Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence
Overview
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7 hours
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Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside. Then, prepare your feast of pasta, bruschetta and Tuscan roast pork, plus beloved desserts such as tiramisu, before savoring the creations with Tuscan wine. Up to four glasses of wine are included throughout the day as well as a cooking diploma and the recipes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
We regret that vegetarian, gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
On Sundays and public holidays there is no visit to the San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale (instead there will be a visit of the vegetable garden at the estate where you can pick the fresh ingredients)
Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cooking class
Cooking diploma
4-course lunch accompanied with wine
Market visit and ingredients
Transport by air-conditioned minibus (20 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
Recipes (sent by email after the tour)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
A full day hands-on Cooking Class in a stunning setting in the Tuscan countryside, including a market visit topped off with a 4-course lunch. Search for fresh ingredients at Florence’s historic central food market before traveling to our beautiful Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. On arrival be prepared to roll up your sleeves, you will start creating a complete menu, from appetizer to dessert. Master the secrets of traditional dishes that you will easily re-create at home for your friends and family. The cooking lesson is suitable for beginners and for those who can already cook. Then finally we will all sit together on a terrace hosting incredible views over the Tuscan hills and just like a big Italian family, we will take time to enjoy the food we have prepared together, complemented with Chianti wine. Buon appetito! Sample Menu: - Tomatoes bruschetta - Tagliatelle with beef tomato sauce - Roasted pork loin with potatoes - Tiramisù
Sample Menu
starter
Bruschetta with fresh bread, homegrown tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil
main
Hand made fresh tagliatelle with traditional meat sauce
main
Tuscan roast pork with potatoes
dessert
Tiramisu
Options
Sundays and public holidays
Duration: 6 hours
Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence
Reviews
4,598 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket list dream come true
Beth B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00I wanted the experience of cooking at a farmhouse in Tuscany, but this tour was more than I ever hoped for. We shopped at Central market, drove to a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the city of Florence. We learned how to chop using a Mezza Luna, make Homemade pasta and sauce and pork loin and potatoes using fresh vegetables from the garden. To walk around in the garden, sipping wine and snacking on fresh bread with chopped tomatoes and herbs and sit around farm tables visiting with our newfound friends, was one of the loveliest experiences of my life. Our chefs, Chris and Erika made our day exceptional with their knowledge, their friendly chatter and the fun they infused in all of our cooking experience.
Wonderful cooking class, really fun!
Susan G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole day was wonderful, even better than expected! Chris and Erica were great chefs and teachers, we learned a ton, had a lot of fun, and the setting was completely perfect!
An excellent day in the Italian Countryside
Nathan S,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time with this experience, would highly recommend. Our guide, Chris, was charismatic, knowledgeable, and a lot of fun. He gave us information about foods and the market and kept the day running smoothly. I also appreciated that he not only guided us to the cooking class but also used his cooking experience to help teach the class. Erika, his co-teacher, was the most fun and effervescent person we met in Italy. Her love for her job and cooking is readily apparent and is infectious. The food we prepared was delicious and the wine provided was the perfect complement. The only small detail I would want others to know is that, while you do learn cooking techniques in the class and get hands on experience with the pasta, other times the class size limits individual participation.
A Must Do Experience!
Carolyn R,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Learning how to shop for the ingredients and what to be looking for was just the start of the fun. The cooking advice and techniques used in real Italian cooking was very informative. The beautiful property in which the salt took place was breathtaking. Last but not least Chris and Ericka were great and made us all feel right at home!
Cooking class
tracey t,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved our day, learnt so much and food was outstanding . Our guide Gloria was so knowledgeable and made the day so much fun. Erika the chef was helpful and shared all her knowledge. Both guide and chef made sure we had fun and told us about the history and region. A must to do.
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