Florence: Street Food & Wine Walking Tour Duomo Area

Schiacciata and Tuscan Wine: A 2.5-Hour Walk Through Florence's Markets

You walk through Florence's markets and main squares over 2.5 hours, tasting schiacciata, cured meats, cheese, and Tuscan wine at each stop, ending with gelato near Ponte Vecchio. Your local guide shares the history and food traditions of Tuscany while you stand in front of landmarks like the Cathedral and Brunelleschi's Dome. Everything is included (tastings, wine, gelato, and the guide), so you don't have to figure out where to eat or what to order.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. San Lorenzo30m
2. Piazza della Signoria30m
3. Florence Central Market30m
4. Ponte Vecchio15m

Florence food and cultural walking tour

• Visit Basilica di San Lorenzo
• Explore San Lorenzo outdoor market
• Walk through Florence Central Market
• Taste cured meat, cheese, and wine at Piazza della Signoria
• See Cathedral Square and enjoy ice cream
• End tour near Ponte Vecchio with river view

The experience

The schiacciata arrives warm in your hand: crispy flatbread stuffed with local cured meats or cheese, the kind of thing you'd miss if you weren't walking slowly through the streets with someone who knows where to stop. That's how this Florence street food walking tour works. You're not rushing between landmarks. You're standing in Piazza della Signoria with a glass of Tuscan wine, tasting the way locals actually eat, while your guide points out the architecture around you without making it feel like a lecture.

The tour moves through four main stops over 2.5 hours. You start at San Lorenzo, the market district where the Basilica sits at the center and the outdoor stalls sell leather, clothes, and the kind of souvenirs everyone buys but nobody needs, but the real reason you're there is the food. Your guide walks you through what Tuscany grows, what it cures, what it makes, and why. Then you head to the Cathedral Square, where you taste gelato from one of Florence's top gelaterias while standing in front of Brunelleschi's Dome. It's the kind of detail that sounds small until you're actually there, eating something cold and sweet while looking up at one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in the world.

Piazza della Signoria comes next: the square where you taste more local delicacies, cured meat and cheese paired with wine, and the guide tells you the stories of the place. After that, you walk toward Ponte Vecchio, ending with a view of the river Arno that's good enough for the photos you'll actually want to keep. The whole thing is small-group, which means you're not herded around with thirty other people, and your guide is licensed and top-rated, so the stories actually land. If you're vegetarian, they'll work with you ahead of time. If you have celiac disease or severe allergies, this tour isn't the right fit. The food focus means cross-contamination is a real concern.

What’s included

• Your day includes a licensed local guide, guided visits through San Lorenzo market and the Cathedral Square area, samples of typical Florence food (schiacciata, cured meats, and cheese), Tuscan wine tastings, and artisan gelato from a top gelateria near Ponte Vecchio.
• Vegetarian options are available with prior notice.
• Everything is included in the price: no additional food or beverage costs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 12

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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Hili Travel s.r.l.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste how Florence actually eats without spending the afternoon figuring out which restaurant to walk into or what to order. The guide handles the stops, the tastings are built in, and you see the main landmarks while you're eating.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How long is the Florence street food walking tour?

2.5 hours. The tour covers San Lorenzo market, the Cathedral Square, Piazza della Signoria, and ends near Ponte Vecchio.

What food and wine do you taste on the tour?

Schiacciata (crispy flatbread filled with local cured meats or cheese), cured meats, cheese, Tuscan wine (red or white), and artisan gelato from a top gelateria in the Ponte Vecchio area.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, with prior notice. Vegetarian options are available, though the tour is not suitable for people with celiac disease or severe allergies due to cross-contamination risks in the food samples.

What's included in the price?

Guided visit, all food tastings, Tuscan wine, gelato, and a licensed local guide. You don't pay separately for any of the samples or beverages.

How many people are in the group?

It's a small-group tour, so you won't be walking with a large crowd.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour covers the Duomo area, San Lorenzo market, Piazza della Signoria, and ends near Ponte Vecchio with views of the river Arno.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the tour route.