Enjoy a vegan food tour in Florence! It’s a must if you want combine your passion for history and food, tasting charming off-the-radar eats. Feel the beat of the local streets and stroll through the historical heart of San Lorenzo. It’s one of the most genuine and “Florentine” neighborhoods of the city. We will start with a traditional Italian style breakfast at a local cafe. Here you will taste a pure Italian espresso with a delicious pastry. The best way to perk up and start the day caffeinated! Then our visit heads to San Lorenzo Central Market. Here we will taste balsamic vinegar, truffle, bread and extra virgin olive oil. We will also drink a good glass of wine, ready to leave the market and beat some of the most traditional eaters. Here we will have some of the fresh food they prepare daily. It might be caponata di verdure (stewed vegetables), pasta e fagioli (pasta with beans, so good!), ribollita (bread soup) or pappa al pomodoro (bread and tomato soup). Our vegan food tour in Florence has been mentioned by World Vegan Travel, a Canada-based and licensed company that organizes luxury group trips for vegans and the vegan-curious. We have been also featured on The Guardian online.
A vegetarian version of this food tour is also possible.
Mercato Centrale in Florence
The Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Central Market) is on two levels and it’s entirely dedicated to food. It’s inside a beautiful building of glass and cast made by Giuseppe Mengoni. He also deigned the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. This market was built between 1870 and 1874 when Florence was the capital city of Italy. It’s an imposing example of ancient and modern style mixed together, clearly inspired from Parisian architecture.
However, our vegan food tour in Florence is not over yet. We also have a wine tasting. Let’s toast with some traditional Tuscan wine paired with a tray of delicious bruschettas!
The last stop is at my favorite gelateria to have the best gelato of your life! Did you know that the architect Bernardo Buontalenti invented the gelato in Florence ?
During the tour I also give you tips on where to eat in the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants of Florence.
Most people who take this tour won’t be hungry afterwards….!!
2 Hours Start From 180 (a little extra will be to buy the prizes for all the children.€