Winner: TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things to Do
#1 Food Tour in Italy
4+
3.5 hours
Daily Afternoon - Evening
Winner: TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things to Do
#1 Food Tour in Italy
Kick your evening off with a Prosecco toast in one of Florence’s liveliest squares🥂
Drink 4 amazing Tuscan wines along your journey, from Chianti Classico to Super Tuscans.
Meet the King of Cheese and savor authentic pecorino and parmigiano 👑
Taste Italian charcuterie after uncovering Florence’s secret wine windows and a hidden, centuries-old cellar 🍷
Learn about Florence’s most famous cocktail, the negroni, and learn how to make one to perfection.
Ever heard of naked pasta? This scandalously-named dish will leave you wanting more 🍝
Learn how to spot fake gelato, and taste the real, authentic thing 🍨
Experience Florence’s secrets and rich culinary heritage including historic wine windows and the finest Tuscan specialties. Indulge in a fresh pasta cooked by a local chef, traditional Tuscan zero-waste soup, and other local delicacies, all while exploring Florence’s vibrant nightlife and tasting its rich culture and flavors. Plus, visit a centuries-old wine cellar and sip on innovative Super Tuscan wines.
Fabulous and fun Florence wine tour. Lots of tastings. Great value for money.. Our guide Gaia was so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
This is Florence (and Italy)’s top rated tour for a reason. From meeting royalty to naked pasta, we’ll show you the side of the city many only dream of experiencing.
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
With every booking, we donate a fresh meal via
World Central Kitchen.
24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Please note that 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!
Piazza Santo Spirito
Florence 50125
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag at the fountain.
Oltrarno, meaning “the other side of the Arno” is Florence’s bohemian heart. This historic neighborhood on the south bank of the river has long been home to artists, artisans, and free spirits, and its narrow streets are lined with centuries-old workshops, or botteghe, where craftspeople carry on traditions passed down through generations.
Food is woven into daily life here. From rustic fiaschetterie (traditional wine bars) and family-run delis serving Tuscan cured meats and cheeses, to bakeries famous for cantucci and gelaterias crafting the real thing, Oltrarno offers an authentic Florentine experience. The neighborhood’s easygoing piazzas — especially Santo Spirito — come alive in the evenings with locals gathering for an aperitivo and a plate of handmade pasta, making it one of the city’s most genuine culinary destinations.
We proudly support World Central Kitchen. Every tour you book helps provide meals to communities in crisis.
Looking for a private food tour? Whether you’re visiting with a group or a local craving a unique day out, we’ve got you covered!
For more details or specific requests, reach out to [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432.
Absolutely! There’s no better way to experience the beautiful city of Florence and its culture than a food tour with a local guide.
Florence’s culinary scene is a delicious mix of Tuscan tradition and Italian flavors. You can’t leave without trying bistecca alla fiorentina (the legendary Florentine T-bone steak), ribollita (a hearty Tuscan vegetable and bread soup), and crostini toscani (toasted bread with savory liver pâté). Pasta lovers will adore pappardelle al cinghiale (wide noodles with rich wild boar ragu), and of course, no visit is complete without indulging in cantucci e vin santo, the local almond biscuits served with sweet dessert wine.
All food and drinks, as well as your professional local guide are included in the price you pay for the tour. No hidden charges or upsells here.
Our Florence tours range in length from 2.5 to 5 hours.
Each tour’s area can be found listed as its “location”. You might explore Oltrano, the city center, or San Lorenzo!
Our tours have maximum capacities of between 8-12 guests. This ensures that our small groups are able to move unobtrusively through the neighborhoods we explore, respecting our surroundings and the locals that live in Florence.
We love welcoming solo travelers! All of our tours are open to individual guests.
You will taste a variety of Tuscan and Italian specialties, exploring Florence’s rich culinary history from hearty pastas to local wines and cheeses. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you’re sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Yes. All tours include drinks, and they’re always included in the price you pay.
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
For full details, guests should always refer to the specific tour page, as limitations may vary.
Yes. On each of our Florence tours, you are guaranteed to eat at least the equivalent of a full meal.
Of course! If you would like to purchase something at one of the stops we make, you are welcome to do so yourself, or if you need assistance, you can ask your helpful guide.
Visit eatingeurope.com and click on the orange “Book Now” button: it’s simple as that! You will be able to choose your tour, date, time and number of guests before booking.
We accept major debit & credit card payments, iDEAL and Bancontact.
We offer discounts on tickets for adolescents and children, but unfortunately do not offer discounts on group bookings.
Small group tours can be cancelled and refunded up to 24 hours before tour departure. Private tours can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure. For full details, please see our cancelation policy page.
We are committed to providing a great experience for all of our guests, so if you require a private tour to be suitable for children or seniors, please get in touch and we can create a bespoke experience for you.
Please note that some of our tours involve areas with limited accessibility and are not wheelchair/stroller accessible. For assistance and alternative option, please contact us. We’re dedicated to providing a great experience for all our guests!
There is no dress code on our tours, however it’s recommended to wear a good pair of shoes (these are walking tours, after all!) and be prepared for the elements, even though most of our stops are indoors.
Yes, absolutely. There’s an Italian concept from the Renaissance, sprezzatura, which means a kind of effortless grace. It’s a feeling of beauty without trying too hard, and we believe every visitor should experience it in Florence.
You’ll find that spirit of sprezzatura from locals when you connect with the city respectfully. It’s found when you support the artisan workshops in the Oltrarno district, don’t touch the produce at the Sant’Ambrogio market, and take a quiet moment to appreciate art away from the main crowds. This is the authentic Florence experience.
It’s this connection we create on our Eating Europe tours. We step away from the crowds and take you to the places locals truly love, introducing you to the people behind the food and the stories that make this city one of a kind.
Our guides are all fluent in English, and of course speak Italian as well. For requests for tours in other languages, please contact us.
Yes! You are welcome to take photos and videos of the food and scenery throughout your tour. If you would explicitly like to get photos of fellow guests or your guide, we kindly ask that you get their permission first.
Tips for our lovely guides are not required, but they are appreciated!
No. While some tours may have one or two stops which other groups visit (can’t help it if they’re popular!), Eating Europe are proud that the majority of stops on every Florence tour are restaurants and vendors who work exclusively with us.
We do! Please see the “Book a Private Tour” option or contact us, and we can arrange a private or custom Florence tour to suit your specific needs.
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
From time to time, the terms of this policy may change at the Company’s discretion.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, you can contact us using the information below:
E-mail: [email protected]
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