Wanna Be Italiano - The original Cooking Class & Market Tour in Florence
Overview
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5 hours
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Learn the art of Tuscan cooking on this 5 hour market visit and cooking class in Florence. Led by local chefs, visit Florence’s Central Market to choose fresh ingredients and then prepare a classic Tuscan lunch in the cooking school kitchen. Create dishes such as ‘bruschetta’ (tomato-topped grilled bread) and homemade pasta and dessert watched by your chefs, and savor your meal with your fellow cooks and unlimited glasses of Chianti wine before receiving a diploma and recipe booklet.
Numbers are limited to 20 for this small-group class to ensure a personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be due
Not suitable for Celiacs
Eggs cannot be excluded from the meal since having some dishes containing them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Food tastings at school
Unlimited glasses of Chianti wine with lunch
Central food market guided visit (depending on the purchased option)
Recipe booklet in digital format so you can recreate them once you're home
Cooking lesson with local chef
Graduation diploma
Suitable for vegetarians! (No meat or fish; some dishes contain eggs (please notify us in advance)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
You will go shopping with the chefs at the central market, picking up the ingredients for your lunch. You will attend at a Cooking Masterclass by a famous local Chef in a fascinating kitchen in Florence and then you will obviously eat the meal you prepared yourself, accompanied with two glasses of a selection of Chianti wine
Sample Menu
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
Options
Pasta & Gelato in 3 Hours
Short on time? Skip the market: just pure kitchen fun! Make fresh pasta, watch gelato demo & enjoy your meal with wine. Includes recipes & certificate.
Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking
9am Cooking Class: Explore Florence’s market, cook pasta, ragù, pesto & tiramisu. A 5h hands-on experience for all – with lunch & unlimited wine
Reviews
1,533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wanna be Italian cooking class
samuelrB7822NX,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience in this class. The instructor was very energetic and had good tips. The class was overa well structured and I especially employed the trip to the market.
Fabulous Florence cooking Experience
shellib250,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frederick was very knowledgeable and gave lots of tips with very clear instructions. The facility was very spacious and clean. Loved making the dishes, I never knew how good of a cook I was
Fun cooking with friends and new friends we met at the class
lindaleighlong,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun experience with a friend. We learned lessons we can take home and we made a meal that was over the top amazing. So fun and the chef was so thoughtful and nice and talented. We recommend.
Wonderful experience!
954constancec,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! I loved the tour of the markets and the sampling of Tuscan produce. There was a great group of participants and Chef Jon was very likeable and knowledgable. I will definitely be using all of the recipes again and again and highly recommend this experience.
A cooking class that’s amazing in a class environment, but lots of passion and love in the cooking process
chaoscoachwhite,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00JOHN was amazing full of knowledge, instruction love and passion. He is excellent at what he does and helped everyone along the way with a high standard of cooking and instruction. He made sure everybody not only had fun and enjoyed themselves but made amazing food and leave with the knowledge to go home and cook like that From our own kitchens. Thank you, John. 10 stars!!!
Fun time and great recipes
Don R,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We are so glad that we booked this small group class (9 people) . We had Chef Tommaso, he was excellent!! He kept the group involved and kept us entertained. His assistant was also excellent, ensuring all the needed supplies were available and our work area clean. I would highly recommend this class, it started at 9am and ended at 2pm and we all walked out with a full belly, from our day of cooking.
A great experience.
F2810AQstevec,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour. It’s top notch. Although not an expert cook, I felt like a much better one when this cooking class was completed.
Would recommend to anyone!
Sam P,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alice was outstanding! Great food. Great tips! Will definitely make at home. Valuable information about how to make pasta and sauce.
Best Experience
G1231DPbrittanyb,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alice was amazing! This class was so fun and worth our money!! We had a great time and made some amazing food and learned some new things.
Great experience with Liza
abhayahc,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time cooking with the Kids. Liza taught us how to make pizza and gelato. The class is about 2.5 hours and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. She included the kids in the cooking and the kids loved it. Would really recommend for something different in Florence.
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