Everything you always wanted to eat in Florence, but were too afraid to order
Experience Florence’s best flavors on a private 3.5-hour dinner tour featuring organic truffle pasta, classic Florentine steak, and a curated Tuscan wine tasting in a historic cellar. Discover the city’s culinary secrets and artisan shops along the way.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate walking fitness is required as the tour covers historic streets with some cobblestones.
Wildlife
History
Florence has preserved its unique 'wine windows,' small openings used from the Renaissance to efficiently sell wine, many still intact today.
Conservation
The tour promotes organic and biodynamic wines supporting sustainable viticulture in Tuscany.
Eating Europe Florence
Everything you always wanted to eat in Florence, but were too afraid to order
Eating Europe Florence is a culinary tour operator based in Firenze, Toscana, offering guided food experiences across Florence’s most flavorful neighborhoods. Specializing in market tours, wine tastings, hands-on cooking classes and curated evening food walks, Eating Europe Florence connects travelers with local producers, family-run shops and historic food traditions.
The company presents a range of experiences including Oltrarno walking tours, San Lorenzo market food tastings, pizza and gelato making classes, authentic pasta workshops, sunset food and wine walks, and truffle-hunting adventures in Tuscany. Several experiences include private or small-group options and private wine tastings in historic cellars.
Eating Europe Florence emphasizes authentic local flavors that appear across its programs: Lampredotto sandwiches at the market, Super Tuscan wine tastings, Florentine steak and truffle dishes on dinner tours, artisanal gelato, and traditional Tuscan desserts. Local chefs and guides lead hands-on classes and curated tastings, and tours visit long-standing neighborhood shops and centuries-old wine windows.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Eating Europe Florence builds trust through transparent itineraries, experienced local partners and a focus on regional ingredients. Travelers seeking an immersive culinary view of Florence — from Oltrarno’s artisan streets to the historic San Lorenzo market — will find guided, chef-led and privately available options tailored to food-focused itineraries.
Location
Firenze, Toscana
Heart of Florence's food scene
Tours Offered
12
Market, classes, dinners and hunts
Local Guides
Local guides & chefs
Meet generations of artisans
Featured
The Adventure Collective
Highlighted travel partner
Reserve a market tour, cooking class, or private wine tasting in Firenze — limited spaces for small groups and private departures.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
This tour involves walking through Florence’s historic center, so flat shoes will keep your feet happy.
Bring a Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while you explore; there are drink stops but walking can make you thirsty.
Arrive Early
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the tour start at Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini to ensure a smooth check-in.
Share Dietary Restrictions
Notify the operator ahead if you have allergies or dietary needs; vegan and gluten-free options are limited.
Flat Walking Shoes
Ensures comfort while exploring Florence’s historic streets on foot.
Light Jacket or Scarf
Spring evenings can be cool; layering helps keep warm during wine tastings.
spring
Sun Protection
A hat or sunglasses protect during daytime walking portions.
summer
Reusable Water Bottle
Hydration is important during the walking tour.