If you want to explore Florence and learn about his masterpieces from a fun, entertaining and “foodish” angle, this is the tour for you!

We will start our tour from the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you will learn the history behind Michelangelo’s magnificent David and his Unfinished Prisoners.

Our walk will cover the Duomo, the building that has come to represent Florence itself. The cathedral is impressively decorated with polychrome marbles and it’s topped by the celebrated Dome, designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1418 and 1436. Our tour will then continue with the Baptistery, one of the most ancient religious buildings in the city: the beauty of the Baptistery’s gilded doors made Michelangelo call them “the Gates of Paradise”.

We will explore Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of Florence government for over 700 years. Here you will not just learn about the history of the Republic of Florence and the powerful Medici Family, but also some juicy anecdotes about Michelangelo and other artists! We will then walk to the Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in town, and the Porcellino Market. The iconic wild boar statue will fit perfectly in our food itinerary!

We will then go visit the Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio, the most authentic market in central Florence. You will learn the history of the markets in city of Florence and savor the flavor of Tuscan food, such as pecorino cheese, olive oil and schiacciata (tastings not included).

The atmosphere inside is alive and colorful and is a real enjoyment for your senses: the unrivaled smell of freshly cut “prosciutto” or flavored pecorino cheese will guide you through the wide variety of stalls. Here you realize why good food is such an important part of our culture. We will also check out all the seasonal vegetables, from tomatoes to porcini mushrooms, to truffles and peppers.

Our guide will also take you through the Santa Croce neighborhood, with its magnificent church dating back to 1284. Here you will admire the magnificent square and earn about the famous wine windows.