Florence Central Market (Mercato Centrale) Tours

Indulge in a true taste of Florence on this food and walking tour. Led by a foodie guide, travel through the streets of the Renaissance city and stop at the top local haunts. Check out the fresh produce at the San Lorenzo Market, try the bold flavors of an Italian coffee, and peruse a Florentine delicatessen. You’ll sample plenty of specialties along the way, including cheeses, breads, olive oils, gelato, and Italian wine. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

See a different side to Florence on an evening tour that provides a great introduction to the Tuscan city for first-time visitors. Perfect for solo travelers and groups looking discover Florence’s nightlife, this tour includes an Italian buffet and drinks at one of the city’s liveliest bars, a place favoured by locals rather than tourists.

Come hungry to this 3-hour walking tour of Florence that showcases the city’s rich history and cuisine. In between tours of the Duomo Cathedral and San Lorenzo Basilica, sample authentic street food and taste fresh products at Mercato Centrale. Going with a guide means you won’t be overwhelmed by choice in the bustling streets and market—and that you learn facts and anecdotes often missed by visitors along the way.

During this tour we'll discover all the goodness of the San Lorenzo Central Market, the place where Florentines go for their daily shopping.After the tour, we will taste some of the products we have talked about at Sit'N'Breakfast.This visit is offered on Fridays.

A delicious journey to discover the city’s must-see sights and famous cuisine, our 3-hour food tour will put you inside the heart and stomach of Florence.Join us as we stroll from the Signoria Square to the Central Market, meeting the city’s top producers, and savoring at least 10 Florentine specialties such as cappuccino, Chianti wine, local cheese & cured meats, gelato and more – all included in the price! In the convivial company of your friendly food expert, you’ll be left with an unforgettable experience, a happy stomach and a heightened knowledge of Italian cuisine.

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a small-group cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through the steps of preparing the multicourse meal. Includes lunch with wine, and recipes to take home.

Taste your way through Florence's local cuisine during this 3-hour small-group food tour. Follow your culinary expert guide to local food purveyors in the streets and alleys of Florence, listening to stories and interesting facts about the city as you stroll. Start your day with an authentic Italian espresso, then stop Central Market of San Lorenzo to walk among the stalls of fresh produce. Taste some local Chianti, Ribollita (Tuscan soup) and fluffy pastries at a Florentine bakery. Finish your tour with a classic gelato. All tastings are included.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a 2.5-hour culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and cafés along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato and pastries. This 3-hour tour is limited to 15 people for individual service from the guide, and in between treats, you’ll walk by some of the city’s most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

If you only have a limited amount of time to explore Italy’s highlights, this full-day tour from Rome offers a seamless way to sightsee. With just a small group for company, you’ll head out in the morning in a comfortable vehicle directly to Florence. See Brunelleschi’s Dome, visit the leather market, and more—you have the freedom to explore independently. Next, continue to Pisa and its UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can see the world-famous Leaning Tower among other attractions.

Learn to cook Tuscan specialties with a cookbook author and food journalist during this half-day class. Start the culinary experience with a market visit at Sant’Ambrogio to pick up fresh produce. During the hands-on class, hear tips and tricks for making handmade pasta. After preparing three courses, enjoy a leisurely lunch including wine.

During the tour we will discovery the history and the places of the most powerful and renowned family of Florence: the Medici.The tour will start and end in Sit'N'Breakfast, where you will have a delicious happy hour or a fanciful minibrunch with some of the best Tuscan products (wine too!).This visit is offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Get the perfect introduction to Florence with this small-group walking tour around the historical streets and piazzas. Aimed at Florence beginners (aka first-time visitors) to the city, the tour showcases the must-see sights such as the Ponte Vecchio, Mercato Centrale, Piazza della Repubblica, and more. Enjoy guided commentary about Florence, and make the most of greater interaction with your guide in a small group of just eight people.

Enjoy the unique opportunity to seeMichelangelo's masterpiece David skipping the line and avoiding much of it's crowd as we are among the first to enter. I book the tickets for you to ensure you have a fast and easy entry to the museum.You can't come to Florence and miss Michelangelo's masterpiece, David! Listen to stories about Michelangelo, a stubborn, difficult and fascinating genius. Now it´s time to eat!The food tour starts in Florence's San Lorenzo neighborhood, where the Florentines do their shopping. Get ready to taste one of the best cappuccino and pastry in town, a secret Florentine sandwich, fresh pasta, truffle, extra virgin oil, balsamic vinegars , cheeses, chutneys, prosecco white and red wine, real gelato and more. Each place we visit is chosen for its historic significance and outstanding reputation among locals and connoisseurs.

Experience the Renaissance city of Florence with this affordable, self-guided walking tour. Download the tour’s audio files and map to your MP3-enabled device, choose your starting time, and hit the city’s gorgeous cobblestone streets. See landmarks like Michelangelo’s David and the cathedral’s famed terracotta-tiled Duomo, enjoy some delicious gelato and take in the scene at Florence’s main square, Piazza Della Signoria. 

Learn about traditional dishes and taste some of the best local specialties while you see and learn facts about the city's highlights and neighborhoods. This 3-hours street food tour experience led by a local and expert guide will give you a great insight about Florence cuisine. Sample traditional dishes like fresh pasta, lampredotto, truffes and much more while you stroll the local food market and monuments such as Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Giotto's bell Tower and many more. This walking tour is a perfect introduction to the food, art and culture of Florence.

Soak up the evening light in Florence during a private sunset walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. With its Renaissance treasures and beautiful architecture, Florence is always lovely but takes on an even more romantic glow as the sun goes down and famous attractions like Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery and Ponte Vecchio become illuminated.

Try your hand at Italian fare with this 5-hour cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class. The lesson will be divided into two groups, with a maximum of 16 people per chef for a more personal experience.

You will meet your English speaking driver, either at the bottom of the ship or inside the Cruise Terminal with the sign with your name written on it. He will accompany you to the luxurious Mercedes Van, with air conditioning, WIFI and water bottles offered to all guests. Being a private round-trip transfer, you will agree with the driver on the itinerary best suited to your needs, calculating the time for the return for the return to the ship. The driver will advise you and will help you at all stages, from the beginning and until the end of your shore excursion. According to your requests, the driver will suggest any extrastop, for example wine Tasting or Restaurants or indicate places where to shop

See Florence in family-friendly style during this half-day, guided tour that’s designed with kids in mind. Play games, tackle trivia questions and hear stories about the city’s sights. Visit San Lorenzo Market, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchi and more and enjoy a little free time to indulge in locally made gelato and other treats.

Spend the day exploring Florence—and opt to see sides of the city that many visitors miss—on this full-day, private shore excursion from Livorno. Meet your guide directly at the port, and hop into your air-conditioned minivan. You’ll drive through the scenic Chianti region en route to Florence. Upon arrival, discover the city’s most in-demand landmarks (including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazzale Michelangelo). You can also upgrade to add on an extensive, multi-hour walking tour of the city and its lesser-known attractions.

Dig into the history of the Tuscan capital in a way the whole family will enjoy with this 2.5-hour walking tour of Florence for families. Join a kid-friendly guide as you explore Santa Croce, the San Lorenzo Market, the Porcellino, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, Ponte Vecchio, and more. Keep kids engaged with interactive games and activities.

Create a personalized Tuscan menu during a market visit and cookery course in central Florence, a must-do activity for lovers of Italian cuisine. In a small group limited to 12, you’ll tour Sant’Ambrogio Daily Market and choose organic meat, vegetables, and cheese to cook during your class. Select seasonal produce and create traditional Tuscan dishes, such as pasta, biscotti, bruschetta, and rich meat stews, depending on your preference and dietary requirements. Receive recipes cards by email and feast on the fruits of your labors with wine at the end of the class.

Tasting Tuscany Food & Wine Tours limits participants to 16. Guests will experience an authentic Tuscany staying in historic hotels, wineries and country farm resorts. Our objective is to make our guests feel as if they are living in Tuscany not simply touring. We take guests to visit out of the way places, off the beaten path such as small family owned wineries, cheese producers and taste olive oils in the 18th century mills. Our vacations/tours are unique with fabulous meals, wonderfully exuberant guides and exceptional wines... We treat you special !

Our private trip to Florence will start at the SMN Florence station or from your centrally located hotel. We will walk to the central Piazza del Duomo. We’ll marvel at the majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. We will contemplate the superb tower of the Campanile di Giotto and the Battistero di San Giovanni with its famous Gates of Paradise. At the foot of the Palazzo Vecchio, the municipal seat. Next, to the palazzo, we will see a replica of David: the famous sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti. We will cross the Arno River through the emblematic Ponte Vecchio and reach the Palazzo Pitti. Our tour will finish at the SMN Firenze station or at your centrally located hotel.