"Very friendly guide, very tasty foods and lots of informations about the city!"
Food Tour · Florence
Best Florence Food Tours 2026 — Mercato Centrale & Wine
Taste your way through Mercato Centrale and the San Lorenzo stalls with a local guide — Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, schiacciata, lampredotto, and a glass of Chianti.
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The Experience
What Makes This Italian Food Experience Special
Everything that makes this a must-book Italian food experience.
Highlights
- Try traditional Tuscan food on a 2.5h small group walking with a local expert!
- Visit the historical and energetic San Lorenzo Market
- Be amazed by the beauty of the Dome, Ponte Vecchio, Cathedral and Battistero
- See the most important monuments of the city!
- Taste Tuscan wine and the best street food the city has to offer!
What's Included
- Local Expert Guide
- Several Food Tastings
- Wine Tasting
How Your Florence Experience Works
Four steps from booking to a real Florence food experience.
Book Your Florence Experience
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Pick Your Date & Time
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Meet Your Local Host
Meet the guide at Piazza dell'Unità Italiana under the obelisk located in the middle of the square.
Taste the Real Florence
Try traditional Tuscan food on a 2.5h small group walking with a local expert!
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Fresh pasta, market stalls, Tuscan vineyards, and truffle hunts — captured by our travelers.
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Florence Food Tours — Compared
How the top pick stacks up — pick the highlighted option to book, or browse alternatives.
| Feature | BEST RATED Top Pick | Alternative | Browse All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $49/per person | Varies | Varies |
| Rating | 4.8★ (1668) | 4.6+★ | 4.5+★ |
| Format | Guided / small group | Various | All formats |
| Free Cancellation | Yes | Most | Most |
| Best For | Best market + wine tasting | Comparison shoppers | Browsing everything |
| Check Availability | View Options | See All Tours |
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Food Tour · Florence
About Florence Food Tours
A Florence food tour centers on Mercato Centrale and the San Lorenzo market — a covered hall of Tuscan cheese, salumi, fresh pasta, and the city’s famous street food. You’ll taste schiacciata sandwiches, pecorino, finocchiona, maybe a lampredotto tripe roll if you’re game, and a glass of Chianti.
Florence pairs market grazing with wine better than almost anywhere. The terms skew competitive, so we lead with the highest-rated guided tastings — walks that thread the market stalls, historic delis, and a wine bar or two.
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Guest Reviews
What Travelers Say
"We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our guide Dilara was charming and knowledgeable, and because of her, we learned about places and foods we wouldn’t have known about. This made our week in Florence even more enjoyable. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour and recommend that it be taken early in one’s trip so that the recommendations can be taken advantage of. Thanks again, Dila!"
"It was fantastic; a well articulated tour around local food traditions, not too slow not too fast, perfect memories for my family and me."
"Dilara was very knowledgeable regarding local vendors and cuisine. She was professional and pleasant. I would highly recommend this tour for both experienced Italy travelers and first timers."
"Giovanni was an excellent guide. We enjoyed the different places we visited, the food was tasty and history elements were interesting. Recommended!"
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Browse Italian Food ExperiencesFlorence Food Tour — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking a food tour in Florence.
Prices start around $49 per person for the top-rated option. Costs vary by group size, duration, and inclusions like wine or lunch.
Most run 2–4 hours. Experiences that add a market tour, lunch, or a farm visit run longer — check each tour's details.
Our top pick is "Florence: Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide" — rated 4.8/5 from 1668 reviews. See the comparison above for alternatives.
Many are — hands-on classes and active experiences tend to be kid-friendly. Check the minimum age listed on each tour before booking.
Most options include tastings or a full meal, and many include wine. The exact inclusions are listed on each tour.
Often yes, with advance notice — vegetarian is usually easy, vegan and gluten-free vary by operator. Flag it at booking.
Meeting points are central and shown on your voucher after booking. For day-trip wine and truffle experiences, pickup is usually from a central point in the departure city.
1–2 weeks in peak season (spring–autumn). Free cancellation on most tours means booking early is low-risk.
Still have questions? Email us at info@italian-food-tour.com