Experience

VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli

4.98(66)Florence· Renaissance · galleries · walkableEnglish3 options

This experience captures the true essence of Florence’s culinary soul: a journey that blends tradition, hands-on creativity, and the vibrant flavors of Italy. From the lively buzz of Sant'Ambrogio Market, where fresh local ingredients tell a story of heritage, to the warmth of an Italian kitchen, where time-honored techniques come to life, every moment is infused with authenticity. It’s not just about cooking: it’s about feeling like a local, learning the secrets of Italian cuisine from an expert chef, and embracing the joy of food as a cultural experience. The rich aromas of fresh herbs, simmering sauces, and handmade pasta fill the air, creating a sensory journey that awakens your inner Italian chef. Then comes the best part: gathering around the table, savoring the results of your hard work with a glass of Tuscan wine, and sharing laughter with fellow food lovers. It’s an immersive, delicious, and unforgettable way to taste Florence!

Languages
English

What's included

Expert Local Chef
Lunch or Dinner depending ont he departure selected
Water
Unlimited wine
Only in English to preserve the quality of the experience
Digital recipe booklet , so you can recreate them once you're home
Pesto Making Experience
Small Group Tour
Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes
Meals
Graduation Diploma
Visit of Sant’Ambrogio market - only included in the am tour (no sundays or bank holidays)

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Choose a tour option · 3

3 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Cooking Class + Market Visit
Food Market Visit (10 am): A guided visit to the historic Sant’Ambrogio Food Market where you'll buy the freshiest ingredients for your class Duration: 5 hours: The Morning Class includes the Food Market Visit and lasts 5 hours. Experience the colours and Flavours of St Ambrogio Market
Express Cooking Class
Without Market Visit: An Afternoon Cooking Class (5.00 pm - 4 hours duration) which does not include Sant'Ambrogio Market
Vegetarian Cooking Class
4-Course Vegetarian Menu: Vegetarian Menu available! Select this option if you wish to cook a 4 Course Menu without Meat

Where you'll be

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Where this sits in Florence

Florence is about 8 min by road from Florence Peretola Airport. Compact enough to cross on foot in half an hour, and holding more Renaissance art than most countries. Busy in the middle and calm five minutes out; the Oltrarno side of the river is where people actually live and eat.

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