Florence Food Tour & Sightseeing: San Lorenzo Market & Duomo

Highlights

• Food & Drink Tour
• San Lorenzo Market Visit
• Iconic Sightseeing

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Tasty Tours - Florence Food Tours

   4h

   This tour is a feast for the eyes and your taste buds. On this 4-hours guided gourmet stroll you will eat delicious typical food, drink regional wines and visit some of the most interesting sites and monuments of Florence. The tour passes by interesting monuments and attractions including the Duomo, and offers the chance to explore the best of the popular San Lorenzo Market. A local expert guide will take you the foodies district of Florence: San Lorenzo. This neighborhood is known for its culinary and traditional osterias and eateries. You will visit the daily market and taste local specialties directly from the producers, get samples of the best salumi, cheese, olive oils, truffes and much more! Florence is the capital of Tuscany, one of Italy most famous producers of high-quality ingredients: excellent olive oil, truffles, red wines, vegetables and much more. Visit at least 7 different eateries while your expert guide shares all the secrets behind the history and local traditions. As you stroll you will indulge fresh pasta, local meat dishes, traditional soups, typical vegetable side dishes, and more. Book early to secure your spots on one of the tastiest adventures in Florence! Florence is a delightful city, full of hidden gems and definitely closely-guarded secret among locals! Discover with us the best spots during your stay!

2. 2

   Mercato Centrale

   1h

   Our expert tour guide will lead you at the discover of the main market in Florence, here you will taste a wide variety of fresh food meeting the food makers themselves.

3. 3

   Basilica di San Lorenzo

   1h

   Learn the history of the famous Medici family, how they became the leading political dynasty of Florence, produced four Popes of the Catholic Church two queens regent of France, and financed the spread of the Renaissance art and architecture. In fact the Medici were responsible for a high proportion of the major Florentine works of art created during their period of rule (the visit is from the outside).

4. 4

   Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

   1h

   Admire the beauties of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower complex, you will be astonished by the marvel of the Baptistery of Saint John, dubbed by Michelangelo the Gates of Paradise, the incredible Brunelleschi-s dome, the imposing Giotto bell tower. Just nearby we will enjoy a huge dish of pecorino cheese, cured meat and crostinis, the most traditional starter in all Tuscany. (the visit is from the outside)

5. 5

   Piazza di Santa Croce

   1h

   Before enter the square we will have a great experience in a local grocery where we will taste the traditional vegetable soup (ribollita) and the tomatoes bread soup (pappa al pomodoro), learning the authentic recipes of these classic Tuscany delicacy. It's now time to indulge our sweet tooth enjoying the sweet fried bread and an artisan ice-cream. The tour ends in the beautiful square of Santa Croce, after 4 hours of wandering here we will relax sipping a strong espresso coffee.

Before you go

Location