--- title: Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings and Wine lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 541 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 210 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Food & Wine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-18 data_updated: 2026-09-18 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/walking-food-tour-of-florence-with-tastings-and-wine/ --- # Walking Food Tour of Florence with Tastings and Wine **Guidekin's take:** A food walk around the Sant'Ambrogio neighbourhood, in the centre yet mostly among locals, with food and wine tastings led by a local guide and a private version if you want the route to yourselves. It runs in all weather, vegetarian tastings must be requested at booking, and hotel pickup is not included. Rated 4.83 by 541 travellers at €99 per person. ## Overview This walking food tour is designed to discover and taste the gastronomic side of Florence, among the most appreciated by Italians. The city will surprise you for the variety and richness of its flavors, recipes and wines. Our gastronomic tour around Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood – away from the big crowds yet in the city centre, where you’ll find mostly locals – is designated to make you enjoy the authentic flavors of this city in every bite, enriching it with stories and anecdotes and taking you only in the best places where locals usually go. The journey includes ancient specialties such us cecina or lampredotto, excellent wines and new flavours in wineries and small restaurants. The secret of our tastiest and most authentic perspective of Tuscan cuisine is a very simple recipe: knowing where to go and the city culinary heritage; employing only passionate food-lovers, licensed tour guides; respecting the local producers, as well as the food richness of this unique city. ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 3h–3h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 541 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Walking Palates ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared food tour of Florence | €99 / person | English | Shared tour: You'll share this experience with a small group of foodies like you. | | Private food tour of Florence | €189 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Private tour: The tour is reserved exclusively for you and your group. A private guide will be with you for the whole time. Food and wine tastings: You'll savor a full meal across five stops, from aperitivo to... | ## What's included - Professional local guide - Wine tastings - Food tastings ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Walking Palates** (3h; admission included) - Get ready for a tasty experience! 2. **Piazza di Santa Croce** (pass by, no stop) - . ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:15, 17:15, 17:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-18 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your Food Ambassador will meet you at the Statue. They will hold a sign with the "Walking Palates" logo ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking ## How it compares in Food & Wine Tours Ranked **#8 of 10** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Winner 2026 Florence Sunset Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/winner-2026-florence-sunset-food-wine-tour-by-eating-europe/?format=md) — €109 per person, 4.95 (5993) 2. [Florence Food Tour with Truffle Pasta, Steak & Free Flowing Wine](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-tour-with-truffle-pasta-steak-free-flowing-wine/?format=md) — €116 per person, 4.98 (341) 3. [Florence Food & Local Flavors Tour with Eating Europe](https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-food-local-flavors-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) — €94 per person, 4.96 (544) Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/food-tours-florence/?format=md ## More in Florence - All Florence tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/walking-food-tour-of-florence-with-tastings-and-wine/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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