Florence San Lorenzo Food Tour by Secret Food Tours
Description
Join us for an exclusive food tour in the heart of Florence’s vibrant San Lorenzo neighborhood. Escape the tourist crowds and immerse yourself in the authentic culinary treasures of this historic area. Discover the lively San Lorenzo area, indulge in hand-made pasta, and enjoy a curated selection of the finest local cheeses, cold cuts, and wines expertly paired to enhance your experience. Throughout this immersive journey, you’ll not only savor some of Florence’s most iconic dishes but also learn about the city’s rich cultural and culinary heritage from our expert guide. This experience goes beyond just tasting; you’ll gain insights into the flavors, history, and culture that make Florence a culinary capital. Our tour also includes a Secret Dish, adding a fun, surprise element to your day!
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Itinerary
We’ll start our delicious food tour from a fascinating meeting spot, learning the story of one of the most iconic toy figures of the Italian narrative.
Join the locals in a historic bakery in the heart of San Lorenzo, Forno Canapa, where the scent of fresh bread and traditional pastries fills the air.
Discover the real essence of Florence’s most beloved street food and the traditional way it’s served, just outside the lively San Lorenzo Market.
Walk through the ancient, narrow streets of the Roman-style Via delle Oche, and visit a hidden gem of this vibrant neighborhood – Enoteca Alessi, a true local treasure.
Smell the authentic local flavors of the 12th-century Via Faenza, where another timeless gem – Officina degli Antellesi – will surprise you with their traditional pasta and Florentine delights.
Finish the tour with the signature regional biscuits at a cozy, family-run pastry shop – Cantuccio di San Lorenzo – where sweetness meets tradition.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
Reviews(72)
We had a fantastic food and culture tour of Florence with Cristina. As a Florentine, her knowledge and passion for Florence, its history and its food really brought the experience to life. Cristina was enthusiastic, engaging and fascinating to listen to, explaining not just what we were eating but why food is such an important part of Florentine culture and tradition. We learned so much about the city through its cuisine. The food itself was excellent – authentic, delicious and incredibly generous. There was plenty of it, and we loved every stop along the way. We were a family of four, including two teenagers, and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Cristina made it interesting and fun for everyone. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the real Florence through its food and culture.
Thank you for joining us. It means a lot that you chose to spend part of your time with us and then came back to tell us about it. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Highly recommend! We did a tour with Christina, and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and an all-around great guide. Definitely a good way to get introduced to Florence, its food, and its history.
Thank you for coming along with us! Every guest brings something different to the day, and we're glad ours became part of your travels. We'd love to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Paolo was very professional, interesting, funny, he took us to authentic Florentine spots, highly recommended !
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's rewarding to know your time with us became such a positive part of your time in the city. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours again soon!
My experience was fantastic and our guide, Christina, was so knowledgeable about not just the food, but also the history behind it and the history of the city. We did a lot of walking over 3.5 hours and got to see all different places as well from Mercato Centrale to the Duomo. I would do this tour again.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We're pleased that your day was filled with moments worth remembering. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future.
It was enlightening, learning about Italian, and specifically Tuscan, culture and food.
We're glad to hear your experience was such a positive one. It's always nice when guests leave with so much to look back on. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
An absolutely wonderful food tour. Silvia took us to the most wonderful places to enjoy the food and drink (wine) in Florence. Her knowledge of the city was only exceeded by her charm and local cuisine knowledge that took you from food trucks to the oldest gelato stand with pasta and biscotti throughout and wine. I would do this food tour with her again and again.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to know your time with us was filled with memorable moments and enjoyable discoveries. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours.
Sylvia was wonderful, very knowledgeable, friendly and informative. Highly recommended when in Fllorence
We appreciate your review! Hearing that your tour was both memorable and enjoyable is exactly what we hope for. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours.
Arianna was such a pleasure to have this experience with ~ it was a small and intimate group which was amazing and she is from Florence which was even better. All the food and locations were perfect and gave us a great feel for the food of Florence.
We appreciate your kind comments. It's great to know that the experience gave you a deeper overall understanding of the city and its culinary heritage. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours!
We LOVED this food tour of Florence. Silvia not only knew all the best places in Florence, and she is an actual chef. She showed us all the cool spots and shared many secrets of how to cook the perfect pasta and get the right texture in biscotti (yeast!)
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled that the experience gave you the chance to connect with the city through its food, culture, and local character. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours!
This was an amazing experience—so delicious and unforgettable!
Thank you for your review! It means a lot to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and got to discover a few new places along the way. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again on a future visit.
