Livorno Food and Market Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Wine tasting
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Livorno Food and Market Tour
Reviews
106 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour guides and drivers
Cynthia P,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very Knowledgeable tour guides/driver Great for small private group tours Patient Highly recommend A plus
Livorno tasting and market tour.
Denise S,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time learning about and tasting things in Livorno Italy! Our tour guide was the best! Would certainly recommend.
Don’t Miss Out!
Sally R,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a surprisingly wonderful tour. Lisa (our guide) was a pleasure and not only did we get to eat wonderful treats and have delicious drinks but her knowledge of the area and history was exemplary. We are So glad that we did this tour.
Wonderful Tour!
Anne B,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lilac is such a wonderful perfume, welcoming guide. She has lots of knowledge to share and engaged our group with her enthusiasm and her stories! Highly recommend this wonderful tour! The food tastings were fabulous!
It was a great morning of...
Melissa R,,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great morning of learning some history and a ton about local food. Would recommend to anyone interested in learning and exploring Livorno.
Delicious and educational, Too!
Kim R,,Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00At this cruise stop, we decided not to make the trek into Firenze and instead see what Livorno had to offer. We loved our tour with Lisa - we tried several local traditional foods and learned a bit of history along the way. We don’t drink alcohol and were fine with just skipping those samples, but they made sure we were offered juice or Coke in substitution. Everyone in our group agreed it was one of the best days we’ve had!
Laila is was amazing and...
Miranda M,,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Laila is was amazing and informative and the food and drinks were delicious. Laila also made sure the person in our group who is gluten free had access to things to try as well. Our best tour on our two week vacation!!!!
Food and drink and very nice conversations
vcdellago,,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Livorno on a cruise ship and decided against taking a tour to one of the more well-known cities in the hinterland but instead stay right there in Livorno. The food and market tour with Leila made it all so well worth it! We saw churches and canals and markets and had a chance to taste an array of very special snacks and drinks. The best part, however, was having Leila on our side who felt like a good friend from the very first moment. Thank you, Leila, for a very memorable half day in Livorno (and for the great suggestion to cycle the lungomare in the afternoon)!
Must see for livorno
Joseph C,,Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide gave me and my wife and very great experience! She’s was so knowledgeable and friendly! We saw the local spots of Livorno, walked along the coast, ate and drank lots of great local favorites. Best tour guide of any tour I ever been on!!! HIGHLY recommend! Livorno has a piece of my heart
Amazing host and tasty food!
F694FFcourtneys,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This food tour was excellent and Laila our guide was amazing. She showed us more than just the food market and was full of knowledge about the town and history. She was lovely to be around, it felt like we were old friends having a lovely afternoon wandering around town. The food was amazing and Laila knew so many people at the food market that we weee treated like royalty and had the best experience. I can’t recommend this tour and Laila enough!
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