--- title: "Florence Cooking Class: Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market or Pasta Class" lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 53 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 1841 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 15 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/florence-cooking-class-lasagna-tiramisu-market-or-pasta-class/ --- # Florence Cooking Class: Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market or Pasta Class **Guidekin's take:** A small group cooking class with two routes: a Central Market visit with tastings before lasagna and tiramisu, or fresh pasta and gelato, both with Tuscan wine and a recipe booklet, at €53 per person. On Sundays the closed market is swapped for extra tastings; not suitable for coeliacs. Rated 4.87 by 1841 travellers. In our comparison: #13 of 15 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Towns of Italy cooking school is located… - Group size varies by option: small group from €43 · private from €651 - Starts 09:00, 15:00, 18:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €37: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €53 per person for the Fresh Pasta & Gelato option; other options up to €651 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 1841 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Towns of Italy - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €43 · private from €651 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 15:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.87 from 1841 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1798 of 1841. - 5 stars: 1674 (91%) - 4 stars: 124 (7%) - 3 stars: 24 (1%) - 2 stars: 13 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the clear teaching, market tastings and food; the supplied reviews establish no recurring complaint. **Praised:** - Patient chefs who explain each step clearly and keep the class entertaining - Market visits with ingredient explanations and food tastings - Lasagna and tiramisu that participants enjoy making and eating - Practical cooking techniques and recipes travellers plan to use at home **Complaints:** - No complaint is repeated across the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-16 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Fresh Pasta & Gelato | €43 / person | English | 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 | | Market Tour Lasagna & Tiramisu | €71 / person | English | 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. | | Private Lasagna & Tiramisu | €651 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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. | ## What's included - ALL OPTIONS: Digital recipe booklet to recreate authentic Italian recipes at home - ALL OPTIONS: Small-group experience - ALL OPTIONS: Tuscan wine served during the experience - MARKET TOUR LASAGNA & TIRAMISU OPTION: Guided visit to Florence Central Market with seasonal tasting - ALL OPTIONS: Professional local chef and hands-on Florence Cooking Class - MARKET TOUR LASAGNA & TIRAMISU OPTION: Hands-on Nonna's Lasagna & Authentic Tiramisù Cooking Class - Premium local ingredients and cooking equipment - FRESH PASTA & GELATO OPTION: Fresh Pasta & Gelato ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 15:00, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Towns of Italy cooking school is located in Via Panicale 43 red (close to Central Market) Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJL0RaSh1UKhMRzpPYnLJblx8 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 - Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance - We regret to inform you that this class is not suitable for Celiacs. - Not suitable for Celiacs - Eggs cannot be excluded from the meal since having some dishes containing them. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | 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](/italy/florence/tours/tagliatelle-ravioli-tiramisu-cooking-class-with-unlimited-wine/?format=md) | €50 | 4h 30m | 4.99 (1070) | shared | | [Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm](/italy/florence/tours/florence-pizza-or-pasta-class-with-gelato-making-at-a-tuscan-farm/?format=md) | €64 | 5h | 4.97 (8049) | shared | | [Michelin-Trained Chef Pasta Class in Florence](/italy/florence/tours/michelin-trained-chef-pasta-class-in-florence/?format=md) | €110 | 3h | 4.98 (609) | shared | Ranked #13 of 15 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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