On Sundays the closed market is swapped for extra tastings; not suitable for coeliacs. Rated 4.87 by 1,841 travellers.
In our comparison: #13 of 15 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Pasta & GelatoThe page price | Pasta Making Class: 3 hrs Pasta making class: Make 3 traditional pasta shapes. No market tour & Lasagna for this option Small Group: Hands-on Florence Pasta Cooking Class with professional local chefs. Duration: 3 hours: Hands-on pasta class, gelato tasting and unlimited wine. Unlimited Wine & Pasta: Enjoy your handmade pasta with unlimited wine and an artisanal gelato tasting. Pasta & Gelato Experience: Learn to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch, enjoy an authentic Italian gelato tasting and unlimited wine | €43 |
| Market Tour Lasagna & Tiramisu | Central Market Tour: Guided visit to Florence's Central Market with seasonal food tastings before your cooking class. Small Group: Hands-on Florence Cooking Class with professional local chefs in a small group. Duration: 5 hours: Market visit, tastings, hands-on cooking class, lunch and Tuscan wine. Lunch & Tuscan Wine: Enjoy Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù prepared during the class with Tuscan wines Authentic Florence Experience: Discover Florence's Central Market before preparing Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù in a hands-on cooking class. | €71 |
| Private Lasagna & Tiramisu | Private Market Tour: Guided visit to Florence's Central Market with seasonal food tastings before your cooking class. Private Experience: Hands-on Florence Cooking Class with professional local chefs Duration: 5 hours: Market visit, tastings, hands-on cooking class, lunch and Tuscan wine. Private Lunch & Tuscan Wine: Enjoy Nonna's Lasagna, authentic Tiramisù and Tuscan wines prepared during the class. Authentic Florence Experience: Discover Florence's Central Market before preparing Nonna's Lasagna and authentic Tiramisù in a hands-on cooking class. | €651 for 2+ people |
Children from €37 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,798 of 1,841
Star breakdown of all 1,841 ratings
Reviewers praise the clear teaching, market tastings and food; the supplied reviews establish no recurring complaint.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 July 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Join one of the most authentic Florence Cooking Class experiences and choose between two unforgettable culinary adventures. Learn from professional local chefs in Florence's first cooking school, where small groups, premium local ingredients and hands-on cooking techniques create an authentic Italian experience for every traveler.
Choose the Florence Cooking Class & Market option to explore the historic Central Market, taste seasonal Tuscan specialties and prepare Nonna's traditional Lasagna and authentic Italian Tiramisù from scratch. Or select the Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class to master fresh handmade pasta using traditional techniques before enjoying artisanal gelato with Tuscan wine.
More than a cooking lesson, this is a journey into authentic Italian cuisine—recently recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Take home professional cooking techniques, a digital recipe booklet and unforgettable memories from one of Florence's most highly rated cooking experiences.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #13 of 15 | €53 | 5h | 4.87 (1841) | varies by option |
| Tagliatelle, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine | €50 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (1070) | shared |
| Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm | €64 | 5h | 4.97 (8049) | shared |
| Michelin-Trained Chef Pasta Class in Florence | €110 | 3h | 4.98 (609) | shared |
Ranked #13 of 15 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €125, median €53; typical length 3h 15m. 0 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Cooking Classes