Flavours of Florence San Lorenzo Street Food and Sightseeing Tour

Discover the city of Florence through its traditional street food

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English

Duration

2 hours and 30 minutes

Tour Size Options

Private

Includes

Food and/or Drinks

Itinerary

Meet your tour guide at Piazza dell'Unità Italiana and embark on a delightful walking tour to experience the city like a local. Along the way, you'll savor a selection of Florentine street food while taking in the beautiful sights of Florence.
You will explore the two-level San Lorenzo food market, showcasing a wide array of products sourced from local farmers. Stroll through numerous stalls filled with meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, olive oil, wine, and other delights, and indulge in a platter featuring Tuscan salumi and prosciutto paired with local cheeses.
After exploring the Central Market, you'll walk by one of the most significant Florentine Renaissance churches, built in 1418 by Filippo Brunelleschi under the commission of the Medici family.
Discover the symbol of Florence, one of the world's most stunning cathedrals, accompanied by your guide's engaging and informative commentary.
Delve into the history of one of the city's oldest religious sites while appreciating the exquisite architecture of Lorenzo Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise."
After meandering through the cobbled narrow streets, you'll arrive at one of Florence's oldest squares, featuring the impressive Column of Abundance, which has marked the city's geographical center since Roman times. This lively area is home to renowned historical cafés such as Caffè Gilli, Caffè Paskowski, and Caffè delle Giubbe Rosse.
Explore Florence's main square, brimming with historic monuments that are a must-see. You'll uncover the grandeur of Palazzo Vecchio, the elegant Loggia dei Lanzi, the impressive Fountain of Neptune, a replica of Michelangelo's David, and many other captivating attractions.
Your Florence Street Food tour concludes at the historic Piazza Santa Croce, a captivating square known for its Basilica, the largest Franciscan church in the world. The square is also adorned with charming Renaissance buildings that create a picturesque backdrop for your final stop.

Tour Details

Full Description

Discover the flavours of Florence on our tasty tour through food and history in the heart of Tuscany region. Walking through the historic sites and authentic neighbourhoods you will visit the oldest food market and typical eateries in the company of local connoisseur who will introduce you to the most exquisite street food in Italy. You will sample the traditional Florentine specialities such as home-made pasta, the finest chesses and salumi, the typical almond cookies “Cantucci” and other local treats you have never heard of before. You will learn how the Tuscany cuisine differs from the rest of Italy’s and why this region attracts so many food lovers from all over the world.

This unique tour is not only about the food: along the way, you will admire the city’s greatest monuments, including the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Basilica di San Lorenzo, Piazza della Signoria and many more.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Specialized licensed guide
Included: Food tasting

Important Information

This tour does not accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan participants.
Vegetarian options can be provided if advised in ADVANCE.
Please be aware of possible risk of cross contamination in case of allergy to nuts or dry fruits.