Florence Street Food Tour with Local Guide & Market Visit

Summary

Florence Central Market Tasting Walk & City Landmarks

This is your chance to taste real Tuscan street food inside Florence’s lively San Lorenzo Market, walk past iconic sites like Piazza del Duomo and Santa Croce, and hear stories only locals know—all in just 2.5 hours with an expert guide leading the way.

What’s the experience like?

“Try this one—just a little olive oil,” our guide grinned, handing me a slice of schiacciata still warm from the bakery. We’d barely stepped into the San Lorenzo Market and already the air was thick with the smell of fresh bread and chatter from vendors. The colors here hit you first—piles of tomatoes, baskets of oranges, rows of cheeses stacked like tiny towers. It’s easy to lose track of time weaving between stalls, but our guide kept us moving with stories about the market’s old families and how Florentines shop for Sunday lunch.

Outside again, we wandered through narrow streets toward Piazza del Duomo. Bells rang somewhere above us as we paused to taste cantuccini dipped in sweet wine—crunchy, nutty, nothing like what I’d tried back home. Our group stopped often; sometimes just to watch locals zip by on scooters or to peek at little shops tucked under faded arches. There’s a rhythm to Florence that you only catch when you’re walking slowly and eating as you go.

Piazza Santa Croce was our last stop. The square buzzed with students and street musicians tuning up for the evening. Our guide pointed out details on the church façade I’d never have noticed alone—the chipped marble, the carved faces staring down at us. By then, I felt like I’d tasted not just Florence’s food but its daily life too.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Florence Market and City Walk

• Visit Florence Central Market
• Pass by Piazza del Duomo
• Pass by Piazza Santa Croce

Top questions

How long does the Florence street food tour last?

The tour lasts about 2.5 hours from start to finish.

Are vegetarian options available during the food tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if you let them know when booking.

Is this Florence street food tour suitable for children?

Children can join but must be with an adult throughout the tour.

Does the tour include entrance fees or just tastings?

The experience includes all tastings plus guidance from a local expert; there are no extra entrance fees needed for this itinerary.

What’s included

Your experience covers all snacks along the way plus a light lunch featuring local specialties, guided by someone who really knows Florence’s streets and flavors. You’ll also enjoy stories from your guide as you explore key city sights together—and when it’s time for something sweet or savory, everything is included so there’s no need to worry about extra costs.