Florence:

Private Sant’Ambrogio Market & Local Delicacies Experience

Wander through Sant’Ambrogio Market and Eat Like a Local along the way.

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Tour Type: Private Tour
  • Schedule: This tour runs every Monday to Saturday.
  • Start Time: 10:00 AM
  • Meeting Point: We meet at the entrance of Sant'ambrogio Market. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

Here is the Google Maps link

Taste of Florence: Private Sant’Ambrogio Market & Local Delicacies Experience

Experience the real flavors of Tuscany on a Private Sant’Ambrogio Market Tour in Florence. This exclusive journey takes you into one of the city’s oldest local markets, where you can combine regional tastings with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Meet your private local guide and step inside one of Florence’s traditional covered food halls, where tastings, culture, and daily Florentine life blend in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Inside the indoor market hall, you walk past colorful stalls where local vendors display fresh produce and handmade specialties. Along the way, you stop at selected stands to enjoy a variety of tastings that may include cured meats such as prosciutto and finocchiona, regional cheeses like pecorino and ricotta, flaky pastries, classic sweets, and refreshing gelato. Meanwhile, your guide shares short stories about Tuscan food traditions and explains how locals shop and cook.

Beyond the market, continue into the Sant’Ambrogio neighborhood, one of Florence’s most authentic quarters. This residential area features artisan workshops, cozy cafés, and historic buildings, and it sits close to cultural landmarks such as the Basilica of Santa Croce.

A perfect choice for travelers who want to connect with Florence in a meaningful way, the walk blends culinary discovery with neighborhood charm. Moving at an easy pace, you experience the city through flavor, stories, and atmosphere, leaving with a genuine sense of Tuscan cuisine and the everyday life that shapes it.

Highlights
  • Eat Like a Local: Explore Sant’Ambrogio Market, a historic local food hub loved by Florentines, far from crowded visitor routes.
  • Taste Tuscany’s Finest: Savor a curated selection of regional delicacies, from cured meats and aged cheeses to pastries and artisanal gelato.
  • Wander Beyond the Center: Stroll through an authentic residential district filled with artisan workshops, cozy cafés, and everyday local charm.
  • Behind the Flavors: Discover the stories, flavors, and traditions behind regional ingredients with insider insights from your guide.
  • Made Just for You: Enjoy a private, relaxed experience tailored to your interests with personal attention throughout the tour.
Included
  • All food tastings at selected local market stands
  • Private expert local guide throughout the experience
  • Curated selection of Tuscan specialties and sweet treats
  • Sant’Ambrogio Market and neighborhood private tour
  • Relaxed pace with personalized attention and local insights
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point
Restrictions
  • Not suitable for vegans, people with food allergies, or people with gluten intolerance.
Essential Information
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking involved.
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced
Meeting Point

We meet at the entrance of Sant’ambrogio Market. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

Here is the Google Maps link

  • Adult
    (Ages 0 - 99)
    259€

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