About this tour
A three-hour private food tour through Florence led by a knowledgeable local guide who steers you past tourist traps into working markets, neighbourhood cafés, and family-run trattorias. You'll taste authentic Florentine dishes and learn the stories woven through generations of cooking, stopping wherever the day's best ingredients and kitchen rhythms take you. Hotel pickup included in central Florence.
Highlights
- Hidden neighbourhood markets where locals actually shop
- Taste dishes prepared by cooks who've mastered single recipes for decades
- Learn why specific ingredients define Florentine cooking
- Private guide shares insider knowledge of the food scene
- Sample wine or non-alcoholic pairings curated to match each stop
- Adapts to daily closures—treats you to local trattorias instead
What to expect
Your guide meets you at your Florence hotel and walks you through a shifting route depending on what's available that day. Morning and weekday tours hit the bustling markets where fishmongers, butchers, and greengrocers work the same stalls their families have for years. You'll taste cured meats, fresh cheeses, and whatever's seasonal. Afternoons and Sundays pivot to trattorias tucked into residential streets, where you'll sit down for proper meals and wine. Expect to cover a few kilometres on foot at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently to eat, drink, and chat.
Good to know
Notify the guide in advance if you have dietary restrictions—gluten-free, allergies, vegetarian, or alcohol-free options are all accommodated at no extra cost. The route shifts daily based on market hours and local holidays. Wheelchair accessible throughout, and prams are welcome. Bring comfortable walking shoes and an appetite.
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.