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Florence Exclusive PRIVATE Food Tour with 6 or 10 Tastings

4.7 · 678 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Withlocals Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
15 start times between 11:00 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private food walk through Florence for your party alone, with six or ten tastings of Tuscan savoury and sweet bites and local drinks depending on the option you book, and vegetarian swaps on request.

Landmarks are seen from the outside only, with no entrance tickets, and hotel pickup is not included. 4.68 from 678 reviews at €114 per person.

Best for: Your party alone with a local foodie: six tastings at €114 per person, ten on the other tier; two people minimum, no entrance tickets. 4.68 from 678 reviews. Private Tours comparison

Trade-off: Two people minimum; no tickets.

In our comparison: #9 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 18, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Italian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
PRIVATE TOUR: 6 TastingsThe page priceDuration: 2 hours 6 local food & drink tastings: Schiacciata alla Fiorentina, Panino al Lampredotto and more Private Food Tour - 6tastings: Enjoy the award-winning private food tour of Florence with a private host, not in a group. Tailor-made and customizable Starting point: Piazza della Signoria, P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy€114 for 2+ people
PRIVATE TOUR: 10 Tastings Duration: 3 hours 10 food & drink tastings : Chianti wine, Cantucci and more Private Food Tour - 10tastings: Enjoy the award-winning private food tour of Florence with a private host, not in a group. Tailor-made and customizable Starting point: Via Giosuè Carducci, 1, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy€156 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • PRIVATE tour - only you and your local foodie
  • Vegetarian alternatives - please message your host to advise of any dietary requirements
  • 6 or 10 food & drinks tastings of high quality local products - depends on the option you book
  • Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
  • Hotel pickup / drop-off
  • Entrance tickets to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside

Reviews

4.7
678 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 615 of 678

Star breakdown of all 678 ratings

5 stars
590 · 87%
4 stars
25 · 4%
3 stars
23 · 3%
2 stars
17 · 3%
1 star
23 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' food and history knowledge; some find the tastings too limited for the cost

Praised

  • Friendly guides share local food knowledge and Florence's history
  • Local markets and quieter food shops visitors would not find alone
  • Food and wine tastings introduce unfamiliar local flavours
  • Private format allows relaxed conversation and questions
  • Guides adapt tastings for vegetarians and other dietary restrictions

Complaints

  • Some leave full while others report small portions and finish hungry
  • Fewer food stops than expected from the advertised tasting options
  • Some enjoy the food variety while others find the selection too basic for the cost

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 September 2024 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
By the Fountain of Neptune - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point for the tour with 6 tastings, At the steps of the Sant Ambrogio church - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point for the tour with 10 tastings · Open in Google Maps
Departure
15 start times between 11:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Withlocals; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Wine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #9 of 9€1143h4.68 (678)private
Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe€1093h 30m4.95 (6004)shared
Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine€1294h4.98 (348)shared
Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe€943h4.96 (550)shared

Ranked #9 of 9 in Food & Wine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €200, median €94; typical length 3h. 1 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Food & Wine Tours

From €114 per adult · PRIVATE TOUR: 6 Tastings