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The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Florence

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Florence sells pasta and Chianti in the same evening, and the good classes do both properly. These 15 cover the market-and-lunch versions, the Tuscan farmhouse days and the short pasta-and-tiramisu sessions, with prices and start times.

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - What you cook during the three hours
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

1.Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,285 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

In a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, an English-speaking chef such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, or Valentino guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. You make sauces, eat your work, and enjoy Tuscan wine and unlimited soft drinks during this three-hour class.

“We had a great time learning how to make 3 different types of pasta and tasting them with 3 different sauces! Our chef, Antonio, was kind and fun, he taught and guided us throughout the class. Great farewell experience in Florence! Perhaps some background music would be a good addition.”

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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Tiramisu is part of the lesson, not just dessert
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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

2.Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Spend three hours in a Florence restaurant making fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef such as Amber, Alessandro, Clive, or Narghess. You will cook, eat your meal with wine, and finish with coffee or limoncello.

“We had a delightful experience in Clive’s cooking class with our family of four. It was a memorable day as we learned to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu. Clive was incredibly patient with us, as we were complete beginners in cooking. He made the class engaging and enjoyable, especially for our 16 and 18-year-olds. We ended up making some fantastic food that we thoroughly enjoyed afterward. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Florence.”

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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - What you cook during the three hours
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

3.Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

In central Florence, chef-led instruction takes you from flour to three fresh pastas: ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. You’ll cook in a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, eat the finished meal with Tuscan sauces, and enjoy unlimited Tuscan wine or soft drinks. Classes are in English and capped at 15 people.

“A really fun evening making pasta. It was surprisingly tasty and the group size was good, not too big and with other people to chat to as we made the pasta. For what was included I thought this was great value for money and was a really fun evening.”

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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - What you actually cook during the class
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

4.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start in Florence with guide Luca at the San Lorenzo market, then ride to a Tuscan farmhouse for hands-on pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu. Erika and other chefs lead the cooking, with wine, recipes, a diploma, and countryside views included.

“Fabulous tour - the introduction to the market was great and we will go back - and Luca was so fun and engaging that it was impossible not to laugh and enjoy. The cooking was interesting - simple foods and recipes demystified. One of the best tours we’ve done.”

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Pastamania - Florence Pasta Making Class - Rolling, cutting, and shaping three pastas
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Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

5.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,050 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about three hours in an English-language class near the Arno, making fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli with a local chef. The small group tops out at 12 people, and instructors such as Giacomo, Erica, Camilla, Christine, and Lucrezia bring plenty of warmth and hands-on help.

“This was a very fun class to take to learn the proper way of making pasta. She had the sauce and fillings pre-made. We did 3 different styles of pasta with 3 different flavors. Wine was included and they also had non-alcoholic beverages. The wine was delicious! And the pasta was waow so amazing! At the end we received the recipe for the sauces and fillings we ate plus limoncello recipe and pastries.”

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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine - What you actually eat and drink
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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

6.Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, Jacob, and Katarina guide the class in English, with wine, coffee, and limoncello served afterward.

“You will be making 2 pasta dishes and a dessert. Adam was our chef. He was fun, engaging and knowledgeable.”

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Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza - The gelato lesson and what you actually do
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Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza

7.Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64

At Towns of Italy in Florence, a professional chef guides you through pizza dough, regional pizza styles, toppings, baking, and traditional gelato. Expect samples, unlimited wine for adults, a recipe booklet, and a lively class of up to 20 people. Instructors may include Andrea, Lisa, Federico, Victoria, or Alice.

“This was a great way to meet people. Both of the chefs kept class entertaining. The Polaroid picture was a nice touch to the class”

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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence - What You Actually Cook and Eat
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Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

8.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,574 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet a local chef in central Florence, visit Mercato Centrale, taste artisan foods, then make bruschetta, fresh tagliatelle, ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu. Chefs such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and Jon guide the class. You finish with lunch, Chianti, recipes, and a diploma.

“Great experience! Would really recommend. Federico was a great ‘teacher’ and we made some delicious typical Italian food.”

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Florence: Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class - What the chefs add to the class
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Florence: Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

9.Florence: Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 877 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Spend three hours in Florence learning fresh pasta and gelato with English-speaking chefs such as Roberta, Lisa, Jon, and Tommaso. The premium option adds a Central Market visit, tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu before your homemade meal.

“This was such a fun class! My 17 yr old daughter and I did it together and we’ll absolutely join again next time we’re in Italy with the rest of our family!”

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Florence: Handmade Pasta & Dessert Class with Unlimited Wine - Rolling dough by hand and using a pasta machine
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Florence: Handmade Pasta & Dessert Class with Unlimited Wine

10.Florence: Handmade Pasta & Dessert Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

In central Florence, a multilingual chef guides you through three pasta shapes, three sauces, and an Italian dessert. You will roll dough by hand and use a pasta machine before eating your work with Tuscan wine. Some sessions include lunch, others dinner, and an optional street-food tour adds trippa or lampredotto.

“We loved our class and our chef Catarina. The gnocchi was the best we have ever had. We learnt new skills - it was a great class and we would recommend it to anyone! Thank you so much for our experience.”

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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group - Castellina in Chianti: a first taste of the wine country
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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

11.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Spend 11.5 hours exploring Tuscany from Florence by air-conditioned coach or minivan. Visit Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Certaldo, and two wine estates, with a hands-on cooking class, lunch, dessert wine, and two tastings. Guides such as Marco, Marta, and Emma lead the day in English.

“This was a small group tour. I would recommend to purchase tickets for Siena sites ahead of time so that you save time and not stand in cues. The wine tasting and lunch at Poggio ai Laghi in Monterioggioni was so much fun and the views at San Gimignano were spectacular.”

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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence - From the city center to the cooking school
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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

12.Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet in central Florence for a four-hour English-language cooking class led by a local chef. Prepare four shared courses, often pasta, chicken, gnocchi, or tiramisu, then sit down with Tuscan wine. Chefs such as Naomi, Caterina, Greta, and Stefano have led past classes.

“Excellent hands on class. Made a 4 course meal that we got to enjoy at the end. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Ideal activity for a solo traveller. I will definitely make the pasta at home. Thank you!”

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Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna's Recipes - Arriving at Via Dell’Agnolo 77r
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Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna’s Recipes

13.Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna’s Recipes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 554 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

In central Florence, a Michelin-trained chef guides you through tortelli, tagliatelle, and ravioli, plus traditional sauces. You work by hand, eat all three dishes, and enjoy unlimited wine. Chefs such as Marco, Simone, Thomas, Andrea, and Davide lead classes in English for up to 13 people.

“This was very entertaining. We made 3 different dishes and ate them all!! Delicious wine was included. This class is not for those who don’t like to have fun, you’re in the company of strangers, very intimate, get to know your neighbors type situation. Loved it!”

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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour - Start at Sant’Ambrogio Market
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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

14.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with optional Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about four hours making fresh tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu in a central Florence kitchen. Morning sessions add Sant’Ambrogio Market and tastings. Chefs such as Giulia, Gui, David, and Alain lead small groups of up to 12, with wine served alongside your meal.

“We went at the end of the season. Our cooking class consisted of two students, my daughter and myself. Chef Allan took us into the kitchen to conduct the class and it was everything I had hoped it would be. Allan explained what we were doing, why, as we did it. I got to stir the pots over hot plates while my daughter filmed us. It was an amazing experience from start to finish.”

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Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence - Rolling tagliatelle with a seasonal sauce
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Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

15.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

At Towns of Italy in Florence, you’ll make filled ravioli and tagliatelle, then watch a chef prepare gelato. Instructors such as John, Roberta, Lisa, Victoria, and Alice have led sessions, with wine, soft drinks, recipes, and a certificate included. Gelato is demonstrated, not usually made hands-on.

“food was good. learned about cooking techniques. Class did not include gelato. This was misleading. Chef was argumentative and rather disengaged with teaching the class. Was hoping for a more relaxing and fun experience.”

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