Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center
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- 2.5 hr
This 2, 5 hours walking tour includes the visit of the amazing downtown of Florence and San Lorenzo fresh market: strolling through the market stalls you will learn loads of precious information, suggestions and recommendations regarding the food traditions in Tuscany, all your senses will be overwhelmed by the colours and the flavors, even the market noise will be a pleasant sound. This is not just a street food tour, we will also illustrate the arts of the city, share history, stories and anecdotes, while passing before the famous Santa Maria del Fiore CATHEDRAL, its impressive Battistero and astonishing DOME. Before end the tour in PONTE VECCHIO there will be time to taste a simple, tasty and traditional SCHIACCIATA that is a crisp and chewy Italian bread, made with a basic mixture of flour, yeast, olive oil, water, and salt filled with cured tuscan meat. Last BUT not least here comes a refreshing ice-cream.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Hili Travel s.r.l.
Stop At: San Lorenzo
The Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of St Lawrence) is one of the largest churches of Florence, situated at the centre of the city’s main market district, and the burial place of all the principal members of the Medici family from Cosimo il Vecchio to Cosimo III. It is one of several churches that claim to be the oldest in Florence, having been consecrated in 393 at which time it stood outside the city walls. The market it is located next to the church of San Lorenzo in the Medici neighborhood. The market is made up of two separate markets: the outdoor section of the market lines the surroundings streets of the large Mercato Centrale building, here you will find leather selling, clothing and many souvenirs. This outdoor market is a great addition to your sightseeing!!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Duomo
The Cathedral Square is located in the heart of the historic center of Florence. It is one of the most visited places in Europe and the world and in Florence, the most visited area of the city. The square contains the Florence Cathedral with the Cupola del Brunelleschi, the Giotto's Campanile, the Florence Baptistery, the Loggia del Bigallo, the Opera del Duomo Museum, and the Arcivescovile and Canonici's palace. The west zone of this square is called Piazza San Giovanni. We will see this amazing square tasting a delicious icecream!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Santa Croce
Piazza Santa Croce is one of the most captivating squares in Florence. Surrounded by historic buildings and home to the remarkable Basilica of Santa Croce, it’s a perfectly romantic spot to sit and admire the church, take a closer look at artistic details, like the 17th-century frescoes decorating the Palazzo dell’Antella, or simply soak up the Tuscan sun with some fine people watching. Come along on a journey as we explore the history of this beautiful piazza and share our favorite things to see and do while in Santa Croce. Here we will eat local delicacies such as salami, cheese and wine!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mercato Centrale
This walking tour includes also the visit of San Lorenzo fresh market: strolling through the market stalls you will learn loads of precious information, suggestions and recommendations regarding the food traditions in Tuscany, all your senses will be overwhelmed by the colours and the flavors, even the market noise will be a pleasant sound.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Santa Trinita
The tour ends in Santa Trinità Bridge with amazing view of Ponte Vechio - the best point for making great pictures :-)
Duration: 15 minutes
