PRIVATE Florence Food Tour & Wine with Local Expert Marina

5.0 (9 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: Two glasses of wine
Included: Private guided Florence food tour with local food expert Martina
Included: Visit to Sant’Ambrogio Market (when available based on the tour time and day)
Included: 5–6 food tastings featuring local and traditional Tuscan specialties

Itinerary

Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella

one hour

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.
Basilica of Santa Croce

one hour

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

Host name: Martina Guadagno

Phone: +39 331 970 6837

Host email: [email protected]

Meeting location differs depending on the time of the tour:

AM Tour (11am)

Address: Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza di Santa Croce, 16 Florence, Italy

Meeting location: Meet your host Martina in Basilica di Santa Croce, Piazza di Santa Croce, 16 (in front of the statue of Dante Alighieri). Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/WDEgabfuLnPoeDus5

PM Tour (3pm)

Address: Piazza della Repubblica, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Meeting location: Meet your host Martina in Piazza della Repubblica (in front of the Column of the Abundance). Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2Sk3Bsny7j1Vn8P8

Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions.

Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

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).