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- Italian
Discover Florence through its food on a private tasting tour with Martina, a knowledgeable local food expert passionate about Tuscan cuisine. Visit local eateries and food shops, sample regional specialties, and explore the flavors and traditions that shape everyday life in Florence.
- Taste local specialties: Enjoy 5–6 different food tastings, from traditional Tuscan dishes to Italian bakery treats.
- Explore with a local expert: Discover Martina’s favorite food spots and learn about the region’s culinary traditions.
- Visit a local food market: Browse Sant’Ambrogio Market when available, meet local vendors, and discover seasonal ingredients.
- Sip Tuscan wine: Enjoy two glasses of wine alongside your tastings.
- Enjoy a private experience: Explore at a relaxed pace with a tour tailored to your group.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
AM Tour (11am): Piazza Santa Croce in front of Dante's statue PM Tour (3pm): Piazza della Repubblica, next to the Column of the Abundance
Itinerary
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1Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Your first food stop will be at a "Forno", an Italian bakery where you will taste savory or sweet baked goods. Next, explore Sant’Ambrogio market, a local market frequently visited by Florentines for their everyday food shopping. You will get to sample seasonal vegetables and cheese or prosciutto. Martina will introduce you to her favored vendors that will show you the best of their wares and provide advice on the right way to cook food. Continue on your food tour with Martina and enter an old trattoria, famous for their traditional Tuscan soups. Martina knows the owner personally so you can expect a very charismatic Florentine man to share funny stories along with your soup and a glass of Chianti. You will also try tagliere, a platter of Tuscan favorites. You will end your tour with gelato! You will make 5 stops and try 5-6 different types of food on this Florence food tour. Your food tastings will be accompanied by up to 2 glasses of wine.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Basilica of Santa Croce
The food market in Sant’Ambrogio is open everyday from Monday to Saturday from early morning until 2pm. It is closed in the evenings and on Sundays. For travelers that book this food tour in the afternoons or on Sundays, Martina will have you try the same food and drinks but at different locations (not at the market). You might even get to try coccolo, small balls of dough fried in olive oil and stuffed with prosciutto ham and a creamy fresh cheese called stracchino.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The food market in Sant’Ambrogio is open everyday from Monday to Saturday from early morning until 2pm. It is closed in the evenings and on Sundays.
- For travelers that book this food tour in the afternoons or on Sundays, Martina will have you try the same food and drinks but at different locations (not at the market).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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