15 Cooking Classes in Florence to Build a Day Around

1.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, pappardelle, and matching sauces. You cook, eat, and drink Tuscan wine or soft drinks during this lively three-hour Florence class.

“An absolutely fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Our chef Andrea shared great knowledge and made the experience fun. Would definitely do it again”

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2.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

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

Spend three hours in central Florence learning fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, or Narghess. You cook from scratch, eat your meal with wine, and finish with limoncello or coffee. Recipe handouts may be provided.

“We absolutely loved the experience! Definitely the highest point of our trip. The class was SUPER fun, as much wine as you could drink, the food was amazing! Couldn’t recommend more.”

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3.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

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

In central Florence, a professional chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle in a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. You will make the pasta while the chef prepares butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù sauces. The three-hour class includes lunch, equipment, and unlimited Tuscan wine or soft drinks.

“Amazing experience! Chef was knowledgeable and it was so fun meeting so many different people. Highly recommend.”

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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

Meet Luca and the Walkabout Florence Tours team in central Florence for a market visit, ingredient tastings, and a short minibus ride into the Tuscan hills. At a rustic farmhouse, Erika and the chefs guide you through pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu, with wine, recipes, and a cooking diploma included.

“The guide was Luc, he was very knowledgeable about the market, and the vendors in the market. He was a chef for the cooking class as well! Him and Erica were amazing chefs and it was a lot of fun making pasta, bruschetta, and the pork we bought from the market. Worth the money and all day experience. Even gave little certificates for completely the course!”

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5.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

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

Meet your English-speaking chef at Lungarno Guicciardini and learn three pasta shapes: fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli. You will roll, fill, cook, and eat your work with Tuscan wine, dessert, and printed recipes. Classes hold up to 12 people, with instructors such as Giacomo, Erica, Camilla, and Lucrezia.

“Lucrezia is so energetic and amazing!!!! She’s the best. We loved our cooking class with her and made memories that will last forever.”

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6.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

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

Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ricotta-spinach ravioli, and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef in central Florence. Guides such as Alessandro, Ambar, Jacob, Clive, and Katarina bring humor and clear instruction. Your meal includes wine, coffee, and limoncello.

“I highly recommend doing a cooking class. Our guide was engaging, funny and friendly and the whole experience allowed us to make new friends. The cooking class was one of the highlights of my whole trip.”

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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, and a gelato-making demonstration. You sample as you go, eat your finished meal with unlimited wine, and take home digital recipes. Family pricing gives children 50% off.

“My two teenagers and I booked this class about two hours before the start. We had soooo much fun laughing and creating together. Chef Jon was amazing at explaining and showing. Our pizza and gelato ended up being our dinner and the recipes provided through the app will be reminders of our time in Italy when we make them at home. Highly recommend doing this when you are in Florence!”

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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, shop and taste your way through Mercato Centrale, then prepare bruschetta, fresh pasta, two sauces, and tiramisu. Chefs such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and Jon lead hands-on classes for groups of up to 20. Lunch, wine, recipes, and a diploma are included.

“Great cooking class with anicoló. The only downside was the guy who greeted us (Jon) who was impolite, we came in early as specified by the instructions, he could've been nice in saying they're not ready to host us yet but he chose the rude way, his colleagues were extremely nice and kind and dealt with the matter professionally. Otherwise everything was great.”

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

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

Spend 11.5 hours in Tuscany with an English-speaking tour leader, visiting Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo. Cook and eat a traditional lunch at Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi, then enjoy two wine tastings. Guides such as Marco, Marta, Emma, and Lila have earned praise for their warmth and local tips.

“The night before the trip, I started to feel sick, I called Viator to try to cancel this activity and get a refund. They kept repeating the 24 hour cancellation policy over and over again. They didn’t really care if a person with Covid goes to that activity and make 50 people sick. I did not get a refund and on top of that they offered to cancel the trip without a refund for us to be able probably to book others ! I had also booked another activity through Viator that I couldn’t go due to a storm and no ferry availability. Same thing repeating the 24 hour policy…”

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10.Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

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

Meet your chef in central Florence at 4:45 pm, cross the Arno, and prepare a changing four-course Tuscan meal in a small group. Expect hands-on work with pasta, gnocchi, sauces, meat, or dessert, followed by dinner, wine, and a recipe booklet. Instructors may include Naomi, Caterina, Greta, Stefano, or Francisco.

“We had a blast making great food. Our group was fun and the chef did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable while cooking.”

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11.Premium Cooking Class for Pasta and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 695 reviews · from $47

Meet English-speaking chefs at the Towns of Italy Cooking School for a hands-on pasta class and gelato demonstration. You’ll knead, roll, and cut two pastas, then eat your meal with wine. The premium option adds a Central Market tour, tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu.

“The entire time in making pasta and Gelato demonstration was amazing. Class was well planned with timing, instructer was very engaging. Managed to follow the instructions with my little daughters 4 year and 20 months along with my wife. My daughters loved the both the pastas and finished at the end with Gelato Vanilla. Kudos to my wife who introduced this activity to us. :-)”

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12.Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna’s Recipes

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

In central Florence, you’ll make tortelli, tagliatelle, and ravioli with chefs such as Marco, Andrea, Simone, Thomas, and Davide. The three-hour English class suits beginners and experienced cooks, includes vegetarian options, unlimited wine, and ends with all three pasta dishes served as a meal.

“We had a wonderful time. Our chef Marco was fantastic and provided great instruction. We highly recommend it for anyone interested in learning how to make your own homemade pastas and sauces. We made three different pastas and sauces and then enjoyed the fruits of our labor. A great time!!”

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

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

In central Florence, join a small group of up to 12 and cook tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu with chefs such as Giulia, David, Guy, or Alain. Morning sessions add Sant’Ambrogio Market and tastings. Finish by eating your meal with wine at the trattoria.

“Giulia was fantastic! We had so much fun and would highly recommend the pasta and tiramisu class. The food and wine was amazing too!”

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14.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

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

At Towns of Italy in central Florence, you’ll make filled pasta and tagliatelle with a professional chef, then watch a gelato demonstration. Instructors such as Lisa, Roberta, John, Alice, and Victoria have led sessions, with afternoon and evening times, wine, recipes, and a certificate included.

“This class was amazing. Probably the most fun excursion I've ever done (and I've done many, many tours and excursions)! The instructors were engaging, entertaining, informative, kind and patient. Together we made tagliatelle with pesto sauce and ravioli with tomato sauce, as well as a rich, decadent chocolate gelato! If you have the chance to take this class, you will not regret it!”

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15.Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $63

Explore Florence’s Central Market with a chef, sample olive oils, truffles, cheeses, and cured meats, then make pasta, lasagna, sauces, and tiramisù. Guides such as Alice, Roberta, Victoria, and Federico lead small, hands-on groups to a shared Tuscan meal with wine.

“Roberta was a phenomenal guide and teacher! We learned so much about the culture and food during the market tour from her. Then for the cooking portion she guided everyone through the steps, explaining the history and culinary importance, and it all tasted amazing! I can’t wait to bring these recipes and all the information I learned back to my family from this wonderful experience.”

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