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Authentic Florence Food Tours

Eating florence like a local.

Share the most iconic dishes and meet the wonderful artisans behind them at Florence’s favourite local hidden gems. Savor the delicacies Florence is famous for and immerse yourself in centuries of incredible history and lore. Experience Florence like a local as you explore the city’s fascinating neighbourhoods and local eateries.

Tuscan specialties, Stanley Tucci’s secret wine window, a Negroni demo and so much great wine!!

Experience the side of Florence where locals go to eat, drink and shop away from the crowds

A one-of-a-kind experience in the most famous Florence market, where tradition and taste come together!

San Lorenzo

A hands-on cooking experience set in a local chef’s beautiful home. Shop your own ingredients, roll up your sleeves and get cooking!

A once-in-a-lifetime gourmet culinary adventure set in the Tuscan countryside. It begins with a truffle hunt and it ends with a truffle-based home-cooked meal on a spectacular farm.

Florence Countryside

A fun and family-friendly cooking afternoon set in Florence’s easygoing Oltrarno neighbourhood. Source all your ingredients locally and learn handy new skills to impress your dinner guests back home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do the tours accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets.

All of our food tours are vegetarian friendly. However, it may not always be possible to serve vegan, gluten-free, or kosher foods at many tour stops. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions upon booking so we can try to accommodate your needs.

What’s included in the price of the food tour?

All food and drinks are included in the price you pay for the tour. Some tours may have the option to upgrade to a more luxurious drink package.

Do you tip in Florence?

A gratuity service charge is generally included in your bill. Additional tips are discretionary and not required, though a 5-10% tip is appreciated.

I’m traveling alone. Do you offer single tickets or just group sales?

We love welcoming solo travelers! All of our tours are open to individual guests.

What is Eating Europe’s cancellation policy?

Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure. 

Small group tours can be cancelled and refunded up to 24 hours before tour departure. See our complete cancellation policy here.

Is a food tour in Florence worth it?

Absolutely! There’s no better way to experience the beautiful city of Florence and its culture than a food tour with a local guide.

Customer Reviews

A phenomenal experience as always from Eating Europe. Do NOT miss this tour. It'll be the best thing you do on holiday. Lisa our guide was absolutely phenomenal!! She made our evening.

My only wish was we made this reservation on our first night in Florence instead of our last night. Each stop and owner made us feel like a welcome local. Lisa’s personal investment in the community peeled back the curtain for us where we felt a genuine welcome from an old friend we just met. That combination left an indelible mark on our memorable trip. Thank you for doing all the hard work to make us feel at home and welcome. We will forever love Florence.

This was our second eating tour in Florence & our 4th tour in Italy (2 in Rome) & Francisco did not disappoint… he was friendly & knew the neighborhood well… we were a small group of 7 which was perfect & we walked away with new friends, having sampled great local foods & great wine & drinks. I highly recommend Eating Europe food tours to enhance your European experience.

What a great introduction to Florence with this wine/food tour. Elie (Elisa) was a great guide with many stories, taking us to to quaint little spots and making sure we all have plenty of wine during our tour. Our group was filled with great people which made the tour that much more fun!

and cheese shop, a full on restaurant, all the way to a gelateria. The walking wasnt too much either. Everything we had was delicious and authentic and we were given great detail what seasons the food was, any interesting history, etc. Antoneela was passionate about the places we stopped and the food we ate. She even provided ideas for other things to try in Florence, and we are looking forward to those suggestions.

Great food and wine tour with Elly as our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history and lore of local Florentine cuisine and took us to multiple local spots including a cheese shop, a wine window, a Medieval wine cellar, many more and ended the tour with some authentic Gelato for everyone. Her sense of humor and energy was simply incredible!

Francesco was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable of the local cuisine in Florence. Highlights were the biscotti, balsamic vinegar and cheese tasting. The indoor marketplace was a hit with the adults and kids on our tour.

Our first food and drink tour and will not be our last. A great opportunity to experience different locations and enjoy local cuisine. Our guide Lisa was fantastic. We travelled with our adult sons and they too wbjoyed the experience. So glad that we added this experience our trip.

We have done many tours in Italy and this was by far the most fun we have ever had. The truffle hunting was authentic, the wine tasting and cooking class was delicious and the farm was something out of Tuscan storybook. Our hosts Camilla and Fabrizio are genuinely warm and welcoming. We didn’t want to leave. This is going to be a treasured memory we take home from Italy. Don’t miss it!

We had a wonderful time . It was informative as well as fun. The wine and food were delicious and it was extremely well organized. Francesco Weber was our guide today . He was entertaining as well as considerate and knowledgeable .We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and highly recommend it! Thank you

Ahhhhmazing tour! Francesco gave us a personal introduction to each store/restaurant/street food vendor/ and bakery owner. He did a superb job of explaining the history and understanding of why the people of Florence eat what they eat! He kept the tour feeling very quaint and everything was local and had a neighborhood “vibe”. We truly loved every bit of this tour and especially his charming upbeat personality. What a treat to spend a morning experiencing these great finds in Florence up close and personal!! PS - come hungry ready to try new things, you won’t be disappointed!!

Fantastic food tour of ‘the other side of Florence’ away from the main tourist area and a joy to meet so many lovely locals. Elisa P was our guide and we were lucky enough to have her to ourselves! We got to meet amazing locals, learn so much from our guide, taste different and delicious food and wine and have some real fun. Elisa was delightful and we highly recommend doing this tour if you are in Florence. You won’t regret it.

We have been lucky to do tours with Eating Europe in Amsterdam (Jordaan), London (East End) & Rome (Testachio x 2) and it’s a company we know we can book with confidence wherever we travel. We’re from the UK and still learned plenty on our home turf! Perhaps Berlin next?

Our food tour with Eli was terrific! Very relaxed, fabulous food and wine shops in the Oltrarno. Eli was a great hostess with a good sense of humor and spoke excellent English. Enjoy!

Amazing food tour around the local market, street food and Chianti wine! Thanks Francesco for all the info you gave us and to answer all the curiosities we had ( even about history!). This tour is a must!

The Tastiest Food Tours in Florence

Florence isn’t just the capital city of Tuscany or the birthplace of the Renaissance, rather it is a world class culinary destination. Full of family legacies and modern imaginings, Florence is a city to savor. If you’re lucky enough to travel here, pour yourself a glass of Chianti and start planning your food tour in Florence!

As easy as it is to get a great meal in Florence, it is just as easy to sit down in a crowded touristy restaurant and eat a pre-made or even frozen dish warmed in a microwave. Joining a Florence food tour gives you a deep dive into the food culture of Florence and the opportunity to taste some of the most iconic dishes of this one of a kind city. From the mouthwatering lampredotto sandwich to artisan breads, traditional cheeses, and a variety of seasonal specialties, our Florence food tours are designed to paint a full picture of Florence’s vibrant culinary landscape.

Our entertaining local food tour guides will regale you with stories, fascinating history, and a unique glimpse into the best part of Florentine life – the food of course! No visit to Florence is complete without tasting the iconic flavors of this Tuscan capital. Our Florence food tours have been designed for all those passionate food lovers who want to leave their comfort zone and taste the real local foods in real local places.

We’re confident that not only will you leave our Florence food tours stuffed, but also ready to explore the history and enjoy the architecture in Florence with the confidence of the locals.

Florence Food Tours

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For over 17 years, the Taste Florence team of sommeliers, culinary professors and guides have been serving up fantastic food and wine in venues we love.

Our tours have been written up in Fodor's, the Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, The Washington Post, the Toronto Star, Rick Steves, and featured on Voice of America, Deutsche Welle, The CBC and MTV.

Taste Florence is more than food and wine tours , it's a collaboration of special people in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. We're here to make your trip more meaningful and be sure you taste the best of Florence during your stay.

Just on the plane ride home, reflecting on the most amazing trip that we have ever taken.  No doubt one of the absolute top highlights on the trip was spending time with you!  You truly made our experience over the top. We tasted some amazing food, of course, but we also learned so much from you about Florence and Italy overall.  I cannot thank you enough for providing us with an experience we will never forget. 

Megan - July 2023

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Oltrarno at Sunset: Florence Food & Wine Tour

• Enjoy an authentic meal in Florence just as the locals do, seeking out regional specialties at the small businesses that do them best—be it a local wine bar or a renowned restaurant.
• Based in the more local neighborhood of Oltrarno, this Florence evening food tour lifts the hood on a part of town most visitors never see.
• Taste your way around Tuscany from aperitif through dessert, including charcuterie and cheese, the famous Florentine steak, gelato, and plenty of wine along the way.
• Check an essential Florence experience off your bucket list: sipping a glass of wine from one of the famous wine windows!

Tour description

Dine like a florentine on this authentic food and wine experience..

Our Florence evening food tour provides a full introduction to Tuscan cuisine and wine with a local foodie as your guide. You’ll try wine, small plates, classic dishes, and of course gelato—all sprinkled with fascinating stories and a delightful city stroll.

From starters to gelato, enjoy a full Tuscan meal.

Your evening Florence food and wine tour starts in an easy-to-reach piazza in the Oltrarno neighborhood, a step or two off the well-trod tourist path. Just nearby is our first stop, where you’ll try pecorino toscano cheese, a selection of bruschette, and focaccia, all paired with a glass of Chianti Classico. Your guide will talk you through each bite, explaining how and why some of Italy’s key ingredients differ so much from one end of the boot to the other.

From there, we’ll take a stroll through picturesque Oltrarno, stopping at one of the famous Florentine wine windows for a glass of red or white.

Next up, it’s every Italian’s favorite time of day: aperitivo hour. Visit a local enoteca (wine bar) for a selection of regional charcuterie and another glass of wine.

After that, you’ll stop into one of our favorite trattorias in Florence for an authentic sit-down dinner starring the crown jewel of Tuscan cuisine: bistecca alla fiorentina, or Florentine steak!

Last but certainly not least, you’ll end your meal as the locals do: with a gelato, which was invented right here in Florence.

Dine with a local foodie and small group of 12 or fewer for an unforgettable evening out.

Throughout your Florence evening food tour, you’ll be accompanied by a foodie and storyteller as your guide. They’ll teach you about regional ingredients, seasonality, and why there’s no such thing as “Italian” food. Plus, with a small group, your experience will be relaxed and casual—like an evening out with friends you haven’t met yet.

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Great tour covering local places . Very informative and engaging

Mar 31, 2024

excellent tour - loved the location - loved the places visited - the knowledge of the tour guide was amazing - she was also very friendly and made sure we had a good time. It was overall an excellent group and the places were very good too

Jan 14, 2024

Laura was an outstanding guide and the tour was a delightful way to try spots I would not have found on my own. Highly recommend.

Dec 22, 2023

This tour is a must. I wish we would have done this the first night of our trip so we could have gone back to some of the places recommended.

Dec 04, 2023

This was a lot of fun! We ate great food and went to local places. Our tour guide was fantastic and shared lots of history bits in our tour as we walked to different tapa places. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for something different.

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Make it a perfect day.

Check two of Florence’s major sights off your bucket list, then explore its hidden gems on an off-the-beaten path evening food tour in Oltrarno.

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Looking to find the best food tours in Florence that go to local restaurants? Below you'll find the cream of the crop! Food tour that visit an array of areas tasting foods from pappardelle to Bistecca alla Fiorentina. Lots of options means you'll find what you're looking for! Whichever tour you choose, you’ll be accompanied by a local, English-speaking foodie to guide you through your meals and answer any questions about the cuisine or the surrounding area. Oh, and plenty of fantastic Tuscan food and wine is guaranteed. Make sure you arrive hungry because there will be plenty to eat!

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Food Tours in Florence (Best Pasta, Pizza, Wine)

• June 1, 2023

A complete guide to the best food tours in Florence, Italy (+ street food, pizza and pasta making classes, truffle hunting and Chianti day trips).

Florence is not only the birthplace of the Renaissance and a beautiful city full of history and art. It’s a city with culinary traditions that date back to medieval times. A city of great wine, juicy grilled meats, delicious truffle pasta and olive oil!

With so many tempting delicacies, you’ll never leave Florence hungry. In fact, you’ll probably need to have a second breakfast or lunch (like I did), because there are so many foods to try!

Florence is the capital city of Tuscany, a region famous for its red wine, Chianti. In addition, you’ll find plenty of tasty regional foods like Pecorino cheese, olive oil and cantucci (almond cookies). Of course, the picture is not complete without the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina (steak), panino lampredotto (sandwich with cow’s stomach) and Papardelle al Cinghiale (pasta with wild boar ragu).

As a huge foodie and wine lover, taking a food tour is a must for me, especially if I’m visiting Italy. I won’t lie if I say that food is the main reason behind my trips to the country of La Dolce Vita!

Most popular food tour in Florence

Looking for a walking food tour that combines the best of the regional cuisine? Then take a look at the Florence Sunset Food Tour . You’ll sample artisanal truffle cheese, cured local meats and learn how to cook the perfect Bistecca alla Fiorentina!

This walking sunset food tour will guide you to the most authentic eateries and wine bars in the capital of Tuscany. You’ll experience the aperitivo o’clock while tasting Negroni, Florence’s most famous cocktail. Then you’ll continue your food journey with some artisanal truffle cheese and cured local meats, all paired with wine.

Watch a live cooking demonstration of the famous Bistecca alla Fiorentina and then try one yourself! Finish the dinner with a typical Tuscan dessert – Vin Santo and biscotti. Why book – sample fine Chianti wines, Negroni making demo, a cooking demonstration of Florentine steak

Best food tours in Florence

Food tours are an excellent way to discover and sample regional delicacies. The best part is that besides the regular pizza and pasta, you’ll have the possibility to try local foods that you probably wouldn’t order by yourself. Yes, I’m talking about crostini neri (bread slices with chicken liver patè) and panino lampredotto (sandwich with cow’s stomach). They don’t sound so appealing, but wait till you try them!

My advice is to take a Florence food tour in the first days of your trip to Tuscany. In this way, you’ll find out what foods are to your liking, so you can enjoy them again during the rest of your vacation.

There are plenty of food tours to help you discover the best dishes in Tuscany. To help you choose the perfect one for you, I made this list of the best food tours in Florence. You’ll find something for every taste – from a street food tour and cooking classes to wine tasting in an authentic vineyard.

Best food tours in Florence, Italy

• Authentic Evening Wine & Food Tour
• Florence Sunset Food Tour

The Other Side of Florence Food Tour

• Street Food Tour
• Wine Tasting Tour

Authentic Florence Home-Cooking Class

Pizza & gelato making class in oltrarno, wine tasting tour to tuscany, tuscany truffle hunt – a culinary adventure.

This tour takes you to the charming neighbourhood of Oltrarno, the Florentine equivalent of Paris’ Left Bank. It is focused on unique Tuscan dishes that are popular amongst the locals.

You’ll sample Finocchiona (fennel-spiced salami), seasonal stew and the legendary lampredotto sandwich! Learn how to make cantuccini (Italian biscotti) and enjoy tasting a freshly baked batch. All places that you’ll visit are authentic and family-owned for generations. Why book – sample unique Tuscan dishes, the famous Chianti wine and gelato, cookie-baking demonstration

Florence Street Food Tour

If your idea of a good food tour includes a visit to a local market, then this is the perfect option for you. Explore the colourful stalls selling vegetables, fruits, and meat at a local market and sample some of the best products.

You will also discover the historic centre and its major attractions while trying delicious food specialities. Cantuccini, schiacciata (flat Italian bread) with balsamic vinegar, fresh homemade pasta – these are some of the many tasty dishes that are waiting for you! Why book – visit a market and taste local food specialities, a tour of the historic centre and major attractions is included

Florence Wine Tasting Tour

A visit to Florence is not complete without sampling the famous Chianti wine. This is best experienced in a vineyard in the Tuscan countryside (see my recommendations at the end of the article). Yet, if you’re short on time, this wine-tasting tour is a great alternative.

You’ll taste a variety of Italian wines at an authentic enoteca in the heart of Florence. All wines are specially selected by an expert sommelier. In addition to this, your sommelier will guide you through the history of wine-making in Tuscany. Why book – taste fine wines and olive oil, accompanied by Tuscan cheeses and salami, the tour is led by an expert sommelier

Cooking is the best way to revive the memories of your trip to Tuscany. So, why don’t you learn some Italian cooking skills that you can use again and again back home?

All you need to do is to join this home-cooking experience led by a local Tuscan chef. Under his guidance, you’ll learn how to make pasta from scratch as well as the sauces to go with it (including homemade pesto). Why book – enjoy antipasti with sparkling wine, learn how to make pasta from scratch and the famous Florentine dessert

If you’re a pizza lover, look no further and book this cooking class led by a professional chef. You’ll learn all the secrets of making the perfect pizza base using only fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Craving for a dessert? Well, this cooking workshop got you covered. You’ll not only learn the difference between real and fake gelato but also prepare two delicious flavours by yourself! Why book – family-friendly experience, learn how to make pizza and gelato like a local 

Uffizi Gallery – the most popular museum in Florence (5,600 visitors per day). Lines are always long and tickets are valid for a certain time slot. So, be prepared and book in advance your Uffizi Gallery ticket here .

Galleria dell’Accademia – the city’s second most popular museum. Tickets are again timed entry, specifically for the date you booked. You can book your Galleria dell’Accademia ticket here .

Florence Cathedral – the cathedral is free to visit, but you have to pay if you want to climb the dome. Tickets are timed and often sold out for the day, so book your Duomo ticket here in advance .

Best food day trips from Florence

It’s time to take a break from sightseeing and head to the beautiful countryside with its rolling hills. This wine tasting day trip from Florence is not to be missed, especially if you’re a wine lover!

You’ll visit two of the most renowned wineries in Tuscany and discover the secrets of winemaking. There, you’ll enjoy tasting different wines and olive oils paired with cheese and salami. Why book – visit 2 authentic wineries in the countryside, tasting of different fine wines paired with local foods

To spend a magical evening in a Tuscan vineyard, check out this Wine Tasting and Dinner in the Vineyards of Chianti . This tour offers the best of Tuscany – wine tasting and a delicious dinner under the stars at a Chianti estate.

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, book the Tuscany Truffle Hunt. It’s a once in a lifetime experience!

Escape the city and spend a day in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Follow the specially trained dogs in search of truffles, they will make sure you won’t leave without finding some. After the hunt, enjoy the fruits of your labour – homemade pasta with truffles along with some cured meats and cheeses. Why book – truffle hunt with dogs in the forest, a home-cooked meal with truffles at a cosy Tuscan farm

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16 BEST Food Tours in Florence: Pasta, Pizza & Wine [2024]

By: Author Stefania Guglielmi

Posted on Last updated: February 18, 2024

Categories Europe , Italy

Going on a Florence food tour is pretty much a requisite on any visit to the city. You’re in Tuscany’s capital after all! Check out the most fun and innovative food tours in Florence to choose your favorite(s)!

Florence is Tuscany’s capital city, and one of the best places in Italy to relish the mouthwatering , world-renowned Italian cuisine . From fresh pasta to local cheeses, wine, gelato, and pizza, as well as other not-so-popular delicacies, there’s no place like Florence to fall in love again and again with Mediterranean food. 

Or well, maaaybe Bologna which is just one hour away and is considered the food capital of Italy… but I might be biased as I grew up there 🙂

But while going to restaurants is great, a great way to experience Italian cuisine and Tuscan delicacies is by joining a food tour. A knowledgeable local guide will take you around the best eateries and provide insights , recommendations , and delicious bites and drinks . 

Without a doubt, it’s one of the ultimate things to do if you have 2 days in Florence (or more!)

Check out the most epic food tours in Florence to be introduced not only to the city’s cuisine but the culture and history associated with it.

I personally use Viator and Get Your Guide for booking activities around the world. I especially recommend them for the cancellation policy they offer, which allows you to cancel most tours for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance.

The 3 VERY Best Food Tours in Florence

➤ This Florence Walking Food Tour is led by a foodie guide, who will take you around the city, pointing out landmarks along the way as you visit the best places to grab a bite. You’ll explore San Lorenzo Market and tour a winery, sampling a wide variety of local delicacies, such as bread, olive oil, wine, cheese, coffee, and gelato. 

This tour includes : All food and beverages, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Food and Wine Walking Experience is the perfect gourmet tour for first-time visitors. You’ll learn all about Tuscan cuisine and its specialties from your local guide, and sample your way through the city, visiting food markets, chocolatiers and bars. 

The tour operated on a small-group basis, and you’ll get to try everything from focaccia bread to wines, olive oil, truffles, chocolate, and gelato.  

This tour includes : A food expert guide, and all food and beverages. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ Oltrarno at Sunset: Florence Food & Wine Tour takes you to the most renowned enotecas, restaurants, and bars of lively Oltrarno in a single evening, allowing you to enjoy a varied and delicious Tuscan dinner. 

8 tastings of bread, olive oil, truffles and balsamic vinegar, steak, gelato, and 4 glasses of wine are included in the tour, which will be led by a food specialist. 

This tour includes : All tastings and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Florence Food Tours by Night

➤ This Evening Wine and Food Tour offers an authentic dinner experience. The tour is limited to 12 people, who’ll get to sample the most delicious culinary specialties from Florence, besides indulging in a 2-course meal paired with wine. 

You’ll also visit an enoteca for another glass of wine taken straight from the barrel, and enjoy the famous Italian gelato and coffee to finish on a high note. 

This Florence + gelato tour includes : All tastings, dinner and drinks, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ This Delicious Florence: Evening Food Tour is another great night food tour in Florence. Skip the regular dinner at a restaurant and follow your guide around the city for five tastings stops. 

You’ll get to sample artisanal bread, truffles, bruschetta, cheese and cold cuts, sip Tuscan wines, and indulge in the traditional Florentine steak for supper.

This tour includes : Dinner, all food and wine tastings, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Private Food Tours in Florence

If you’d rather go on a private food tour in Florence, Italy, these are the top options: 

➤ The 10 Tastings of Florence with Locals introduces you to the city’s bustling food scene as you walk around town stopping at 10 different eateries and bars to sample delicious bites. 

You’ll benefit from your guide’s undivided attention, and sip an Italian espresso like the Italians do before heading to Sant’Ambrogio Market for pasta, and relishing both savory and sweet delicacies that range from cold cuts to gelato, olives, fresh fruit, truffles, and, of course, wine. 

This tour includes : Private guide, all tastings, and vegetarian alternatives. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Secret Food Tour in Florence is a fantastic experience to discover the tastiest bites in Florence, while you learn about the city’s street food scene, specialties, and history from your private guide. 

The tour includes tastings of schiacciata, also regarded as the Florentine Pizza, as well as olive oil, fresh fruits, cheese, prosciutto, lampredotto, and other very popular street food items, plus a secret dish to be revealed on the tour. 

This tour includes : All tastings and a private guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Cheese and Wine Tasting in Florence

The Cheese and Wine Tasting is the ideal food tour of Florence for those with little time. It takes place in a local wine bar, and introduces the very best Tuscan cheeses with their perfect wine pairings for you to enjoy. 

You’ll learn about the different wines, how to choose and serve them, and also try other regional specialties like olive oil and cold cuts. 

This tour includes : A 1-hour tasting experience, and a sommelier guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Aperitivo Tour in Florence

Florence Aperitivo Time will let you in on the secrets of Italy’s most beloved tradition: the aperitivo. You’ll meet your group and tour guide for drinks and bites, as the locals do, and then head out to explore several neighborhoods in Florence, marveling at the city’s main landmarks. 

You’ll also stop at a couple more cocktail bars to continue enjoying the aperitivo experience. 

This tour includes : All tastings, drinks, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Food Tour + Cooking Class: The PERFECT Combo

Join the Cooking Masterclass and Food Walking Tour to not only indulge in Florence’s mouthwatering cuisine, but get equipped with the knowledge and skills to replicate those dishes at home. 

You’ll immerse yourself in a hands-on masterclass led by an expert chef, and learn to prepare some of Italy’s most renowned dishes, which you’ll then get to enjoy for lunch, paired with local wines. It’s the best food tour in Florence if you’re a cooking aficionado!  

This tour includes : Cooking class, tastings, lunch, bottega tasting tour, and a recipe booklet. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Food & Wine Tours in Tuscany from Florence

Florentine cuisine needs its counterpart of Tuscan wine pairings to be a complete success, and there’s no better place to savor the Chianti blends than in the countryside. Check out the best Tuscany winery tours from Florence and get out of the city for a day! 

➤ The Chianti Safari is the perfect day out for wine lovers. You’ll head into Chianti territory to explore astounding Tuscan Villas, tour a wine estate, and savor olive oil, cheese, and Chianti wine as you learn about its making process. 

This Tuscany food tour from Florence also includes a 3-course meal in the countryside with more wine, which you’ll relish before heading back to the city. 

This Chianti wine tour from Florence includes : Transportation, food tastings, 9 samples of wine, lunch, and a tour guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ The Tuscany Wine and Olive Oil Tour of Florence takes you out of the city and into the rolling hills that characterize the Tuscan region, where you’ll take in the beautiful landscape and savor delicious Chianti wine. 

Your sommelier guide will be ready to answer all your questions as you try six different wine blends in different wineries, which will be followed by a visit to an olive oil mill for tastings, and a scrumptious Tuscan lunch. 

This tour includes : Transportation, a tour of two wineries, all tastings, lunch, and a sommelier expert guide.➥ BOOK IT HERE

➤ San Gimignano and Volterra Day Trip offers a full-day excursion in the Tuscan countryside, with visits to the picturesque, medieval hill towns of Volterra and San Gimignano. 

You’ll get to wander around their narrow streets and marvel at their main sights as you learn about their history, and enjoy a couple of wine tasting sessions with snacks. You’ll also indulge in an authentic Tuscan meal for lunch, and visit the most popular gelato shop in the area. 

This tour also includes : Lunch, food and wine tastings, transportation, and a guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

A Street Food Tour of Florence

Streaty is a fantastic tour to try the best street food in Florence. It lasts around 3 hours, and takes you around the city in search of the most authentic and mouthwatering bites, visiting shops and eateries only the locals know. 

You’ll sample specialty dishes and drinks at Sant’Ambrogio market, learn about Italian culinary traditions and flavors, and take note of your foodie guide’s tips to order food and find the best deals in the city. It’s one of the ultimate Florence food tours to really go off the beaten path!

This tour includes : All tastings, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

The Other Side of Florence Food Tour

The Other Side of Florence is a half-day tour that takes place in the city’s Oltrarno neighborhood, where you’ll visit eight different family-run eateries for food and drink tastings.

You’ll get to learn about Florence’s food scene and experience the unique atmosphere of Oltrarno as you sample cantucci biscuits, cold cuts, lampredotto, and several other Italian delicacies, sipping coffee and wine along the way. 

This tour includes : 11 food tastings, wine, coffee, and a local guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Steak & Wine Food Tour

Bistecca & Brunello is a Florence food and wine tour that includes five stops for savoring food, one of which involves a delicious sit-down dinner of traditional Florentine Steak paired with Tuscan wine. 

Your guide will offer a masterclass on Italian food and wine, equipping you with the knowledge to understand and identify authentic Florentine cuisine and better appreciate the local wines. You’ll be prepared to enjoy a much better culinary experience the rest of your trip! 

This tour includes : All tastings, a 2-course dinner, vegetarian alternatives, a walking tour of Florence, and a foodie guide. ➥ BOOK IT HERE

Interested in other foodie experiences in Florence? I mean, there’s never such a thing as too much when it comes to food in Italy! Check out my other posts about the best wine tours from Florence and the top Florence cooking classes .

Florence Food Tours FAQ

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Yes! You can join the Evening Wine and Food Tour or the Delicious Florence Evening Food Tour to discover the city’s night scene. 

Stefania Guglielmi is the founder of Every Steph. Originally from Bologna, Italy, she's been traveling full-time since 2016 and has visited over 50 countries across 6 continents. She believes sustainable travel and luxury travel can go hand in hand and has been advocating for responsible tourism since 2014. Stefania's advice and travel experiences have been featured in important publications such as Business Insider, Refinery29, and Yahoo Money.

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