Florence street food tour: Duomo, market & tastings

Schiacciata in Florence: Taste the iconic thin Tuscan bread unlike its name suggests

A 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Florence combining food tastings with stops at the Central Market, Piazza della Signoria and major landmarks like the Duomo and Giotto's bell Tower. You sample traditional dishes (fresh pasta, truffles, olive oil, cantucci and gelato), while a local guide explains the city's art, culture and culinary history. A sip of wine is included. The market visit runs mornings only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Florence Central Market30m
2. Piazza della Signoria1h

Florence street food and city walking tour

• Stroll historical streets and piazzas
• Visit local historic market and sample truffles
• Learn about city history and culinary culture
• Savor pasta at traditional Tuscan trattoria
• Try Florentine street food Schiacciata
• Taste crunchy almond cookies Cantucci
• Enjoy the best gelato in town
• Meet small shop proprietors and explore sites

The experience

The tour starts at the Central Market, where you see how locals shop for fresh produce and sample olive oil and different kinds of truffles at a historic vendor stall. From there the route moves through Florence's neighborhoods, stopping at a traditional Tuscan trattoria to taste fresh pasta and at street food spots where you try schiacciata (that large, thin Tuscan bread with cured meat inside) a dish locals consider fundamental to the city's food identity. Between tastings, your guide points out the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto's bell Tower and the Basilica di Santa Croce, explaining the history and culture tied to each.

The walk balances savory and sweet over the full 2.5 hours. You taste cantucci, the crunchy almond cookies beloved in Tuscany, and finish with gelato from one of the best shops in town. The pace lets you walk off some of what you eat while moving between stops, and meeting the small shop proprietors gives you a sense of how Florentines actually eat rather than how the city markets itself to tourists.

The tour runs in English with a live local guide and stays in small groups. Market access is only available in the mornings, so the timing of your booking matters. If you have dietary restrictions beyond standard allergies, let the operator know at booking. The tour does not accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan diets.

What’s included

• Sip of wine.
• local guide leading the walk.
• small group setting.
• food tastings including olive oil, truffles, fresh pasta, schiacciata, cantucci and gelato.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tasty Tours | Food Tours & Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste what Florentines actually eat (not a curated restaurant menu, but the bread, market vendors and street food stops locals know), while learning the city's art and history from someone who lives there.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly is schiacciata and why is it such a big deal in Florence?

Schiacciata is a large, thin Tuscan bread that's crunchy on the outside and soft inside, usually filled with slices of cured meat. The tour treats it as a fundamental part of Florence's food identity, and you taste it at a street food stop during the walk.

Do I get to taste wine on this tour?

Yes, a sip of wine is included in the tour price.

Will I visit the Central Market on my tour?

The Central Market is a core stop where you sample olive oil and truffles at a historic vendor stall, but market access is only available in the mornings, so confirm your tour time when booking.

How much walking is involved over the 2.5 hours?

The tour is designed as a walking tour through Florence's neighborhoods and piazzas, moving between food stops and landmarks. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the pace lets you walk off some of the food you taste.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

You should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. The tour does not accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan diets, so check your needs against the menu before committing.