About this tour
Slip past Florence's queues and discover where locals actually eat. This three-hour private food tour takes you through neighbourhood markets and family-run spots, where you'll taste ten-plus carefully sourced items: lampredotto, cured meats, aged Pecorino, peppery ragù, crispy schiacciata flatbread, and Tuscan oils. Each ingredient tells a story tied to the region's food traditions. You'll leave with a working knowledge of Florentine cooking and a genuine sense of the city's culinary backbone, minus the museum fatigue.
Highlights
- Market visit with local producers and seasonal produce
- Ten tastings including lampredotto and wild boar ragù
- Tuscan Pecorino, prosciutto, and house-cured sausages
- Extra virgin olive oil assessment and pairing
- Florentine schiacciata and ribollita or tomato pappa
- Private itinerary built around your schedule and diet
- Walking-based immersion, no crowds or tour groups
What to expect
Expect three hours of steady ambling through Florence's inner quarters, stopping at markets, small eateries, and producers. You'll taste foods in sequence—some raw, some cooked—with context about ingredients and technique woven in. Your guide works the route flexibly, responding to your pace and curiosity. Portions are designed to accumulate rather than overwhelm; you're sampling, not sitting down to a full meal. The experience is conversational and intimate, without the shouting or schedule-chasing of group tours. Dietary needs are accommodated if arranged in advance.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes; the tour covers notable distance on foot. Hotel transport is not included, though public transit stations are nearby. The menu and route shift based on market stock, weather, and producer availability, so flexibility helps. Inform the operator of allergies or dietary requirements before booking.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.