About this tour
Spend 2.5 hours wandering medieval Florence with a local guide, stopping at San Lorenzo Market to taste your way through the city's food culture. Sample schiacciata drizzled with aged balsamic, brittle cantuccini biscuits, hand-rolled pasta and tomato bread as your guide shares the stories behind each dish and neighbourhood. A compact introduction to how Florentines actually eat, moving at walking pace through cramped lanes and bustling stalls.
Highlights
- San Lorenzo Market: colours, noise, vendors at work
- Schiacciata with aged balsamic vinegar
- Homemade fresh pasta, straight from the kitchen
- Cantuccini biscuits and pappa al pomodoro
- Medieval streets and market history from local guide
- Small group size, walking pace
What to expect
Your guide meets you and heads straight into the market—no lengthy preamble. You'll weave between stalls of cured meats, cheeses and produce, stopping frequently to taste. Each stop includes a few bites and context: why locals favour this vendor, how a dish fits into the week's eating. The pace is relaxed but steady—you're on foot the whole time, navigating cobbles and crowds. By the end you'll have grazed on five or six items, enough for a light lunch but not a full meal. Bring comfortable shoes; Florence's centro storico is uneven.
Good to know
Book vegetarian preferences ahead; vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets aren't accommodated. Flag nut allergies at booking—cross-contamination is a real risk in a busy market. Wear layers; markets are cool even on warm days. Public transport to the meeting point is straightforward. Gratuities aren't included.
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