About this tour
A three-hour private evening tour through Florence centred on Tuscan food and wine. Start with a tasting of authentic extra virgin olive oil, then navigate backstreet food stalls and San Lorenzo market sampling regional specialities—lampredotto panini, coccolo, and seven-plus other street foods—paired with local wine. Your dedicated guide weaves culinary history and Florence culture throughout. Finish with gelato or a regional sweet. Designed for adventurous eaters willing to move beyond tourist restaurants.
Highlights
- Olive oil tasting: understanding Tuscan extra virgin quality
- Lampredotto panini and coccolo street food staples
- Seven-plus regional tastings, wine pairings included
- Hidden backstreets and San Lorenzo market exploration
- Private guide discussing food heritage and local culture
- Dessert finale: gelato or regional specialty
- No chain restaurants or diluted tourist versions
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and begin with a focused olive oil session, learning how to taste and differentiate quality oils. Then the real work starts—moving through narrow Florence streets toward San Lorenzo market, stopping at working food vendors. Expect to stand, taste small portions of unfamiliar items (offal, preserved vegetables, aged cured meats), chat with locals, and hear stories about why these dishes matter. Your guide will order for you, translating and contextualising each bite. The pace is leisurely; this isn't rushed. You'll finish warmer and fuller than you expected, with a sweet course to close.
Good to know
Come genuinely hungry—portions are small but numerous. Unsuitable for strict vegans, gluten-free diets, or picky eaters. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Public transport is near the meeting point. Wear comfortable walking shoes; expect cobblestones and some navigation by foot.
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.