Food Tours In Florence

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Tourists exploring the food scene of Florence with a local guide

Top 10 Florence & Italy food tours & experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best Florence private food tours & experiences with locals

Italy’s sepia-tinged Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is a city of fascinating history, rich culture, and a culinary tradition that dates back centuries. Built on fertile soil and surrounded by wine-rich hills, this world-renowned gourmet paradise has built its food reputation on quality ingredients prepared simply but deliciously. The food in Italy’s Tuscan capital is a perfect balance of elegance and hearty indulgence, and food tours in Florence embrace everything from street food to family-run trattorias to formal dining. With a local insider leading the way through the city’s sun-dappled streets, the best restaurants in Florence are waiting to be discovered.

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Enjoying a Florence steak at a local restaurant in Florence

Florentine food history

Food has always played an integral part in the Florentine identity, and the city’s culture can truly be understood through its culinary heritage. In recent years, more and more Michelin-starred dining spots have sprung up, often overshadowing some of the best restaurants in Florence – the mom-and-pop trattorias loved by locals. Food tours in Florence with local guides can be the best way to discover the true culinary heritage of the city that, at its heart, remains a hub of traditional Tuscan cuisine, famous for signature dishes like ribollita soup and bistecca Fiorentina T-bone steak.

Tourist deciding what to try at a bakery in Florence while on a food tour with a local

A taste of Tuscany

Tuscan heritage is celebrated throughout the city, from the best restaurants in Florence to the street food stalls in bustling squares and boulevards. Food tours here all inevitably lead to the famous Sant'Ambrogio Market, a 150-year-old indoor market in the “gourmet ghetto” of the city. Whether you hop between restaurants in Florence, sample street eats like schiacciata – a flatbread covered in salt and oil – or try something a little more adventurous like a lampredotto sandwich (boiled cow’s intestine), the flavors of Tuscan food tours are surprisingly delicate and delicious.

Enjoying a glass of red wine and the beautiful views of Florence

The icing on the cake

Tuscany is well-known for being Italy’s most famous wine-producing region, with its full-bodied reds and crisp whites always a major feature in food tours of restaurants in Florence. If you’re looking for something sweet on your Tuscan tasting, the uniquely flavored dessert wine, visanto, ends a meal as beautifully as any cake or tart could. Aside from being famous for wine, Florence is also home to some of the best gelato in Italy. Instead of reaching for the dessert menu after a meal at one of the best restaurants in Florence, why not grab a creamy gelato at one of the city’s famous small-batch gelaterias?

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Latest reviews from our guests

On October 22nd, Gerry from City Unscripted took my wife and I through the beautiful old town of Tivoli. We began with a walk through the city streets, and Gerry took the time to explain how life in the middle ages affected the architecture of the city. He showed a deep knowledge of the area, its history and explained it very well. For Lunch, we ate at a small local restaurant where fresh pasta and wine from the owners' vineyard were provided - we didn't have to wait long, and the food tasted great. We then went through the Villa d'Este UNESCO World heritage Site, where we were given in-depth explanations on the meanings of the frescoes found in the villa, and looked upon many beautifully crafted fountains and well-maintained gardens. As we were running a bit short on time, our last two stops - The Tivoli Duomo Cattedrale di San Lorenzo (where we were allowed to see the ancient structure of the church) and the outer area of the Villa Gregoriano (where we saw a Roman temple) - were quite short, but Gerry wanted to fulfill my request of seeing more ancient structures from the Roman period, which was appreciated. Overall, I think we may have bit off more than we could chew, but Gerry was an excellent guide through the whole day.

October 2024

Mike R
Marilisa was very friendly and outgoing. She customized the food experience to our taste. She encouraged us to try new things and was very knowledgeable about the city and the culture.

September 2023

Lidianette M
Gianmarco was a great host and conversationalist. As he walked us around to the various restaurants and eateries he regained us with interesting stories and flavourful answers to our many questions.

June 2022

Paul W
We had a wonderful time. His Marco showed us quite a bit. We were surprised that it was a private tour, but it made things more intimate and nice.

June 2022

Paul W