Florence Street Food Tour with Local Guide & Market Visit

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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Florence Central Market1h · entry included
2. Piazza del Duomopassing by
3. Piazza Santa Crocepassing by

Florence Market and City Walk

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

The experience

“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.

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.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tours of Florence

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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.

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.