Florence Evening Food Tour with Florentine Steak and Tuscan Wine
Indulge in 14 authentic tastings across 5 local restaurants for the ultimate Florentine food journey
Navigating Florence’s food scene on your own can mean missing the city’s most genuine flavors. With 14 tastings at 5 local restaurants and a super foodie tour guide, we solve that problem for you. This tour includes Florence’s best wine, gelato, and the legendary Florentine steak. Visit hidden eateries and even sip wine from one of the city’s historic wine windows, guided by a foodie who knows all the culinary secrets.
- Meet your guide Piazza della Signoria
- Piazza della Signoria
- Buchetta del vino (wine window)
- Italian Aperitivo
- Ponte Vecchio
- Try homemage pasta
- Florentine Steak
- Gelato
- End in Santo Spirito
Meet your guide in Piazza della Signoria to begin experiencing Florence’s vibrant food culture on this 3-hour evening walking tour, perfect for food lovers and curious travelers. With a passionate local guide, you’ll enjoy authentic Tuscan dishes like ribollita, handmade pasta, and the legendary Florentine steak, all paired with local wines.
From wine windows to gelato, this tour blends traditional flavors with Florence’s cool, laid-back charm for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Your tour will end at an award winning gelato shop in Santo Spirito.
Florence Food Tour Description
Your 3-hour food tour includes:
Small-group walking tour
5 wonderful stops with 10 tastings and 4 glasses of wine
A traditional dinner with Florentine steak
Visit a traditional wine window
Award winning gelato for dessert
A passionate, English-speaking foodie guide
Maximum of 12 people
Tuscan Antipasti and Aperitivo
Your journey begins with a stroll through Florence’s historic streets, where your guide leads you to a classic buchetta del vino, the city’s famous wine windows that date back to the Renaissance. Legend has it that this particular buchetta is the oldest in town, and even Michelangelo himself would frequent the window! Sip on a glass of wine paired with a crunchy tarallo, a perfect introduction to Tuscany’s knack for simple yet unforgettable flavors.
A Taste of Tuscany’s Comfort Classics
Next, settle in at a cozy spot for a true Tuscan experience, where the focus is all about hearty, seasonal comfort food. In summer, you’ll savor the fresh flavors of pappa al pomodoro, a tomato and bread soup that’s bursting with Mediterranean warmth. In winter, enjoy the rustic richness of ribollita, Florence’s famous bread-and-vegetable stew. A spread of pecorino cheese, cured meats, and the bold flavors of chicken liver pâté crostini rounds out the tasting, all perfectly paired with a glass of locally sourced wine. It’s a feast of traditional flavors that feels like a warm Florentine welcome.
Cross the Ponte Vecchio to Florence’s Coolest Food District
As the sun sets, you’ll cross Ponte Vecchio, a bridge steeped in history, and head into the trendy Oltrarno neighborhood, where Florence’s vibrant food culture comes alive. Your next stop serves up fresh, handmade pasta like raviolo, crafted with a simplicity that lets the quality of the ingredients shine. It’s a quick tasting that’s packed with flavor, giving you just enough to leave you wanting more. Oltrarno’s lively streets, buzzing with local charm, set the perfect backdrop for this mid-tour treat.
Florentine Steak Dinner
The evening peaks with a sit-down dinner featuring one of Tuscany’s most celebrated dishes: Florentine steak. This massive, tender cut is cooked to perfection—crispy on the outside and red in the center, just the way locals love it. Served alongside roasted potatoes and paired with a robust Tuscan red wine, this meal is a celebration of Florence’s deep-rooted culinary traditions. It’s a moment to slow down, savor the incredible flavors, and soak in the lively atmosphere of a classic Florentine eatery.
End on a Sweet Note with Florence’s Finest Gelato
No food tour is complete without dessert, and Florence doesn’t disappoint. End your evening at a beloved local gelateria, where you’ll indulge in the creamiest gelato made with the finest ingredients. Whether you choose a classic flavor like pistachio or venture into something more unique, every bite reflects the artistry of Italian gelato making. It’s the sweetest way to wrap up a night filled with authentic tastes, local stories, and the kind of food memories you’ll treasure long after you’ve left Florence.
This tour is Florence at its best—relaxed, flavorful, and unforgettable. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience the city the way locals do, one incredible bite at a time.
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Carla Edwards
Marco is such a free spirit. He was so knowledgeable about the food and provided us with so many history. I felt like we are at dinner with friends . I would recommend this tour
Lots of fun!
Carrie Brookner
We really enjoyed our food tour. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed getting wine from the wine window. Only negative was some of the restaurants were a bit warm - combo of heat wave any maybe not using full a/c. Our tour guide Marco was excellent.
The Best Way To Start Your Visit In Florence
Troy Irvine
What is a better way to start a visit in a city…..none!!! A food/history/walking tour like this is the best way. Our guide Francesco was extremely knowledgeable with regard to the city, history, food and local customs. We had the best time. I cannot say enough about him. He was pleasant, funny, open to sharing his cooking tips and cooking tips with the local cuisines. I want to do it all over again with him. Definitely a 5 star experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
This is a walking tour that includes stairs and uneven terrain, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Come hungry!
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
Kids are welcome on our food tours, but we understand that sometimes young children won’t be interested in what’s offered. You won’t have to pay for children who are under 6 years old and won’t be eating the food. You're welcome to bring some food for them to enjoy. Otherwise, if they will be eating food at any of the stops, please choose the “Child” option when booking.
What if I have food allergies, intolerances or other requirements?
Please contact us in advance and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Most importantly, how much wine do we actually get?
We promise at least 3 glasses, but in many places it is served by the carafe, which is the typical way in Italy. In this case, you might enjoy more than three glasses of wine, but we recommend not overdoing it so you can enjoy your evening (and the following morning).
What to bring?
This is a walking tour that includes stairs and uneven terrain, so make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Come hungry!
Do the tasting stops on this tour ever change?
Stops and tastings on this tour are subject to change due to seasonal/holiday venue closures. As the places we frequent on this Florence Food Tour are local institutions and family-run businesses, they can close at any time with little notice. In this situation, your guide will take you to another nearby eatery and the exact dishes served may change. Rest assured, our local guides know plenty of fantastic options in the Santo Spirito district!
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This is a gently paced walking tour with frequent stops, but the streets can be uneven and stairs may be involved. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we recommend you take a Wine Day in the Chianti Hills from Florence so we can better accommodate your needs.
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