Florence Treasures and Tastes Walking Tour for Small Groups or Private

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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Language
English, Italian
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Dive into Florence with our morning walking tour. Explore iconic and hidden spots, taste local delights in the bustling food market, and immerse yourself in its rich culture.

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

Experience Details

Come to discover Florence on our walking morning tour and you will have the perfect introduction to this wonderful town. Our guide will help you grasp the architecture and the food tradition while having a relaxing stroll through some famous roads as well as through unexpected hidden corners! Icing on the cake will be the visit to the food market and the various tastings in authentic stores.

What You Get

Snacks
a selection of Florentine treats and a glass of wine at the Central Food Market
Breakfast
Florentine sweets in a local bakery shop

Good To Know

  • This tour takes place with every weather conditions and it will be confirmed also with the rain
  • Children are considered only if under 12 and they will have a children menu
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

1

Santa Maria Novella

Your Florentine experience begins from the marvellous square Santa Maria Novella where you can also see the homonymous Basilica, masterpiece of the Renaissance art. Here you will meet your guide who will acquaint you with the history and the historic figures of Florence.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Piazza del Duomo

On a pleasant stroll through the city alleys we will easily reach the Duomo, dedicated to St. Mary of the Flowers. You will enjoy the majestic Cathedral, symbol of the city and learn how the genius of Brunelleschi masterfully built the big dome!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Piazza della Signoria

Our itinerary will allow you to admire the Signoria Square, which boasts an array of sculptures, artworks of the most famous renaissance artists as Donatello, Cellini, Giambologna and Michelangelo (in this square you can see the copy of the iconic David). Just around the corner we will have our first tasting in an Florentine bakery shop where you will savour delicious pastries and Tuscan sweets that really delight you. We will continue our walk towards the Arno river while we’re enjoying the view of the Uffizi Gallery and we’ll give a glimpse at the Ponte Vecchio.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Piazza Santa Croce

Later we will explore the medieval district and the Santa Croce church which is the burial place of some illustrious historic figures of Florence. This is the site where an ancient historical tournament takes place every year, in a background of elegant residences owned by the merchants who made the town very powerful in the past centuries.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Finally, we’ll head up to the east side of the city and you will enjoy the bustling atmosphere while wandering through the Sant’Ambrogio food market and learning to know Florentine specialties. Your tour of Florence is not complete without tasting gnammy local treats. Here we will chill out and enjoy a glass of wine and a variatey of Tuscan products while we friendly chat with local vendors. Cin cin!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50123

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Santa Maria Novella square next to the column in front of the church
End Point

Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50121

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Sant’Ambrogio district

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $172.26 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
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Earliest available date: May 23, 2025
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