FLORENCE FOOD DAY TOUR

The Florence Food Day Tour is a guided culinary experience that invites you to explore the authentic flavours of Florentine and Tuscan cuisine. Departing from Florence, this tour takes you to traditional food venues where you’ll sample local specialties such as Tuscan cold cuts, cheeses, bruschetta, gelato, wines, and more. Alongside tastings, your expert guide will share cultural insights into the city’s food history, culinary traditions, and local dining culture. This experience combines tasting stops with leisurely walks through Florence’s historic streets, offering a delicious and immersive way to discover the city beyond its monuments.

Tour Program

Meeting Point & Introduction
Begin your culinary day at the designated meeting point in central Florence, where your guide will introduce the tour, explain the day’s route, and share insights into Tuscan food culture.

First Tasting Stop – Florentine Appetizers
Start with a tasting of classic Tuscan cold cuts, bruschetta, and local cheeses at a traditional enoteca or deli. Learn about flavour profiles and regional ingredients as you savour each bite.

Gelato Sampling
Continue to one of Florence’s renowned gelaterias for a gelato tasting, sampling a variety of authentic Italian flavours. Your guide will explain the differences between Italian gelato and traditional ice cream.

Lunch – Traditional Tuscan Meal
Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch at a trattoria or local restaurant. The meal includes regional favourites such as ribollita (Tuscan soup), pappardelle with ragu, or bistecca alla Fiorentina (depending on menu), paired with local wine (where included).

Wine Tasting Break
After lunch, enjoy a wine tasting featuring Chianti Classico or other Tuscan wines. Learn about local wine production and ideal food pairings from your guide.

Afternoon Sweet Treats & Market Visit
Explore a food market or artisan confectionery where you’ll sample Italian sweets, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and other regional delicacies.

Conclusion & Free Time
The tour finishes at a central Florence location, leaving you free to continue exploring, shopping or relaxing at a café.

Included

Professional English-speaking guide for the full tour.
Food tastings at multiple traditional venues.
Traditional Tuscan lunch at a local restaurant.
Wine tasting featuring local Tuscan wines.
Gelato tasting and market/food sampling visits.

Excluded

Drinks beyond included wine tastings.
Hotel pickup/drop-off.
Personal expenses and optional extras.
Gratuities and travel insurance.

Important Notes

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for navigating Florence’s cobblestone streets.
Menu items may be adjusted to accommodate dietary restrictions — notify your guide in advance.
Tastings focus on local and seasonal products.
The tour route may be adjusted due to venue availability or seasonal changes.