Florence A Local Food Lover Tour

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Florence, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The Mercato Centrale is Florence's best-known food market, and this small-group tour led by a local takes you to its best stalls with tastings of local specialities included. Continue to a traditional trattoria for a sit-down lunch of seasonal pasta or Tuscan soup with wine. Then cross the Arno to finish with gelato at La Carraia, one of Florence's most popular gelato shops.

Forgo Florence’s tourist restaurants and find the spots loved by locals
Save money, with lunch, snacks, and gelato included
Enjoy plenty of attention from your foodie guide in a small-group setting
Pick up tips on where to eat for the rest of your stay

What's Included

Certified local guide speaking English
Guided walking tour of Florence city center
Snacks

Make-your-own schiacciata tasting, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, Tasting of lampredotto or vegetarian alternative (pappa al pomodoro or ribollita)
Meals

Lunch at a traditional trattoria with a seasonal pasta dish or Tuscan soup, plus water and wine.
Alcoholic Beverages

Bottle of Sangiovese IGT and local wine

Private transportation

Transportation to/from the meeting point
Additional drinks beyond the included wine
Gratuities

Tips (optional)
Personal expenses or souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, 3, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Look for our guide holding OUR ORANGE UMBRELLA.

End point

Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25r, 50124 Firenze FI, Italy

Itinerary

Mercato Centrale

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ponte alla Carraia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Loved Florence

Awilda_C, Jun 2026

Francisco was fantastic and knowledgeable!!! Loved all we did and everything we ate !! A must to do while visiting Florence !! You learn about their history and culture !! He is also a chef he knows his things !!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for such fantastic feedback! We're delighted that Francesco made the experience so memorable and that you loved all the food along the way! 😊 Having a chef as your guide definitely comes in handy when there's so much deliciousness to discover. We're so happy you enjoyed learning about Florence's history and culture too!

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