Fine Food in Florence: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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US$19.54 per guest

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10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Florence

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

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Vegetarian, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ while savoring the flavors and stories behind mouthwatering Tuscan delicacies.

As you make your way from Piazza della Signoria, a square in the ancient city center to Santo Spirito Square on the other side of the Arno River, you'll hear the history and culture of Tuscan food and wine.

This is a gastronomical experience where you’ll learn how to order a coffee in an Italian bar, visit a local bakery to understand the significance of the bread in the region and, of course, peek into a historical wine bar and cellar. You'll also have an opportunity to enjoy some typical Tuscan nibbles along the way.

What You Get

English Guide

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Piazza della Signoria (Pass By)

This self-guided tour starts in the heart of Florence at Piazza della Signoria. Here, you'll be introduced to the city's history and culinary culture.

Rivoire (Pass By)

You can try Rivoire restaurant’s budino di riso, a rice pudding that’s a very popular Florentine breakfast food. This historical café was opened in 1872 and here you’ll learn the history behind hot chocolate, a Florentine tradition dating back to the Medici court in the 1500s. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.

Mauro Frutta Primizie (Pass By)

Discover the importance of salt and fresh seasonal produce in Florentine cuisine as you stroll past Mauro Frutta Primizie, a fresh food stall.

L’Antico Trippaio (Pass By)

Learn about and try lampredotto, a classic Florentine sandwich made with tripe, at L’Antico Trippaio, a food cart. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.

Enoteca Alessi (Pass By)

Deepen your knowledge of local wines at Enoteca Alessi, one of the best wine stores in the city, where you can also learn about the importance of food pairings during a wine tasting. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.

Piazza Della Repubblica (Pass By)

Walk across Piazza della Repubblica on your way to other foodie gems. Along the way, hear the square’s roots as a marketplace during Roman times.

Palazzo Strozzi (Pass By)

See Palazzo Strozzi, a great example of Renaissance civic architecture. Today, it is an exhibition center, a cultural spot and an important link between Florence and the international art world. Please note this tour doesn't include entry but merely passes by the palace.

Osteria Belle Donne (Pass By)

Stroll past the wall of Osteria Belle Donne to see one of the city’s 180 wine windows, created when Cosimo de Medici allowed noble families to directly sell the wine they produced at their country estates, without paying tax.

Giacosa 1815 (Pass By)

Discover the origins of Florence’s negroni, a cocktail created by Camillo Negroni in 1919, and sample one at Giacosa1815 Firenze. But please remember that the cost of food is not included in this tour.

Basilica di Santa Trinita (Pass By)

Take in Santa Trinita Church as you walk by it on your way to other culinary delights. The church was founded in the 11th century, always patronized by many of Florence's wealthiest families, and rebuilt several times, showcasing elements from various periods of Italian Art History.

Piazza Santo Spirito (Pass By)

The tour wraps up in Santo Spirito square where you’ll have the chance to explore a daily market and taste local pasta dishes.

Tamerò (Pass By)

End this self-guided tour in front of Tamero, a restaurant that serves local fare. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a better understanding of how fresh, local and seasonal ingredients are essential to the Tuscan food way of life.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours

21/06/2026 - 30/09/2027

MONDAY

SUNDAY

00:00 - 23:59

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Fontana del Nettuno, Florence Metropolitan City of Florence Tuscany, Italy, IT, 50125

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Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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