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
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
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.
Reviews
1,513 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Frederico was a great...
Jordan A,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Frederico was a great host!! The class was so much fun, he was very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine but made it fun for all skill levels! Delicious food and a wonderful time at the market too
Time with family
Ellen S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a relaxed experience , the market experience is more of a local food tasting with an opportunity to buy items from local merchants
Family Pasta making
Melissa H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much fun. Really enjoyed learning how to make pasta, bolognese sauce, tiramisu and of course yummy wine. Tommaso was a wonderful teacher.
Definitely don’t miss this one!
Stacie L,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This cooking class was amazing! Even my husband learned to cook pasta. The tour of the market was also incredible with truffle, tasting and balsamic vinegar tasting. If you can get Federico as your chef, he was the best!
Thought you knew how to make pasta?
Christopher G,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a very informative cooking class. I try to do a cooking class on all my vacations and this one was fabulous. You will learn from an accomplished chef specific techniques for making pasta and Italian sauces. The trip around the market is also fun. Alyce was our chef/host and I cannot say enough positive things about how she conducted to activity.
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