Top Florence Food Tours

Get an insider’s perspective on Florence’s vibrant food scene during this scenic tasting tour through the Tuscan Renaissance city. Join your private foodie guide to go behind the scenes and discover the food favorites most beloved by locals. Sip on an authentic Italian espresso, haggle over fresh pasta at the bustling Sant’Ambrogio market, and sample regional delicacies like Tuscan street food and the best gelato in Florence.

Indulge in a true taste of Florence on this food and walking tour. Led by a foodie guide, travel through the streets of the Renaissance city and stop at the top local haunts. Check out the fresh produce at the San Lorenzo Market, try the bold flavors of an Italian coffee, and peruse a Florentine delicatessen. You’ll sample plenty of specialties along the way, including cheeses, breads, olive oils, gelato, and Italian wine. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a 2.5-hour culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and cafés along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato and pastries. This 3-hour tour is limited to 15 people for individual service from the guide, and in between treats, you’ll walk by some of the city’s most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

Taste the traditional flavors of Florence with this evening walking tour. Meet local artisans including bakers and chefs as you explore the city’s bustling food scene. Limited to 14 people, this small group tour has five tasting stops including a classic dinner with Florentine steak. Learn about Tuscan wine pairings and sample local delicacies like truffles.

Get a true taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills by a 4x4 off-road vehicle, stopping to visit a wine estate and historic villa, and a cellar specializing in bottles of Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties at each stop, and save room for a 3-course meal in the Chianti countryside before making the return trip to Florence.

Explore Florence with your taste buds on a walking food tour that showcases the flavors of three distinct neighborhoods. Learn how to steer clear of tourist traps as you sample authentic Tuscan cuisine in the medieval city center, the elegant and artistic Oltrarno district, and the Sant’Ambrogio market area — a favorite among locals. From gourmet fare to street vendors and wine bars, savor the best of the city’s food and drink like a true Florentine.

Learn to make pizza and gelato during this culinary experience on a Tuscan estate near Florence, perfect for lovers of culture and cuisine. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Plus, you'll receive a recipe booklet to take home and practice your newfound skills.

Learn to eat and drink like a local Florentine on this tasting tour through Tuscany’s most famous city. Sample Italian wine straight from the barrel at an ‘enoteca,’ and snack on favorite regional products like olives, crostini, cured meats and cheeses. You'll taste authentic Tuscan soup before indulging in a decadent first and second course. Finish on a sweet note with Italian coffee and gelato on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

Learn your way around an Italian kitchen during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Search for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes such as bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, book this Tuscany day trip from Florence to discover the region’s highlights with a local guide. Explore the city of Siena and the cathedral, and then take to the Chianti hills for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting. Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square — home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include skip-the-line entry, if you wish.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Experience Siena and the Chianti region on this evening excursion, departing from Florence. Bypass the daytime crowds and arrive in Siena in the late afternoon to explore the Piazza del Campo. From there, visit a Tuscan wine cellar in the famous region of Chianti and enjoy a 4-course meal paired with local wines. After a romantic evening in the Tuscan countryside, return to central Florence.

Try your hand at Florentine cuisine on this cooking class. Journey first to the city’s Central Market alongside expert chefs to select local ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the cooking school to learn how to make Tuscan favorites such as bruschetta, homemade pasta, and dessert. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Chianti wine.

Learn how to make traditional Italian pizza and gelato on this cooking class in Florence. Led by a chef, sample a variety of flavors before getting to work on your own creations. Afterward, bring home your newfound skills in the kitchen to impress your friends. This class is limited to 25 people to ensure you receive personal attention from your instructor.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Led by a professional tour escort, the tour includes visits local wineries set in scenic villages. Sample the most revered Tuscan wines, learn the characteristics of each blend and hear the winemakers’ secrets. Later, stop for a look at the fortress of Castellina before your return to Florence.

Take a break from Florence’s museums and escape to a trio of the most charming towns in Tuscany’s UNESCO-listed Val d’Orcia region. Taste prized red wine varietals like Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino, stroll through medieval squares in Pienza, and sample authentic Tuscan fare on this all-inclusive tour that takes the planning and guesswork out of a day in wine country.

Experience the best of Tuscan cuisine on a guided tour of Florence. Enjoy local meats and cheeses, with a glass of Chianti. The comprehensive tour continues with other dishes that may included ribollita (traditional soup), and coccoli (fried dough), and cantucci e vin santo (biscuits and sweet wine). Leave with a full stomach and a myriad of suggestions for places to eat for the rest of your tour.

Enjoy a full-day tour into the heart of the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Visit the town of San Gimignano, the wine territory of Chianti, the medieval town of Siena, and the Monteriggioni fortress. If you choose the option with lunch, you'll have the chance to spend your lunchtime in Piazza del Campo, where every year the Palio Horse Race takes place.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen on this cooking class in Florence. Set in a palace in the heart of the city, learn how to whip up an authentic 4-course dinner with the help of an expert instructor. Craft Tuscan classics such as fresh pasta, chicken stew and tiramisu for dessert. Reward your hard work afterward with a feast of your creations, paired with delicious Tuscan wine. Numbers are limited to 16 in this small-group workshop in order to keep your experience intimate.

Lose yourself in the luscious scenery and flavors of Italy’s most famous wine region on this half-day sunset tour of Chianti. Travel from Florence through the rolling hills and vineyards of the Tuscan countryside, stopping at the charming medieval village of Greve-in-Chianti and a local vineyard for a cellar tour and tasting of Chianti Classico and Super Tuscan wines. Sip the wines and enjoy a typical Tuscan snack as the landscape is washed in the golden hues of sunset.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this pasta making class in Florence. Learn how to make different types of pasta and a sweet serving of Italian dessert with the help of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors. This small-group workshop is limited to 15 people to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Class size is limited to eight for personalized attention from the instructor.

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano from Florence. Led by an expert guide, explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional, 3-course lunch with wine. Afterward, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower. Your full day of sightseeing concludes with transportation back to Florence.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.