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Private Florence Food Tour
Join a private tour guide and explore the heart of Florence through your stomach! Italy is home to some of the world’s best cuisine, and Florence boasts some of the best of these iconic dishes, with some Tuscan flair. This tour offers a wonderful introduction to Italian food culture and local dishes, all with a private guide to ensure a personal experience based on your interests. You’ll want to come hungry to this tour – it’s time to dive headfirst into your food marathon!
About this activity
- Duration 3 hours
- Availability Custom Start Time
- Languages English
- Departure Point Via dei Cimatori 9R, 50122 Florence
- No cancellation fees if cancelled 7 day prior to tour date.
Experience
Highlights
- Twelve delicious food and wine tastings
- Truffle Sandwich
- Cheese Tasting
- Gelato
- Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
- White Flatbread (“schiacciata”)
- Vin Santo with Cantucci
- Italian Pastry Tasting
- Fried Pizza Dough with soft cheese and Tuscan Ham
Full Description
Join a private tour guide and explore the heart of Florence through your stomach! Italy is home to some of the world’s best cuisine, and Florence boasts some of the best of these iconic dishes, with some Tuscan flair. This tour offers a wonderful introduction to Italian food culture and local dishes, all with a private guide to ensure a personal experience based on your interests. You’ll want to come hungry to this tour – it’s time to dive headfirst into your food marathon!
Strolling the charming streets of Florence, we’ll make stops to taste Italian staples like olive oil, cheese, and cured meats, as well as some Tuscan specialities like cantucci with vin santo, and even a truffle sandwich! We pay a visit to Florence’s oldest market, San Lorenzo Market, where your guide will take you to numerous kiosks to sample some local flavors. At each stop your guide will make sure there is plenty to go around, all while filling you in on fascinating stories about Italian food, cooking, and local history. We’ll relax at a local wine shop where you’ll enjoy Tuscan wines with a professional sommelier.
Your tour concludes with a dessert that needs little introduction: gelato! World-renowned, this silky smooth sweet treat is creamier and packs a more flavorful punch than typical ice cream. You’ll find gelaterias on every corner during your time here, so to make sure you are enjoying the best Italy has to offer, your guide will share insider tips and tricks on how to spot the freshest artisanal gelato from the mass-produced.
Don’t leave Florence without enjoying the iconic flavors of this region, and enjoy unparalleled attention and knowledge from a local by going on a private tour with us.
Includes
- Private Local Licensed Tour Guide
- 12 Food Tastings
- Walking Tour around the San Lorenzo Market
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The tour meets at Via dei Cimatori 9R, 50122 Florence. Please be advised that there is not great mobile phone reception in and around our office, so screenshots of the walking directions can be helpful
Important information
- If your group is larger than 15 guests, please contact us at [email protected]
- If you wish to customize your tour, please fill out our Florence Custom Private Tour Request Form.
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and carry proof of age documentation.
- Please wear comfortable shoes. We will be navigating through some Florentine cobblestoned streets.
- Please notify us of dietary restrictions at the time of booking
- Please note we need a minimum of 48 hours to plan this tour.
- Please provide one credit card and one government-issued ID to be retained as a deposit for the duration of the tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour departure.