insider’s Food Guide of Florence

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Our small group culinary tours in the heart of Florence have been featured in the Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, Fodor's, The Washington Post, and the Toronto Star, and featured on Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, Rick Steves, The CBC and MTV.  

Taste Florence is the original food tour of Florence, Italy. Over 18 years of experience means we're ready to give you the tour you've been dreaming of.​

​​​No museums, no churches. Avoid crowds and tourist traps. This tour is all about food and wine. Taste the best of Florence as we visit local markets, family-owned shops and culinary artisans, all in places chosen for their historic importance and traditional Florentine foods. You’ll learn lots while having fun and savoring each bite.

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We walk from point to point; tasting, learning, and savoring in each spot. Sometimes you’ll sit, sometimes you’ll stand, but you’ll rarely walk more than 15 minutes between stops. 

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Want more wine? Add the Wine Tasting with Sommelier to your plans.

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Notes:

For families traveling with more than one child under 10, we recommend contacting us by email for a private family food tour.

​Share any food allergies or dietary restrictions on our online booking form and we'll prepare delicious alternatives.

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• Please note: it is mandatory for guests to inform us in writing of any food allergies. By booking a tour you agree to tell us in advance if you or anyone your are booking a ticket for have any food allergies.

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