The Florentine Eat Parade is Florence’s most authentic and immersive food experience — and mangiare bene, eating well, is what it is all about.
Taste the Real Florence
Florentine Tuscan cuisine is simply in a league of its own. Walk the streets of Florence and you will quickly learn what “mangiare bene” — eating well — truly means. Locals take their food seriously, settling for nothing less than the finest ingredients, time-honored recipes, and authentic flavors passed down through generations.
This tour is a full parade of Tuscan taste, taking you inside the hidden gems of Florence — intimate food shops, family-run trattorias, and neighborhood restaurants where the real culinary soul of the city lives. Every stop, every bite, every flavor is unmistakably, beautifully Tuscan.
Florentine Eat Parade
Discover, taste, and savour the very best of Florence.
From artisan hams and aged cheeses to fresh market produce, street snacks, and the legendary Ribollita and Pappa al Pomodoro — the soups your Florentine grandmother would be proud of. And no visit is complete without the iconic Florentine T-bone steak and the beloved lampredotto tripe sandwich, a true local institution. Follow up the food experience with Extra Virgin Olive Oil tasting and Balsamic Vinegar.
Follow your expert guide through the hidden corners of the city where Florentines actually eat, culminating in a visit to the magnificent Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo — a feast for all the senses. Mingle with locals, share stories, and exchange passions over the one language everyone here speaks: food.
Round off your experience with a sit-down meal at a handpicked traditional restaurant, where you can choose between timeless Tuscan classics or a more contemporary interpretation of the region’s culinary heritage — always paired with the perfect Tuscan wine.
This is the Florentine Eat Parade. And it’s unforgettable.
DETAILS
Your day begins with a meeting — at your hotel, your accommodation, or our central office — where your personal guide and food expert will sit down with you, get to know your tastes, and map out the perfect experience ahead.
From there, the city becomes your table. You will explore intimate local grocery shops and family-run delis, getting hands-on with the fresh produce, cured meats, cheeses, and specialties that define everyday Florentine life. The tour continues with carefully chosen food and wine tastings, and for those who want to go further, a full sit-down meal at one of Florence’s most authentic restaurants — paired, of course, with the finest local wines.
But this is more than a food tour. As you eat your way through the city, you will also discover Florence itself — its art, its history, its streets, and the fascinating story of how Florentines have eaten, celebrated, and lived from medieval times to today.
Highly customisable and entirely yours. Whether you have two hours or a full day, a light appetite or an ambitious one, we will build the perfect experience around you.
The Florentine Eat Parade — Florence’s most unforgettable culinary experience.”
PARTICIPANTS | Up to 9 people. Please inquire about larger groups.
DURATION | 2 to 5 hours approx including walking tour.
SCHEDULES | Daily around lunch or dinner time.
FEES | Please inquire.
Vegetarians and vegans, no worries, Tuscan cuisine satisfies all tastes!
For a perfect food and wine experience, check our Wine Tasting in Florence tours and Chianti Wine tours.