A fun, family-friendly afternoon cooking in Florence’s easygoing Oltrarno neighbourhood.
Ages
3+
Duration
2.5 hours
Departs
Perfect for couples and families, get away from the tourist crowds and into Oltrarno, an old bohemian neighbourhood where you’ll learn the art of making authentic pizza and gelato. Work alongside a professional Florentine chef to make a perfect pizza and two delicious flavors of gelato. Then sit down and enjoy your creations with your cooking companions, toasting a glass of Prosecco or soft drink to wash it all down!
This was so much fun AND we learned so much! We did the 10:30 pizza, calzone, gelato experience, a full course lunch was wonderful following the cooking! Our chef and his partner were fun, shared much and it was just a great time. The company was responsive as we were traveling and I highly recommend!
Gina | Tripadvisor
Bohemian Escape: Venture into Oltrarno, an old bohemian neighborhood, away from the typical tourist crowds.
Pizza Mastery: Learn the art of authentic pizza making alongside a professional Florentine chef.
Gelato Creation: Craft two delightful flavors of real Italian gelato, a sweet culinary adventure.
Prosecco Toast: Complement your meal with a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink, capping off a memorable culinary experience.
All of our food tours are vegetarian friendly, however it is not always possible to serve vegan, gluten free or kosher food at many of the stops. Please notify us of your dietary restrictions upon booking and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. If you have food allergies or intolerances and decide to try tastings in addition to those that have been specially catered for you, please be aware that you do so at your own risk and the company assumes no responsibility.
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!
"This was so much fun AND we learned so much! We did the 10:30 pizza, calzone, gelato experience, a full course lunch was wonderful following the cooking! Our chef and his partner were fun, shared much and it was just a great time. The company was responsive as we were traveling and I highly recommend!
" — Gina | Tripadvisor
Beatrice was full of stories on our walking food tour. The foods (and drinks) were interesting and part of the good memories of our time in Florence. Meeting some of the shop owners made it very authentic. Thanks!
I’m recommending this tour to everyone and take it at the beginning of your trip to help with not only where to eat, but most importantly how to eat! Thank you again Beatrice it was a great experience. Bon Appetite!
Awesome experience! Highly recommend. Great for families as well. We have done several Eating Europe tours in other cities and they never disappoint.
Meet Your Local Florence Tour Guides
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.
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!
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
EATING EUROPE INC. CANCELLATION POLICY
Small Group Tours
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
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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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