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Pasta & Pesto Class with a View, plus Tiramisù & opt. Market Tour
About this experience
Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside. Then, prepare your feast of pasta, bruschetta and Tuscan roast pork, plus beloved desserts such as tiramisu, before savoring the creations with Tuscan wine. Up to four glasses of wine are included throughout the day as well as a cooking diploma and the recipes.
What to expect
A full day hands-on Cooking Class in a stunning setting in the Tuscan countryside, including a market visit topped off with a 4-course lunch. Search for fresh ingredients at Florence’s historic central food market before traveling to our beautiful Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. On arrival be prepared to roll up your sleeves, you will start creating a complete menu, from appetizer to dessert. Master the secrets of traditional dishes that you will easily re-create at home for your friends and family. The cooking lesson is suitable for beginners and for those who can already cook. Then finally we will all sit together on a terrace hosting incredible views over the Tuscan hills and just like a big Italian family, we will take time to enjoy the food we have prepared together, complemented with Chianti wine. Buon appetito! Sample Menu: - Tomatoes bruschetta - Tagliatelle with beef tomato sauce - Roasted pork loin with potatoes - Tiramisù
What’s included
- Cooking class
- Cooking diploma
- 4-course lunch accompanied with wine
- Optional Local Market visit
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus (20 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
- Recipes (sent by email after the tour)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Pasta & Pesto Cooking Class
Enjoy a hands-on Pasta & Pesto Class from Florence, learning to make fresh pasta from scratch and authentic homemade pesto in
Pasta & Pesto WITH Market Tour
Start with a visit to a local market before learning to make fresh pasta and authentic pesto in the Tuscan countryside
Meeting & pickup
- Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's Return: Santa Croce church area (different from first meeting point)
End point
- Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's Return: Santa Croce church area (different from first meeting point)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We regret that vegetarian, gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
- Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.