Florence: Cooking Class with Local Food Market Tour

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Learn how to cook Tuscan style on this 3 or 5 hour tour in Florence. The 5 hour option includes a visit the central food market with an expert food guide to collect fresh produce and sample local food and wines.

Highlights

  • Learn to cook a Tuscan feast during this cooking class in Florence
  • Visit the central market and learn how to shop Italian style (if option selected)
  • Use the products you buy from the market to create a delicious Tuscan feast (if option selected)
  • Once you have created your amazing meal, sit down with a glass of Chianti and taste your own creation
  • Receive your own Graduation Certificate from the Food & Wine Academy of Florence

Description

Dive into the true flavors of Florence with this immersive food experience. With the 5 hour option, begin your day at the iconic Central Market, where your local chef will guide you through stalls filled with fresh produce, cheeses, olive oils, and more. Sample regional specialties and learn how to select the best ingredients for an authentic Tuscan meal. If you select the 3 hour tour you'll being your cooking school class. Otherwise, you'll continue our 5 hour tour at the cooking school. Under the guidance of a professional chef, prepare two types of fresh pasta, a rich Tuscan ragù, and a seasonal pesto—perfectly balanced to match the freshest ingredients of the moment. You’ll finish with a classic tiramisu, Italy’s most beloved dessert. Whether you're traveling solo or with your family, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together while learning something new. Kids especially love getting messy with flour and “playing chef” as they discover the magic of Italian cuisine. At the end of the class, enjoy your delicious creations together with unlimited wine (soft drinks for children). You’ll also receive a digital recipe booklet so you can recreate everything at home—no fancy skills required, just fresh ingredients and a taste of Florence!

Includes

Visit to Central market of Florence with chefs (depending on the purchased option) Food and local product tasting (depending on the purchased option) Cooking lesson with a local chef Use of apron and cooking utensils All ingredients for your lunch Lunch with unlimited wine Graduation certificate Digital booklet with recipes

Important Information

  • Please note that when the Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays) a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class location will substitute instead This experience is suitable for vegetarians (no meat or fish; some dishes contain eggs) 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

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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