Authentic Florence Food and Wine Tour Through Oltrarno
Sample lampredotto, wild boar stew, and wine from a window with a local food expert
Finding real Florentine food is tough when you're stuck in the touristy center surrounded by overpriced menus. This 3-hour walking tour fixes that by taking you to Oltrarno, where locals actually eat. You'll taste traditional dishes like lampredotto sandwiches and wild boar stew. Sample wine from historic wine windows, try crunchy cantucci cookies, and finish with gelato. Your local guide knows all the best family-run spots, guaranteeing you enjoy the best bites the city has to offer.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert local food guide
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Traditional Tuscan dishes including pecorino cheese, lampredotto, and wild boar stew
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Wine window experience
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Cantucci, coffee, and gelato
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your guide at Piazza Nazario Sauro
Your tour begins beside Gelateria la Carraia in the heart of Oltrarno, Florence's most authentic neighborhood. Look for your guide carrying a distinctive purple Eating Europe bag, ready to lead you away from the Duomo crowds and into the streets where locals actually eat. -
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Artisan deli for cheese and cured meats
Start with a tasting of pecorino cheese and fennel salami at a family-run deli that's been serving the neighborhood for generations. Your guide explains how Tuscan cheesemakers age their pecorino and why fennel became the signature spice in Florentine salami. -
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Lampredotto street food stand
Next, try one of Michelangelo's favorite foods: lampredotto, a tender tripe sandwich that's been a Florentine street food staple since the Renaissance. It's an acquired taste for some, but it's authentic Florence through and through, served from a cart just like it has been for centuries. -
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Traditional trattoria for Tuscan soups and stew
Step into a cozy family restaurant where you'll taste hearty Tuscan dishes like pappa al pomodoro (tomato bread soup) or ribollita (vegetable bread soup), along with wild boar stew. These are the comfort foods Florentines grew up eating, passed down through generations and still made the old-fashioned way. -
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Historic fiaschetteria and wine windows
Discover one of Florence's unique wine windows (small openings in stone walls where wine was sold during plague times) and sample regional red wines at a historic fiaschetteria. Your guide shares stories about how these traditions survived centuries and why Oltrarno became the neighborhood for wine lovers. -
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Cantucci with espresso or cappuccino
Slow down with Tuscany's famous biscotti, cantucci, paired with an expertly pulled espresso or creamy cappuccino. Learn the proper way to dip these almond cookies and why they're the perfect ending to any Tuscan meal. -
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Artisanal gelato shop
Your tour finishes with a scoop of genuine artisanal gelato, made fresh daily using traditional methods. Your guide teaches you how to spot authentic gelato versus the tourist traps, so you'll know where to return for the real thing during the rest of your Florence visit. -
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Your tour finishes in Oltrarno
After three delicious hours, you'll leave full, happy, and armed with insider knowledge about where locals eat and drink. Ask your guide for recommendations before heading back across the Arno—or stay in the neighborhood and explore its artisan workshops and quieter piazzas.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces in the Oltrarno neighborhood. It is unfortunately not wheelchair or stroller accessible. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us at support@thetourguy.com before booking.
Dietary Restrictions: This tour is vegetarian-friendly, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please contact us with any special dietary restrictions or allergies so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes regional red wines. Participants should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Please Note: Most stops will be indoors. Itinerary and tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings, or local holidays.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking local guide
Walking tour through the Oltrarno neighborhood
Multiple tasting stops featuring traditional Tuscan food and wine
Artisanal gelato
Water
Maximum group size of 12 guests
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Government-issued ID
Camera
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family-friendly?
Yes, this tour welcomes guests ages 4 and up.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces in Oltrarno, so it's not wheelchair or stroller accessible. If you have specific mobility concerns, please contact us at support@thetourguy.com after booking to discuss your needs.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
This tour is vegetarian-friendly, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share your dietary needs when booking so we can do our best to accommodate you. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Is lunch included on this tour?
While an official lunch isn't served on this tour, you'll enjoy multiple substantial tastings, including soups, stew, sandwiches, cheese, cured meats, and gelato. Most guests find it very filling.
How much walking is involved?
This is a leisurely 3-hour walking tour through the Oltrarno neighborhood. You'll be on your feet most of the time, but the pace is relaxed with plenty of stops for tastings.
