Food in Florence is never just food. This guided walking tour pairs Tuscan tastings with key sights like the Cathedral and the Medici spaces, so you get context fast. I especially like the variety: savory bites like focaccia and cold cuts, plus sweet stops like cantuccini and vinsanto.

One heads-up from a recent booking: the wine portion can feel lighter than the description suggests. In that case, the guide Luigi gave a great run, but the aperitivo ended up being more of a small taste than a fuller wine flight.

If you want a short, snack-forward way to orient yourself in central Florence, this is a strong pick. Just go in knowing it’s more about frequent small tastings than long, sit-down wine time.

Key things to know before you go

• 1.5 hours of guided walking, built for quick orientation plus tastings
• Savory variety you can actually compare: focaccia, pecorino, cold cuts, pasta, and meats
• Sweet finale options include cantuccini biscuits and vinsanto sweet wine
• Medici Palace aperitivo adds a special setting for your drinks and bites
• Landmark stops include Florence Cathedral and Basilica di San Lorenzo
• Two artisan store visits give you a chance to spot edible take-home items

A 90-minute Florence food-and-wine walk that actually fits your day

Florence can chew up time. This tour is designed for the opposite problem: too much to see, not enough energy left to plan meals.

You get a guided walk through major sights and a steady rhythm of tastings along the way. Think of it as a fast way to learn what locals reach for, without you having to figure out menus from scratch.

At $93 per person for 1.5 hours, it’s not the cheapest thing in town. But it does bundle guided visits, multiple tastings, and wine—so you’re paying for convenience and direction as much as food.

Finding My Green Tour: starting across from Eataly bar

You meet at the My Green Tour office, across from Eataly bar. That’s a practical choice because it puts you in the busiest zone and makes it easier to link the tour to other plans before or after.

I like tours with clear, walkable meeting points. You don’t want a 15-minute detour when you only have 90 minutes total.

Tip: arrive a little early and use the time to spot the group gathering area. In Florence, that little buffer saves stress.

Florence Cathedral and San Lorenzo: eating with real context

The tour includes landmark walking with stops that help you connect your food stops to the city around them. You’ll stand in awe of Florence Cathedral and visit the Basilica di San Lorenzo.

Why this matters: it changes the way you experience the tastings. Food in Italy isn’t just a product—it’s part of daily life shaped by the same neighborhoods, trades, and traditions you’re seeing on the street.

Also, it’s a smart pacing choice. In 90 minutes, you don’t want only food and you don’t want only monuments. This tour balances both, so you’re not burned out halfway through.

Medici Palace aperitivo: great setting, check your wine expectations

The tour finishes with an aperitivo session in a Medici palace, with select Tuscan wines. This is the part that sounds the most special on paper, because the room matters as much as the pours.

Here’s the key consideration: one recent booking noted that the aperitivo wine tasting was smaller than expected. Instead of a larger tasting moment, it turned into only a small taste of a Tuscan wine alongside a local sandwich.

So how should you plan? If your main goal is variety—multiple wines, proper tasting flights—go in with flexibility. You’ll likely get some Tuscan wine as part of the experience, but don’t assume it will be a long, heavy wine focus for the entire finale.

If you want ambience and a chance to compare local flavors in a historic setting, you’re in the right place. If you want wine as the star performer, you may want to temper expectations or pair this with a separate wine tasting later.

What you’ll eat and drink: savory bites, sweet stops, and the Tuscan thread

The tastings are built around typical Tuscan favorites, with a mix of savory and sweet. You’ll encounter items like fresh focaccia and cold cuts, and you can also expect pecorino cheese as part of the lineup.

The tour is also described as including pasta and succulent meats. That’s important because it makes the sampling feel like a mini meal, not just a couple of crumbs passed around.

The sweet side: cantuccini and vinsanto

The tour highlights cantuccini biscuits and vinsanto sweet wine. This combo is classic for good reason. Cantuccini are meant to handle dipping, and vinsanto brings a slow, sweet finish that pairs naturally with the crunchy biscuit texture.

Expect the sweet portion to give you a clear end point. It’s one of the easiest parts to remember as a highlight, especially when you’re hopping between savory bites all afternoon.

Gelato and pastries

The what to expect section also includes gelato and delicate pastries. That means you get at least one proper dessert stop, not just a sugary final bite.

If you’re the kind of person who hates dessert that feels like a token add-on, this is a plus. You’ll leave with something properly sweet on board.

Aperitivo bites, too

Along the way, the tour also mentions artisanal aperitivo bites. In Florence, aperitivo can be a whole vibe, so having those snack-style bites threaded through your walk is a good way to keep energy up.

Two artisan store visits: more than window shopping

You’ll visit two local artisan stores during the tour. That’s a subtle but valuable inclusion because it shifts the experience from tasting-only to understanding what you’re tasting.

You get a guided explanation of products at the places where they’re made or sold locally. And you get a practical chance to decide what you actually want to buy.

Even if you don’t plan to carry food home, these stops help you notice quality differences—what feels freshly made, what looks well stored, and what brands or shops locals seem to care about.

If you want edible souvenirs that aren’t just generic shelf items, this portion is your bridge.

The “mostly snacks” feel: great for variety, not for heavy meals

One of the strongest points from a recent booking is that the tour is mostly snack-focused and leans toward local street-food style bites. That can be exactly what you want in Florence.

Snacks do two things well:

• they let you compare flavors without committing to one big dish
• they keep the tour moving without long restaurant waits

The trade-off is obvious. If you were hoping for a more formal meal structure, this isn’t that kind of tour.

Instead, it’s a guided tasting walk where you’re sampling across categories—bready, salty, meaty, sweet—then finishing with an aperitivo moment.

Price and value: why $93 can work (and when it won’t)

Let’s talk value honestly. At $93 per person, you’re paying for more than food.

You’re getting:

• a walking tour of Florence landmarks
• guided visit support
• wine tasting
• food tastings
• a structured finale in a Medici palace setting
• two artisan store stops

If you try to do this on your own, you’ll spend time figuring out where to go, how to split tastings, and how to avoid ending up with mismatched quality. Paying for the route and the pacing can be worth it.

Where it might not be value for you: if wine is your top priority and you were expecting multiple pours or a longer tasting session. Based on the one note about the aperitivo being lighter than described, you could leave wishing you had booked a wine-focused tour as well.

A smart approach: do this tour first to learn the flavor map of Tuscany. Then, if you fall in love with a wine you tried, book a dedicated wine tasting later.

Who should book this Florence food and wine tour?

I’d point you here if:

• you want a short, guided way to sample Tuscan food while seeing Florence Cathedral and Basilica di San Lorenzo
• you like tastings that stay snack-sized, so you can walk and keep moving
• you want a sweet finish with cantuccini and vinsanto
• you like the idea of a Medici setting for aperitivo, even if it’s not a long wine seminar

I might steer you elsewhere if:

• you’re a serious wine collector chasing multiple wine pours and deeper comparisons
• you want a full, sit-down dinner experience in place of tastings

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a fast, tasty orientation to Florence—sights plus food, with a guided hand through the tastings. The blend of savory bites, sweet classics like cantuccini and vinsanto, and the Medici palace aperitivo setting make it feel special even when the wine portion is brief.

Skip or pair it with something wine-forward if you care most about quantity and depth of wine tasting. In that case, you might feel the aperitivo moment is too small.

If your goal is to walk away knowing what to order in Florence and what Tuscan flavors actually taste like, this $93, 1.5-hour format is a solid match.

FAQ

How long is the Florence guided food and wine walking tour?

It lasts 1.5 hours.

What is the price per person?

The price is $93 per person.

Where do I meet for the tour?

Meet at the My Green Tour office, across from Eataly bar.

What kinds of food and drinks are included?

You’ll have food tastings and a wine tasting. The highlights mention items like fresh focaccia, cold cuts, pecorino, cantuccini biscuits, and vinsanto sweet wine, plus other tastes such as gelato and pastries.

What landmarks are included on the walking tour?

The tour includes Florence Cathedral, Basilica di San Lorenzo, and the Riccardi Medici Palace.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible.

What languages is the live guide available in?

The guide is available in Italian, Spanish, and English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.