Small-Group Markets & Delis Tour by Urban Adventures

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Duration: 2h
Location: Florence, Italy | Florence, Italy


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Vibrant & bustling traditional marketplaces
Introduction to local food & culture from your expert guide
Information from the producers at local farmers' stands
Mouthwatering samples of a variety of Italian delicacies
Limited capacity—maximum 12 people per group

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Florence's markets and delis
All food tastings
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Indulge on a morning filled with some of the famous Italian delicacies. From traditional cheese and cured meat to different types of bread and porchetta, this tour ensures you sample many of the authentic and regional foods of Tuscany.

Begin your day in the heart of Florence's food district where the locals shop for fresh produce. Your guide explains the food history of the region and points out different delicatessens on your way to meet artisans at their stalls. Watch them selling Parmigiano-Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, fresh bread, olives, and of course the famous prosciutto. Here you have the chance to ask any questions to the expert local farmers and cheese producers of Florence.

Continue to one of the best chocolate shops in town where you try a mouthwatering sample and sip a fresh cappuccino. It is then time to explore the indoor section of the market, where you learn about handmade pasta and cheese. The fish, meat, and poultry present a feast for the eyes. Your tour ends with delicious toasted bread with seasonal toppings accompanied by a glass of wine as your guide gives you tips on restaurants and bars.