Livorno Food and Market Tour

Livorno Food and Market tour combines history, art, architecture, local flavors and traditions. A 3 hours guided tour that will allow you to appreciate this unique city and experience a real gastronomic adventure. Livorno is a fascinating town of Tuscany with an original history and an interesting culinary tradition, a great destination for foodies. Join the tour, eat and drink like a local!

Meet your guide and stop in one of the many cafeterias of Livorno for a grait cappuccino or espresso coffee discussing about this Italian morning ritual. Start your guided tour admiring the amazing fortress built under the Medici dinasty during the sixteen century and visiting the characteristic street Via Madonna, symbol of the multicultural origins of this unique city and important testimony of peaceful coexistence among communities.

As you continue to your next food stop, listen at your passionate guide illustrating stories and curiosities of Livorno and immerse yourself in local culture. Pass through the lively outdoor Fruit and Vegetable Market, get a taste of Livornese life and follow the inviting smell of traditional delights. Try the local authentic street food such us frate and scagliozzi and learn about its interesting history.

Then proceed to the the historic Central Market - Mercato delle Vettovaglie, an impressive building designed in the 19th century and one of the biggest covered market in Europe. Enjoy the happy chaos of the vendors, lose yourself in the overwhelming smells of this beautiful place and discover authentic products that reflect Livorno's multicultural past. Are you ready for a deliciuos bruschetta with extravirgin oil and a glass of tuscan wine- Well here we go! You will then walk over to the fish market where your guide will explain the differences between the various types of local seafood.

Continue your gastronomic adventure in a typical Torteria, where many local people go for their lunch break. Taste a specialty known as torta di ceci, a kind of pancake made from chick peas and traditionally served in bread with a glass of spuma. Its curious name referring to the original value, 5 cents of cake and 5 cents of bread.

End your cultural food tour with a must in culinary tradition of the city. Stop in a bar and try the real ponce alla livornese, a legendary local drink made with coffee and rum. Apparently adapted from traditions taken from the Anglo-Saxon population of Livorno, it expresses the energy and passion of local people.

The itinerary includes 8 tastings, we suggest you to have a light breakfast before the tour. Vegetarian option available, please advise at moment of booking.

Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:30 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Piazza del Municipio, 57123 Livorno LI, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• Food tasting
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Snacks
• Wine tasting

Not Included

• Transportation to/from attractions

Facilities