Hands-On Cooking Class in an Exclusive Kitchen in Cortona

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This Tuscan cooking class in Cortona takes place in a private, chef-designed kitchen inside an elegant historic palazzo—an exclusive space created for guests who want authenticity, comfort, and impeccable cleanliness. You’ll learn real Tuscan cooking techniques using fresh, local, and often km-zero ingredients, preparing handmade pasta and traditional regional dishes that you can easily recreate at home.

Every course is paired with selected local wines for a full Tuscan wine-pairing experience, and optional round-trip transportation ensures a smooth, stress-free visit.

What truly sets this class apart is our Chef’s Secret Session: you’ll learn insider tips, family traditions, and professional shortcuts shared only with our guests—knowledge you won’t find in typical tourist cooking classes. An intimate, immersive, and genuinely unique Tuscany food experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Beverages

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Step into the welcoming atmosphere of our local private kitchen and discover Tuscany through its most authentic expression: its food. This hands-on cooking class in Cortona introduces you to traditional techniques passed down through generations as you prepare a full Tuscan meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients. With your chef’s guidance, you’ll make antipasto, handmade pasta with sauce, a second course, a classic contorno, and dessert. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve created, paired with local wine. A warm, intimate, and immersive culinary experience for food lovers and curious travelers who want to bring a true taste of Tuscany home. WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE THIS EXPERIENCE Guests love this class for its authenticity and personal atmosphere. It feels like being welcomed into a real Tuscan home, not a staged workshop. You’ll learn the meaning behind traditional recipes, cook with seasonal ingredients, and gain practical skills you can use at home—while sharing an unforgettable meal with new friends.

Sample Menu

starter

Panzanella or other seasonal dishes

main

Hand made pasta

main

Sugo all'Aglione della Valdichiana or Classic Ragù or other seasonal sauces

dessert

Tiramisù or Pannacotta

main

Parmigiana di melanzane

Options

Cortona Cooking Class

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

70 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

THIS IS SO FUN!!!!!!!
mollyd538,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is one of the BEST experiences I've ever booked and done! From the start, it was SO FUN!! We were welcomed with a choice of delightful beverages and a wonderful warm welcome into a gorgeous cooking and eating space!! Then, there were introductions and expectations before getting to the fun! We cooked three courses and had the BEST TIME chatting and learning and listening and drinking!! I would do this every week if I could and was a highlight of my vacation!
Cooking with Christina
cpV7284MN,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Cooking class in Cortona led by Christina was amazing!! It was truly an unforgettable experience! Christina is warm and kind who creates a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, making everyone feel at ease. Her english was great too. The recipes we learned were not only delicious but easy to follow. I can’t recommend this class enough. Christina makes you feel like family making it a highlight of our trip. Thank you Christina!️
Misleading
Patricia M,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The facility was nice and professional and clean. Our chef Glenda was the highlight. She was lovely. There was a problem however: I booked the cooking class with the understanding that it would be I a villa in the country side. It was not. It was in the town of Cortona in a commercial kitchen. The cost was 240 per person- and on line I found many cooking classes for 90 with cooking class and wine. The meal we made was very simple: a bruschetta and a simple homemade pasta with tomato sauce and pancetta, and tiramisu. For 240 pp I expected more ( and initially signed up for this class due to the rave reviews about the villa) Once again- Glenda our chef was lovely.
Fun and delicious!
Patti B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a wonderful class! You engage with the chef and help to prepare a delicious lunch! Appetizer, pasta and dessert! And of course, vino. You are right in the heart of Cortona. Glenda was fun and interesting.
Awesome Experience!!
kevinmK8172YB,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a fantastic experience. We had a wonderful time making and dining. We will certainly be making the dishes routinely when we get home!!
One of our best experiences!
librarykate,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We signed up for a cooking class through Do It In Tuscany and had the most fun with our marvelous chef Cristina. Mind you, my husband and I don’t cook. At all. But this lovely, warm, talented woman immediately put us at ease and made us feel like we actually knew what we were doing. We started by making our dessert: tiramisu! Surprisingly easy when Cristina guides you. We then made our pizza dough, sauce and created our margherita pizza (with some olives and fixings). While we waited for our pizza to cook, we sipped prosecco and enjoyed the best Italian mixtape to enhance the atmosphere. We enjoyed our pizza and tiramisu with a sublime Chianti, some conversation and much laughter. The Do It In Tuscany kitchen/dining room is both pristine and cozy. This was the third experience we had booked through Federica and each one has been exceptional in quality and value. If you’re in Cortona, no matter your cooking ability, do it!!!
Best night in Cortona!
Lizbeth G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Overall beautiful experience. Glenda our chef instructor taught us well. We learded how to make tagliatelle with a tomato, bacon, and cream sauce, plus Tirimisu. Enjoying our meal with all the cooks was the highlight!
Must do cooking experience !
Terry P,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elena was fantastic and passionate about her food . It was very an enjoyable experience and we learnt a load about Italian cooking . One of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany !
Starts late
Lawrenc E,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
There was confusion about the meeting place. The session began 30 minutes late for no good reason. Session was mediocre.
Cooking class in Cortona
teriheck2018,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing! Chef Cristina taught us how to make tomato sauce, pici pasta, bruschetta and tiramisu and then we enjoyed this fabulous meal. We highly recommend this unforgettable experience.