Florence Central Market Food Tour Experience

About

Our Florence Market Food Tour takes you on a delicious journey through San Lorenzo Market, the heart of Tuscan culinary tradition. Sample a variety of local specialties, including artisanal cheeses, flavorful cured meats, fresh olive oil, a classic Italian coffee, the traditional lampredotto sandwich, aged balsamic vinegar, and more.

After exploring the market’s flavors, continue to one of Florence’s oldest wine shops for a private wine tasting paired with carefully selected bites. End your experience the Italian way—with something sweet. Enjoy authentic gelato while learning how to recognize the real thing from imitations.

Menu

The Tastes You’ll Discover

• Cantucci (Tuscan biscuits)
• Canneloni
• Pecorino cheese
• Fresh parmigiano
• Salami
• Prosciutto
• Bread with olive oil & balsamic vinegar
• Lampredotto sandwich
• Gelato
• Chianti wine
• Regional rosé wine
• Caffè, capuccino or prosecco
• Water

Note:

• The items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
• Vegetarian-friendly options are available; however, this tour is not suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or kosher diets. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. Kindly note that any food consumed outside of the arrangements made for your requirements is at your own risk.
• The company accepts no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening allergies are not permitted to participate in this activity.

Schedule

• Wander through San Lorenzo Market and enjoy tastings while meeting the families who preserve Tuscan culinary traditions
• Sample exquisite specialties such as truffle olive oil, truffle cheese, and aged balsamic vinegar 
• Pair your food with a selection of delicious Tuscan wines 
• Discover the legacy of the Medici family and their lasting influence on Florence 
• Pause at the lively “Bar del Mercato,” a local gathering spot where the community comes together
• End with authentic artisan gelato, featuring creative flavors like farm honey and homemade yogurt