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Florence Cooking Class: Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market or Pasta Class
About this experience
Join one of the most authentic Florence Cooking Class experiences and choose between two unforgettable culinary adventures. Learn from professional local chefs in Florence's first cooking school, where small groups, premium local ingredients and hands-on cooking techniques create an authentic Italian experience for every traveler. Choose the Florence Cooking Class & Market option to explore the historic Central Market, taste seasonal Tuscan specialties and prepare Nonna's traditional Lasagna and authentic Italian Tiramisù from scratch. Or select the Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class to master fresh handmade pasta using traditional techniques before enjoying artisanal gelato with Tuscan wine. More than a cooking lesson, this is a journey into authentic Italian cuisine—recently recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Take home professional cooking techniques, a digital recipe booklet and unforgettable memories from one of Florence's most highly rated cooking experiences.
What to expect
Discover one of the best Florence Cooking Class experiences with two authentic options led by professional local chefs. Choose a hands-on Fresh Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class or a Florence Market Tour with Nonna's Lasagna and Tiramisù. Both experiences include premium local ingredients, Tuscan wine and step-by-step cooking techniques in Florence's first cooking school. Choose the Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class to prepare fresh handmade pasta from scratch with seasonal sauces before enjoying artisanal gelato and Tuscan wine in a fun, small-group setting. Or select the Florence Cooking Class & Market experience to visit the historic Central Market, taste local specialties and learn how to prepare Nonna's traditional Sunday Lasagna and authentic Italian Tiramisù. Perfect for food lovers, couples, families and solo travelers, both Florence cooking experiences celebrate authentic Italian cuisine, recently recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Toast your success with Tuscan wine and take home a digital recipe booklet to recreate your favorite Italian dishes wherever you are.
What’s included
- ALL OPTIONS: Digital recipe booklet to recreate authentic Italian recipes at home
- ALL OPTIONS: Small-group experience
- ALL OPTIONS: Tuscan wine served during the experience
- MARKET TOUR LASAGNA & TIRAMISU OPTION: Guided visit to Florence Central Market with seasonal tasting
- ALL OPTIONS: Professional local chef and hands-on Florence Cooking Class
- MARKET TOUR LASAGNA & TIRAMISU OPTION: Hands-on Nonna's Lasagna & Authentic Tiramisù Cooking Class
- Premium local ingredients and cooking equipment
- FRESH PASTA & GELATO OPTION: Fresh Pasta & Gelato
Not included
- Gratuities
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Fresh Pasta & Gelato
Pasta Making Class: 3 hrs Pasta making class: Make 3 traditional pasta shapes. No market tour & Lasagna for this option Small Group: Hands-on Florence Pasta Cooking Class with professional local chefs. Duration: 3 hours: Hands-on pasta class, gelato tasting and unlimited wine. Unlimited Wine & Pasta: Enjoy your handmade pasta with unlimited wine and an artisanal gelato tasting. Pasta & Gelato Experience: Learn to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch, enjoy an authentic Italian gelato tasting and unlimited wine
Market Tour Lasagna & Tiramisu
Central Market Tour: Guided visit to Florence's Central Market with seasonal food tastings before your cooking class. Small Group: Hands-on Florence Cooking Class with professional local chefs in a small group. Duration: 5 hours: Market visit, tastings, hands-on cooking class, lunch and Tuscan wine. Lunch & Tuscan Wine: Enjoy Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù prepared during the class with Tuscan wines Authentic Florence Experience: Discover Florence's Central Market before preparing Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù in a hands-on cooking class.
Private Lasagna & Tiramisu
Private Market Tour: Guided visit to Florence's Central Market with seasonal food tastings before your cooking class. Private Experience: Hands-on Florence Cooking Class with professional local chefs Duration: 5 hours: Market visit, tastings, hands-on cooking class, lunch and Tuscan wine. Private Lunch & Tuscan Wine: Enjoy Nonna's Lasagna, authentic Tiramisù and Tuscan wines prepared during the class. Authentic Florence Experience: Discover Florence's Central Market before preparing Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù in a hands-on cooking class.
Meeting & pickup
- Towns of Italy cooking school is located in Via Panicale 43 red (close to Central Market) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
End point
- Towns of Italy cooking school is located in Via Panicale 43 red (close to Central Market) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
Towns of Italy cooking school is located in Via Panicale 43 red (close to Central Market) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time Please read carefully If your class is scheduled to take place on or after March 1, 2027, the new meeting point will be: Towns of Italy - Tourist Hub & Cooking School - Florence - Largo Pietro Annigoni, 9A - 50122 Florence
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian cooking classes can also be catered for, please specify when booking
- Please note that when Florence Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays), the market visit will be replaced by a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class school
- We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
- Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be due
- Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance - We regret to inform you that this class is not suitable for Celiacs.
- Please read carefully If your class is scheduled to take place on or after March 1, 2027, the new meeting point will be: Towns of Italy - Tourist Hub & Cooking School - Florence - Largo Pietro Annigoni, 9A - 50122 Florence
- Not suitable for Celiacs
- Eggs cannot be excluded from the meal since having some dishes containing them.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.