Outside the building are many vendors where you can buy speciality gifts, jewelry and leather items.  On the first floor is the Mercato Centrale full of food vendors representing the finest Tuscan specialities.  Sample local cheeses, cured meats and wine.  Try the local street food, lampredotto, which is a sandwich made from tripe.  You can purchase the traditional liqueur, Alkeremes, a scarlet colored aperitiff that is used in many traditional recipes. Just imagine wandering from one  stall to the next tasting regional specialities and to top of your day, drink an espresso from the coffee bar.

Depending on how much time you want to spend in the market, our trip can include some of the other fabulous sites of the city such as the famous cathedral, the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella. You can tailor your visit with your personal chef who will be your guide on the trip.