Italy · Street Food

Florence Street Food and Sightseeing Walking Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Florence Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Florence’s historic centre on a guided walking tour
  • 02 Visit the colourful San Lorenzo market
  • 03 Sample traditional Florentine street food and local specialties
  • 04 Taste balsamic vinegar, cantuccini biscuits and fresh handmade pasta
  • 05 Try classic dishes such as ribollita and pappa al pomodoro
  • 06 See landmarks including the Baptistery and Florence Cathedral
  • 07 Learn about local food traditions and the city’s history from an expert guide

Discover Florence through its flavours and landmarks on this guided walking tour through the historic centre. Stroll through atmospheric streets, visit the lively San Lorenzo market, and sample a selection of local street food while learning about the city’s culinary traditions and everyday life.

Along the way, admire some of Florence’s most iconic sights, including the Baptistery, Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and its famous dome, as well as other symbolic squares and monuments in the city centre. With a local expert guide leading the way, this experience combines sightseeing, history and authentic tastes in one enjoyable walk.

Taste the local balsamic vinegar and the cantuccini biscuits, pass by the fresh pasta laboratory and try different kinds of fresh handmade pasta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Florence
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Visit the local market of San Lorenzo and be amazed by its colourful stalls: from the seasonal fruit and vegetables to the cured meat and cheese windows.Taste the local balsamic vinegar and the cantuccini biscuits, pass by the fresh pasta laboratory and try different kinds of fresh handmade pasta.Do not miss the chance to have the original ribollita, pappa al pomodoro and more!Walking through the historical streets while we try local food and admire the beauty of its monuments.As a combination of history and traditional you will also see the San Lorenzo Church – attended by the Medici family – the Baptistery, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and its huge dome which you can see from each spot of the city! This tour is a great instruction to the local cuisine! Your expert guide will share tips to get the best out of your holidays in Tuscany!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Florence 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Small Group Tour
  • Local Expert Guide
  • Samples of local Street Food

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • The tour takes place rain or shine.
  • Dress code is smart casual.
  • Places visited during your tour are subject to change.
  • Vegetarians can be accommodated if advised in advance. Please note this in the 'special requirements' field on booking.
  • Please note this tour does not accommodate vegans, gluten or dairy-free diets.
  • Please make sure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes early. The tour takes place rain or shine. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if advised in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Florence, IT
Tour start
Florence, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Florence.

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