Florence: Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour
Group 1+
What you'll do
Take part in a hands-on foodie experience in the heart of Florence with this market tour and cooking class. You’ll meet your talented local chef in the middle of the city at 9 AM before touring Mercato Centrale, Florence’s lively central food market. You’ll find out about Tuscan food heritage and select the finest ingredients before taking a short walk to the venue and learning how to prepare classic Tuscan dishes. Finish off the experience by savouring your meal with a glass of Chianti wine and receiving a recipe booklet to take home with you.
Highlights
- Market Tour: Soak up the atmosphere of Mercato Centrale, guided by a local chef
- Choose Ingredients: Select fresh ingredients to use during the session
- Tuscan Cooking Class: Learn to make traditional Tuscan recipes in a small group class
- Authentic Meal: Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal that you’ve made yourself, served with Chianti wine
- Recipes to Take Home: Take home a recipe booklet of the dishes you’ve made on the day
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 5 hours
- 2Group Size: TBC
- 3Meeting Point: Via Panicale, 41/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
- 4Start Time: 9 AM
- 5Food Market Tour: Visit Mercato Centrale with your chef and soak up the vibrant atmosphere
- 6Shopping for Ingredients: Choose top quality fresh ingredients to use during your cooking class
- 7Tuscan Cooking Class: Learn to prepare a 3-course Tuscan meal with guidance from your expert local chef
- 8Tuscan Meal with Wine: Savour the dishes you’ve made along with a glass of local Chianti wine
- 9End Time: 2 PM
What's Included
- Guided tour of Mercato Centrale
- Tuscan cooking class with a knowledgeable local chef
- Fresh ingredients and cooking equipment
- 3-course Tuscan meal with wine
- Recipe booklet to keep
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Via Panicale, 41/R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
- The tour runs rain or shine
- The menu may vary slightly according to the season but will generally include bruschetta, handmade pasta, pasta sauce, and a dessert
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Special dietary requirements or allergies? Let us know when booking
- The tour will commence promptly. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
- Mercato Centrale is closed on Sundays and public holidays. On these days, the programme will include a special introduction to Tuscan cooking and additional local product tastings.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 48 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 48 hours before the activity start time.
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Wonderful long cooking class in which we made ragout, pasta, ravioli and tiramisu. Met great people and the instructor made it tons of fun! Highly recommend. But not really for kids because this is a long class and the kids got restless.
August 1, 2024
We had fun as a family learning how to cook the Italian way. We loved touring the market and learning about olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
August 1, 2024
Jon and Thoma were outstanding!!! The classroom and kitchen facilities were very professional, but still had the personality of an intimate family. We had so much fun and would come back again. Just a fantastic experience!!
August 1, 2024
Victoria was excellent in explaining everything . The trip to the market made the experience unique . The class was fun and enjoyable.
August 1, 2024
This class, led by Frederico H was incredible. We learned so much about Italian cuisine, had a ton of fun! The food and wine were delicious. Will definitely recommend this class in the future!
August 1, 2024
Our chefs were very personable, great stories and cooking tips. I just wish we had a little more time on the market tour.
August 1, 2024
The tour of the market was outstanding, but not nearly as good as the cooking experience. Alice was an outstanding chef and teacher!!
July 1, 2024
If I could give this experience 10 stars, I would. Our family had the most amazing time, one of the best travel experiences ever. Our instructor chefs Victoria and Alessandro were fabulous! This is a must do while in Florence, and can’t wait to do the pizza and gelato experience next!
July 1, 2024
Amazing experience, loved the market tour and learnt so much about authentic Italian food and cooking!
July 1, 2024
The instructors were wonderful and the food was delicious! My husband really enjoyed it! It was a relaxing, fun, and informative experience! My husband said he enjoyed the class so much he would do it again! A great afternoon for couples!
July 1, 2024
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