Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe

Highlights

• Explore wine windows
• Savor cantucci
• Meet local families

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20min

   Visit a traditional Alimentari and savor authentic Tuscan flavors. Taste two varieties of Pecorino cheese and Finocchiona, a classic fennel-infused salami, showcasing the region’s artisanal produce.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   25min

   Visit this historic pasticceria, now run by the third generation, a neighborhood staple that has endured floods, wars, and pandemics. Taste their cantucci biscotti, delicate millefoglie cake, and enjoy a freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino.

3. 3

   Porta di San Frediano

   Pass by

   See Porta San Frediano, a historic gate that forms part of Florence’s medieval walls, dating back to 1333, a remarkable remnant of the city’s fortified past.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20min

   Stop at a local Florence street food stand and try the city’s iconic Lampredotto panino (cow stomach sandwich) – better than it sounds!

5. 5

   Stop 5

   Pass by

   Discover Florence’s unique wine windows, small openings in historic buildings once used to serve wine directly to locals. Scattered throughout the neighborhood, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s centuries-old culinary and social traditions.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   55min

   Visit a historic Fiaschetteria in Oltrarno, serving locals since the 1950s. Learn about Tuscan cucina povera and taste Tuscan soup, wild boar stew, and a glass of Chianti Classico, served through an iconic wine window.

7. 7

   Piazza Santo Spirito

   Pass by

   Explore this lively square and see the Church of Santo Spirito, home to a hidden gem: Michelangelo’s secret crucifix, a rare glimpse of the master’s work tucked inside this Renaissance church.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   15min

   Stop at this award-winning gelateria, voted Florence’s Best Gelato. Learn to spot true artisanal gelato in a quick 10-minute crash course, then taste a 2-flavor cup or cone.

Before you go

Location