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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

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Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Palatine Hill

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms and Creation of Man

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Enjoy a premium and exclusive tour of the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and more!

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

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Florence’s authentic flavors aren’t something you can guess and trying to replicate them at home without knowing the secrets is a lost cause. Stop guessing and join our expert chefs for a hands-on cooking experience that puts you in control. Learn to craft perfect Tuscan pasta, master authentic gelato and tiramisu, and bring the magic of Florentine cuisine into your own kitchen. For families, couples, or groups of friends, we provide the ultimate culinary journey into the real flavors of Florence

Florence cooking classes

Florence is known for its exceptional cuisine, but truly mastering these flavors requires the expertise of true culinary masters. Our cooking classes in Florence give you direct access to the secrets of Tuscan cooking, all in a local kitchen with an experienced team. Whether it's crafting pizza and gelato, perfecting classic Tuscan dishes, or dining with locals, each of our experiences immerses you in Florence’s culinary heritage like no other.

The Pizza and Gelato Making Cooking Class in Florence lets you learn from an expert pizzaiolo, teaching you to create Italy’s most beloved dishes in an interactive, fun setting. As one guest shared, “We loved every minute—the chef’s tips made all the difference, and the food was incredible!”

If you’re interested in a more diverse menu, the Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence with San Lorenzo Market takes you from selecting fresh ingredients at the market to cooking a multi-course Tuscan meal with expert guidance. One participant said, "The visit to the market and the hands-on cooking were a fantastic way to immerse ourselves in Tuscan food culture."

For those who want an intimate and authentic experience, the Authentic 4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence lets you learn and dine with a local host in her own kitchen, giving you a genuine taste of family-style Florentine cooking. A traveler remarked, "The meal, the company, and the view were all amazing—we felt like we were part of an Italian family for the day."

These aren’t just cooking classes—they’re a window into the real Florence. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned cook, you’ll leave with skills, recipes, and memories that will make your time in Florence truly exceptional. Join us and learn to cook—and taste—like a local.



Unleash your inner chef and master the art of Italian pizza, pasta, gelato, and tiramisu!

The Best Cooking Classes in Florence

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Authentic Cooking Classes in Florence - Cook & Dine Like a Local

Create the authentic food of Italy with an expert pizzaiolo chef, homemade lunch, and wine

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Cooking class - Get ready to learn from a real professional chef as they guide you through the exact steps to making authentic Italian delicacies!

Pizza dough  - Learn the step-by-step techniques to kneading the ideal pizza dough and then rolling it out to a perfect shape

Pizza Dough Made from Scratch

Cook the Italian way - Discover the culinary secrets to cooking like a true Italian chef as you learn the authentic way to craft real Italian pizza and gelato!

Build Your Own Personal Pizza

Fresh local ingredients - Everything you make during class will be created by using fresh, in season ingredients– including your pizza toppings!

Fresh Local Ingredients

Gelato  - Use raw ingredients and your favorite flavors to make your own decadent gelato while learning the secret to making it perfectly creamy!

Create Delicious Gelato for Dessert

Enjoy your meail - Sit down and dig into your delicious, culinary masterpieces while toasting with a glass of fine Italian wine!

Fun for Kids of All Ages

End at the cooking school - Your friendly chef will send you off with a booklet of recipes so you’ll be able to impress your friends and family back home!

Passionate English-speaking "pizzaolo" chef

Gelato and pizza making class

Home-made dinner with wine (or soft drinks)

Graduation certificate

Italian culture

Group size of 20

Hotel pick up and drop off

Guide gratuities

Pizza and Gelato Making Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence

Create authentic pasta with a Michelin-star chef and savor Tuscan wines guided by a master sommelier

Pasta-Making  - Learn the secrets of making fresh pasta from scratch, shaping spaghetti, tagliolini, and tortelli under expert guidance in an intimate setting.

Seasonal Sauces - Depending on the season, you will prepare classic Tuscan sauces like pecorino fonduta, truffle and mushroom sauce, or ragù, while learning local culinary traditions.

Perfect Pairing   - As you work on your pasta, the sommelier will show you how to select wines that elevate your dishes, teaching you key techniques for pairing wines with food.

Wine Tasting - Swirl, sip, and discover the secrets behind the region’s famous Chianti red, all with insights from an expert winemaker.

Gourmet dinner - Sit down to enjoy your handmade pasta, paired with expertly selected Tuscan wines, as the sommelier leads you through a sensory tasting experience.

Pasta dinner

Ending point - Your experience concludes at the cooking school, located in the heart of Florence. Take a stroll through the city after your delicious, unforgettable evening.

Your tour ends back at the cooking school

Friendly, English-speaking chef

Hands-on pasta-making experience

Wine tasting with a certified sommelier

Ingredients and equipment

E-recipe book 

Group size of 8

Pasta Cooking Class and Gourmet Wine Pairing in Florence

Create delicious pasta, tiramisu, and more with market-fresh ingredients and an expert local chef

San Lorenzo Market - Enjoy a guided tour of the bustling San Lorenzo Market as you receive a hands-on lesson in Florence’s local cuisine and culture

Meet Your Chef Guide Across from San Lorenzo Market

Local ingredients - Walk past stalls of meats, vegetables, and more as your expert chef helps you select the market’s freshest local ingredients!

San Lorenzo Market

Italian pasta  - Once you’re in the kitchen, roll up your sleeves and learn the secret to making delicious homemade pasta with an authentic Tuscan sauce

Make Pasta from Scratch

Tuscan flavors - Your local chef will teach you how to make a traditional Tuscan meal, including a flavorful antipasto using only fresh ingredients 

Delicious Italian Dishes

Tiramisu - Satisfy your sweet tooth by making a delicious tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert and the perfect way to end your decadent meal!

Homemade Tiramisu

End your tour at the cooking school in Via Panicale - After enjoying your delicious homemade meal, you’ll be given a booklet of recipes so you can continue your culinary journey back home

Authentic Tuscan Meal

Passionate English-speaking guide

Italian cooking class

Lunch and wine

Recipe booklet

Group size of 20 

Additional food and beverages

Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence with San Lorenzo Market

Watch your host’s cooking demo from her own kitchen, then enjoy a family lunch or dinner together! 

New tour

Italian Hospitality​ - Enjoy classic Italian hospitality as you’re welcomed into your Cesarina’s home with open arms 

Italian Hospitality​

Aperitivo​ - Your Cesarina– an Italian woman who makes fresh pasta, will ensure that you enjoy a truly authentic culinary experience, starting from an aperitivo with local products.​

Aperitivo

Cooking Demo​ - Follow closely as your host demonstrates how she cooks a classic Florentine meal using her own family’s cookbooks and recipes​

Cooking Demo​

Local products​ - The menu changes everyday, being based on fresh, seasonal products, such as beans, vegetables, pasta, meat and more!

Local products​

Florentine Cuisine​ - Your meal will depend on your host’s recipes and the season, though some classic dishes include pasta with ragu, frittatas, and tiramisu!​

Florentine Cuisine​

Sit Down Meal - After watching the delicious dishes being prepared, it’s time to taste them! Sit around the table like a traditional Italian family and enjoy the meal together.

Sit Down Meal

End at host’s home​   - After your delicious meal, say goodbye to your wonderful host and her family, then spend some time exploring her local neighborhood!

End at host’s home​  

Local, English-speaking Cesarina host 

Cooking demo 

4-course meal 

Coffee, wine, and water 

Spend time with a local Italian family 

Group size of 8  

4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence

Discover Tuscan street food, prepare a 3-course meal with tagliatelle and tiramisù and try 2 wines

Sant’Ambrogio Market​ - Start your adventure in the heart of the Sant’Ambrogio Market, a local favorite where Florentines have been shopping for fresh ingredients since 1873. ​

Food Tastings  - Explore the vibrant stalls with your expert guide, learn about the seasonal products, and enjoy tastings of cheeses, cold cuts, and other Tuscan specialties.

Seasonal Shopping  - Walk with your guide through the market to hand-pick the freshest ingredients for your upcoming cooking class. ​

Cooking Class​ - Arrive at the cooking class location, a fully equipped kitchen. 

Handmade Pasta​ - The chef will show you the techniques for kneading and rolling the dough.

3-Course Meal ​ - Sit down and enjoy a meal of bruschetta, your handmade pasta with sauce, and a delightful local dessert.

Wine Tasting​ - Pair your meal with two glasses of Tuscan wine, and savor the fruits of your labor in a relaxed, intimate setting.

Ending Point​ - The tour ends with your meal, and you are free to relax and enjoy the food at your own pace. 

Friendly, English-speaking chef guide 

Sant’Ambrogio Market visit 

6 local food tastings 

Cooking class 

Homemade pasta preparation 

3-course lunch 

2 glasses of local wine 

Recipe booklet to take home 

Group size of 15 

Tour guide gratuities 

Sant’Ambrogio Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Chef in Florence

Pick fresh ingredients and learn to make authentic, Italian cuisine on an unforgettable day trip!

Ending point in Florence - After the tour, you will be dropped off at your original meeting point.

Pick local ingredients​  - Gain insights into the cultivation of the estate's garden produce as you wander through rows of vibrant vegetables and herbs.​

Pick local ingredients​ 

Welcome drinks and appetizers​  - Begin your culinary adventure with appetizers and wine, setting the tone for the upcoming gelato and pizza making.​

Welcome drinks and appetizers​ 

Countryhouse cooking school​  - After roaming through the estate's lush garden, it's time for your hands-on experience.​

The Best Cooking Classes in Florence

Unleash your inner chef and master the art of Italian pizza, pasta, gelato, and tiramisu!

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The Best Cooking Classes in Florence

Unleash your inner chef and master the art of Italian pizza, pasta, gelato, and tiramisu!

Pizza and Gelato Making Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence

Pasta Cooking Class and Gourmet Wine Pairing in Florence

Authentic Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence with San Lorenzo Market

4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence

Sant’Ambrogio Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Chef in Florence

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