Tastes & Traditions of Florence: Food Tour with Sant'Ambrogio Market Visit

Highlights

  • Embark on a delicious journey in Florence.

  • Enjoy 9 tastings, 5 glasses of wine & 1 coffee at 8 venues.

  • Drink freshly prepared espresso in an authentic café.

  • Meet the makers behind some of the city's best dishes.

  • Unearth hidden eateries that even locals don't know.

Summary

Discover Florence's unique culinary treasures as you taste your way through its vibrant neighborhoods and bustling markets. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
12
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€79.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€69.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
Dropoff location

Piazza di San Firenze , Florence, 50122, IT

Why take this tour?

An exploration of delicious Italian cuisine is high on any foodie's bucket list. On this tour, you'll step away from the busy tourist haunts to see how locals go about their day in Florence, complete with stops at their favorite eateries. Visit markets where skillful butchers slice steaks into masterpieces, revel in the never-ending choice of wines at an authentic enoteca, and bite into unforgettable desserts that are distinctively Florentine—tasting Italian flavors has never been more satisfying. 

What’s included?

  • Local English speaking guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • 8 tasting stops with 9+ food tastings, 5 glasses of wine and 1 coffee

  • Gratuities

  • Transport

  • Food and drink not included as part of tour

  • Entrance tickets to any sites/monuments

Things to know

Before you book

  • This tour is in English.

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women.

  • This tour is not suitable for vegans nor those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • Bathrooms aren´t 100% guaranteed accessible.

  • The tour covers breakfast and lunch.

  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.