The Local Organizing Committee invite you to discover "the other Florence" of the old city centre that is, the food markets of San Lorenzo and Sant'Ambrogio, by choosing one of the proposed tours.
Each itinerary is free of charge, thank to the Local Organizing Committee and the Agenzia per il Turismo di Firenze (APT), and a professional tour guide will accompany you in visiting markets. Since there is a limited number of places available it is recommended to register by sending an e-mail message by August 10 to iucr@iucr2005.it, specifying in the subject "APT Tours" and in the message body name and itinerary number (a first come - first serve procedure will be followed).

MARKETS OF FLORENCE:

The districts of San Lorenzo and Sant'Ambrogio, despite their differences in history and destiny, have one very significant element in common: they both boast historic food markets. Here visitors can discover all the most authentic which the food and wine traditions of Florence and its surroundings have to offer.

The visit lasts about three hours, with meeting time at 9.30 a.m. The meeting point for the visit to the Market of San Lorenzo and its surrounding area is Piazza S. Marco, in front of the main entrance of the church. For the visit to Market of Sant'Ambrogio the meeting point is in Piazza Santa Croce, beside the statue of Dante. The tours comprise a walk through the district and a free visit to one of the important artistic sites, followed by a visit to the Market. Here the management consortium will offer visitors tastings of typical products. Finally it will be possible to visit one of the typical or historical shops of the district.

ITINERARY 1: Sant'Ambrogio Market Wednesday 24, August - Fully booked

ITINERARY 2: San Lorenzo Market Tuesday 30, August - Fully booked

ITINERARY 3: San Lorenzo Market Wednesday 24, August - Fully booked

ITINERARY 4: Sant'Ambrogio Market Tuesday 30, August - Fully booked