Food Walking Tours in Florence: 8 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.Street Food Walking Tour with Wine

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

Walk Florence with an English-speaking local guide such as Gabriel, Antonio, Marco, or Serena, stopping for Tuscan street food, wine, sweets, and gelato. The 2.5-hour route links San Lorenzo, the Cathedral, Baptistery, Brunelleschi’s Dome, and Ponte Vecchio. Morning tours include San Lorenzo Market, while afternoon routes change when the market is closed.

“Marco was a fabulous host. He really made the whole tour super fun, really engaging and we loved stories of Florence. We enjoyed and the food and drink. A great start to our stay here!”

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2.Food Walking Tour with Local Steak and Tuscan Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 529 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Walk from Piazza della Signoria through Santo Spirito with an English-speaking food guide. You will make five stops for 14 tastings, including wine-window aperitivo, Tuscan specialties, handmade ravioli, a sit-down bistecca alla Fiorentina dinner, and artisan gelato. Guides may include Federica, Marco, Francesco, Lori, or Teddy.

“What a fantastic evening spent learning about some fantastic wines as we walked around beautiful Florence whilst stopping off at some cozy and traditional restaurants. Lori our guide was both knowledgeable and fun in equal measure and the food and wine was fantastic! Highly recommended.”

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3.Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings and Wine

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

Spend three hours walking through Florence with a local guide, stopping for Tuscan specialties, wine, pasta, gelato, and neighborhood stories. Guides such as Guido, Lucia, Filomena, and Irene have led sessions, and some are trained sommeliers or Florence natives. Expect a generous meal rather than a few token bites.

“Excellent tour and superior Guide Guido. Six in our party, we all thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge of his town and culture. Highly recommend”

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

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

Walk central Florence with a local guide and taste coffee, a truffle sandwich, Tuscan wine, cheeses, cured meats, gelato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and crostini. The three-hour route includes Via de’ Tornabuoni, the Medici Chapels area, and San Lorenzo Market. Guides such as Cristina, Paolo, Veronica, and Guido have led past tours.

“Loved the small group experience and checking out local cafes. The wine tasting was amazing. Would definitely recommend!”

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5.Private Food Walking Tour with Tuscan Classics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 273 reviews

Spend three hours tasting Tuscan classics with a private English-speaking guide from Carpe Diem Tours. Expect schiacciata, local meats and cheeses, handmade pasta, Florentine steak, gelato, and Chianti, with food stories and restaurant tips along the way. Guides such as Erica, Laura, Xeni, and Marco are often praised for their warm, personal approach.

“The experience was wonderful! Our guide Sofia was very helpful and answered any questions we had. And the food was just right.”

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6.City Highlights and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Best value

Walk central Florence with an English-speaking guide such as Lorenzo, Francesco, Martina, or Dilara, stopping for pasta, pizza, gelato, truffle products, sweets, and other local tastes. Morning tours include San Lorenzo Market, while evening tours trade the market for sunset streets and local eateries. Expect history, food, and plenty of walking.

“Valery (the guide) is amazing, energetic and extremely nice. You will taste sweets, prosciutto, pastas, oils with truffle, and gelato, and probably will end full but very happy and that for sure. Highly recommended.”

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7.Florence Street Food Walking Tour with Wine in Duomo Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 2h 30m · from $63

Spend 2.5 hours walking Florence with an English-speaking local guide such as Marco, Serena, Ilaria, or Gabriel. Visit San Lorenzo Market when open, taste Tuscan specialties with wine, try cured meat in schiacciata, and finish with gelato near Ponte Vecchio. Expect food, stories, architecture, and plenty of walking.

“very nice and interesting tour thanks to our guide Ilaria”

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8.Tuscan Food and Wine Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 72 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk Florence with a local English-speaking guide, stopping for five tastings that may include crostini, coccoli, schiacciata at All’Antico Vinaio, wine, pastry, and gelato. You can also buy trippa or lampredotto. The 10-person group visits markets, bakeries, wine shops, medieval lanes, and artisan workshops.

“This tour was great, well worth the money! Our tour guide was fantastic and knowledgeable. The food and wine was delicious.!”

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