Private Morning Culinary Discovery Walk, Florence

Dive into Florence's culinary scene on this privately guided walk around the city center, designed for travelers who want to taste the city's offerings like a local. With a well-connected guide leading the way, you'll skip lines and stroll through historic markets and shops, sampling fresh breads, pastries, street food, cheeses, olive oils, and gelato. With frequent tastings and minimal walking, this experience is all about savoring Florence's flavors; enjoying great food and discovering the stories behind every Florentine bite.

Your morning begins in the heart of Florence, where you'll meet your guide and set off on a relaxed discovery walk—Florence's original food tour—focused entirely on regional cuisine and wine. With earphones provided so you don't miss a thing, you'll easily follow along as your guide shares insights into Florence's culinary traditions, from centuries-old baking techniques to the nuances of olive oil and balsamic vinegar production.

You'll hit around 15 stops in total, sampling a wide variety of flavors, including flaky pastries like arragoste, Tuscan wines (perhaps a rosato), and savory snacks of cured meats and regional cheeses like pecorino offered up on a tagliere (a traditional sharing platter served on a wooden board). Some tastings are enjoyed standing at bustling counters, others seated in cozy local haunts, but walks between stops are short, keeping the pace easy and always with the goal of filling the belly (you won't walk away hungry!).

Along the way, you'll visit historic markets, like Mercato Centrale, and trusted family-run shops, many of which have long-standing relationships with your guide. These connections allow for flexible, authentic experiences and deeper stories about the people behind the food. You'll likely polish off the outing with something sweet, such as artisanal gelato or a sorbetto, having gained a delicious understanding of why Florence is one of Italy's great food cities.