Discover Florence’s culinary soul on a 2.5-hour walking tour packed with tastings and stories. Get to know iconic dishes and vibrant markets through the eyes of a local guide. Read on to see what makes this experience a must-do in the heart of Italy’s Renaissance city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, comfortable walking experience recommended
Wildlife
History
Florence’s markets and street foods have deep roots dating back to medieval times, reflecting centuries of culinary evolution.
Conservation
Tasty Tours emphasizes sustainable practices by supporting local vendors and minimizing waste during their tours.
Tasty Tours
Discover Florence’s culinary soul on a 2.5-hour walking tour packed with tastings and stories. Get to know iconic dishes and vibrant markets through the eyes of a local guide. Read on to see what makes this experience a must-do in the heart of Italy’s Renaissance city.
Tasty Tours is a Toronto, Ontario-based company that operates guided food tours and culinary experiences in Toronto and several European cities.
The company offers a range of walking and market tours, street food experiences, wine tastings, and hands-on cooking classes led by local guides and experts. Tours in Toronto include the Must-Do Toronto Food Tour and the Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour. International experiences include multiple Italian city tours — Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples — and a Barcelona street food tour.
Many tours visit historic markets and neighbourhoods: examples include Rialto Market in Venice, Campo de' Fiori and the Jewish Ghetto in Rome, San Lorenzo market in Florence, and Trionfale farmers market in Rome’s Prati district. Offerings vary in length from approximately 2.5 hours to four hours and include food tastings such as cicchetti, artisanal cheeses, gelato, Tiramisu, cacio e pepe, and local wines.
A dedicated cooking class in Rome teaches cacio e pepe pasta and tiramisu preparation. Tasty Tours focuses on curated tasting routes that combine culinary sampling with guided sightseeing. Private and small-group formats are used in several itineraries to provide close engagement with local food traditions. The company’s listed experiences provide clear itineraries and highlight authentic dishes and market visits. Travelers interested in food-focused exploration in Toronto or in key European culinary cities will find multiple options that emphasize local food culture, market visits, and expert-led tasting stops.
Booking information and specific itineraries are available on the listing for each tour, online and onsite.
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario
Based in Toronto, ON
Cities Served
Toronto; Venice; Milan; Rome; Florence; Naples; Barcelona
International food tours
Typical Duration
2.5–4 hrs
Most tours 2.5–4 hours
Tours Offered
16
Curated guided experiences
Choose a guided food tour or cooking class and secure a tasting-focused, market-driven itinerary before dates fill.
Wear comfortable shoes
Florence’s streets are cobbled and require easy-to-walk footwear for best comfort.
Bring cash for small vendors
Some market stalls and food vendors prefer cash, so carry a few euros for quick transactions.
Stay hydrated
Sip water regularly, especially during warmer months, to stay comfortable while walking.
Book in advance
Tours fill quickly in peak seasons, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date.
Comfortable walking shoes
Cobbled streets require sturdy, comfortable footwear for the best experience.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walk, especially in warmer weather.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure on sunny days.
summer
Light jacket or shawl
Additional layer for comfort in cooler temperatures.
winter