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Pasta & Pesto Class with a View, plus Tiramisù & opt. Market Tour

5.0 · 5,124 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Florence Operated by Walkabout Florence Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 14:30, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An afternoon at a farmhouse outside Florence making pasta, pesto, bruschetta and tiramisù, then a four course lunch with wine at a table over the hills; the minibus is included and one tier adds a market visit first.

No vegetarian or gluten free versions. 4.95 from 5,124 reviews at €80 per person.

In our comparison: #5 of 15 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Pasta & Pesto Cooking ClassThe page priceEnjoy a hands-on Pasta & Pesto Class from Florence, learning to make fresh pasta from scratch and authentic homemade pesto in€80
Pasta & Pesto WITH Market TourStart with a visit to a local market before learning to make fresh pasta and authentic pesto in the Tuscan countryside€120

Children from €75 (ages 8 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Cooking class
  • Cooking diploma
  • 4-course lunch accompanied with wine
  • Optional Local Market visit
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus (20 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
  • Recipes (sent by email after the tour)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
5,124 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 5,070 of 5,124

Star breakdown of all 5,124 ratings

5 stars
4,943 · 96%
4 stars
127 · 2%
3 stars
35 · 1%
2 stars
10 · 0%
1 star
9 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching, food and countryside setting; the walk and stairs to the kitchen can be difficult with limited mobility.

Praised

  • Clear cooking demonstrations and patient, entertaining instructors
  • Practical pasta skills and recipes reviewers use again at home
  • A countryside kitchen with views over the hills and Florence
  • Market visits with ingredient explanations and food tastings
  • Tasty meals, generous portions and plenty of wine

Complaints

  • The sloping walk and stairs to the kitchen can be difficult with limited mobility

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 July 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's Return: Santa Croce church area (different from first meeting point) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 10:00, 14:30, 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Walkabout Florence Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Indulge your love of Italian food in Tuscany, and enjoy a full-day tour that combines a market visit with a cooking class and 4-course meal with wine! After scouting out quality local ingredients at a historical Florence food market, travel to a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, surrounded by exquisite countryside. Then, prepare your feast of pasta, bruschetta and Tuscan roast pork, plus beloved desserts such as tiramisu, before savoring the creations with Tuscan wine. Up to four glasses of wine are included throughout the day as well as a cooking diploma and the recipes.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users

Good to know

  • Food included 4-course lunch accompanied with wine
  • Children from €75 ages 8 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 15€805h4.95 (5124)shared
Tagliatelle, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine€504h 30m4.99 (1070)shared
Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm€645h4.97 (8049)shared
Michelin-Trained Chef Pasta Class in Florence€1103h4.98 (609)shared

Ranked #5 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

From €80 per adult · Pasta & Pesto Cooking Class