Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Wine

Four stops, one afternoon, and the dishes that made Florence famous

A 4-hour food and wine tour of Florence where you taste cheese, cured meats, aged balsamic, fresh truffle pasta, Florentine steak and gelato at locally loved restaurants, guided in English by a local expert. You choose the midday departure at noon or the evening tour at 5pm, and wine flows throughout the meal tastings.

The Experience

You've got an afternoon free in Florence and no restaurant reservations. This tour starts with an aperitivo and views of the city, then moves through four stops where you taste your way into what locals actually eat. A guide who knows the neighborhood takes you to places that don't rely on tourist traffic—the kind where Florentines still go. You'll taste cheese and 30-year-aged balsamic vinegar while the guide walks you through how it's made and why the age matters. Then comes Florentine street food: crostini loaded with local spreads.

The centerpiece is a sit-down dinner at a restaurant where you eat fresh pasta made that day, topped with fresh truffles, followed by Florentine steak. Wine or a Negroni comes with each tasting throughout the tour—it's included and it keeps flowing. By the time you reach the last stop, you've eaten the equivalent of a four-course meal and you're standing in a gelato shop learning how to tell the real thing from the places that pump in air and food coloring. If gelato isn't your finish, fresh cannoli is there instead.

The tour runs 4 hours total. You pick either the midday departure at noon or the evening tour starting at 5pm—both follow the same route and tastings, so the choice is just which part of your day you want to spend eating. The guide speaks English and the pace is built around tasting and walking the quaint streets, not rushing between stops.

What’s included

• Equivalent to a 4-course meal across four stops.
• free-flowing wine or Negroni cocktail at each tasting.
• gelato or cannoli at the final stop.
• live guide in English throughout the 4-hour tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by COOKING ITALY

Is this one for you?Choose the midday departure if you land in Florence in the morning and want to spend your first afternoon eating like a local; pick the evening tour if you'd rather explore the city earlier and come back hungry at 5pm.

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Top questions

Can I do this tour if I'm visiting Florence for just one afternoon?

Yes. The tour runs 4 hours and both the midday and evening departures fit into a single afternoon or evening block. You'll need to be free from either noon to 4pm or 5pm to 9pm depending on which departure you choose.

What exactly do I eat on this tour?

The tour includes cheese, cured meats, aged balsamic vinegar, Florentine street food like crostini, fresh pasta with fresh truffles, Florentine steak, and gelato or cannoli at the end. The tastings add up to the equivalent of a four-course meal.

Is wine included, or do I pay extra for drinks?

Wine is included and flows freely throughout the tour. You can also choose a Negroni cocktail at the aperitivo stop instead. You're not paying per drink—it's part of the tour price.

Do I need to book a specific time, or can I choose when I go?

You choose one of two fixed departures when you book: the midday tour at 12:00 PM or the evening tour at 5:00 PM. Both follow the same route and tastings.

What if I don't eat meat or I have dietary restrictions?

The tour centers on cured meats, steak and traditional Tuscan dishes. If you have specific dietary needs, contact the operator before booking to see what adjustments are possible at the restaurants on the route.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces you'll visit are accessible, and the pace is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.