The 15 Food Tours in Florence Still Worth Queueing For

1.Winner 2025 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,015 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours walking Florence’s Oltrarno district with a local English-speaking guide such as Antonella, Dimitri, Sara, or Martino. Taste Prosecco, Chianti Classico, Super Tuscan wine, cheese, charcuterie, gnudi pasta, Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, a Negroni, and artisan gelato. Groups are capped at 13.

“This was a fabulous evening tour. We learned so much about the food, we’re taken to small and authentic places. I would suggest doing this early in your stay as you would go back to some of the restaurants for a meal. The little bits of food were more than satisfactory so don’t eat a big meal before you go.”

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2.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet your English-speaking chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale for tastings and ingredients, then make bruschetta, pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. Chefs such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and John guide the class. You finish with lunch, Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma.

“Great cooking class with anicoló. The only downside was the guy who greeted us (Jon) who was impolite, we came in early as specified by the instructions, he could've been nice in saying they're not ready to host us yet but he chose the rude way, his colleagues were extremely nice and kind and dealt with the matter professionally. Otherwise everything was great.”

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3.Street Food Tour with Wine & Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 800 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Florence with an English-speaking local guide such as Anna, Lorenzo or Dilara. Visit San Lorenzo Market when joining the morning tour, taste schiacciata, pasta, truffles, cantucci, vin santo and gelato, and see the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Battistero. Expect generous food stops, history and plenty of standing.

“The group was small and our guide Paolo was amazing. Not only the food was great but he gave us the historic backround. It was very interesting. Also he gave us a lot of tips and stopped for a few extra points to give some details about the local history. A great experience we would always book it again. Thank you.”

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4.Street Food Walking Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 719 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Gabriel, Antonio, Marco, or Serena, pairing Florence’s Cathedral, Baptistery, Dome, and Ponte Vecchio with Tuscan street food, wine, and gelato. Morning departures visit San Lorenzo Market. Small groups, generous tastings, and useful restaurant tips make this a strong first-day introduction.

“This was such a great experience that I would thoroughly recommend. We had four food stops and a walking tour of the main sites of Florence. Our guide Gabriel was amazing. He was knowledgeable and so personable. It was the best way to start our exploration of Florence and would totally recommend.”

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5.Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 654 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

Walk Florence with a private local guide such as Maria, Ana, Eden, or Giorgio, stopping for six or 10 tastings of Tuscan food and drink. Expect market browsing, Chianti, cheeses, cured meats, gelato, and city history at places such as Sant’Ambrogio Market, Santo Spirito, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.

“Anna is the best. She knows everything about the city and went out of her way to accommodate us. Tour was fun, informative & delish. It was our dinner after a long day. So much fun!”

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6.Countryside Tour with Wine Tasting & Pasta Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 546 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

Travel 45 minutes from Florence to a working Tuscan farm in Fucecchio. Walk among vines, olive trees, gardens, and animals, taste five organic wines with local bites, then make ravioli or fettuccine with chefs such as Laura, Cassandra, and Antonia. Lunch or dinner includes the pasta you prepare.

“We had an absolutely fabulous time in the countryside! The wine tasting was excellent, and I especially appreciated their regenerative, all-organic farming approach. Everyone was so welcoming, and the animals on the farm were adorable. The pasta-making class was both fun and delicious, and it created such a special memory for my partner and me. Highly recommend this experience!”

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7.Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Walk through Florence with a local guide, stopping for generous tastings of bruschetta, cold cuts, pasta, fried specialties, wine, and gelato. Guides such as Guido, Lucia, Filomena, and Philo add local stories and practical food tips. The three-hour tour begins at Dante’s monument in Piazza Santa Croce and returns there.

“This was a great tour. Our guide, Lucia (SP?), was very sweet and informative. She was relaxed and did not rush our group along, but kept us moving. This was also more than most walking food tours -- we had more than just "bites" along the way, but really had a full meal, along with great wine. Would highly recommend!”

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8.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about four hours making fresh tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu in a central Florence trattoria. Morning groups also visit Sant’Ambrogio Market for tastings and ingredients. Chefs such as Giulia, Gui, David, Alain, and Andrea keep the class hands-on and relaxed. Lunch or dinner, wine, tools, ingredients, and a certificate are included.

“I had a great time learning to make pasta and tiramisu with Chef Gui. It ended up being just me as the other people didn't show up!”

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9.Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $63

Start at Florence’s Central Market with an English-speaking chef, tasting olive oils, cheeses, cured meats, and truffle products. Then make fresh pasta, Nonna’s lasagna, sauces, and tiramisù in a fully hands-on class. Guides such as Alice, Roberta, Victoria, and Federico are known for clear instruction and good humor. Expect 3 to 5 hours, depending on the option booked.

“If you want a cooking class activity in Florence, this is the one to do! I was in a small group of 4 as it happened. The teacher (Alice) was brilliant, knowledgeable and fun and had us all make and eat a delicious lunch (with wine). The bonus of this activity is that it starts with a look round the fantastic food market a few steps away down the street, where a deli store holder, Emily, let us taste truffles, olive oils, balsamic vinegars and more and told us the differences to look for. The meeting place is an easy walk from the city centre. A thoroughly enjoyable morning, full…”

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10.The Other Side of Florence Food Tour with Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about three hours tasting your way through Florence’s Oltrarno district with an English-speaking guide. Sample pecorino, finocchiona, cantucci, lampredotto, Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, Chianti Classico, and artisan gelato while learning about local food customs, wine windows, and Florence’s less touristy side.

“I wasn't feeling well the day before the tour, so I had to cancel the Cinque Terre excursion. However, my boredom got the better of me, and I impulsively decided to join a food tour just an hour before it began. Luckily, I made it on time, and the tour group consisted of only 8 people. Our first stop was at a remarkable cheese shop, where the owner, known as the "King of Cheese," displayed a unique and colorful personality reminiscent of a character from a Fellini movie. The experience of tasting three distinct cheese selections was delightful. Regrettably, after the cheese shop visit, I started feeling faint. Our thoughtful…”

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11.Private Flavors of Florence Walking Tour (Food and Wine Included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $332

Walk central Florence with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 14, tasting coffee, truffle pâté, Tuscan wine, cheese, meats, gelato, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Guides such as Cristina, Paolo, Veronica, and Guido add local food and city stories. The three-hour route ends at Basilica di San Lorenzo.

“We had the best time on our food tour through Florence! The food was AMAZING, and our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting to sit down at so many places because we got to know some of the other members of our tour better as we all sat and ate. 10/10, would definitely recommend!”

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12.Florence Hills E-Bike Tour with Gelato Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Leave Florence’s center by e-bike with a guide such as Alessia, Paolo, Gabriel, or Gianmarco. Ride through quiet roads and hill paths to Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Arcetri, and Villa Pian dei Giullari. The two-hour outing includes a gelato treat, with an optional three-course Tuscan lunch afterward.

“Loved this. After all the walking my family and I had done, riding a bike felt great and afforded us views of the city we would not have otherwise seen. Our guide, Gimarco (not sure of spelling) was amazing and I recommend him as he provided us with some great info about the region, was open to answer any question and took group pictures for us!”

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13.Michelangelo Hill Panoramic Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 309 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $52

Travel from Porta Romana through Florence’s hillside roads in a private electric golf cart. Your driver-host takes you to Arcetri, Galileo’s former home, San Miniato al Monte, Piazzale Michelangelo, and Villa Poggio Imperiale, with a tasting of cured meats, bruschetta, and Chianti at Trattoria Omero.

“We loved Benny’s positive personality. It was a perfect way to start our visit on wheels with a local. Our favorite part was stopping and chatting with another local. That’s what we wanted an inside peek to Florence life! We didn’t need the recording- Benny knew enough to share. Thank you.”

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14.Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Start near the Arno at 5 pm for a small group food walk through Florence. You will taste prosciutto, cheeses, truffle dishes, aged balsamic, wine, Florentine steak, pasta, and gelato. Guides such as Kat, Jamie, Katarina, and Sylvia explain the food, translate as needed, and share practical Florence tips.

“Two friends and myself booked this tour and it was amazing! Our guide, Kat, took us to the best places and we had so much delicious food and wine! The first place was right on the Arno River - what a great view - with meats and cheeses and wine: we had several items to sample while we enjoyed the view. The second stop was a wine window with more food to sample. Then the main course with truffle pasta and Florentine steak with more wine, and then a fourth stop for delicious gelato. So much top-notch food and wine to enjoy with explanations from Kat as the background behind…”

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15.Guided Food Tour with Fiorentina Steak and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Spend four hours tasting Florence with an English-speaking local guide such as Kat, Jamie, Sylvia, or Caterina. Visit small trattorias for regional cheese, salami, truffle pasta, Fiorentina steak, wine, aged balsamic, and gelato, with a stop at a historic wine window. The pace is social, generous, and best enjoyed hungry.

“Brilliant. Jamie was amazing and made our one night in Florence and memorable one.”

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