Food Market Experience

Taste Regional Meats & Cheeses in a Local Open Air Market

Wander through a vibrant local food market and discover the heart of Tuscan culinary culture. Sample a variety of regional cheeses, cured meats, and artisanal delicacies, all paired with local wines. Along the way, meet the warm, passionate suppliers behind the flavors—cheesemongers, butchers, and fishmongers who make this market a true hidden gem. It’s an authentic, delicious way to experience Tuscany like a local.

  • Expert wine professional and local foodie to guide you in English (me!)

  • Taste many local meats & cheeses - bring your appetite!

  • Enjoy local wines and learn about pairing with

  • Learn about different ageing times and production styles of cheese

  • Taste true Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil (the best in the world)

  • Avoid the over crowded Central Market and see where the locals actually shop daily

  • Learn about seasonal fruit and vegetables and what the Tuscans use them for

  • Opportunity to buy quality products to take home and share with friends and family

MARKET EXPERIENCE:

Max 6 people

Price:

  • 1 person - 120€ per person

  • 2 or more - 90€ per person

Duration: 2 hours (starting time between 11am-1pm)

Two people smiling, one man wearing a black shirt and apron, and one woman holding a glass of white wine, in a deli or cheese shop. There are cured meats hanging and on shelves behind them, and cheese on the counters.
A variety of cheeses, jars of jam, a bottle of red wine, a tin of extra virgin olive oil, and other Italian food items on a wooden surface.
Four smiling women taking a selfie inside a cheese and wine shop, with shelves of wine bottles and cheese behind them, and a man working at the counter in the background.
Close-up of a sandwich with ham and turkey on a wooden serving board in a deli or cafe setting.
Four women and one man posing together inside a restaurant or deli, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a black apron, while the women are dressed casually.
Slices of cooked chicken breast on a wooden serving board.
Four men smiling and posing for a photo inside a butcher shop, with meat displayed behind them. They are wearing casual and business casual attire, with some holding green shopping bags. The shop has bright lighting and industrial-style decor.
A person holding a slice of cheese in a deli or grocery store, with various meats, cheeses, and wine bottles on the counter and shelves.
Four smiling people taking a selfie inside a wine shop or cellar, with shelves of wine bottles and a deli counter in the background.
Person holding a vacuum-sealed package of raw meat with herbs.
Three smiling people taking a selfie in front of a display case filled with various cheeses, meats, and deli items inside a shop or café.
A black dog with a beige harness looking through a glass display case at a butcher shop, with various cuts of meat and other products inside.
Hand holding a bowl of ricotta cheese topped with honey, in front of a cheese display case with various cheeses and dairy products.
Group of five people smiling and taking a selfie in a wine shop or restaurant, with shelves of wine bottles and food products in the background.
Various packaged Italian cheese jars with a wooden cheese board in the background displaying different types of cheese.
Display of various cheeses, including Pecorino, with handwritten price tags in Italian. The cheeses are behind a glass display.
Group of six people smiling for a selfie in a wine shop with shelves of wine bottles in the background.
Thin slices of prosciutto or similar cured meat on a wooden cutting board with a glass of white wine nearby.
A bottle of Bacchieraio 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon wine and a glass of red wine on a table.
Four smiling women and one smiling man taking a selfie inside a store or cafe, with shelves of food and drinks in the background.
A bottle of organic Italian wine, Pecorino, from Cantina Tollo, placed on a counter with a clear plastic cup of white wine next to it. In the background, a man wearing glasses and an apron is smiling.
A woman sitting inside a cafe or restaurant, holding a small blue cup of coffee and a slice of food, smiling at the camera. Outside the open door, there is a market with green crates filled with produce.
A cheese wheel labeled "Grotta Delle Fate" with slices of cheese, a wedge, and a vintage scale in the background.
Sliced fresh mozzarella cheese on a wooden board with toothpicks for serving.
Assorted dried beans and legumes in cloth-lined bins with handwritten signs displaying prices, including packages labeled 'Fagioli Piattellino,' 'Ceci Toscani,' and 'Fagioli con l'occhio,' on display in a grocery store
Two bowls of colorful salads on a dark table with green plants nearby.
A woman with headphones around her neck and sunglasses on her head is holding a slice of prosciutto and pretending to eat it like a taco inside a delicatessen or food market.
A tray with three cups of coffee or espresso, a glass of sweetener packets, and a small pot of cream or milk, on a black surface.
Top-down view of people enjoying a cheese and charcuterie platter with glasses of red wine at a social gathering.
Left front woman with long brown hair, right front woman with long blonde hair, and middle woman with short gray hair and glasses, smiling at a cheese shop counter with view of deli case and people in the background.