Florence Evening Walking Food Tour with Florentine Steak and Tuscan Wine
by The Tour Guy
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The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria, where the guide introduces Florence’s food scene beside the Palazzo Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. After this introduction, the group moves to Florence’s historic Buchetta del Vino, a small wine window where guests try a drink and a light snack, continuing a tradition dating back to Renaissance times. Next, the tour walks to Via dei Neri, a street famous for its panino shops and local food. Here, participants sample cured meats, cheeses, and either pappa al pomodoro or ribollita according to the season, along with local paté and wine, while hearing about Florence’s unique food traditions. The group then proceeds to the Arno River and crosses the Ponte Vecchio, known for its jewelry shops today but once a marketplace for butchers and fishmongers. Crossing the bridge leads into the Oltrarno neighborhood, an area popular with locals in the evening. The third stop features a wine tasting paired with a handmade raviolo, highlighting Tuscan flavors in simple ingredients. The main meal follows at a trattoria, where guests enjoy a thick-cut Florentine steak served rare alongside roasted potatoes and a glass of local wine. The tour finishes with a visit to an artisan gelateria for authentic gelato, served in a lighter recipe. The last stop is Piazza Santo Spirito, where the guide offers additional tips before the walk ends. This walking tour lasts about three and a half hours, includes 14 tastings over five stops, a sit-down steak dinner, wine pairings, and is led by an English-speaking local guide in a group capped at 12 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza della Signoria
The tour begins in Piazza della Signoria, a central square in Florence known for its outdoor sculptures and art vendors. Here, guests see the Palazzo Vecchio, a palace from the Medici period, and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. The guide introduces the group to Florence’s food culture before the tour moves on.
10 min
Buchetta del Vino
The next stop is the Buchetta del Vino, a historic wine window where drinks and snacks are served. This small opening was originally used to sell wine directly to customers to avoid tavern taxes and was frequented by Renaissance figures such as Michelangelo.
20 min
Via dei Neri Food Stop
The tour continues to Via dei Neri, a street lined with panino shops offering cured meats and cheeses. Guests taste typical Florentine specialties such as pappa al pomodoro or ribollita depending on the season, local paté, and wine. The guide explains why Florentine cured meats and cheeses are more seasoned compared to other Italian regions.
30 min
Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno
The group walks toward the Arno River and crosses Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge now lined with jewelry shops but formerly a marketplace for butchers and fishmongers. Crossing the bridge leads into the Oltrarno district, known for its local atmosphere in the evening.
10 min
Wine and Raviolo Tasting
At the third tasting stop, guests enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine paired with a handmade raviolo. The simple ingredients highlight traditional Tuscan flavors and prepare guests for the main meal.
30 min
Florentine Steak Dinner
The main course is served in a cozy trattoria where guests eat a thick-cut Florentine steak cooked rare to keep its flavor. The steak is accompanied by roasted potatoes and a glass of local wine.
45 min
Artisan Gelateria
To finish the evening, the group visits a local gelateria offering artisan gelato made with a lighter, lower-fat recipe. Guests can choose to have one or two scoops as a sweet end to the tour.
20 min
Piazza Santo Spirito
The tour concludes in Piazza Santo Spirito, where the guide provides additional recommendations for further culinary exploration in Florence.
5 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in the center of the square, next to the Equestrian statue of Cosimo I (a man on a horse). A representative will be there holding a sign with “The Tour Guy” on it.
End point
Our tour will conclude in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Florence Evening Walking Food Tour with Florentine Steak and Tuscan Wine
by The Tour Guy
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$158.90Overview
The tour starts in Piazza della Signoria, where the guide introduces Florence’s food scene beside the Palazzo Vecchio and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. After this introduction, the group moves to Florence’s historic Buchetta del Vino, a small wine window where guests try a drink and a light snack, continuing a tradition dating back to Renaissance times. Next, the tour walks to Via dei Neri, a street famous for its panino shops and local food. Here, participants sample cured meats, cheeses, and either pappa al pomodoro or ribollita according to the season, along with local paté and wine, while hearing about Florence’s unique food traditions. The group then proceeds to the Arno River and crosses the Ponte Vecchio, known for its jewelry shops today but once a marketplace for butchers and fishmongers. Crossing the bridge leads into the Oltrarno neighborhood, an area popular with locals in the evening. The third stop features a wine tasting paired with a handmade raviolo, highlighting Tuscan flavors in simple ingredients. The main meal follows at a trattoria, where guests enjoy a thick-cut Florentine steak served rare alongside roasted potatoes and a glass of local wine. The tour finishes with a visit to an artisan gelateria for authentic gelato, served in a lighter recipe. The last stop is Piazza Santo Spirito, where the guide offers additional tips before the walk ends. This walking tour lasts about three and a half hours, includes 14 tastings over five stops, a sit-down steak dinner, wine pairings, and is led by an English-speaking local guide in a group capped at 12 people.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza della Signoria
The tour begins in Piazza della Signoria, a central square in Florence known for its outdoor sculptures and art vendors. Here, guests see the Palazzo Vecchio, a palace from the Medici period, and a replica of Michelangelo’s David. The guide introduces the group to Florence’s food culture before the tour moves on.
10 min
Buchetta del Vino
The next stop is the Buchetta del Vino, a historic wine window where drinks and snacks are served. This small opening was originally used to sell wine directly to customers to avoid tavern taxes and was frequented by Renaissance figures such as Michelangelo.
20 min
Via dei Neri Food Stop
The tour continues to Via dei Neri, a street lined with panino shops offering cured meats and cheeses. Guests taste typical Florentine specialties such as pappa al pomodoro or ribollita depending on the season, local paté, and wine. The guide explains why Florentine cured meats and cheeses are more seasoned compared to other Italian regions.
30 min
Ponte Vecchio and Oltrarno
The group walks toward the Arno River and crosses Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge now lined with jewelry shops but formerly a marketplace for butchers and fishmongers. Crossing the bridge leads into the Oltrarno district, known for its local atmosphere in the evening.
10 min
Wine and Raviolo Tasting
At the third tasting stop, guests enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine paired with a handmade raviolo. The simple ingredients highlight traditional Tuscan flavors and prepare guests for the main meal.
30 min
Florentine Steak Dinner
The main course is served in a cozy trattoria where guests eat a thick-cut Florentine steak cooked rare to keep its flavor. The steak is accompanied by roasted potatoes and a glass of local wine.
45 min
Artisan Gelateria
To finish the evening, the group visits a local gelateria offering artisan gelato made with a lighter, lower-fat recipe. Guests can choose to have one or two scoops as a sweet end to the tour.
20 min
Piazza Santo Spirito
The tour concludes in Piazza Santo Spirito, where the guide provides additional recommendations for further culinary exploration in Florence.
5 min
Meeting point
Please arrive 10 minutes early. Your guide will meet you in the center of the square, next to the Equestrian statue of Cosimo I (a man on a horse). A representative will be there holding a sign with “The Tour Guy” on it.
End point
Our tour will conclude in Piazza Santo Spirito.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.