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When dining out the first thing to remember is that Italy didn’t even become a country until the unification of its 20 regions in 1861. For this reason, Italians, and especially Florentine’s are still, even today, very much connected to and proud of their regional culture and of course cuisine. Our authentic Florentine dining experience will take you back in time to the origins of some of Florence’s most renowned dishes. To the tables of the nobleman and peasants alike. To the courts and banquets hosted by the Medici. Your hosts, Monica and Simone, will guide you on a culinary journey explaining each dish including both its historical origin but sometimes more importantly its cultural significance. Your four course meal will be accompanied by a selection of traditional, locally produced wines and exceptional extra virgin olive oil. Our Florentine Food Experience is a deep dive into local history and culture through our traditions at the table. Buon Appetito

Price €95

Min age 0

Rating 5 / 5 [27 ratings]

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For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home. Get a personalized, hands-on cooking class at a local Florentine's home Learn to make traditional pasta, sauce, and other Tuscan specialties Menu can accommodate vegetarian and other specific dietary requests provided in advance Delicious way to get immersed in Florentine culture and cuisine with a lovely local

Price $166

Min age 0

Rating 5 / 5 [15 ratings]

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Most tourists spend their time having bites at the touristy market of San Lorenzo. We take travelers to the real Florentine food market of Sant'Ambrogio, where locals have their daily shopping and fill up their bellies with some tasty and sometimes challenging bites! Your guide will explain seasonal recipes and give you insights into locals' daily life. You will have the chance to try food unavailable in restaurants and often not even mentioned in guidebooks. We offer whatever is local, seasonal and traditional. No tourist traps of any kind! We offer a comprehensive cultural city experience. Along this tasty walking tour of Florence, travellers will also learn about history, traditions and local crafts. All guides are local. They present their own city from the locals' perspectives without filters.

Price €75

Min age 0

Rating 4.98 / 5 [108 ratings]

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Under the guidance of a professional Italian chef, you'll be taken on a cultural journey learning the skills and inside tricks of making the best mouth watering pizza and gelato right in the country where they were born. During this 5-hour activity set on a beautiful Tuscan estate offering stunning views over the surrounding hills, you'll roll-up your sleeves and get hands-on experience. Get insider tips and learn special techniques and enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by wine and beer. Pickup from a centrally-located meeting point is included. Choose from one of 2 departure times when you book.

Price €179

Min age 8

Rating 4.97 / 5 [5133 ratings]

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Join us on an exclusive food and wine tour to uncover Florence's rich culinary heritage. Discover historic wine windows, sample Tuscany's finest wines, indulge in a traditional zero-waste soup and fresh pasta cooked by a local chef. As you explore the city with your knowledgeable guide, you'll get to taste other local delicacies and learn about the history and culture behind each dish. The highlight of the tour is a visit to a centuries-old wine cellar where you'll have the opportunity to sip on innovative delicious Super Tuscan wines, Our comprehensive tour offers an unforgettable experience of Tuscany's authentic flavors and rich culinary culture. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, this tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the city's vibrant nightlife and explore its charming streets while savoring its delicious flavors. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to discover Florence's hidden culinary gems.

Price €131

Min age 4

Rating 4.96 / 5 [2322 ratings]

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During this 2 and half-hour class, limited to 10/12 participants, you are guaranteed one-on-one interaction with your cooking instructor. Learn how to form and fill traditional of stuffed pasta, how to prepare the main kind of dough for filled pastas and best ways to pair with its own delectable sauce. Even if it is a JOIN class, we will choose the menu together based on the tastes of the participants. Only seasonal products! Only certified organic Sometimes we'll even make the cheese for our preprations, really all from scratch. The chef has great experience with the North American and European market so she can advise you on what to buy at home. Others brim with fillings of cheese, braised meat, amazing vegetables or fish, organic, seasonal and locally-sourced. WE REMBER THAT ARE NOT ALLOWED NO ALLOWED FOR GLUTEN FREE, EGGS FREE and LACTOSE FREE, ALLERGY TO both GARLIC OR ONION. IT MUST BE COMMUNICATED IN ADVANCE, EVERY KIND OF ALLERGY OR NON-GRADIENT FOOD. MINIMUM AGE 16

Price €99

Min age 16

Rating 4.95 / 5 [456 ratings]

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Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside. Then, prepare your feast of pasta, bruschetta and Tuscan roast pork, plus beloved desserts such as tiramisu, before savoring the creations with Tuscan wine. Up to four glasses of wine are included throughout the day as well as a cooking diploma and the recipes.

Price €179

Min age 8

Rating 4.94 / 5 [4105 ratings]

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On our 3 hour walking food tour through Oltrarno – the Florentine equivalent of Paris’ left bank – you’ll get to taste what makes this city’s cuisine so special and unique within Italy. Through countless food and wine tastings, you’ll sample the local salami, cheese street food and you’ll experience the neighbourhood’s Bohemian vibe – full of students, artists and lively culture. You’ll meet the families that have been serving up the foodie treasures locals have savoured for generations. Come and join us for an unforgettable day of food and fun in Florence!

Price €109

Min age 4

Rating 4.93 / 5 [219 ratings]

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Learn how to make homemade fresh pasta easily and successfully. If you have flour and eggs you can make pasta and we will teach you the secrets. We will teach you to make RAVIOLI, TORTELLINI and TAGLIATELLE in a location in the centre of Florence. We will cook all the pasta we have prepared with 2 different sauces (tomato sauce and butter and sage) and we will then taste all together the pasta. We will give you organic Tuscan wine produced with natural methods and bottled in our cellar called "Dalle Nostre Mani". Every participant will receive English instructions for making pasta at home, easily and successfully, by email at the end of the experience.

Price €55

Min age 6

Rating 4.92 / 5 [2449 ratings]

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Stroll the quaint cobblestoned streets of Florence from eatery to eatery as we explore the culinary delights of the Pearl of the Renaissance. Your guide will take you on a journey through the food culture of Florence where you will taste some of the iconic dishes of this one-of-a-kind city. No trip to Florence is complete without fully immersing yourself in this world-class city's renowned cuisine. From mouthwatering truffle sandwiches to artisan breads, traditional cheeses, salami, wine, and a variety of seasonal specialties, our Florence food tours are designed to paint a full picture of Florence's vibrant culinary landscape. Our local food tour is the perfect way to get absorbed in the culinary history and culture of this spectacular city.

Price €65

Min age 0

Rating 4.88 / 5 [17 ratings]

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Taste the culinary specialties of Florence during this four-hour food, wine, and sightseeing tour. Follow a local guide to seven different locations in the Tuscan capital including restaurants, trattorias, wine bars, gelaterias, and pastry shops to sample traditional foods and taste regional wines. The tour passes by interesting monuments and attractions including the Duomo, and offers the chance to explore the food vendors of the popular San Lorenzo Market. Sign up for this tour early in your visit to Florence to learn where to eat and drink throughout your stay.

Price €89

Min age 0

Rating 4.87 / 5 [16 ratings]

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Overview On our Secret Food Tour: Florence, we'll introduce you to the real Florence, away from the tourist traps and the museums, where you can visit the local market, taste the local products, sample a selection of the best traditional salamis and cheeses paired with the best local wines, and more. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Florence's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history.

Price €99

Min age 0

Rating 4.83 / 5 [101 ratings]

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This walking food tour is designed to discover and taste the gastronomic side of Florence, among the most appreciated by Italians. The city will surprise you for the variety and richness of its flavors, recipes and wines. Our gastronomic tour around Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood – away from the big crowds yet in the city centre, where you’ll find mostly locals – is designated to make you enjoy the authentic flavors of this city in every bite, enriching it with stories and anecdotes and taking you only in the best places where locals usually go. The journey includes ancient specialties such us cecina or lampredotto, excellent wines and new flavours in wineries and small restaurants. The secret of our tastiest and most authentic perspective of Tuscan cuisine is a very simple recipe: knowing where to go and the city culinary heritage; employing only passionate food-lovers, licensed tour guides; respecting the local producers, as well as the food richness of this unique city.

Price €99

Min age 0

Rating 4.82 / 5 [410 ratings]

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Learn the art of Tuscan cooking on this 5 hour market visit and cooking class in Florence. Led by local chefs, visit Florence’s Central Market to choose fresh ingredients and then prepare a classic Tuscan lunch in the cooking school kitchen. Create dishes such as ‘bruschetta’ (tomato-topped grilled bread) and homemade pasta and dessert watched by your chefs, and savor your meal with your fellow cooks and unlimited glasses of Chianti wine before receiving a diploma and recipe booklet. Numbers are limited to 25 for this small-group class to ensure a personalized experience.

Price €89

Min age 0

Rating 4.81 / 5 [1218 ratings]

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Discover the gourmet delights of Florence on a 3-hour small-group walking tour that includes 8 Food Tasting Stops! Follow your expert guide through the city and eat and drink like the locals. Sip rich Italian coffee, browse a typical Florentine delicatessen, explore the San Lorenzo Central Market, visit a wine shop and sample the best gelato in town! This small-group walking tour is limited to twelve people to ensure a more personalized experience.

Price €65

Min age 0

Rating 4.81 / 5 [365 ratings]

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In Florence, dinner isn’t just another meal. It’s a night-long symphony of food, flavors, and good friends—a celebration of regional cuisine and the flavors that make it unique. It’s not hard to find good food in Florence, but if you really want to eat as the Florentines do, join a local expert foodie to visit beloved wine bars, restaurants, and more for a culinary experience that introduces you to the very best of the city.

Price €84

Min age 0

Rating 4.79 / 5 [172 ratings]

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The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of Florence. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Do Eat Better Experience tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing Italian culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only: we want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible. Please, note that the tour is always run in English and Italian; other languages upon request.

Price €92

Min age 0

Rating 4.78 / 5 [248 ratings]

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Combine your love of pizza and gelato (an Italian version of ice cream) with a unique cooking class in beautiful Florence. Learn how to cook an authentic Italian pizza with a professional chef who will guide and teach you along the way and discover how to make gelato with his show cooking. Sample your own italian pizza and taste the flavors of the Gelato made in Italy. Your new cooking skills will be the best souvenir you take home from your trip to Italy. Numbers are limited to 20 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Price €69

Min age 0

Rating 4.78 / 5 [1290 ratings]

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Eat your way through Florence's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 6 or 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like Chianti wine and Cantucci. But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Price €79

Min age 1

Rating 4.70 / 5 [566 ratings]

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Fun, informative and tasty 2.5 hour street food and sightseeing tour through the center of Florence led by a professional local guide. You will sample delicious street food such as fresh pasta, gelato, truffles, home-made biscuits and much more. You will visit the local food market and walk by many famous sites and monuments such as the Cathedral, Giotto's bell Tower the Basilica di Santa Croce and many more, all explained by your local guide. This walking tour is perfect for an introduction to the food, art and culture of the city. Small group size ensures interaction with the guide that will give you precious suggestions for your stay.

Price €42

Min age 0

Rating 4.64 / 5 [134 ratings]

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Experience a hands-on cooking class in florence city centre. In our entertaining class you will have the chance to deeply understand the pasta-making process. Using seasonal and organic ingredients and under the guidance of expert chefs, you will learn how to make different types of pasta, accompanied by different typical Italian sauces. Then, you will have the possibility to explore the sweet world of desserts, preparing, of course, one amog the most famous.

Price €58

Min age 10

Rating 4.63 / 5 [268 ratings]

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Learn how to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Price €79

Min age 10

Rating 4.53 / 5 [139 ratings]

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On this course you can learn to cook a classic Tuscan meal, prepared with seasonal and organic ingredients. In a top class cookery school you will be able to make a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef. The course will be followed by dinner with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere. Please note that the class will be divided into groups with a maximum of 15 people for a more personal experience.

Price €73

Min age 10

Rating 4.50 / 5 [727 ratings]

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Venture into the gastronomic haven that is Florence, renowned throughout Italy for its exceptional wine, succulent steaks, and delectable biscotti. But let me divulge a secret—do you know where to discover the true essence of this magnificent city's culinary treasures? Embark on a captivating walking food tour that transcends the well-trodden tourist path, guiding you to the hidden gems that epitomize Florence's finest and most authentic gastronomic delights. Your trusted foodie guide, a connoisseur of Florence's culinary tapestry, will illuminate your journey with their extensive knowledge of the city's epicurean highlights. Together, in the company of a small group, you will meander through the enchanting Santo Spirito district, immersing yourself in the vibrant pulse of local life. A relaxed pace will allow you to savour each moment, as you uncover the culinary secrets held within Florence's time-honoured eateries.

Price $65

Min age 0

Rating 4.25 / 5 [81 ratings]

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