The Other Side of Florence Food Tour

Experience Florence the way locals do, sampling the best Tuscan cuisine beloved by the people who live here.

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Taste your way through Oltrarno, where locals dine.

Stroll through the historic streets of the Oltrarno neighbourhood – the Florence equivalent to Paris’s Left Bank – on this relaxed 4-hour walking tour. Sample local favourite Tuscan dishes and meet the families that have served their neighbours for generations. 

  • Eight unique food and drink tastings.
  • Cooking baking demonstration in a local restaurant kitchen.
  • Authentic interactions with the artisans who make Florence’s most beloved dishes.

  Note: itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.

 

 

  • From €89

    Adult From 18
  • From €76

    Adolescent 13-17 years
  • From €62

    Child 4-12 years
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Free cancellation

24 hours in advance for a full refund

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TOUR SIZE

Max. 12 People

TIME OF DAY

Afternoon

LOCATION

Oltrarno

DIFFICULTY

Cobblestone lined streets.

DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS

Adaptable for Vegetarians

CANCELLATION POLICY

24 Hours in Advance for Full Refund

Tour Highlights Include

Learn to make cantuccini, authentic Italian biscotti.

Sample Tuscan cheeses and Finocchiona sausage, a Florentine delicacy!

Taste famous Chianti wines paired with local cuisine.

Get an insider’s look at a local trattoria.

Indulge in authentic gelato.

Sample the iconic Lampredotto sandwich!

Hear the history of the Oltrarno neighbourhood.

Experience Florence’s bohemian side at a local cafe!

Get three additional drinks during your tour with our Premium Drink Package for only €16 per person!

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. 

Private tours

Did you know that any of our food tours can be made into a private tour? A food tour just for you! If you’re visiting with a group or are a local in search of a unique day out with some great eats, head to our private tours page to fill out the form or just select the private upgrade option during booking.

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The tour had a great variety of drinks and dinner items that represent the uniqueness of Italy and Florence. Omar our guide has a true understanding of not only the food but also the culture and history of Florence.

- Jim&Jane (TripAdvisor Review)

Beatrice was full of stories on our walking food tour. The foods (and drinks) were interesting and part of the good memories of our time in Florence. Meeting some of the shop owners made it very authentic. Thanks!

- Marsha L.

Francesco was awesome and did a great job explaining both the food and history of the great city of Florence. We enjoyed our time and tastings.

- BroBent (TripAdvisor Review)

Touring Oltrarno with our knowledgeable guide Omar was an excellent experience. The tastings of true local foods, meeting the authentic owners of most of the shops & learning about the historical background of the food was very enjoyable.

- Twinmon (TripAdvisor Review)

Awesome experience! Highly recommend. Great for families as well. We have done several Eating Europe tours in other cities and they never disappoint.

- Jenna McGoldrick

Our guide Lisa was incredible and the food stops were all delicious. I will definitely recommend this to my friends.

- Katie Morgan