Open to everyone, the Mercato Centrale has some incredible options for those looking for gifts or those who just want to take a look around. You'll find all sorts of good, local foods here worth taking home to family or just to try. It's also a wonderful way to see the inner workings of an Italian market and to get a glimpse of how important food is to the culture. Fresh fruits and vegetables are all available, as well as various types of meats. You can also find the most important staple of Tuscan cooking, olive oil. It's free to enter and take a gawk around, and you can also find some free samples available to try.