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 3-hour English-language class near Brunelleschi’s Dome, a chef such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, or Valentino guides you from flour to ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. You cook sauces, eat what you make, and enjoy Tuscan wine or unlimited soft drinks inside a medieval tower linked to Dante’s family.

“This was really great activity with my son! We made (and ate) three different kinds of pasta. The chef/teacher, a young man called Valentino, was very pleasant and helpful. Everyone in our class (ranging from young children to middle-aged adults) had a great time.”

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2.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Ride from central Florence to a private Tuscan estate, then make pasta or pizza, wood-fired focaccia, and creamy gelato with chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, or Tiziano. You’ll eat a three-course meal, drink wine or beer, and take home the recipes.

“We had so much fun on this experience! Ado was a fantastic guide every step of the way. We especially had fun making pasta with Carmella, it was so engaging and fun. The food was delicious too!”

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3.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 will cook, eat your own meal, drink wine, and take home recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options are available with advance notice.

“Our chef instructor, Narghess, was great. She was funny, friendly and very patient. Her English was exceptional and she knew many humorous American idioms. She kept us in stitches. She also was very generous with the libations during our pasta prep. After we made two types of pasta, we retired to a table in the adjacent restaurant. Here our pasta was cooked and topped with delicious sauces appropriate to each dish. We also enjoyed red and white wine with our dinner. Everyone left full and content.”

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4.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

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

Spend about three hours making ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch in a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. A professional chef, including instructors such as Lorenzo, Antonio, Valentino, or David, guides each step while you enjoy Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and the meal you prepare.

“Amazing experience! António was top notch . Can’t wait to try these recipes at home ! Highly recommend”

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5.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 or another Walkabout Florence Tours guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s market, then ride about 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, you’ll make pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu, then eat your four-course lunch with wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.

“Our guide LUCA and chef ERCA were amazing!!!! Fresh m the first minute we were engaged and laughing! The instruction was clear and the food fantastic. Best tour if our vacation!!!”

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6.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

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

At Pastamania in central Florence, an English-speaking chef guides you through fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli. You will shape fresh pasta, sit down to eat it with Tuscan wine, and take home printed recipes. Classes last about three hours, welcome up to 12 people, and meet at Lungarno Guicciardini 17r.

“Wonderful host and great presentation. Camilla was our Chef and teacher—couldn’t have a better instructor!!”

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7.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

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

Spend about three hours making fresh fettuccine, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, and Katarina lead the hands-on class, followed by wine, coffee, limoncello, and the meal you prepared. The meeting restaurant changes by start time, so check your booking carefully.

“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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8.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, Italian toppings, regional styles, and traditional gelato. You will eat what you make, share wine with the group, and take home digital recipes plus a graduation certificate. The class is family-friendly, with 50% off for children when selected at checkout.

“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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9.Small Group Cooking Class & Market Food Tour in Florence

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

Meet your chef near Florence’s Mercato Centrale, taste local products, then make bruschetta, fresh tagliatelle, ravioli, sauces, and tiramisu. Chefs such as Federico, Tommaso, Alice, and Jon lead hands-on classes for up to 20 people. You finish by eating your meal with Chianti and take home digital recipes and a diploma.

“Frederico was a great host!! The class was so much fun, he was very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine but made it fun for all skill levels! Delicious food and a wonderful time at the market too”

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10.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 with stops in Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Certaldo, and two wine estates. You will join a hands-on cooking class, eat what you prepare, taste wine, and enjoy free time in hill towns. Guides such as Marco, Marta, and Emma have earned especially warm praise.

“I highly recommend this full day, especially with our two wonderful guides Marco and Julia. They were lots of fun, patient and super knowledgeable. You could tell they are genuinely proud of these locations. The pace was perfect and it didn't feel rush at all but be ready to walk up and down a lot (blame it on the Etruscans, like Marco explained to us). Keep in mind that getting to the pickup place does involve using public transportation. Very clear instructions though. Highly recommended tour! Angela and David”

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11.Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

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

Meet in central Florence at 4:45 pm, cross the Arno with your chef, and prepare a four-course Italian meal in a professional cooking school. Guides such as Naomi, Caterina, Greta, Stefano, and Francisco have led sessions. Expect hands-on pasta work, shared stations, dinner with wine, and a recipe booklet to take home.

“Francisco was wonderful! He was welcoming, very informative and has an infectious laugh. We made a meal that was fantastic! He showed us every step, allowed us to ask questions and taught us ALL a thing or two about cooking we’d never known! Did you know to peel your mushrooms? If you have a chance to take one of these classes, you absolutely should. There was fun, fellowship and learning all wrapped into one experience!”

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12.Premium Cooking Class for Pasta and Gelato

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

Learn to knead, roll, and cut two kinds of pasta in Florence with chefs such as Jon, Roberta, Federico, and David. Watch a gelato demonstration, eat what you make with wine or soft drinks, and take home recipes and a certificate. The premium option adds a Central Market tour, tastings, ragù, pesto, and hands-on tiramisu.

“Tommas was fantastic! Explained and demonstrated so well. Speaks great English and is funny and personable. So much fun making pasta and it was delicious. Reinvigorated my interest is preparing good food.”

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13.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 a Michelin-trained chef such as Marco, Andrea, Simone, or Thomas. The three-hour class suits beginners and experienced cooks, includes local ingredients, vegetarian options, unlimited wine, and a full meal of your handmade pasta.

“This was the 2nd pasta making class I did during a week in Florence and this class exceeded the other one BY FAR. What I liked: -The space beautiful and clean and the class was not overbooked and crowded like the other class I took. When they get to a certain size, they moved people to a 2nd location. They could have easily squeezed more people in this space but they choose not to. - We learned a lot during the class. The first part of the class, Chef Thomas prepared the ragu and sauces. He explained a lot of practical things that will help me with every day cooking…”

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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 tagliatelle, ricotta ravioli, ragù, tomato sauce, and tiramisu with a local chef at Cucineria La Mattonaia. Morning sessions add Sant’Ambrogio Market and cheese tastings. Classes are hands-on, limited to 12 people, and finish with your meal and unlimited wine.

“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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15.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

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

At Towns of Italy in central Florence, a professional chef guides you through handmade ravioli, tagliatelle, sauces, and a gelato demonstration. Instructors such as John, Roberta, Lisa, Victoria, and Alice have led sessions, with afternoon and evening times, wine and soft drinks, a digital recipe booklet, and a certificate included.

“If you’re debating doing this tour, just sign up! It was a great experience! Our hosts, Lisa and Roberta, were fun and engaging. The instruction was great and we all feel confident that we can recreate our recipes when we get home.”

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