About this tour
Walk through Florence's markets and neighbourhood trattorias with a local guide, tasting your way through the city's culinary traditions over 3.5 hours. You'll start with cappuccino and rice pudding, work through antipasti and pasta, and finish with the region's prized bistecca alla fiorentina. Along the way, sample local wines, olive oils, and gelato while picking up stories about how Florentines actually eat—not how tourists imagine they do.
Highlights
- Cappuccino and budino di riso in a neighbourhood café
- Wine and olive oil tastings from local producers
- Bistecca alla fiorentina, Florence's iconic thick-cut steak
- Market walks and street food stops with a certified local guide
- Gelato or zucchotto, traditional Florentine dessert
- Coccoli (fried bread) paired with red wine
- Local antipasti and handmade pasta dishes
What to expect
Expect a steady 3.5-hour walk covering Florence's working markets and family-run eating spots—the places locals actually frequent. You'll taste your way through a proper meal: cappuccino and rice pudding to start, then savoury bites, fresh pasta, and the legendary bistecca alla fiorentina cooked to order. Wine, olive oil, and gelato rounds punctuate the journey. Your guide shares the history and logic behind each dish and location. The pace is leisurely but involves genuine walking; bring comfortable shoes.
Good to know
Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns due to the extended walking. Strollers work for small children. Public transport is nearby if you need it. Gratuities aren't included—budget accordingly. Book ahead; these fill quickly.
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.