Eating Florence: The Other Side Small-Group Food Tour
Taste your way through Florence with a food-themed tour in the Oltrarno neighborhood—over the Arno River—on foot, making several stops for snacks and sips. With your guide and a small group, meet the families behind Florentine businesses in between tasting local salami and wines. Learn how to make Italian cookies called cantucci and get a feel for Oltrarno’s bohemian atmosphere.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the many flavors of Florence during a small-group walking tour
- ✓Stop for several snacks and drinks, including salami and wine
- ✓Experience the bohemian vibe of the Oltrarno neighborhood
- ✓Get the secret behind making Italian cookies called cantucci
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit a traditional Alimentari and savor authentic Tuscan flavors. Taste two varieties of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona, a classic fennel-infused salami, showcasing the region’s artisanal produce.
- ✓Visit this historic pasticceria, now run by the third generation, a neighborhood staple that has endured floods, wars, and pandemics. Taste their cantucci biscotti, delicate millefoglie cake, and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino.
- ✓See Porta San Frediano, a historic gate that forms part of Florence’s medieval walls, dating back to 1333, a remarkable remnant of the city’s fortified past.
- ✓Stop at a local Florence street food stand and try the city’s iconic Lampredotto panino (cow stomach sandwich) – better than it sounds!
- ✓Discover Florence’s unique wine windows, small openings in historic buildings once used to serve wine directly to locals. Scattered throughout the neighborhood, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s centuries-old culinary and social traditions.
- ✓Visit a historic Fiaschetteria in Oltrarno, serving locals since the 1950s. Learn about Tuscan cucina povera and taste Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and a glass of Chianti Classico, served through an iconic wine window.
- ✓Explore this lively square and see the Church of Santo Spirito, home to a hidden gem: Michelangelo’s secret crucifix, a rare glimpse of the master’s work tucked inside this Renaissance church.
- ✓Stop at this award-winning gelateria, voted Florence’s Best Gelato. Learn to spot true artisanal gelato in a quick 10-minute crash course, then taste a 2-flavor cup or cone.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Savor the best ‘Cantucci‘, local biscotti, and pair them with an espresso or cappuccino
- ✓Taste authentic Tuscan dishes and iconic street foods, while learning their rich history.
- ✓Explore Florence’s authentic wine windows, sample Tuscan wines and enjoy genuine gelato
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks - email to purchase 3 additional drinks with our Premium Drink Package for only €16
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.
Eating Florence: The Other Side Small-Group Food Tour
Taste your way through Florence with a food-themed tour in the Oltrarno neighborhood—over the Arno River—on foot, making several stops for snacks and sips. With your guide and a small group, meet the families behind Florentine businesses in between tasting local salami and wines. Learn how to make Italian cookies called cantucci and get a feel for Oltrarno’s bohemian atmosphere.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the many flavors of Florence during a small-group walking tour
- ✓Stop for several snacks and drinks, including salami and wine
- ✓Experience the bohemian vibe of the Oltrarno neighborhood
- ✓Get the secret behind making Italian cookies called cantucci
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit a traditional Alimentari and savor authentic Tuscan flavors. Taste two varieties of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona, a classic fennel-infused salami, showcasing the region’s artisanal produce.
- ✓Visit this historic pasticceria, now run by the third generation, a neighborhood staple that has endured floods, wars, and pandemics. Taste their cantucci biscotti, delicate millefoglie cake, and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino.
- ✓See Porta San Frediano, a historic gate that forms part of Florence’s medieval walls, dating back to 1333, a remarkable remnant of the city’s fortified past.
- ✓Stop at a local Florence street food stand and try the city’s iconic Lampredotto panino (cow stomach sandwich) – better than it sounds!
- ✓Discover Florence’s unique wine windows, small openings in historic buildings once used to serve wine directly to locals. Scattered throughout the neighborhood, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s centuries-old culinary and social traditions.
- ✓Visit a historic Fiaschetteria in Oltrarno, serving locals since the 1950s. Learn about Tuscan cucina povera and taste Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and a glass of Chianti Classico, served through an iconic wine window.
- ✓Explore this lively square and see the Church of Santo Spirito, home to a hidden gem: Michelangelo’s secret crucifix, a rare glimpse of the master’s work tucked inside this Renaissance church.
- ✓Stop at this award-winning gelateria, voted Florence’s Best Gelato. Learn to spot true artisanal gelato in a quick 10-minute crash course, then taste a 2-flavor cup or cone.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Savor the best ‘Cantucci‘, local biscotti, and pair them with an espresso or cappuccino
- ✓Taste authentic Tuscan dishes and iconic street foods, while learning their rich history.
- ✓Explore Florence’s authentic wine windows, sample Tuscan wines and enjoy genuine gelato
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks - email to purchase 3 additional drinks with our Premium Drink Package for only €16
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.