A hands-on cooking experience set in a local chef’s beautiful home with unlimited wine!
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Highlights
Pick up the ingredients you’ll be cooking with, guided by your expert host!
Handpick herbs straight from a private garden, adding the freshest touch to your cooking.
Dive into a hands-on pasta-making class, mastering an authentic Italian culinary art.
Enjoy a generous, family-style lunch, filled with shared flavors and stories.
Savor unlimited servings of Tuscan wine, a true taste of the region’s viticulture.
Tour Description
Join us for this authentic Florence pasta making class in the kitchen of a local chef! Learn the Italian cooking skills you’ll use again and again back home. Shop your own ingredients at family-run markets in the Oltrarno neighborhood, then strap on an apron, and prepare the bestfettuccine and ravioli of your life! To end on a high note, you will learn how to make the perfect tiramisù or another typical local dessert (and eat it too!) Ah, we almost forgot! Whenever you want to take a break and relax there’s a glass of Tuscan wine waiting for you!
Our guides not only introduced us to the shops where they buy the ingredients, but they also showed us step by step how to prepare a delicious gourmet Tuscan dinner. They gave us good cooking tips for all food prep too. Can’t wait to put our new skills into practice!
Karen E | Tripadvisor
Please note: For those joining us in the afternoon, we’ll replace the market visit with a quick shopping experience for fresh products!
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Florence locals.
Florence’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Florence through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011 simply the best food tours in Florence!
"Our guides not only introduced us to the shops where they buy the ingredients, but they also showed us step by step how to prepare a delicious gourmet Tuscan dinner. They gave us good cooking tips for all food prep too. Can’t wait to put our new skills into practice!
" — Karen E | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Piazza Santo Spirito (at the fountain)
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Excellent, amazing & delicious experience We were hoping for a great pasta making experience, but Georgio made it an amazing experience! He taught us knife skills in addition to how to make a delicious home made sauce, home made ravioli & home made linguine. In addition, he took us to the market to find the freshest ingredients for our cooking adventure. Georgio made this one of the best culinary classes we’ve ever taken.I would highly recommend the Authentic Florence Pasta-Making Class with Eating Europe.
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Margie A
10/19/2024
Delicious and informative cooking class with wine A wonderful day! Giovanni was a wonderful teacher, very informative and kind. We started at the markets and then enjoyed some antipasto and wine throughout our cooking class. We made two seasonal pasta dishes and a tiramisu which were all delicious. It was alot of fun. We then got to enjoy our wonderful creations. It was a perfect morning.
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sarah f
10/16/2024
Amazing pasta making experience! Elena was amazing and made the experience so informative and fun! She did a great job incorporating everyone into different parts of the process and explaining everything as we went. The food was spectacular and we really learned so much about making it on our own! Highly recommend doing this if you get the chance.
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Caleb M
10/11/2024
Great fun and better food Amazing experience - the class was a blast and the food was amazing. Giorgio and his staff were a ton of fun and really made this feel like an authentic experience.
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Bryce M
10/02/2024
It was amazing 🧡 100% recommend The class was amazing, the Chef was warm and knowledgeable. The venue was great, the atmosphere was great, the wine was great and we learnt how to make the most delicious pasta! Would recommend to anyone who likes food, wine and good company
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ashley p
9/18/2024
Anna was a wonderful guide who gave us great detail about the food, area history and food pairings. It was also very. Ice to visit places that weee away from the very popular tourist areas. She made it fun and informative. I highly recommend this tour.
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Pat T-J
6/01/2025
Dimitri was a great host and guide. His knowledge and expertise made this experience so much better. Especially taking the time at each stop to learn about the culture and food of Florence. The food and drinks were amazing! Highly recommend.
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Vance Somerstorfer
6/01/2025
Donnie (sara) was amazing! We had the best time. Can’t think of a better way to honeymoon/celebrate! Lots of wine- bring your water bottle. Not much walking so you can wear your cute shoes!
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Jordan Orr
6/01/2025
Did the food and wine tour this evening with Sara Donni… the tour was Great and Sara was amazing. She had great stories to share, great sense of humor, a lot of knowledge and made the experience wonderful.
Plenty of unique and wonderful food to taste and very generous with the delicious wine!
If you get a chance to go on this experience, you might want to ask to have Sara as your guide, you will not be disappointed!!
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judy bickart
5/25/2025
Great food! Great experience! Excellent food! Great experience! You learn about making real pasta! Georgio is an excellent instructor explaining every step of the way
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Mitchell B
5/18/2025
Pasta making class Such a fun experience and learned so much. I gained confidence to go home and make pasta. Gio was an informative and entertaining teacher. I recommend the class to others.
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Storyteller205017
5/18/2025
Fun and yummy! Amazing! Lots of fun! Well organized, through instructuon, informative, and yummy. Highly recommend. The staff and instructors were great!
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Danielle B
5/15/2025
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Valuable
In addition to receiving the recipes insert, your local guide will give you tips and picks to the best spots in town
Accommodating
Our aim is to make all possible accommodations for gluten-free, dairy-free or vegetarian diets
How to Arrive for Your Florence Pasta Making Class Tour
How you get there is up to you (transport to the meeting point is not included)
When you reserve your spot, we’ll give you the exact location of the meeting point
At the end of our tour, our guides can point you in the right direction or call a taxi for you (or give you a recommendation of what to see next nearby)
Your Food Tour Schedule
Departure
The class starts in Piazza Santo Spirito, approximately 10 minutes' walk from the Ponte Vecchio.
Private tours
Looking for a private food tour? Whether you’re visiting with a group or a local craving a unique day out, we’ve got you covered!
For more details or specific requests, reach out to [email protected] or call +1 917-909-6432.
Savour Florence like a local with our expert food tour guides.
Gaia
Born in the Tuscan countryside but now I live in Florence.
I like the parts of the cow you usually throw away...tongue, stomach, udder, etc!
Don't miss the sunset from Piazzale Michelangelo - grab a beer and a seat on the staircase!
Elisa
Born and raised in Umbria, but Florence is where my soul belongs
Name a carb food. Anything. I love it!
💡When I sit on Ponte Santa Trinita and I watch the sun light going down behind Ponte Vecchio I know there is no other place I want to be. Give it a try
Francesco
Born and raised in Florence
My favorite dish is ossobuco
Don't eat the neon colored mountains of gelato, get the real stuff!
Lisa
Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia but I have called Florence home since 2006
Difficult because I really do like everything - if I had to name one thing I would say roast lamb and vegetables
Enjoy an aperitivo on a rooftop terrace and admire the view.
Chiara
Tuscan countryside girl, but Florence always has been in my heart and now I can call it home.
Schiacciata is my obsession! The salty one filled with mortadella or the sweet one "alla fiorentina"... yummy, with cream!
Relax yourself wandering around the historical gardens of Florence, true open-air museums.
Sara
Proudly born and raised in the Valdarno hills.
I love ricciarelli al cioccolato and almond paste in general. But I have to go with my mum's lasagna - that touches a very soft spot in my heart.
Try the Bargello: the oldest public building in Florence in which you can also find Giotto's first portrait of Dante Alighieri.
Beatrice
Born in Florence but now I live in Pistoia
Can't go wrong with pizza and ice cream
Don’t plan too much - wander through the tiny alleys full of magic!
Eva
Born in Siberia, nowadays a happy dweller of Oltrarno in Florence
No pizza and pasta, but meat and vegetables. Wine and Gelato lover!
Slow down, take a glass of wine and just enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Florence!
Antonella
Born in Naples, but my heart was stolen by Florence.
I love pizza and cantucci biscotti
Don't miss all the flea markets and street vendors scattered around the city. You will find anything from food to antique objects and clothes!
Sara
Born in Florence, and raised in a quiet town just 10 kilometres from the city
I could live eating just cheese, pizza and pappa al pomodoro (don't tell this to my nutritionist!)
Don't miss the details of the reflection of old Florentine buildings on the river Arno
Caterina
Born in Florence and have lived in a Chianti countryside olive oil farm since I was 12 years old.
I like traditional Tuscan food like what my mother raised me with: simple and genuine! Quality and sustainability are the most important values for me and usually those values equate to the most delicious food ;)
Don't miss the beautiful art we have! One of my favorite places is the Church of San Miniato, a medieval Romanesque church located on the hill overlooking Florence, a couple of minutes from Michelangelo Terrace.
Omar
Born and raised in Florence... but half Egyptian!
Favorite food is Pizza
Look out for the street art, which is all over the city
Esther
Born and raised in Utrecht, Holland. Have been calling Florence home since 2017 and here to stay!
Anything baked really, sweet or savoury. As long as it contains dough or pastry, I’m your girl!
Explore the artisan shops in the Oltrarno area or in the Santa Croce area. And don’t plan too much! Allow yourself to wander and explore.
Martina
Born and raised on the hills of Florence, I live in the pristine Chainti countryside
Deep fried Porcini mushrooms, bluechese and artisanal dark chocolate are my soft spot, possibly paired with a glass of wine - or two!
Enjoy the golden hour and breathtaking view sipping a chilled drink on the terrace bar of Forte Belvedere
A tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure.
Private Tours
A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers & Flexi-Pass™
Gift cards, travel vouchers and Flexi-Pass™ are non-refundable.
LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
DISCOUNT CODES
Discount codes are valid for new bookings only. They are not eligible for pre-existing bookings and can not be applied retrospectively.
AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
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