Pisa: Tuscan Food Walking Tour & Full Meal with Local Dishes

Summary

Wander Pisa’s old streets tasting pici cecina & sweet surprises

You’ll taste your way across Pisa with a local foodie guide—starting with Tuscan cured meats and red wine in an old bar, then hand-rolled pici pasta and hearty beans with sausage in lively eateries. Try warm cecina flatbread at a pizzeria before ending on something sweet. Expect small group warmth, real conversation, and flavors that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the first stop to smell so much like home — or maybe it was just the red wine talking. We met our guide, Marco, right near the river and he grinned when he saw how eager we all looked. The first bite was salty cured meat, almost melting on my tongue, and Marco kept refilling our glasses while telling stories about his grandmother’s kitchen. I tried to keep up with his Italian but mostly just nodded and laughed along. The wine bar was older than it looked; you could feel it in the creaky chairs.

We wandered through Pisa’s center, dodging bikes and hearing church bells echo down narrow lanes. Next up was pici — thick, chewy pasta that clung to the ragu sauce in a way I didn’t know pasta could. I got sauce on my shirt (classic), but honestly didn’t care. In one busy trattoria, Marco ordered us beans “all’uccelletto” with sausage; he said it’s what locals crave after a rainy day. It wasn’t raining but I still get why.

Later we tried cecina in a tiny pizzeria — warm chickpea flatbread that tasted nutty and soft at once. There was a moment when everyone went quiet just chewing and looking out at the yellow light on the street outside. Dessert came last: a slice of cake for me, gelato for someone else. We said goodbye with sticky fingers and Marco waving like we’d known him for years. I still think about that view of Pisa as we walked back — full in every sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pisa food tour with local specialties

• Meet guide at meeting point
• Taste Tuscan cured meats and red wine
• Try traditional Pici pasta
• Sample local breed stew and beans with sausage
• Taste Pisa’s famous cecina focaccia
• Enjoy dessert with ice cream or local cake

Top questions

How long does the Pisa food tour last?

The tour includes several stops for tastings and typically covers lunch or dinner over a few hours walking in central Pisa.

Is there an English-speaking guide on this Pisa food tour?

Yes, tours are always run in English and Italian; other languages may be available upon request.

What dishes are included on the Pisa food tour?

You’ll try Tuscan cured meats with red wine, hand-rolled pici pasta with sauce, Uccelletto-style beans with sausage or beef stew, cecina flatbread, and dessert like cake or gelato.

Are drinks included during the food tour?

The tour includes bottled water and one alcoholic beverage (served only to guests 18+).

Is this Pisa food tour suitable for vegetarians?

The menu features both meat and vegetarian options; dietary requirements can be advised at booking.

Does the Pisa food tour include pickup from my hotel?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide at a set meeting point in central Pisa.

Can infants or children join this walking food tour?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

How many people are usually in each group?

The groups are kept small to allow for genuine exchange and personal attention from your guide.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings of classic Tuscan dishes—cured meats with wine in an old bar, hand-rolled pici pasta, Uccelletto-style beans or stew, cecina flatbread at a local pizzeria, plus dessert to finish. Bottled water is provided along with one alcoholic drink for adults; tours run in English or Italian with a knowledgeable local leading each stop.