Taste your way through Oltrarno, where locals dine.
Ages
4+
Duration
3 hours
Departs
Daily Morning
Highlights
Savor the best ‘Cantucci‘, local biscotti and pair them with an espresso or cappuccino.
Taste authentic Tuscan dishes while learning their rich history.
Try one of Michelangelo’s favorite street food!
Explore on of Florence’s authentic wine windows.
Get a taste of the Oltrarno neighborhood with your local guide.
Enjoy genuine gelato and learn how to identify the “fake” ones
Tour Description
Stroll through the historic streets of the Oltrarno neighbourhood – the Florence equivalent to Paris’s Left Bank – on this relaxed 3-hour walking tour. Discover traditional Tuscan dishes, street food, and wine from a historic fiaschetteria. Visit a deli for Tuscan cheese and cured meats, indulge in artisanal gelato and meet the families that have served locals for generations.
Join us for a relaxed and authentic experience away from the crowds of the Duomo area!
We have done several tours in other cities and this was one of the best. We tasted a variety of dishes and saw parts of Florence we wouldn’t have been exposed to otherwise. I highly recommend this tour!
Brette J | Tripadvisor
Note: itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
Dietary Information
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.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Florence locals.
Florence’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Florence through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Florence!
"We have done several tours in other cities and this was one of the best. We tasted a variety of dishes and saw parts of Florence we wouldn’t have been exposed to otherwise. I highly recommend this tour!
" — Brette J | Tripadvisor
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!
Meeting Point
Piazza Nazario Sauro, 25/r
Florence 50124
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag next to Gelateria la Carraia 50125 Firenze
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Amazing Experience! Did the Other Side of Florence Food Tour with Kiara and had an amazing experience! Kiara took us through the Oltrarno area of Florence and several family owned food spots. Each one with cultural references that gives you a better understanding of the city, its residents, and the food. Highly recommend!
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Natalina K
10/18/2024
Authentic, hidden gems!! We don't usually do large companies for tour experiences. But this one was an exception and did not disappoint!! Kiara was the the BEST guide. She took off the beaten path on the other side of the river in Florence to experience small, authentic family-owned eateries. Spend the little extra to add extra drinks on this tour you won't regret it. At Buonamici pastry shop, you have to get the Vin Santo to dip the biscotti/contucci. If you're looking for something fun to do in Florence that's not another museum, and get you out there walking and seeing the city, this is the perfect experience for you. We started with the perfect Florentine style breakfast, old school, and ended it with the most perfect gelato. Lots of food/lunch in the middle.
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2016heff
9/26/2024
Amazing Experience Martina was an amazing tour guide that gave us an incredible culinary experience. She took excellent care of the entire group of travelers, including one with mobility issues and one with celiac’s disease, making sure that all of us had an incredible experience. I would highly recommend the Eating Florence tour, and after this experience, we’ll be checking out one in Venice next!
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Angela G
8/22/2024
Hidden gems in Florence Our host Kiara was excellent and very knowledgeable - we got to see and experience traditional Tuscan food made with love by small family businesses.
I highly recommend buying the extra wine package for €16 per person- as there wasn’t a bad wine to be found.
It is a flat walk- and easy to do.
Tip: don’t have a pre breakfast- as you will fill up fast.
A++
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Discover61942467312
8/03/2024
My husband and I are on our honeymoon and wanted to explore the Florence food scene with an expert. With Francesco, we had a personal tour through the Florence residential neighborhoods and tried the best cheese we have had in Italy! He was so knowledgeable about the city’s food history and took us to all of the best local spots away from the tourists. Every shop owner was so happy to share their food and culture with us and we were so honored to be a part of it. Francesco not only knows the city’s food history, but the history of every shop and owner as well. He perfectly curated our day and we cannot wait to come back and try more! We highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking to try authentic Florentine food. I would give 6 stars if I could!
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Madeline Kirby
11/08/2024
Kiara was a phenomenal guide! She showed us the truly authentic spots in Tuscany (owned by wonderful families with unique stories of their own) and introduced us to some incredible food and wine. She answered all the questions we had and made sure we were having a great time. We were so grateful to enjoy this experience on our honeymoon. I highly recommend taking this tour - it’s a great way to really get to know Florence beyond the typical tourist spots.
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Caroline Waters
11/01/2024
This tour was fantastic and a highlight of our trip to Florence, a birthday treat for my mum’s 70th birthday. Our guide was Chiara; she was fun to be with and very knowledgeable. We had a great time and enjoyed plenty of wonderful food and wine plus a lovely cocktail. Highly recommend.
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Joanne Barraclough
11/01/2024
We loved our tour guide, "Alice" (English-friendly nickname). She took us to some great spots and gave us the lay of the land in an awesome neighborhood, providing recommendations to other spots as well! We learned about the food and wine we were enjoying, why it's essential to Florentine culture, differences between different Italian cities' versions of the food/wine, and more! Our guide was super organized and pleasant - each spot we had a private area or table to ourselves, or could "hop" the line at the Wine Windows. For the information, amount of food and wine and length of the program, it was so well worth the money! Would attend again!
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Suzy Day
11/01/2024
We scheduled our evening tour with tour guide Francesco. Turned out it was only my husband and I in our “group”. At first I thought that would be a disadvantage, but this turned into a highlight of our vacation. Francesco was personably, knowledgeable about the wines/histories/local cultural influences and customs. He was also just fun. I love to cook and REALLY liked a dish at one stop (where Francesco had already given us the origin story of the restaurant, introduced us to the owner—and his mother, who he had working in his kitchen). At the end of the evening, he handed me the recipe for that dish! (I had already joked about coming back and asking if “Mama” would teach me to make it). It made for a wonderful evening and I would highly recommend it!
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Greg Gass
10/22/2024
Food tour with our guide Assia! She did a great job and was very knowledgeable, friendly, and answered any questions. We had I believe 6 stops on the tour so she kept us on track and you could tell she has a great working relationship with all the shop owners and staff we stopped at. All our stops felt very local and not at all touristy, each one was worth the stop and I would revisit them again outside of the tour setting. You get plenty of food and drink to make it worth the money and the small group size is perfect. Also you do get to stop at wine windows!
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Lauren Haun
10/22/2024
Myself and my husband had a brilliant time on our food and wine tour with Alice. She was really friendly and informative, and taught us a lot about Florence and what it has to offer! Each stop was a great experience and we would recommend it to anyone.
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Naomi Pierce
10/22/2024
We had a great evening tour with Eli. Everything was wonderful, and she was a particularly fantastic host and guide. Her enthusiasm for the local merchants was so refreshing and enjoyable. Her personal style took the evening from a 10 to an 11. This was also a great introduction to the less-touristed side of the river.
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hilanguedoc
10/22/2024
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Enhance your taste of local life with three additional alcoholic drinks expertly paired with your food tastings. On the Other Side of Florence Tour, the Premium Drink Package includes:
A glass of locally produced house wine paired with lampredotto – just as the locals do!
Taste the famous combination of biscotti dipped into a glass of Vin Santo.
Taste and learn the difference between a traditional Chianti and a Super Tuscan wine.
You can add the Premium Drink Package to your booking during checkout.
Note: this option is only available for ages 18+; Eating Europe reserves the right to substitute a non-alcoholic drink should the guest become inebriated.
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Savour Florence like a local with our expert food tour guides.
Gaia
Born in the Tuscan countryside but now I live in Florence.
I like the parts of the cow you usually throw away...tongue, stomach, udder, etc!
Don't miss the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo - grab a beer and a seat on the staircase!
Elisa
Born and raised in Umbria, but Florence is where my soul belongs
Name a carb food. Anything. I love it!
💡When I sit on Ponte Santa Trinita and I watch the sun light going down behind Ponte Vecchio I know there is no other place I want to be. Give it a try
Francesco
Born and raised in Florence
My favorite dish is ossobuco
Don't eat the neon colored mountains of gelato, get the real stuff!
Lisa
Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia but I have called Florence home since 2006
Difficult because I really do like everything - if I had to name one thing I would say roast lamb and vegetables
Enjoy an aperitivo on a rooftop terrace and admire the view.
Chiara
Tuscan countryside girl, but Florence always has been in my heart and now I can call it home.
Schiacciata is my obsession! The salty one filled with mortadella or the sweet one "alla fiorentina"... yummy, with cream!
Relax yourself wandering around the historical gardens of Florence, true open-air museums.
Sara
Proudly born and raised in the Valdarno hills.
I love ricciarelli al cioccolato and almond paste in general. But I have to go with my mum's lasagna - that touches a very soft spot in my heart.
Try the Bargello: the oldest public building in Florence in which you can also find Giotto's first portrait of Dante Alighieri.
Beatrice
Born in Florence but now I live in Pistoia
Can't go wrong with pizza and ice cream
Don’t plan too much - wander through the tiny alleys full of magic!
Eva
Born in Siberia, nowadays a happy dweller of Oltrarno in Florence
No pizza and pasta, but meat and vegetables. Wine and Gelato lover!
Slow down, take a glass of wine and just enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Florence!
Antonella
Born in Naples, but my heart was stolen by Florence.
I love pizza and cantucci biscotti
Don't miss all the flea markets and street vendors scattered around the city. You will find anything from food to antique objects and clothes!
Sara
Born in Florence, and raised in a quiet town just 10 kilometres from the city
I could live eating just cheese, pizza and pappa al pomodoro (don't tell this to my nutritionist!)
Don't miss the details of the reflection of old Florentine buildings on the river Arno
Caterina
Born in Florence and have lived in a Chianti countryside olive oil farm since I was 12 years old.
I like traditional Tuscan food like what my mother raised me with: simple and genuine! Quality and sustainability are the most important values for me and usually those values equate to the most delicious food ;)
Don't miss the beautiful art we have! One of my favorite places is the Church of San Miniato, a medieval Romanesque church located on the hill overlooking Florence, a couple of minutes from Michelangelo Terrace.
Omar
Born and raised in Florence... but half Egyptian!
Favorite food is Pizza
Look out for the street art, which is all over the city
Esther
Born and raised in Utrecht, Holland. Have been calling Florence home since 2017 and here to stay!
Anything baked really, sweet or savoury. As long as it contains dough or pastry, I’m your girl!
Explore the artisan shops in the Oltrarno area or in the Santa Croce area. And don’t plan too much! Allow yourself to wander and explore.
Martina
Born and raised on the hills of Florence, I live in the pristine Chainti countryside
Deep fried Porcini mushrooms, bluechese and artisanal dark chocolate are my soft spot, possibly paired with a glass of wine - or two!
Enjoy the golden hour and breathtaking view sipping a chilled drink on the terrace bar of Forte Belvedere
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