Lampredotto Bike Tour in Florence | Full Itinerary

Florence in the Saddle and with Bites: Bike Tour to Discover the Real Lampredotto

There's one way to tell if you're truly in Florence: look at what people are eating on the street. If you see someone eagerly biting into a sandwich dripping with broth and salsa verde, that's Lampredotto.

Today we take you to discover the city's most authentic soul with an itinerary that unites two symbols of Florentine freedom: the bicycleand the tripe seller.

A bit of history: Why Lampredotto?

Lampredotto is no ordinary sandwich; it's a gastronomic monument. It takes its name from the lamprey, an eel that once inhabited the Arno River and was a delicacy for nobles. The common people, unable to afford it, called the abomasum (one of the four stomachs of a cow) "lampredotto" because of its shape, which resembles that of a fish.

Born as a "poor man's food" for the workers and artisans of Oltrarno, it was sold by tripe sellers on carts since the 1400s. Today it is the street food par excellence, capable of reconciling the manager in a suit and tie with the student.

The Tour: Departure from Cicli Sergio Bianchi

For a tour through the alleys of Florence, you need the right bike. Our starting point is an institution: Cicli Sergio Bianchi on Via San Gallo. For four generations, this shop has been a reference point for Florentine cyclists.

Tip: Don't have your bike with you? Stop by our shop to discover our full collection. If you're already on your bike, our technicians are available for a quick service, ensuring a smooth and safe ride on the cobblestones of the city center.

The Stages of Taste: The "Cult" Tripe Shops

We've selected five unmissable stops for you. Here are the names every Florentine knows:

  1. Sergio Pollini (Via de' Macci): A few steps from Sant'Ambrogio. His lampredotto is renowned for its extreme tenderness and balanced flavor.
  2. Il Trippaio del Porcellino (New Market Square): It's impossible not to stop here. Eating a sandwich next to the famous wild boar statue is a must.
  3. Nerbone (San Lorenzo Central Market): A dive into history since 1872. Eat inside the market, immersing yourself in an atmosphere of times gone by.
  4. I' Trippaio di San Frediano (Piazza dei Nerli): For those who want to cross the Arno and discover the "most Florentine" bank, where lampredotto is still a neighborhood affair.
  5. TAN8 Il Lampredotto Vegano (Viale Alessandro Guidoni): For those who want to try the world's first vegan lampredotto. Tripperia Vegana is the world's first and only tripe shop without animal proteins: a true haute cuisine laboratory transformed into street food.

Tour Map on Google Maps

We've created the perfect itinerary for you, starting from Via San Gallo and arriving at Florence's most famous tripe shops, touching on the city's most iconic landmarks along the way.

Lampredotto Bike Tour

Itinerary details:

  • Sergio Bianchi Cycles➜ Sergio Pollini
  • Distance: Approximately 2.5 km.
  • Difficulty: Very easy (completely flat).
  • Password:"Wet!" (Remember to ask the tripe seller to dip the top of the sandwich in the cooking broth.)

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Itinerary details:

  • Sergio Bianchi Cycles➜ The Porcellino Tripe Shop
  • Distance: 2.5 km.
  • Difficulty: Very easy (completely flat).
  • Fun fact: Don't forget a fundamental ritual. Just a few steps from the tripe stall is the famous Fontana del Porcellino ( Fountain of the Little Pig) . Legend has it that touching the boar's nose and placing a coin in its mouth guarantees a return to Florence, or more generally, the fulfillment of a wish (but be careful: the coin must fall through the grate below!). So, after recharging your batteries with a delicious lampredotto, try your luck before getting back in the saddle!

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Itinerary details:

  • Sergio Bianchi Cycles➜ Nerbone
  • Distance: 900 m.
  • Difficulty: Very easy (completely flat).
  • Fun fact: You're already in the heart of Florentine gastronomy. After your sandwich, take the time to explore the Historic Central Market in the San Lorenzo neighborhood. Lose yourself among the ground-floor stalls, where the colors of the fruit and the aroma of the cheeses reflect the true Florentines' shopping habits. Or head upstairs to discover how the 19th-century iron and glass architecture has transformed into a modern temple of contemporary taste.

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Itinerary details:

  • Sergio Bianchi Cycles➜ The Trippaio of San Frediano
  • Distance: 3 km.
  • Difficulty: Very easy (completely flat).
  • Fun fact: Once you've finished your sandwich, don't run away! You're in the heart of Florentine craftsmanship. Pedal slowly through the alleys of San Frediano and Santo Spirito : this is where the ancient artisan workshops once stood.

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Itinerary details:

  • Cicli Sergio Bianchi ➜ Vegan Tripperia: Tanotto
  • Distance: 5 km
  • Difficulty: Very easy (completely flat).
  • Interesting fact: A haute cuisine laboratory transformed into street food. Located at Viale Guidoni 85, this establishment represents the contemporary evolution of Florentine street food. Here, lampredotto and Florentine tripe are reinterpreted in a 100% plant-based way, completely eliminating animal proteins without sacrificing the flavor and the ritual of the "wet sandwich."

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Bring the flavor of Florence home with you!

Did the tour make you fall in love with this dish? If you want to try your hand at cooking or introduce this tradition to your friends, we have a surprise for you. In collaboration with TroppaTrippa.com, we're offering two essential guides (the famous "Quaderni") with a special €2 discount and shipping included for Cicli Sergio Bianchi readers:

                                   

Conclusion

Hunting for the best lampredotto by bike isn't just a food tour, it's a way to keep pace with Florence. No traffic, no rush, just the wind in your hair and the flavor of a tradition that will never go out of style.

And you, are you into salsa verde or spicy food? Stop by Cicli Sergio Bianchi, hop on your bike, and let us know!