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4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence
Watch your host’s cooking demo from her own kitchen, then enjoy a family lunch or dinner together!
What's included
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
Guide gratuities
Itinerary
Meet at your host’s home
Your memorable cooking demo takes place at your host’s very own home, usually in Florence’s city center
Italian Hospitality
Enjoy classic Italian hospitality as you’re welcomed into your Cesarina’s home with open arms
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.
Cooking Demo
Follow closely as your host demonstrates how she cooks a classic Florentine meal using her own family’s cookbooks and recipes
Local products
The menu changes everyday, being based on fresh, seasonal products, such as beans, vegetables, pasta, meat and more!
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!
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.
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!
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Select participants and date
Start times are in the product’s local time
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Tue, 08 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Your lovely host will welcome you with open arms once you arrive at her home in the center of Florence. The exact location will be shared a few days before your experience, as it depends on the closest available Cesarina in your area. Along with your intimate group of no more than 8 guests, you’ll be led to her very own kitchen for an unforgettable cooking demonstration. Your Cesarina- the traditional name for a woman who cooks pasta, will use her family’s own recipes to create a decadent 4-course meal for you. Follow closely as she shares her own culinary secrets to making a classic Florentine lunch or dinner, complete with a pasta, main dish, appetizer, and dessert!
Finally, devour your delicious home cooked meal as you enjoy a family-style dinner with your Cesarina and fellow group members. Once you say goodbye to your host and her family, be sure to spend some time walking off your meal as you explore her vibrant neighborhood!
Authentic Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence Tour Description
Your 2.5-hour tour includes:
Dining experience at a local’s home
Cooking demo from a Cesarina
4-course Italian meal
Coffee, wine, and water
Time spent with a local Italian family
Small group experience with only 8 people at most
Meet Your Cesarina
Once you arrive at your Cesarina’s beautiful home in Florence, ring the doorbell and get ready to experience the ultimate level of Italian hospitality! After your lovely host warmly welcomes you into her home, you’ll be introduced to your small group of fellow travelers. Since this class only allows for 8 guests at most, you’ll get to enjoy an intimate dining experience together- just like a typical Italian family!
Cooking Demo
Once everyone has gathered, follow your delightful Cesarina to her kitchen for a sensational cooking demonstration! Using her own traditional family recipes, your wonderful host will show you how to make an authentic, 4-course Italian meal!
While the exact recipes will vary based on your host and the season, your meal will include an appetizer, pasta dish, main course with a side, and a dessert. A few classic Florentine delicacies that may be on the menu include pasta with ragu, vegetable frittatas, savory meatballs, homemade tortelli, and tiramisu!
Buon Appetito!
After watching your host cook up a storm, it’s time to sit down and enjoy a delectable, home cooked Italian meal! Raise a glass of wine with your inviting host and fellow group members as you toast to what is sure to be the most memorable meal of your trip.
Once you’ve finished off your decadent meal with an espresso and dessert, you’re free to continue exploring your host’s vibrant neighborhood at your leisure! We’re sure she has plenty of local recommendations that you won’t want to miss.