Reviewing 13 Florence Food Tours You'll Love in 2026

Florence isn’t just beautiful—it’s delicious. If you're heading to Italy’s Renaissance capital and dreaming of eating your way through the cobblestone streets, you're in for more than just pizza and pasta (though yes, there’s plenty of that too).

We recently explored the city with my fork in hand and pulled together a list of the 16 best Florence food tours for 2025.

Whether you're all about nibbling schiacciata sandwich, sipping local Chianti, or hunting down the creamiest gelato in town, there’s a Florence food tour here with your name on it.

Some tours take you deep into local markets like Sant’Ambrogio for bites of authentic street food, while others head out into the Tuscan countryside for wine tastings that feel straight out of a dream.

You’ll meet passionate local guides, discover tucked-away eateries, and sample everything from lampredotto sandwiches to handmade pasta.

1. Eating Europe's Florence sunset food and wine tour in Oltrarno

• ⏰ Start Times: Multiple departures daily at 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:00 PM
• ⏳ Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• 📍 Meeting Point: Next to the fountain in Piazza Santo Spirito
• (From Florence’s historic center, simply cross Ponte Santa Trinita to reach the meeting spot)
• 💶 Price: €124 per person (15% OFF now)
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly: Great for families with kids aged 4 and up
• 🌱 Dietary Info: Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request

👍 Why Travelers Love This Tour

Step into the heart of Florence’s coolest neighborhood—the Oltrarno, where locals live, eat, and unwind. This sunset food tour is consistently ranked as one of the best culinary experiences in the area, thanks to its intimate vibe, flavourful tastings, and expert storytelling.

🍷 What to Expect

• A guided evening stroll through the artsy, authentic Oltrarno district
• Multiple sit-down and street food tastings at hidden gems and family-run eateries
• Dishes may include regional specialties like Tuscan cured meats, handmade pastas, traditional soups, bruschetta, cheese plates, and iconic desserts
• Local wines and digestifs (like Chianti Classico) included
• Fascinating stories about Florentine history, food culture, and daily life

You’ll end the evening with a full stomach and a richer understanding of local life in Florence—plus plenty of recommendations from your guide to continue your night in Oltrarno.

👉 Don’t miss this popular Florence foodie tour!

2. Florence sunset food tour with truffle pasta, steak & free flowing wine

• ⏰ Start Time: 5:00 PM, daily in 2025
• 📍 Meeting Point: Torre dei Belfredelli, the ivy-covered tower in Oltrarno (a short walk from Ponte Vecchio)
• ⏳ Duration: Approximately 4 hours
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly: Kids (even the littlest ones) are welcome – it's a fantastic, food-filled experience for the whole family.
• 💶 Price: €129 per person
• 👉 Perfect for: Food lovers eager to explore Florence’s local food scene while enjoying a relaxed evening in the charming Oltrarno neighbourhood.

Travellers consistently rate this sunset Florence food tour as one of the best they've ever taken — and that’s exactly why we chose to present it to you.

Over the course of a delightful four hours, you'll enjoy the company of a knowledgeable local guide and fellow food-loving travellers, while tasting incredibly delicious dishes you likely wouldn’t discover on your own.

The tour begins in Oltrarno (just across from the Centro Storico), where your guide will lead you to several high-quality local spots for tastings.

Some of the foods you’ll enjoy include:

• 🍝 Pasta with fresh truffles
• 🥩 Florentine steak with roasted potatoes
• 🥖 Crispy crostini paired with Tuscan wines
• 🧀 A variety of local cheeses and prosciutto
• 🍨 And to finish? A stop at a local gelateria for a scoop of creamy, dreamy gelato.

Traveling solo? This is a great opportunity to try the famous Florentine steak without having to order an entire portion on your own. Even the youngest foodies are welcome, making it a fun and flavourful evening for the whole family.

👉 Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to book in advance!

3. Florence walking food tour with Secret Food Tours

• ⏰ Start Times: 10:00 AM & 11:00 AM daily in 2025
• 🔒 Private Tours: Available at various times throughout the day
• 📍 Meeting Point: Piazza di Santa Croce, at the base of Dante’s Statue (stay nearby at Benci House for easy access)
• 💶 Price: €97 per person
• 👍 Why It's Special:
  One of the best food market tours in Florence, this experience takes you off the beaten path to explore the hidden side of the city, away from typical tourist spots. A highlight is the visit to Sant’Ambrogio Market, a bustling, authentic hub where locals shop for their daily ingredients.

Looking for an unforgettable Florence food tour? This highly rated culinary experience offers the chance to explore the hidden side of Florence, far from the typical tourist paths.

One of the highlights is a guided visit to the vibrant Sant’Ambrogio Market, where you’ll experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of everyday Florentine life.

During this Florence walking food tour, you’ll sample a variety of authentic Tuscan dishes, including:

• Coccoli – a soft, doughy snack loved by locals
• Lampredotto panini – Florence’s iconic street food
• Local cheeses, hams, and cured meats
• Hearty Tuscan soups like ribollita or pappa al pomodoro
• Peposo or wild boar ragù (ragù di cinghiale) – traditional slow-cooked meat stews
• Artisanal gelato
• A surprise dish to finish

Whether you're a passionate foodie or just curious about traditional Tuscan cuisine, this tour is a perfect introduction to Florence’s local food scene.

By the end of the tour, you'll be satisfied, full, and ready to capture memories of your culinary adventure in Florence.

🗓️ Bonus: If you’re in Florence on a Sunday, don’t miss the exclusive San Lorenzo food tour, which explores even more of the city’s authentic food culture.

👉 Book your Florence food tour now – spots fill up fast!

4. Florence food tour with steak and Tuscan wine

• The Tour Guy schedules Florence food tour at 5pm and 5:30pm in 2025
• Meet your group at Piazza della Signoria, next to the Monument of Cosimo I (a man on a horse)
• 👍 This is among best Florence food tours (with excellent reviews)!

This 3-hour evening Florence food tour departs from the iconic Piazza della Signoria (our favourite square in Florence), taking you to the city's tastiest spots. We recommend staying just around the corner, at Condotta 16 Apartments.

Throughout this foodie walk in Florence, you'll stop by wine window, visit a number or eateries and have a seated dinner in a trattoria. You'll indulge yourself into Tuscan food, tasting delicacies such as handmade ravioli; pappa al pomodoro (or ribollita); cold cuts and paté and bistecca alla Fiorentina with golden roasted potatoes... Not to mention a range of Tuscan wines and a scoop of artisan gelato! Along the way you'll learn about Florence's history and art from your guide.

👉 Join this evening Florence food tour! (Save 30% on some tours in March 2025)

5. Florence's Ultimate food tour with full Tuscan meal

• ⏰ Start Times: 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM (Available throughout 2025)
• 👣 Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
• 📍 Meeting Point: Piazza dell'Unità Italiana (under the obelisk), just across from Santa Maria Novella train station — easily reachable by tram from Casa di Chiara apartment
• 💶 Price: $110 per person
• 🥗 Dietary Info: Vegetarian options available — please advise at time of booking
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Yes
• ♿ Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible, but stroller accessible
• 👍 Why We Love It: One of the best Florence food tours in the historic centre!

If you're looking to eat really well while in Florence, this food tour is a perfect choice. It’s ideal for travellers who want to experience authentic Tuscan cuisine while exploring the charming cobblestone streets of the historic city center.

Along the way, you'll stop at some of Florence’s best local spots to taste a variety of regional specialties. Expect delicious bites like cured meats and cheeses (paired with local wines), handmade pasta such as potato tortelli or pici, and comforting dishes like pappa al pomodoro or ribollita. You’ll also get to try a classic schiacciata sandwich, and end on a sweet note with either cantucci dipped in Vin Santo or creamy gelato.

The groups are kept small, so it feels personal and relaxed—and we’re pretty sure you’ll leave full, happy, and with a deeper appreciation for Tuscan food.

👉 Check availability and book this Florence foodie tour!

6. Streaty Florence street food and market tour

• ⏰ Start Time: Monday to Saturday at 10:30 AM
• ⏳ Duration: 3 hours
• 📍 Meeting Point: Piazza di Santa Croce 19 (just a 5–6 minute walk from Piazza della Signoria)
• 🏨 Stay Nearby: Benci House – a charming boutique guesthouse
• 💶 Price: €79 per person
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly – one of the best Florence food tours for families!
• 🌱 Dietary Info:
  Not suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets
  Some dietary accommodations available upon request
• ⚠️ Please Note: This tour is not recommended for guests with limited walking or standing ability

Streaty always delivers excellent food tours, available in several Italian cities. Their guides are locals passionate about food and wine, sharing stories behind the dishes and the city as guests enjoy authentic local delicacies.

This 3-hour morning foodie walk in Florence takes you straight to Sant'Ambrogio Market, where you'll sample crostino nero (roasted bread topped with creamy chicken liver pâté) or veal stew meatballs, followed by a range of salami and cheeses sourced from the surrounding hills of Tuscany.

Next, you'll stop at local eateries to try coccolo with stracchino and a lampredotto panino. You’ll sip some wine too—and enjoy a scoop of artisanal gelato! Along the way, you’ll learn about the sights you pass, such as Chiesa di Sant'Ambrogio and the Museo Casa di Dante.

The tour ends at Via de’ Calzaiuoli, a great spot to continue exploring or go shopping—shops there stay open all day.

👉 Book your Streaty Florence Food Market Tour now!

7. Tasty Florence street food tour

• ⏰ Start Times: 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday, 2025)
• 📍 Meeting Point: Piazza dell'Unità Italiana, next to Santa Maria Novella train station — an easy walk from Hotel L’Orologio
• 👣 Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• 💶 Price: One of the most affordable Florence food tours!
• 🥗 Dietary Info: Not suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan diets
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Yes
• ♿ Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible, but stroller accessible
• 👍 Why We Love It: A budget-friendly way to taste Florence like a local!

On this delicious foodie walk through Florence, your guide will lead you on a stroll through the Centro Storico, the historic heart of the city. You’ll step into the largest farmers market—Mercato Centrale—and visit a variety of local foodie spots along the way.

Get ready to taste plenty of Tuscan favourites, including prosciutto and cured meats, regional cheeses, lampredotto, homemade pasta, olives, and truffle-based specialties. To end on a sweet note, you'll enjoy crunchy cantucci and authentic gelato!

The tour also weaves in a bit of history, with fun stories about Florence’s landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Palazzo Vecchio.

This is one of the most budget-friendly food tours in Florence—perfect for travelers visiting the city for just a day, especially if you’re arriving by train from Rome or Siena.

👉 Grab your spot on this Florence food tour!

8. Private Florence coffee and sweets foodie tour

• Tuscany Flavor sweet Florence food tour departs at 10am, 11am or 1pm (Monday to Saturday) in 2025
• Meet your guide in front of the Church of Orsanmichele (a few steps from Piazza della Signoria)
• 👍 Exclusive Florence food tours you won’t find anywhere else!

One of our favourite things to do in Florence is stroll through the city’s charming pasticcerias, gelaterias, and artisan chocolate and cookie shops. A standout is Ballerini Pastry Shop, known for its freshly baked goodies at very affordable prices. If you share our love for Italian sweets, you'll absolutely enjoy this 2-hour food tour in Florence.

On this delightful tour, you'll sip authentic Italian coffee paired with freshly baked pastries, savour artisan chocolates, nibble on cantucci cookies, and indulge in the creamiest gelato in Florence. Along the way, you’ll get a taste of Italian coffee culture and discover some of the city’s iconic landmarks in between stops.

The tour is conveniently located right in the heart of Florence, so you can easily continue exploring after it wraps up at Piazza della Repubblica. If you have time, don’t miss a visit to the nearby Orsanmichele Church and Museum, a beautiful spot for a quick sightseeing stop.

👉 Book your Florence food tour today! (cancel up to two days before the tour)

9. The other side of Florence food tour with Eating Europe

• Eating Europe Florence food tour in Oltrarno starts at 10:15am (Monday to Saturday) in 2025
• Meet your guide at Piazza Nazario Sauro (near Ponte alla Carraia - 2nd bridge from Ponte Vecchio)
• Ideal if you're staying in Oltrarno, Centro Storico or near SMN
• 👍 This is among the best Florence food tours in Oltrarno!

From the charming hotel Stella d'Italia, you'll easily meet your group, on this 3-hour Florence food tour by Eating Europe. This foodie walk takes you on a stroll through Oltrarno, the one of the authentic parts of Florence.

You'll hop from one to another eatery, bakery and wine bars. Participants of this tour praise the food on the tour! So expect to eat well, from lampredotto, cheeses, salami, ribollita or pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan soups), wild boar stew, cantucci and gelato.

Of course, you won't skip sipping a glass of Chianti wine along crostini! Eating Europe's food tour in Oltrarno is a great way to spend a fabulous morning in the city! Vegans, vegetarians or those who are gluten-free can join the tour (just inform Eating Europe when booking).

Our tip! Once the tour ends, shop for unique souvenirs or visit the nearby Pitti Palace!

👉 Take Eating Europe food tour of Florence!

10. Tuscan food and wine tour in Florence

• Intrepid hosts this Florence foodie tour at 4:30pm in 2025
• Meet the group at Piazza della Repubblica in front of tall marble column situated in front of Gilli Cafe & Rinascente department store
• Minimum age for this tour is 18 years old
• There is also an option of booking a private tour!
• 👍 This is among the best Florence food tours in historic centre!

This afternoon walking food tour of Florence brings you tastes of Tuscan cucina povera. During 2.5 hours, your local guide will take you to some of the top eateries and bars in the city, where you'll meet the friendly owners.

You'll visit five food stops and taste delicacies such as prosciutto and salumi, extra-virgin olive oil on toasted bread, pecorino cheese along a glass of Chianti wine, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, panzanella or lampredotto, more wines, tettunda, gelato and cantucci with Vin Santo. You'll sip 5 glasses of wine (including a glass of sweet Vin Santo!). The tour ends at Piazza degli Strozzi, from where you can continue exploration of Centro Storico.

👉 Book this afternoon Florence food tour! (Early bird pricing is available for March to August 2025 tours)

11. Florence street food and market tour

• Walking Palates schedules Florence food tours for 11am, 11:30am and 12pm in 2025
• Meet your guide next to the Dante Alighieri monument at Piazza di Santa Croce; only a short walk from Piazza della Signoria
• 👍 This is among the best food market tours in Florence!

This 3-hour lunchtime Florence foodie tour will show you the best eating spots in the city. Once you meet your guide, you'll discover the Sant'Ambrogio neighbourhood and its market, where locals shop for quality produce. If you're staying in the neighborhood, choose Dimora 72 (rooms and suites).

You'll feast on delicious local food, starting with a glass of white wine and bruschetta, followed by schiacciata with cecina, cured meats and cheeses, lampredotto panini, crostini, coccoli with stracchino, mozzarella in carrozza along with wine, and gelato at the end. After the tour ends, we suggest visiting the Basilica di Santa Croce, one of the most beautiful sights in Florence. 👉 Save your spot on this food tour in Florence!

12. Private Florence food tour (with Demetra)

• Demetra Fanetti runs this private Florence food tour at 10am in 2025
• The tour departs from Piazza della Repubblica, in the very heart of the city
• 👍 This is among the best Florence food tours in historic centre!

On this Florence foodie tour, your guide Demetra will wait you by the carousel on Piazza della Repubblica. Next, she will take you on a walk throughout the city, while you sample amazing food. Some of the delicacies you'll try - Italian espresso; focaccia, cantucci and ricciarelli; prosciutto, cheeses and wine; Tuscan soup, gelato... 

During the tour you'll visit the Central Market of San Lorenzo to walk among the stalls of fresh produce. This food tour in Florence gives you the opportunity to discover the typical flavour of Tuscan cuisine! 👉 Reserve food tour of Florence!

13. Truffle hunting in Tuscany with lunch and wine (from Florence)

• Chianti Wine Tour offers this gastro tour from Florence at 9am
• The meeting point is a short distance from Santa Maria Novella train station and the Executive Hotel
• 👍 This culinary journey from Florence into the Tuscan countryside got only rave reviews!

If you're on the hunt for a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure in Tuscany, consider taking this full-day foodie experience from Florence. You'll be whisked away from the city and transported to the picturesque countryside. Upon arrival, you'll team up with a truffle hunter and his skillful dogs for a two-hour truffle hunt in the forest.

Following the hunt, indulge in a Tuscan lunch flavoured with truffles, paired with local Chianti wines in the charming town of San Gimignano. Post-lunch, you'll have the opportunity to wander through the town, savour a scoop of gelato, and soak in the breathtaking views of the Chianti region. 👉 Save your spot on this gastro trip from Florence!

Tips for taking a food tour in Florence

• Book early – Florence tours sell out fast, especially in summer.
• Come hungry – You’ll try a lot of food.
• Dress comfy – You’ll be walking on cobblestones.
• Bring water – Especially in warmer months.
• Ask questions! Guides love to share insider info.

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