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The 15 Market Tours in Florence That Earn Their Price

27 tours  ·  from $27

Good market tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - Four courses, Chianti, and a long Tuscan lunch
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

1.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s San Lorenzo market, then ride 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, prepare pasta, meat sauce, pork, bruschetta, and tiramisu, then eat with Chianti wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.

“Noemi and Gloria were wonderful teachers. The location of the class is breathtaking. It was cozy in the room where we were making the pasta on a cold December day. We were provided recipes of what we made. The bus ride was about 20 minutes from the city center and gave us another experience traveling to the cooking location. A++++”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - From market ingredients to a working kitchen
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

2.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet a local chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale for tastings and ingredients, then make bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The class is hands-on, vegetarian-friendly, and includes Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma. Chef assignments vary, with Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and John often praised.

“Great cooking class with Alice! First we shopped at the Central Market in Florence and then returned to the classroom/kitchen and made pasta, ravioli and tira miso.”

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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour - Starting at Sant’Ambrogio Market
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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

3.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet at Cucineria La Mattonaia in central Florence for a hands-on class led by chefs such as Giulia, David, Gui, or Alain. Make pasta and tiramisù from scratch, enjoy Tuscan appetizers and unlimited wine, and choose a morning class with Sant’Ambrogio Market.

“David was fantastic - explained everything and answered questions as we went. Perfect hands on event - Thank you”

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Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour - Fresh pasta, lasagna, and sauces from scratch
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Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

4.Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $63

Tour Florence’s Central Market with an English-speaking chef, taste olive oils, truffles, cheeses, and cured meats, then make fresh pasta, Nonna’s lasagna, sauces, and tiramisù. The 3 to 5-hour class is fully hands-on, with wine, a shared meal, recipes, and small-group instruction.

“If you want a cooking class activity in Florence, this is the one to do! I was in a small group of 4 as it happened. The teacher (Alice) was brilliant, knowledgeable and fun and had us all make and eat a delicious lunch (with wine). The bonus of this activity is that it starts with a look round the fantastic food market a few steps away down the street, where a deli store holder, Emily, let us taste truffles, olive oils, balsamic vinegars and more and told us the differences to look for. The meeting place is an easy walk from the city centre. A thoroughly enjoyable morning, full…”

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The Original Florence Street Food & Market Tour (by Streaty) - Starting at Piazza dei Ciompi at 10:30 a.m.
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The Original Florence Street Food & Market Tour (by Streaty)

5.The Original Florence Street Food & Market Tour (by Streaty)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Join a local guide such as Alice, Tina, or Stefano for a three-hour Florence food walk through Sant’Ambrogio and Piazza dei Ciompi. Expect seven or more tastings, including market produce, Tuscan specialties, lampredotto, cantucci with dessert wine, charcuterie, and gelato. It is a full meal, not a snack crawl.

“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.”

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Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit - Cooking Tuscan food with a professional chef
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Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit

6.Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at Piazza San Lorenzo for a guided tasting walk through Mercato Centrale, then head to a cooking school for a Tuscan starter, two main courses, dessert, and wine. Chefs such as Francesco, Caterina, Noemi, and Greta lead small groups of up to 15 per chef. Recipes go home with you.

“Everything was amazing! The market experience was great - got to taste lots of samples and see the market in action. The cooking class itself was fabulous! We made 4 courses and everything was so delicious! I liked this cooking class because nothing was too difficult to potentially replicate at home. The chefs were so nice and made this a wonderful experience for us!”

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Florence: Market to Table Cooking Lesson - Meeting the chef at Florence’s central market
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Florence: Market to Table Cooking Lesson

7.Market to Table Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews

Meet an English-speaking chef at Florence’s central market, learn about Tuscan ingredients, then ride by minivan to a cooking school. Make pasta, sauce, a meat or fish dish, and dessert before eating your meal with Italian wine. Guides have included Julio, Emanuele, Andrea, and Thomas.

“Got to cook great food, great chef, great class and the meal was fantastic.”

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Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area - Meeting at the Medici Chapels
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Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area

8.Florence Street Food Tour: Central Market & Duomo Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · from $26Best value

Spend 2.5 hours walking Florence with an English-speaking local guide such as Tommaso, Serena, Vera, or Gabriel. Taste Tuscan specialties, visit San Lorenzo Market when open, learn food traditions, and see the Duomo, Baptistery, and Ponte Vecchio.

“Anna was fantastic! Full of helpful info, personable and knowledgeable. We had many types of delicious food and enjoyed every minute! She also gave us great info about shopping and restaurants, as well as general history. Perfect for our first morning in Florence.”

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Devour Florence Food Tour with Sant'Ambrogio Market Visit - Wine and local bites at Enoteca Alla Sosta Dei Papi
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Devour Florence Food Tour with Sant’Ambrogio Market Visit

9.Devour Florence Food Tour with Sant’Ambrogio Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $91

Start at 10 a.m. with an English-speaking guide and walk from Piazza Sant’Ambrogio to Piazza San Firenze. Over 3.5 hours, you’ll visit the market and local food businesses for 8 stops, 9 or more tastings, 5 glasses of wine, coffee, biscotti, Tuscan specialties, and gelato.

“A wonderful experience to see Florence not from the tourist side, but to really understand how the locals live and what they prefer, how they go to the market, make acquaintances with the sellers, try the most delicious Cantucci, as well as thRead more”

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Florence: San Lorenzo Market Food and Wine Tour with Local Expert - Tuscan wine and the first Florentine aperitivo
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Florence: San Lorenzo Market Food and Wine Tour with Local Expert

10.San Lorenzo Market Food and Wine Tour with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $106

Follow a local guide through Florence for Tuscan wine, cheese, olives, pasta, meat, soup, vegetables, and pastries at seven stops. You begin near Piazza dell’Unità Italiana and finish at Santa Croce. Guides such as Martina, Patrizia, and Lorenzo bring food, city stories, and practical tips together.

“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.”

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Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market - Piazza San Giovanni and the Duomo view
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Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market

11.Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Florence with a small group and a local guide such as Lorenzo, Giordano, or Valentina. Taste fresh pasta, truffle products, cantucci, Tuscan soups, pizza, and gelato, with stops at Mercato Centrale, the Duomo area, and Santa Croce.

“Our guide Giordano was excellent. He cared for our group. He had great English language and explained everything very well and he walked at a pace we could all keep up. He was warm, kind and professional. We sampled many things; our favourites were the Mercato Centrale (learned a lot about truffles from a shop keeper plus we sampled beautiful pasta); the most delicious thing was the gelato at the end. The tour went for 2.5 hours at least. Please tip tour guides for good service. We did because it makes a big difference.”

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Market Food Tour in Florence + 4 courses lunch Cooking Class - Moving from market stalls to the professional kitchen
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Market Food Tour in Florence + 4 courses lunch Cooking Class

12.Market Food Tour in Florence + 4 courses lunch Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet at 9:45 AM by San Lorenzo church for a chef-led tasting walk through Florence’s Central Market, followed by a hands-on cooking class at Chefactory. Prepare three Italian dishes and dessert, including fresh pasta on some menus, then sit down to lunch with Tuscan wine. Vegetarian options are available.

“What a great time! We went to the local market which was huge, and saw where all the fresh ingredients came from. We were treated to a little tasting before we went to the school and made our meal. We made tiramisu, hand made fettuccine, a sundries tomato pesto sauce and a dish with chicken and vegetables. It was all delicious! They also provided some Chianti wine with our meal. This was supposed to be a lunch but we were all completely stuffed for the evening. Everyone in our party absolutely loved it!! Thanks Katrina and Stefano!!”

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Florence: Market Visit and Cooking Class - What the market visit adds to the cooking class
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Florence: Market Visit and Cooking Class

13.Market Visit and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 5 hours · from $102

Meet at San Lorenzo, shop for fresh ingredients with a chef, then prepare a four-course Italian meal in a hands-on class. Expect about five hours, small-group attention, recipes to take home, and a choice of meat or vegetarian main course.

“A big thank you to Gian Lunca and Cattina for making this such a balanced cooking class day. The session flowed beautifully beginning with tastings and shopping at the markets. Followed by the preparation of the meal. I learnt so much, techniques and recipes I know I will use back home in Australia. You were both very patient with everyone in the group and always willing to answer any question we may of had. Of course the best part was eating the meal prepared by everyone. I highly recommend this cooking class.”

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MaMa Florence Guided Market Tour and 4 Course-Pasta Cooking Class - The walk from San Lorenzo to San Frediano
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MaMa Florence Guided Market Tour and 4 Course-Pasta Cooking Class

14.MaMa Florence Guided Market Tour and 4 Course-Pasta Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $263

Start at San Lorenzo Market with guides such as Lavinia or Lisa, then walk to MaMa Florence in San Frediano for a hands-on pasta class. With chefs including Matteo, Emmanuel, or Alessandro, you’ll make seasonal dishes, eat four courses, and share wine in an air-conditioned kitchen.

“This class was amazing! Emmanuel was the best — super friendly, patient, and made everything so easy to follow. He gave everyone personal attention and really made the whole experience fun. We laughed a lot, learned tons, and the pasta turned out so delicious.”

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Florence: Market and Cooking Class at a Local's Home - Three recipes and the value of learning by doing
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Florence: Market and Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

15.Market and Cooking Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $246

Join a Cesarina such as Luca, Barbara, or Cecelia for a market visit and private home cooking lesson near Florence. Shop for fresh ingredients, prepare three regional recipes, then sit down with local wines, water, and coffee. Hosts can accommodate dietary needs if arranged after booking.

“Our hosts name was Luca, he is a professional home chef, and he runs a catering company as his primary business, so this made for a very elegant an elevated cooking class experience. It was just my husband and I and so we really got to know, Luca, his wife, and even their small child. We loved the traditional Tuscan recipes That we made together, and he even sent all of the recipes to us in his own cookbook electronically after the class. All of the chess arena cooking class experience that we have explored have been absolutely fantastic… A must do if you love food, love to cook, and…”

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