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Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence

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Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence
Learn Tuscan cooking from expert chefs on this small-group cooking class
create pasta from scratches
learn different recipes
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icon5 hours 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Try your hand at Florentine cuisine on this cooking class. Journey first to the city’s Central Market alongside expert chefs to select local ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the cooking school to learn how to make Tuscan favorites such as bruschetta, homemade pasta, and dessert. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Chianti wine.
  • Trawl Florence’s bustling central market for ingredients with expert chefs
  • Learn how to prepare a classic Italian meal in a home-like, cooking school kitchen
  • Receive a recipe booklet and diploma after your class
  • Enjoy personalized attention from the chefs in a small-group class limited to 25 people

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This cooking class teaches you how to make Italian staples such as pasta and tiramisu without any fancy equipment, meaning you can easily recreate the dishes at home. Come on the hungry side; food samples are included in addition to the three courses you prepare.
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Starter
Bruschetta
Main
Fresh home-made pasta.
Tagliatelle and ravioli with 2 sauces. Please note: Your menu may slightly vary depending on fresh ingredients available and intollerances
Dessert
Tiramisu
Central food market guided visit
Food tastings at school
Two glasses of Chianti wine with lunch
Recipe booklet
Graduation diploma
Suitable for vegetarians! (please inform us in advance)
Free subscription to our Food&Wine Club, to access special discounts online on wine&typical products
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Join your instructors and fellow classmates in central Florence and head to the Central Market nearby. Filled with stands of fresh produce, the market is a heavenly spot for foodies.

Step inside and meet the local vendors as you search for ingredients and other Florentine delicacies. After gathering everything you need for your meal, walk to the cooking school.

Tie on your apron and get to work under the guidance of your chefs, as you learn how to make a delicious Italian lunch. Prepare bruschetta, pastas such as ravioli from scratch, plus fresh sauces and a dessert. Your chefs offer tips along the way, as well as samples from the market to nibble on.

Take a seat in the dining room once your meal is ready and say, Buon appetito! Toast your newfound friends with Chianti wine and feast on your creations.

With appetites and taste buds sated, depart with a graduation diploma and a recipe booklet, so you can cook these dishes again for friends and family.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vegetarian cooking classes can also be catered for, please specify when booking
  • Please note that when Florence Central Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays), the market visit will be replaced by a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking class school
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Florencetown

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence.
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What is the social distancing policy during Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

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Great experience!
fiveledfords
, Jul 2021
I had such a great experience with Caterina and David! They took me on a wonderful, informative central market tour then we went back and made a pasta, ravioli, two sauces and tiramisu. It was all delicious! They were both great and I'd love to come back again!
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Fresh pasta with cherry tomato sauce. Heaven on a plate!
Jennifer_S
, Apr 2020
Loved the market tour with samples of cheese and ham with fruit dips. Our group was a lot of fun and the chefs explained everything well and allowed enough time to complete the tiramisu, roll out and cut the pasta and a couple of group members assisted with the assembly of the two sauces. The food was absolutely delicious at the end, and lots of wine was provided if you wanted it. The recipes were emailed after the course and I've successfully recreated my Florence cooking experience at home. Thank You!
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Definitely would do this again
Jennifer
, Mar 2020
We ended up being the only two people in the class, so it was a very personal experience. The tour through the market beforehand was a nice way to start the day. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a break from churches and museums.
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Cooking school
ann_r
, Feb 2020
Great experience. Loved seeing the food market. Marco, the chef was very knowledgeable. Cooking class very fun. Learned a lot. Well worth it.
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Wonderful experience!!!!
Rima_N
, Feb 2020
This was an experience for us, daughters and mom, in Florence. Tomasso was our chef for the pasta making class. He was a wonderful teacher, engaging and interesting. He walked us through the steps very patiently and demonstrated the technique for making the pasta. He was very sweet and very helpful, went above and beyond when I needed help with one of my daughters who was sick and needed to get back to the hotel. I would definitely recommend taking his class!
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Fun experience
Grace
, Feb 2020
Great experience. Love the market tour and cooking class. I enjoyed the experience and met some new friends from around the world
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Fin Italian cooking
thomasmolin
, Jan 2020
Awesome and very fun cooking class! Guided tour at food market was entertaining and educational. This is something you need to do.
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A foodie’s delight
bennielsen
, Jan 2020
This was truly one of the highlights of my trip. The chef and guide, Niccolo, was knowledgable and approachable. He showed us around the market, with tastings of local produce. We made two pastas and a tiramisu. Delicious, easy and fun. I was tentative doing this class solo, but the other participants were super welcoming. I do feel as though I’ve learned a bit more about the local food and culture too.
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Great cooking class
Bernadette S
, Jan 2020
We had Niccolo who was fantastic, teaching us to cook. Best fun ever, with lovely people to cook with. Delicious food as well.
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Italian cooking class with my 2 sisters.
Excursion46819738287
, Jan 2020
We had a really good time. The instructors were informative as well as entertaining. The cooking class was easy to follow. Loved the pasta dishes that we made. Would definitely recommend
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