Florence Small-Group Market Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Italy's culinary traditions run deep, but it can be hard to decipher as a first-time visitor. Eliminate the guesswork and embark on a culinary journey through Florence's San Lorenzo Market to sample Tuscan delicacies like cheeses, meats, truffle olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a private wine tasting at a historic wine shop and end the tour with an authentic gelato (ice cream) with commentary from your guide.
Highlights
- ✓Avoid tourist traps and discover authentic local foods in Florence
- ✓Get insider tips on more places to eat, drink, and explore
- ✓Small-group tour for more personal attention from your guide
- ✓Explore Florence's San Lorenzo Market with a local English-speaking guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pass by one of Florence’s oldest churches and a cornerstone of the Medici family’s history.
- ✓Take a look at the impressive San Lorenzo Church, one of Florence’s oldest and most important churches, deeply tied to the Medici family. Inside, there's the Medici Chapels, home to Michelangelo’s sculptures and the opulent Chapel of the Princes.
- ✓Enjoy freshly made cantucci, known as biscotti, paired with their perfect Tuscan match: Vin Santo, a naturally sweet white wine. A classic local ritual and a delicious taste of tradition.
- ✓The Central Market is a 19th-century iron-and-glass landmark celebrating Florence’s food culture, with traditional food stalls downstairs, and a food hall upstairs.
- ✓The San Lorenzo Outdoor Leather Market is one of Florence’s liveliest open-air markets. Wander among colorful stalls selling Italian leather goods, scarves, and souvenirs while enjoying the vibrant energy of the historic district.
- ✓Meet Marco, a market legend selling Tuscan cheeses and cured meats for 40 years. Discover his famous pecorino window with 46 varieties and taste local favorites. Don’t be surprised if truffle cheese follows you home!
- ✓The Le Lame stand, inside the Central Market, is run by the same family for generations, and it brings daily treasures from the Tuscan hills, including olive oils, vinegars, wines, liqueurs, and traditional flavours. Try a variety of this organic products!
- ✓To feel the true Florentine spirit, stop at Bar del Mercato, where vendors gather for coffee, wine, and gossip. Mingle with locals and enjoy one of Florence’s best coffees.
- ✓Discover true Florentine street food with the legendary Bambi family. Taste lampredotto made with a century-old recipe, and try Tuscan meatballs, all paired with a glass of Sangiovese wine for the full local experience.
- ✓Stop by this shop that used to sell only balsamic vinegar, oil, and pasta, now serving genuine Tuscan cooking (takeaway only). NOTE: This kitchen cooks with only genuine, seasonal ingredients, so the dish changes throughout the year rather than following a set menu.
- ✓Step into this historic wine shop, run by three generations of sommeliers since 1944. Browse 2,500 labels and enjoy two wines from the family’s own farm, paired with a main course brought from the Market.
- ✓Learn how to spot real artisanal gelato at this gelateria, discovering the importance of color, texture, and temperature. Taste two flavors, including their signature creations.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Taste the best delicacies like truffle olive oil, truffle cheese, balsamic vinegar and Tuscan wines
- ✓Meet the local families who help keep Tuscan culinary traditions alive
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- ✓Explore the San Lorenzo market: 9 food tastings and 6 drink, including local wines
- ✓Unearth the Medici Family legacy, learning about their profound influence
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Florence Small-Group Market Food and Wine Tasting Tour
Italy's culinary traditions run deep, but it can be hard to decipher as a first-time visitor. Eliminate the guesswork and embark on a culinary journey through Florence's San Lorenzo Market to sample Tuscan delicacies like cheeses, meats, truffle olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy a private wine tasting at a historic wine shop and end the tour with an authentic gelato (ice cream) with commentary from your guide.
Highlights
- ✓Avoid tourist traps and discover authentic local foods in Florence
- ✓Get insider tips on more places to eat, drink, and explore
- ✓Small-group tour for more personal attention from your guide
- ✓Explore Florence's San Lorenzo Market with a local English-speaking guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pass by one of Florence’s oldest churches and a cornerstone of the Medici family’s history.
- ✓Take a look at the impressive San Lorenzo Church, one of Florence’s oldest and most important churches, deeply tied to the Medici family. Inside, there's the Medici Chapels, home to Michelangelo’s sculptures and the opulent Chapel of the Princes.
- ✓Enjoy freshly made cantucci, known as biscotti, paired with their perfect Tuscan match: Vin Santo, a naturally sweet white wine. A classic local ritual and a delicious taste of tradition.
- ✓The Central Market is a 19th-century iron-and-glass landmark celebrating Florence’s food culture, with traditional food stalls downstairs, and a food hall upstairs.
- ✓The San Lorenzo Outdoor Leather Market is one of Florence’s liveliest open-air markets. Wander among colorful stalls selling Italian leather goods, scarves, and souvenirs while enjoying the vibrant energy of the historic district.
- ✓Meet Marco, a market legend selling Tuscan cheeses and cured meats for 40 years. Discover his famous pecorino window with 46 varieties and taste local favorites. Don’t be surprised if truffle cheese follows you home!
- ✓The Le Lame stand, inside the Central Market, is run by the same family for generations, and it brings daily treasures from the Tuscan hills, including olive oils, vinegars, wines, liqueurs, and traditional flavours. Try a variety of this organic products!
- ✓To feel the true Florentine spirit, stop at Bar del Mercato, where vendors gather for coffee, wine, and gossip. Mingle with locals and enjoy one of Florence’s best coffees.
- ✓Discover true Florentine street food with the legendary Bambi family. Taste lampredotto made with a century-old recipe, and try Tuscan meatballs, all paired with a glass of Sangiovese wine for the full local experience.
- ✓Stop by this shop that used to sell only balsamic vinegar, oil, and pasta, now serving genuine Tuscan cooking (takeaway only). NOTE: This kitchen cooks with only genuine, seasonal ingredients, so the dish changes throughout the year rather than following a set menu.
- ✓Step into this historic wine shop, run by three generations of sommeliers since 1944. Browse 2,500 labels and enjoy two wines from the family’s own farm, paired with a main course brought from the Market.
- ✓Learn how to spot real artisanal gelato at this gelateria, discovering the importance of color, texture, and temperature. Taste two flavors, including their signature creations.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Taste the best delicacies like truffle olive oil, truffle cheese, balsamic vinegar and Tuscan wines
- ✓Meet the local families who help keep Tuscan culinary traditions alive
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- ✓Explore the San Lorenzo market: 9 food tastings and 6 drink, including local wines
- ✓Unearth the Medici Family legacy, learning about their profound influence
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.