The 13 Best Gelato & Tiramisu Classes in Florence

1.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave central Florence for a hilltop Tuscan estate, where chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, and Tiziano guide you through handmade pasta or wood-fired pizza, sauces, and gelato. You will eat what you make with wine or beer, then return by bus with recipes and a cooking diploma.

“This was the most fun we had in Florence. An opportunity to talk to people and make friends, if you want, or just stick with your group. We did the gelato and pizza making and both came out delicious. The chefs were hilarious. And all the wine you could want!”

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2.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

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!”

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3.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

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 :)”

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4.Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

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.”

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5.Pizza and Gelato Preparation Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,143 reviews · from $67

Meet near Florence’s San Lorenzo Central Market for a three-hour English-language class with a professional chef. Make your own pizza, watch a gelato demonstration, taste chocolate gelato, and finish with dinner, wine, recipes, and a certificate.

“Alice was positively excellent. Was friendly, talk class well and made entire experience fun. Plus the food tasted great also!”

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6.Pizza and Gelato Class at a Tuscan Farmhouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 822 reviews · from $186

Travel from Florence to a Tuscan farmhouse for a hands-on pizza and gelato class. Guides such as Tiziano, Arla, Livio, Gloria, and Max teach the techniques, then you eat your creations with wine or beer while enjoying hilltop views.

“Great time had by my wife and I! Do not change a thing!…. Perfetto 🍕🍨🍷🍻”

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7.Premium Cooking Class for Pasta and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · from $47Best value

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!”

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8.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

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”

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9.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

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!”

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10.Florence Hills E-Bike Tour with Gelato Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Ride from central Florence into the hills on an easy electric bike tour limited to eight people. Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Villa Pian dei Giullari, and Arcetri, with gelato at the end. Guides such as Alessia, Paolo, Gabriel, and Gianmarco add local stories and practical tips.

“What a great day. This is a business run by a local couple. We were able to see many beautiful views of the city as well as the country side. We had the upgraded lunch option. Lunch was next store at an amazing trattoria. Would highly recommend this experience.”

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11.The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at Cucineria La Mattonaia in Florence for a three-hour English-language class led by a professional chef. Knead pizza dough, choose toppings, prepare chocolate gelato, bake your own pizza, and enjoy unlimited wine, or soft drinks for children. The group can include up to 15 people.

“Super fun activity with our young and grown kids. They could answer every question and were happy to help out anyone with patience. Delicious pizza and gelato for all!”

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12.Flambé Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your chef near Via de’ Bardi for a three-hour Florence cooking class in English. You’ll make two pasta dishes and tiramisù, then share the food with Tuscan wine and soft drinks. Guides including Valentino and David have led warm, hands-on sessions for groups of up to 15.

“Fun hands on class learning how to make two different types of pasta. Guide also makes tiramisu for the group. As an FYI, everyone's pasta is collected and cooked for everyone to enjoy. As stated, access to house red/white wine and/or water is included.”

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13.Florence Food Tour: Home-Made Pasta, Truffle, Cantucci, Olive Oil, Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk Florence with a local guide such as Anna, Lorenzo, Marilisa, Francesco, or Valerie while tasting fresh pasta, truffle, olive oil, cantucci, Tuscan dishes, and gelato. The small group, capped at 14, mixes food stops with the Duomo, San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce.

“anna our tour guide was so so knowledgeable and passionate about florence, she was the perfect tour guide and gave us so many recommendations for places to eat and things to do etc etc. will recommend to everyone i know!!!”

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