About this tour
A 2.5-hour guided exploration of Florence's food scene paired with Renaissance landmarks. Your local guide leads you through historic markets and neighbourhood trattorias, tasting Tuscan staples—aged Chianti, pecorino, house-made pasta, cantuccini—whilst moving between architectural highlights. You'll eat and walk your way through working-class Florence, where artisans still make food the way their grandparents did.
Highlights
- Taste aged Chianti and Brunello wines from the region
- Sample pecorino cheese and Colonnata's distinctive lard
- Browse historic Florence food market with your guide
- Eat at unpretentious neighbourhood eateries locals favour
- Learn traditional Tuscan recipes and cooking techniques
- Visit major Renaissance sites between tastings
What to expect
Expect a working pace: you'll stop at 3–4 spots over two and a half hours, eating small portions at each rather than sitting for a full meal. The guide steers you away from tourist traps into family-run shops and modest trattorias where ingredients matter more than ambiance. You'll taste what's in season and what's been made that morning. The walking is steady but not demanding—suitable for most fitness levels—with breaks built in at each tasting location.
Good to know
Book ahead if vegetarian. Vegans, those with gluten or dairy allergies, and strict dietary needs cannot be accommodated. Nut cross-contamination is possible in the market and kitchens visited. Drinks are not included; water and wine purchases are separate. Public transport stops near the meeting point.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.