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!!
3,5 hours
Oltrarno
Max 12
Experience the side of Florence where locals go to eat, drink and shop away from the crowds
3 hours
Oltrarno
Max 12
A one-of-a-kind experience in the most famous Florence market, where tradition and taste come together!
3 hours
San Lorenzo
Max. 12
A hands-on cooking experience set in a local chef’s beautiful home. Shop your own ingredients, roll up your sleeves and get cooking!
4 hours
Oltrarno
Max 12
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.
5 hours
Florence Countryside
Max 8
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.
2.5 hours
Oltrarno
Max 12
Looking for a special activity for your company, family or friends? Our private food tours will take you off the beaten path and immerse you in local history and culture. A friendly guide will take...
Savour Florence like a local with our expert food tour guides.
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.
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.
A gratuity service charge is generally included in your bill. Additional tips are discretionary and not required, though a 5-10% tip is appreciated.
We love welcoming solo travelers! All of our tours are open to individual guests.
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.
Absolutely! There’s no better way to experience the beautiful city of Florence and its culture than a food tour with a local guide.
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!
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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!
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.
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.
