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Florence Street Eats and Culinary Customs

Explore Florentine traditions from the perspective of cuisine, enjoying street eats and local specialties.

This tour is all about exploring the city’s best casual eats, beginning in one of the indoor markets to discover the freshest ingredients of the season. You’ll stop as you walk, joining in local snacks and learning dining traditions passed through generations. At Piazza della Signoria, you’ll taste the best panino in town while learning the history of the site. Finally, the tour finishes with genuine gelato at a tiny, beloved gelateria near the Santa Croce Basilica.

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Shore Thing Highlights

See both the Piazza Della Signoria and the Santa Croce Basilica while savoring iconic ingredients of the Italian cuisine
Explore Florence’s local markets with a guide to show you all the best spots
Walk through Florence, tasting the best local eats as you go
Taste a traditional panino and an authentic gelato

Need to know

Approximately 2-hour drive to/from Florence
Driving times may vary depending on traffic
Sailors should expect long periods of walking
Due to the coach parking location in Florence, this Shore Thing includes 2.5 miles of walking and is considered strenuous
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Florence Street Eats and Culinary Customs

Explore Florentine traditions from the perspective of cuisine, enjoying street eats and local specialties.

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