Florence · SHOPPING TOURS
Florence experiences, compared clearly
These shopping tours have the strongest traveller evidence in our Florence index. Compare the price, length and defining detail of each before giving it a place in your day.
Shop Florence’s market, cook a full Tuscan meal in the hills, and enjoy a 4-course lunch with Chianti and recipes emailed after.
“Erika was wonderful. So full of life and warmth you would think she just invited you to her own home. She made this experience amazing!”
Shop Mercato Centrale with a chef, cook Florentine favorites from scratch, toast with Chianti, then leave with recipes for home cooking.
“It was so much fun. The instructor was excellent. The recipes are delicious and we learned so much for such a wonderful experience.”
Make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù in a small Florence class, optional Sant’Ambrogio market, with wine and dinner in English.
“This was a GREAT experience. Our chef Andrea was charming and knowledgeable. We were worried about our 8 & 10 year old but they loved it. We basically made the pasta and assisted with the sauces and the kids loved it. Our 8 year old didn't even ask for ketchup (IYKYK). The market tour and cheese tasting was great. I would highly recommend for anyone. As a chef it was an incredible experience.”
Florence Central Market tour plus hands-on pasta, Nonna-style lasagna, and tiramisù, finished with Chianti at one small-group table.
“Was a really fun day with chef Victoria. Explored market and then had a really fun cooking class and beautiful lunch afterwards. Learnt a lot about local favourites and culture. Highly recommended”
Taste Tuscan classics in Florence’s San Lorenzo and Mercato Centrale, with cheese, meats, wine, gelato, and Medici history in 3 hours.
“We ended up being the only ones on the tour so we got a private tour with Kiara! The first part was taken by her trying to figure out what had become of the other couple, but once she figured out they weren’t coming she gave us her full attention. We did the Mercato Centrale tour because we are staying at a Airbnb and wanted to supply it with some food from the market. Kiara has great relationships with the vendors and we got to try a variety of Tuscan foods and drinks. It was a generous amount of food and we took notes as to what to come back…”
A small-group Florence street food market walk with 7+ tastings, wine, Cantucci, gelato, and local shopping tips at two working markets.
“Alice was a fantastic guide. Took us to a food market serving authentic Tuscan meats, cheeses, and vegetables. Tried lampredottato which was tasty but it may not for everyone. Gave an informative tour around the neighborhood of Santa Croce. Very friendly host. Enjoyed it immensely and highly recommended for all foodies.”
Florence market-to-kitchen cooking class at Mercato Centrale. Shop with a chef, cook 4 courses, taste with wine, take recipes home.
“Francesco was lots of fun teaching us to cook some Italian dishes, which turned out great despite the fact that I helped. He has a great sense of humor and answered questions well. The market tour involved some tastings at a couple of the stalls, which made it all the more enjoyable. This was definitely one of the highlights of our vacation.”
Shop Florence’s San Lorenzo market, then cook a 4-course Tuscan meal with a chef and enjoy lunch with wine, plus take recipes home.
“We did the market tour + cooking class combo with Chefactory, and it was so much fun! Greta was really friendly and knowledgeable, and super patient with our many questions. The food was great, and the course was enjoyable for both beginners (me) and folks with more cooking experience (my parents). They were also able to accommodate vegetarians. Thank you, Greta!”
Florence market-to-table cooking class in Tuscany: shop the central market, make fresh pasta and Tuscan sauces, then eat with wine.
“We had a wonderful time learning how to make a delicious meal that broken down into steps was extremely simple to do. I would highly recommend the course to everyone.”
A 2.5-hour Florence street food walk linking San Lorenzo Market bites with Duomo and Ponte Vecchio sights, led by a licensed local guide.
“Our guide was Vera and she was amazing. she gave us a lot of interesting information about Italian food and wine, as well as history and architecture. The tour was about 2.5 hours and each food we tried was delicious. It was enough food for us so we skip supper. thank you, Vera, for great tour”
A small-group Florence food tour with Sant’Ambrogio Market tastings, family-run bites, 5 wine glasses, and classic gelato.
“We had an amazing time on our food tour of Florence. Marco was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We ate delicious food and learned so much about the food culture and the city. I would definitely recommend this tour--I want to take it again!”
Taste Tuscan classics on a 4-hour Florence food and wine tour, visiting San Lorenzo Market and key sights with a local guide.
“This was a superb tour. Martina was a well informed and passionate guide. We enjoyed every minute of the flavours, the stories and the service. Top class tour.”
Florence market tour plus a 4-course cooking class at Chefactory, with tastings, homemade pasta, and unlimited Tuscan wine.
“This was my favorite tour while visiting Italy. Entailed a lot of walking, which I wasn't expecting. From the meeting location, the tour was broken up into 2 groups and we proceed to walk to the amazing market. All I can say is WOW! I wish I had one of these markets near me. After touring the market, sampling some stuff and picking up some supplies, it was a significant walk to Chefactory. We had such a wonderful time making a 4 course meal, which included making fresh pasta. Our tour guides/chefs were wonderful throughout the entire tour. Our absolutely delicious 4 course meal was server to us along with…”
Florence street food and Mercato Centrale tour. Taste olive oil, truffles, pasta, soup, gelato, and get domes views at Piazza San Giovanni.
“Highly recommend adding this very cool and interesting experience to your Florence itinerary! A perfect way to spend an afternoon! Anna our guide was so knowledgeable and fun! 5 stars!”
Shop Florence’s famous market, cook a 4-course Italian feast with a chef, then eat with wine. 5 hours, $102 per person.
“one of the best cooking classes ive ever taken, really fun market tour, great instruction znd delicious recipes. my daughter and i enjoyed it immensely.”
