--- title: "The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine" lang: en type: tour city: Florence country: Italy price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 642 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Pizza; gluten free tier rank_in_category: 6 of 15 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/florence/tours/the-italian-way-pizza-and-gelato-class-with-unlimited-wine/ --- # The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine **Guidekin's take:** A hands on pizza and gelato class in a Florence pizzeria with a professional chef: you mix the dough from scratch, churn the gelato and eat the results as lunch or dinner, wine included. The options differ in length and meeting point, with a shorter pizza and cannolo version and a gluten free class. 4.95 from 642 reviews at €50 per person. In our comparison: #6 of 15 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join this Pizza and Gelato making class to learn all the secrets to mix the perfect pizza dough starting from scratch! You will also savor the true Italian gelato, the most popular Italian dessert known in the whole world. The cooking workshop will take palce in a local Pizzeria located in the heart of Florence ## Before you book - Meeting point: IMPORTANT MESSAGE, - 8 start times: between 09:30 and 18:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €25: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person for the Pizza and Cannolo Class: 2h30' option; other options up to €84 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 642 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ciao Florence Tours Srl - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 642 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 635 of 642. - 5 stars: 627 (98%) - 4 stars: 8 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the clear teaching and family appeal, though some say the gelato is mostly a demonstration. **Praised:** - Patient, entertaining chefs give clear instructions and practical cooking tips - Making pizza dough feels manageable even for beginners - Families say children stay engaged and enjoy taking part - Many guests enjoy the taste of the pizza and gelato - Generous wine refills throughout the class **Complaints:** - Some describe making gelato, while others say this part is mostly a demonstration Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-07-15 to 2026-10-03); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Pizza and Cannolo Class: 2h30' | €50 / person | English | Express Cooking Class: Duration: 2 hours 30' Meeting point: Meet your Chef at CiaoFlorence Sales Office - Via Cavour, 18 Black | | Pizza and Gelato Class: 3h 30' | €79 / person | English | Extended Tour with Wine : Duration: 3 hours 30' Meeting point: Meet your Chef at CiaoFoodies Hub, at La Cucineria Via della Mattonaia 19r, Firenze | | English Gluten-free Pizza | €84 / person | English | Gluten-free Pizza & Wine: KINDLY NOTE: If you select this option the meeting point will be SimBIOsi Organic Pizza in Via de' Ginori, 56r, 50 | | Italian Gluten-free Pizza | €84 / person | Italian | Gluten-free Pizza & Wine: KINDLY NOTE: If you select this option the meeting point will be SimBIOsi Organic Pizza in Via de' Ginori, 56r, 50 | ## What's included - Use of apron and Cooking Utensils - The best seasonal ingredients for making pizza and ice cream (IF OPTION SELECTED) - Exclusive Cooking Location with Pizza Oven - English Speaking Professional Chef - Lunch/Dinner (the pizza and gelato you prepared during the class) - 3 hours and a half Pizza and Gelato hands on workshop (IF OPTION SELECTED) - Graduation Cerficate - Unlimited Wine (soft drink for kids) and water - Light Gluten-free Pizza & unlimited wine (IF OPTION SELECTED) ## Not included - Tips ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 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 IMPORTANT MESSAGE, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: The meeting point changes according to the option selected: A) 3h 30' Pizza and Gelato Class: Cucineria La Mattonaia Via della Mattonaia 19 RED B) 2h 30' Pizza and Cannolo Class: Via Cavour 18 BLACK C) 2h 00' Gluten-free Pizza & Wine: Via dei Ginori 53 RED Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJrdbSgKZWKhMRAyrH7xd51ZM 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - KINDLY NOTE: If you select the Pizza and Cannolo Class: 2h30', the meeting point will be Ciao Florence Sales Office in Via Cavour 18 black - KINDLY NOTE: If you select the GLUTEN FREE OPTION the meeting point will be SimBIOsi Organic Pizza in Via de' Ginori, 56r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy - KINDLY NOTE: If you select the Pizza and Gelato Class: 3h 30', the meeting point will be Cucineria La Mattonaia in Via della Mattonaia 19 RED ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 15** | €50 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (642) | shared | | [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 #6 of 15 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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