About this tour
A 3.5-hour food tour through Florence's San Lorenzo neighbourhood, led by a local guide who reveals the area's culinary heritage through six tastings and wine pairings. You'll eat lampredotto (tripe sandwich), fresh pasta, local cheeses and cold cuts, gelato, and a surprise dish — moving between neighbourhood spots on foot rather than sitting at a single table, with a genuine focus on the food and stories behind it.
Highlights
- Lampredotto, the classic Florentine tripe sandwich, eaten standing at a local counter
- Hand-rolled pasta dish paired with wine selected to match the flavours
- Board of local cold cuts, aged cheeses, bread, and estate olive oil
- Gelato from an artisan producer, not a tourist-trap gelateria
- San Lorenzo neighbourhood guide shares history and culinary context as you eat
- A surprise dish added to the itinerary — kept secret until you arrive
- Small group size keeps the pace intimate and the guide attentive
What to expect
You'll meet your guide in San Lorenzo and spend the next three and a half hours moving on foot between food venues — markets, delis, trattoorie, and specialty shops. The tour isn't a single sit-down meal; instead, you'll stop at several stops, tasting and learning at each one. You'll eat lampredotto, sample fresh Tuscan pasta with wine, graze on cured meats and cheeses with bread and oil, enjoy gelato, and encounter the mystery dish partway through. Your guide will explain the history of each dish, why locals eat it, and how it fits into Florence's food culture. The tour wraps up after the final tasting, leaving you free to head elsewhere in the city.
What travellers say
- Walks and tastings stay clear of main tourist traps and manufactured experiences
- Guide's local knowledge makes each stop feel earned, not staged
- Wine pairings chosen to match each dish, not just available on the side
- Variety of textures and flavours — tripe, pasta, charcuterie, gelato, mystery item
- Small-group format means the guide can answer questions and adjust pace
- Requires moderate fitness and comfort walking uphill on cobblestone streets
- Not suitable for people with cardiovascular concerns or mobility limitations
- Gratuities not included; expected tip adds to overall cost
- Three and a half hours of standing and walking, not a leisurely sit-down meal
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Good to know
This suits anyone curious about authentic Florentine food and willing to eat on their feet rather than at a table — ideal if you want to understand how locals actually eat, not just taste tourist-friendly versions. You'll need moderate fitness; the tour involves walking uphill and between neighbourhoods, so it's not suited to people with poor cardiovascular health. San Lorenzo can be crowded year-round, but the tour deliberately moves through less obvious spots. The price excludes tips; guides expect a discretionary gratuity. Infants can join (pram-friendly, or held on an adult's lap), but pets cannot attend. Public transport is nearby if you need to arrive or leave by bus. Most tastings are included, but check whether drinks beyond the wine pairing cost extra.
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