FLORENCE FOOD TOUR: Markets, street food and Florentine T-bone steak!

Discover the perfect blend of art, history, and authentic cuisine on this walking food tour through the heart of Florence. Begin your morning in the lively San Lorenzo area, where you will enjoy a traditional Florentine breakfast featuring the city’s beloved rice pudding pastry paired with an aromatic Italian coffee. Learn from your guide about the fascinating history of this humble yet iconic dessert, how rice first arrived in Florence and evolved into one of the city’s sweetest treasures. Just steps away lies the famous Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo, a sensory feast of colors, aromas, and sounds. Stroll through its bustling stalls, meet local vendors, and discover why shopping for fresh, local ingredients is an essential part of Florentine life. You might even pick up some authentic Tuscan flavors to take home as a delicious souvenir.

From the market, follow your guide through the historic streets of Florence toward the majestic Duomo di Firenze, where you will uncover the rich stories behind the city’s most iconic monuments. As you continue your walk, stop at a cozy local eatery to savor Florentine street favorites such as coccoli, the crispy fried dough balls, and schiacciata, the traditional flatbread, perfectly paired with a glass of local wine. Along the way, explore hidden cultural gems like Dantes birthplace and the Florentine Badia, and learn fascinating tales of the city’s past, including where the parliamentarians once dined when Florence was the capital of Italy. To complete your culinary journey, settle into a charming restaurant to indulge in the legendary Florentine T bone steak, known as the Queen of Florence. And no meal would be complete without a sweet finale of zuccotto alla fiorentina and freshly made gelato, the perfect ending to a day of indulgence and discovery in the cradle of the Renaissance.