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Florence Cooking Class: Hand-Made Pasta & Typical Dessert
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Highlights

  • Guided by culinary experts in Florence's vibrant heart, learn authentic techniques using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
  • Craft three delicious pasta dishes complete with sauces and a traditional Italian dessert to round off your meal!
  • In an intimate setting for 15 participants per chef at the Florence Cooking School, master these recipes and take them home to share with family and friends.
  • Savor a delicious meal after cooking, paired perfectly with Tuscan wine.

Your Experience

Start a culinary adventure in Florence by joining the Florence Cooking Class: Hand-Made Pasta & Typical Dessert, hosted at the renowned Florence Cooking School. Located in the historic heart of Florence, this class is led by an enthusiastic and multilingual professional chef who will guide you through time-honored Italian cooking traditions.

Discover how to transform basic ingredients such as flour and eggs into exquisite pasta dishes. You'll master kneading dough, rolling it out with a pin or machine, and preparing three distinct types of pasta paired with rich sauces tailored to your taste preferences.

Your journey continues with a hands-on session in crafting an authentic Italian dessert. Culminate this delightful experience by savoring lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've created alongside perfect Tuscan wine, all within a warm and friendly setting. Take home beloved recipes for future culinary explorations at your own kitchen station.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • A complete 3-hour and 15-minute Florence Cooking Class: Hand-Made Pasta & Typical Dessert
  • Guided by a professional multilingual chef
  • Conducted in small groups, accommodating up to 15 participants
  • Includes making pasta, dessert, and sampling wine
  • You'll receive take-away recipes
  • Personal expenses

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Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide in Via Cavour, at the corner with Via Venezia.

  • Address: Via Cavour, corner with Via Venezia, 50129 Firenze.

  • Landmark: In front of Cavour Cafè.

  • Your guide will be wearing blue clothing with Caf Tour Gray Line Florence logos.

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Getting There

By Bus

  • The closest bus stop is Venezia. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.

  • Board buses 1,11,17 and 20 to get you there.

By Tram

  • The closest tram stop is Strozzi-Fallaci. It is a quick 12-minutes walk to the meeting point.

  • Board tram T1.3 to get you there.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

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Booking FAQs

The ideal times for this cooking class are weekdays in the early afternoon, typically from 12 PM to 4 PM. Avoid weekends and holiday periods when reservations tend to fill up quickly. Optimal months include April through June or September through November.

This culinary experience usually lasts around three hours, from preparation to enjoying your creations with a typical Tuscan dessert at the end. The class includes hands-on pasta making and learning traditional recipes passed down for generations.

Bring an apron or wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting floury. Arrive with a curious mind ready to learn about Italian cuisine, and perhaps some extra money if you wish to purchase souvenirs like recipe books or kitchen gadgets.

Absolutely! This cooking class is suitable for all ages from 8 years old upwards. Kids will enjoy rolling out dough and learning about Italian culture in a fun, educational environment under the guidance of experienced instructors.

The easiest way to reach this cooking class is by taking public transportation such as buses or taxis from central Florence. Many classes are located near Piazza Santa Croce or in residential areas within walking distance from main train stations.

Your ticket includes all ingredients, tools for pasta making, a chef-led demonstration and hands-on session, recipes to take home, a delicious meal featuring your handmade pasta dishes, and a typical Tuscan dessert. Refreshments like wine are also provided.

It’s highly recommended to reserve your spot ahead of time due to limited availability especially during peak travel seasons (June through August). Booking online ensures you secure a place and avoids disappointment on the day.

Photography is generally allowed throughout the cooking class, capturing your culinary journey from pasta rolling to tasting. Remember to ask for permission before photographing fellow participants or instructors in action.

It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check-in time. In case of delay, it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course. Individuals with severe celiac disease or those with a heightened sensitivity to gluten should refrain from attending the event due to the risk of potential contamination.

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