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15 Market Food Tours in Italy to Book This Year

26 tours  ·  from $50 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 market food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - From Market Ingredients to Fresh Pasta
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

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

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

Start at Florence’s Mercato Centrale with a chef such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, or Jon. Taste local olive oils, balsamic vinegar, and other artisan foods before making bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The five-hour class ends with lunch, Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma.

“We had such a great time! This was our second time doing this class. Frederico was so fun. He’s was knowledgeable made the class and market visit a great way to spend the day.”

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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More - Fresh Pasta, Made the Bolognese Way
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Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

2.Bologna Food & Market Tour with 6 Tastings, Pasta, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,328 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Bologna’s Quadrilatero with an English-speaking guide such as Claire, Federica, Caterina, or Mattia. Taste fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, aged balsamic, local meats, wine, gelato, espresso, and a secret dish while learning how food shapes the city.

“This was an amazing experience! Mattai was extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about his city and the history of cuisine in Bologna. We loved every stop we made and he followed us the tour by sending us a list of the places we visited and the food we ate!!! Would 100% recommend this tour.”

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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit - Cicchetti, the Venetian way to snack
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Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

3.Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 822 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Start near Rialto Bridge and follow a local guide through Venice for 2.5 hours of cicchetti, regional cheese, cakes, buranelli biscuits, and market sights. Guides such as Tone, Tony, Vanessa, Ana, and Denys bring different personalities to the route. Food is included, drinks cost extra, and groups are limited to 14 people.

“Shantal was the best tour guide! She gave little bits of history into the areas we walked through, pointed out a few notable sites, and was very informative about the traditional foods. Each place she took us to was amazing, we even went back to a few the next day because they were that good. We did another food tour in Rome and this one was far more worth the $, we had several stops with multiple tastings and many different options. One of our favorite nights of eating in Italy!”

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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour - The arancina stop sets the tone
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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

4.Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 540 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Walk Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets with an English-speaking local guide, tasting arancina, panelle, sfincione, pani ca’ meusa, seasonal dessert, and more. Three Sicilian drinks are included. Guides such as Angelo, Simona, Vinz, and Salvatore are praised for combining food, humor, history, and practical city tips in a group of no more than 12.

“Our guide, Allesandra, was very informative, engaging and I enjoyed her great sense of humour!!”

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Roman Food Tour with Visit to the Trionfale Food Market - Starting with coffee at La Nicchia Café
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Roman Food Tour with Visit to the Trionfale Food Market

5.Roman Food Tour with Visit to the Trionfale Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Start with coffee near the Vatican, then taste Bonci pizza, aged balsamic, truffles, cheeses, cured meats, market fare, Roman pasta, wine, and gelato. Guides such as Irene, Stefania, Martina, and Giada bring local food knowledge and plenty of energy. Come very hungry: the portions add up fast.

“Georgia, our guide, was very informative and friendly. Great experience to try all the different foods from different areas of Italy. We were very full and the gelato was amazing!”

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Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour - Starting at the Central Market with a local chef
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Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

6.Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

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

Spend 3 to 5 hours exploring Florence’s Central Market with a local chef, tasting olive oil, truffles, cheeses, and cured meats before making pasta, lasagna, sauces, and tiramisù. The class is fully hands-on, taught in English, and ends with your own meal, Tuscan wine, dessert wine, recipes, and a certificate.

“My daughter and I had a wonderful day with Jon as our chef. We learned how to make ravioli and tagliatelle and tiramisu- plus some traditional sauces. Jon was a fun and knowledgeable host: we learned a lot and had a great time!”

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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour - Meeting at San Giacomo di Rialto
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Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

7.Venice: Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews

Spend four hours walking from San Giacomo di Rialto through the market district and lesser-known lanes, stopping for cicchetti, regional wine, coffee, tiramisu, and other Venetian specialties. Guides such as Denis, Julia, and Ana add local history, food lore, and practical restaurant advice. Vegetarian options are available.

“Giulia was wonderful, very knowledgeable and did a great job managing the group. She was experienced, kind and made everyone feel comfortable. Each stop was charming, and of course the food and wine were next level! Highly suggest this tour!”

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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty - From Castello Ursino to Catania’s medieval past
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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty

8.The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend three hours walking through Catania with a local guide such as Gisella, Allegra, Davide, or Barbara. Visit the fish market, taste arancini and other Sicilian street foods, enjoy seasonal fruit, dessert, and three drinks, while learning about the city’s food, architecture, and traditions. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Be sure to go hungry to this tour. The food just gets better and better. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable and the pace was great.”

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Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour - Tiramisu and espresso near SantEustachio
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Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

9.Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Campo Dei Fiori Market Food and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide at 10:45 a.m. near Campo de' Fiori for seven or more tastings, including cured meats, cheese, pizza, pasta, tiramisu, coffee, gelato, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Walk through Piazza Navona to the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Guides may include Maria, Matteo, Andrea, Fabrizia, or Francesca.

“This was incredible. Maria was so friendly and knowledgeable and took us to some truly wonderful places that we would not have found on our own since we aren’t locals. I felt like I was hanging out with a friend all day. I learned so much about Rome and experienced truly amazing local food. I cannot recommend this enough.”

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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice - Cicchetti and wine, Venice’s social meal
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Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

10.Rialto Market Food and Wine Lunchtime Tour of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $113

Start near San Giacomo di Rialto at 10:45 a.m. for a four-hour walk through Venice’s market district, with seafood, cicchetti, Italian wine, and local stories. Guides such as Denys, Dennis, Julia, Tony, and Tone are praised for friendly service and flexible food choices. Expect a maximum of 14 people, plenty of walking, and no vegan or gluten-free accommodation.

“Well worth the time & money. Excellent guide with lots of extra knowledge. Tone was engaging and clever.”

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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting - Cicchetti and wine at a neighborhood osteria
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Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

11.Private Secret Venice Tour; Rialto Market, San Polo & Food and Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $257

Walk from Campo San Bartolomeo through Rialto Market and San Polo with a local English-speaking guide. See old artisan quarters, Carampane, Palazzo dei Camerlenghi, the Grand Canal, and T Fondaco dei Tedeschi, then enjoy wine and cicchetti at a traditional osteria. The tour lasts about two hours and ends near Rialto Bridge.

“A really interesting 2 hour tour. The guide who took us on the tour was excellent. Her stories and information were told with clear and genuine enthusiasm. Experienced a side of Venice I would not have known about without this trip. Only improvement the young lady who represented the tour company and was supposed to meet us, could have been a little more welcoming.”

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Rome: Food Tour with Market Visit - Starting with coffee at La Nicchia Cafe
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Rome: Food Tour with Market Visit

12.Rome: Food Tour with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews

Spend four hours eating through Rome with an English-speaking guide such as Stefania, Celeste, Irene, or Giordano. Visit Mercato Trionfale, taste Bonci pizza, sample Roman pasta with wine, and finish with natural gelato. The portions are generous, so arrive hungry and mention dietary needs when booking.

“Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. She gave us great tips for finding good food around Rome, and how to identify quality products for purchase. The food was delicious, the wine was abundant - we would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Devour Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour - Coffee and maritozzo at Pasticceria Linari
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Devour Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour

13.Devour Rome Testaccio Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Testaccio with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Start with coffee and maritozzo, visit the market, taste pizza, cheese, cured meats, and a Roman sandwich, then sit down for pasta with oxtail sauce, wine, and gelato. Guides such as Mattia, Fernanda, Julia, and Chiara have led recent departures.

“Great time learning about a neighborhood I had no experience visiting.. and such a fun way to discover Italy and Rome. Would happily do something like this again.”

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Bologna: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit - Mercato delle Erbe: cheese, tomatoes, and fresh pasta
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Bologna: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

14.Bologna: Tastes and Traditions Food Tour with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 162 reviews · from $100

Spend 3.5 hours walking through Bologna with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. Start with coffee and torta di riso, visit Mercato delle Erbe, sample Parmigiano Reggiano, mortadella, handmade pasta, wine, and tagliatelle al ragù, then finish near the Two Towers.

“The entertainment and information Mikela provided along the way. Also the amazing food and and drink.”

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Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo - Starting in Piazza Olivella and reaching Teatro Massimo
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Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo

15.Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52

Walk Palermo with guides such as Fabrizio or Claudio, combining Capo Market, the cathedral, Quattro Canti, and major landmarks with five street-food tastings, a drink, and cannolo. The three-hour route suits first-time visitors, though food is the main event and museum entries are not included.

“Great tour with our tour guide, Fabrizio. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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