Florence Local Food Tour in Santo Spirito

• Three tasting stops with Tuscan wine included

• A traditional dinner with Florentine steak and pasta

• Wine and Florentine cookies for dessert

• An English-speaking foodie guide

Piazza Della Signoria

Your Florence Local Food Tour starts in Piazza della Signoria, known as Florence's outdoor art gallery. Meet your guide who'll share the expected itinerary and intrigue you with Florence's history of food. Not to mention they'll explain why the piazza you're standing in has been the center of political life in Florence since the 14th century.

Traditional Florentine Food and Wine

On your first stop of the night, try out some aperitivo favorites. From the piazza, you'll walk to a street lined by panino shops, specializing in delicious local meats and cheeses. At an authentic local spot, try out some Tuscan cuisine such as bruschetta al pomodoro, ribollita, prosciutto, salame, and a glass of wine.

Ponte Vecchio Bridge

Ponte Vecchio means “old bridge” in Italian, and it's appropriately named. Merchant shops have lined this famed bridge since the 13th century. Originally, the shops included fishmongers, butchers, and tanners, however these particular goods caused such a stench in the area that Ferdinand I proclaimed in 1593 that only jewelers were allowed to sell on the bridge. It's the perfect bridge to cross from central Florence to the neighborhood of Santo Spirito.

An Enoteca Older Than the Renaissance

Wine lovers will truly appreciate the next stop on this Florence food tour. Your guide will lead you to a historic wine shop that is said to date back to the 13th century! Sample unforgettable wines paired with olive oil and truffles that are all produced by the family. It is an absolute gem that has thrived for centuries in Florence and will make your food tour a night to remember.

Pasta and Florentine Steak Dinner

Next, you'll be ready for dinner, so follow your guide to a tavern and enjoy your evening meal with traditional Tuscan pasta: spaghetti alla carrettiera. But don't fill up too fast. The real star of the night is the local delicacy bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine steak). Florence is famous around the world for this delightfully savory and rare meat that many will swear is the best steak in the world. Florentine steaks are cooked to perfection—tender and red in the middle. The quality of the cut of meat is unmatched and will melt in your mouth. 

*If three or fewer people are booked on the tour, your group will be provided an alternative traditional Tuscan entrée providing the same authenticity for the evening meal.

Wine for Dessert? Yes please!

You can't end a food tour without dessert, but what might surprise you is that it won't be a gelato. Instead, you'll enjoy cantucci and vin santo from our favorite place in the city. Cantucci is a more specific word than biscotti, which is the Italian word for cookies. You'll be surprised at how much their flavor is elevated when dipped in vin santo or “holy wine.” These cookies are made by a wonderful nonna who has been baking them for 60 years. It's the ultimate way to end your evening food tour in Florence.