San Frediano Artisans & Butchers

The district of San Frediano is on the Oltrarno. Today this residential area is buzzing with cool bars and new locations. It and has become known as one of the ‘coolest neighbourhoods of Florence’. With artisanal workshops, local grocers and historical butchers. There were over forty butchers in this district! Stop into two locations while learning about the artisans and their workshops.

Arrive at Alessandro and Gianni’s store second-generation butchers. See their impeccable store. With its original Carrara marble walls and benches. Their classic Berkel Salumi Cutting machines. Meet Alessandro and his family & taste their salumi all made with 100% Italian pork.

Stop into a bookbinder and paper store. Gianni and Michiko integrate six generations of family history. And over twenty years of bookbinding, conservation and crafting of novelty items.

We’ll stop by Jane’s restoration workshop. To take a look at her wooden objects homewares and accessories. As we continue to the historical door of San Frediano we arrive at one of the most traditional food trucks in Florence. If you are game you can try the Lampredotto at Simone La Buticche di’lampredotto. The ‘Trippaio’ the tripe seller is one of the most characteristic street foods of Florence.

Enjoy lunch at Leonardos restaurant. Meet his parents Gianni and Daniela at their butcher’s next door. They have been selling prized meats for over 40 years. The shop is 400 years old! Enjoy lunch at Leonardo’s. You may get a taste of Daniela’s amazing porchetta! As we leave we will stop into one of our favourite Gelateria!

Starts: 10.00am

Ends: 01.00pm

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting Point: Accommodations in the Florence City centre or At the News Stand in Piazza Goldoni

Price per person (adult):

1 pax 375 Euro

2 pax 245 Euro

3-5 pax 180 Euro

6-8 pax 145 Euro

9-12 pax 120 Euro

12-15 pax 105 Euro

Children under 9 years, Free

Children 10-18, 35 Euro each

Includes: Prosecco with crostini toasted bread with toppings, Polenta, Tripe (if you don’t want to try tripe you can taste seasonal mushrooms), local beer, lunch at Leonardos, starter & first course, wine & gelato

Availability: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday