Florence · COOKING CLASSES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cooking classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
In a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, chef instructors such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, and Valentino guide you through ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle, and sauces. You cook, eat everything, and pair it with Tuscan wine or soft drinks during this lively three-hour Florence class.
“Awesome experience. Antonio was a great guide and chef!”
Spend three hours in a Florence restaurant making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. Hosts such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, and Narghess guide beginners through the work, then serve your meal with wine, coffee, or limoncello.
“Our guide Amber was incredible. She was humorous and made the class super enjoyable. Would highly recommend!”
In central Florence, your chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from flour to dinner inside a 13th-century tower near the Duomo. The three-hour class suits beginners, vegetarians, families, couples, and solo visitors, with Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and all equipment included.
“This was a fun and awesome experience, especially for the price! The chef was very engaging and helpful. You get put in a room with a lot of people so if you’re looking for a more intimate experience, this isn’t it, but if you’re down to have fun with other people and get to know them, then it’s great.”
Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s San Lorenzo market, then ride 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, prepare pasta, meat sauce, pork, bruschetta, and tiramisu, then eat with Chianti wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.
“Noemi and Gloria were wonderful teachers. The location of the class is breathtaking. It was cozy in the room where we were making the pasta on a cold December day. We were provided recipes of what we made. The bus ride was about 20 minutes from the city center and gave us another experience traveling to the cooking location. A++++”
Meet your English-speaking chef near the Arno and learn three pasta styles in a group of up to 12. You will shape fettuccine or tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortelli, then eat your work with Tuscan wine, dessert, and printed recipes.
“very good tourist guide excellent route we learned a lot about Rome History and the families of the citu and how they infloated to history”
Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, Jacob, and Katarina lead hands-on classes, followed by your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello.
“This was an AMAZING experience, and Katarina was incredible! My husband and I are so glad we booked this! Highly, highly recommend :)”
At Towns of Italy in central Florence, a professional chef guides you through pizza dough, regional pizza traditions, and a gelato-making demonstration. You create your own pizza, sample gelato, share a meal with unlimited wine, and take home digital recipes. Family pricing cuts children’s tickets by 50 percent.
“It was a great way to learn the difference between real gelato and the mass-produced type. The instructor was nice and knew what he was doing.”
Meet a local chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale for tastings and ingredients, then make bruschetta, fresh pasta, sauces, and tiramisu. The class is hands-on, vegetarian-friendly, and includes Chianti, a digital recipe booklet, and a diploma. Chef assignments vary, with Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and John often praised.
“Great cooking class with Alice! First we shopped at the Central Market in Florence and then returned to the classroom/kitchen and made pasta, ravioli and tira miso.”
Spend 11.5 hours in Tuscany with a small group of up to 30 people. Visit Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo, then cook and eat a traditional lunch at Poggio ai Laghi. Guides such as Marco, Marta, and Emma are known for lively commentary, though the pace is full.
“Was overall a great day! Marco was very personable and informative. Would highly recommend. Perfect day”
Meet in central Florence at 4:45 pm, cross the Arno to a professional cooking school, and prepare four Italian courses with a chef and assistant. You may make pasta, gnocchi, chicken, risotto, or dessert, then eat together with wine and take home the recipes.
“Truly was a must to do while in Florence. Our 2 daughters throughly enjoyed learning how to make an authentic 3 course Italian dinner. Our chef was warm and made us feel like we were cooking in our own kitchen. Would highly recommend & would book again if we are able to return.”
Meet chefs such as Jon, Roberta, Federico, or David at Towns of Italy Cooking School for a hands-on pasta class and gelato demonstration. Premium bookings add a Central Market visit, tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu.
“This class was so fun! The food was amazing! I would definitely do it again!”
In central Florence, a Michelin-trained chef guides you through tortelli, tagliatelle, and ravioli, plus three sauces. You work by hand, learn practical kitchen tricks, then sit down to eat the meal with unlimited wine. Classes run about three hours, welcome all skill levels, and offer vegetarian choices.
“This was an amazing experience. Simona was fantastic. We had so much fun. There was 9 of us from age 20-80. We all had a great time and learned so much. The pasta we made was delicious. We made 3 types and 3 sauces. And rhe wine was also excellent. I highly recommend.”
Meet at Cucineria La Mattonaia in central Florence for a hands-on class led by chefs such as Giulia, David, Gui, or Alain. Make pasta and tiramisù from scratch, enjoy Tuscan appetizers and unlimited wine, and choose a morning class with Sant’Ambrogio Market.
“David was fantastic - explained everything and answered questions as we went. Perfect hands on event - Thank you”
At Towns of Italy in Florence, you’ll make filled pasta and tagliatelle, enjoy seasonal sauces, and watch a chef prepare gelato. English-speaking instructors such as John, Roberta, Lisa, Alice, and Victoria lead different sessions, so expect a warm, practical class with wine, recipes, and a certificate.
“This was an amazing experience! 10/10 recommend. The food we made was delicious. This was a really special way for my husband and I to spend our honey moon!”
In Florence, chef-led instruction takes you from flour to ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle inside a medieval tower. You will cook butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù, then eat the meal with unlimited Tuscan wine or soft drinks. Guides may include Valentino, Andrea, Eduardo, or Arturo.
“The only real way to experience whats true to a culture is to learn their creativity in their food. Chef Andrea was an amazing teacher. He was helpful and very patient when we were struggling w a technique. He was kind and gracious. My family really enjoyed his personality and also the knowledge he gave. We wish him the Very Best Blessings in life. Thank you Chef!”
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