Food tours in Florence
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Florence. The most comfortable months are March to June and September–October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
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What to eat and drink in Florence
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Bistecca alla fiorentina
- A thick T-bone steak, grilled over coals and served rare, sold by weight.
- Lampredotto
- Tripe simmered in broth and served in a bun with green sauce, from Florence's street carts.
- Schiacciata
- Tuscan flatbread with olive oil and salt, split and filled as a sandwich.
- Gelato
- Italian ice cream: denser and silkier than most, best from shops that make it daily.
- Chianti
- Tuscany's best-known red wine, from Sangiovese grapes grown between Florence and Siena.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Florence month by month
Averages for Florence, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 52 (11) | 55 (13) | 61 (16) | 68 (20) | 76 (24) | 84 (29) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 81 (27) | 71 (22) | 60 (16) | 53 (11) |
| Low °F (°C) | 36 (2) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (8) | 53 (12) | 61 (16) | 65 (18) | 65 (19) | 59 (15) | 52 (11) | 44 (6) | 37 (3) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:44 pm | 6:20 pm | 7:58 pm | 8:33 pm | 8:59 pm | 8:55 pm | 8:20 pm | 7:26 pm | 6:32 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:38 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Florence?
March to June and September–October. Expect highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are December and January.
What food is Florence known for?
Bistecca alla fiorentina: a thick T-bone steak, grilled over coals and served rare, sold by weight. Lampredotto: tripe simmered in broth and served in a bun with green sauce, from Florence's street carts. Schiacciata: tuscan flatbread with olive oil and salt, split and filled as a sandwich.
Where can I book food tours in Florence?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
