4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence

Watch your host’s cooking demo from her own kitchen, then enjoy a family lunch or dinner together!

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· 2.30h · Florence, Italy

4-Course Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence

Cesarina on her house rooftop in Florence

Craving a way to connect with the locals while enjoying authentic Italian cuisine in Florence? Experience classic Italian hospitality as a local Cesarina invites you into her home for an intimate cooking demonstration! Watch closely as she uses recipes from her family’s own cookbooks to craft a decadent, 4-course Italian meal. Finally, sit down at your host’s dining room table to enjoy the delicious feast together. This small group tour is a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience!

What You Get With This Tour

Local, English-speaking Cesarina host
Cooking demo
4-course meal
Coffee, wine, and water
Spend time with a local Italian family
Group size of 8
Guide gratuities

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet at your host’s home
Your memorable cooking demo takes place at your host’s very own home, usually in Florence’s city center
2

Italian Hospitality
Enjoy classic Italian hospitality as you’re welcomed into your Cesarina’s home with open arms
3

Aperitivo
Your Cesarina– an Italian woman who makes fresh pasta, will ensure that you enjoy a truly authentic culinary experience, starting from an aperitivo with local products.
4

Cooking Demo
Follow closely as your host demonstrates how she cooks a classic Florentine meal using her own family’s cookbooks and recipes
5

Local products
The menu changes everyday, being based on fresh, seasonal products, such as beans, vegetables, pasta, meat and more!
6

Florentine Cuisine
Your meal will depend on your host’s recipes and the season, though some classic dishes include pasta with ragu, frittatas, and tiramisu!
7

Sit Down Meal
After watching the delicious dishes being prepared, it’s time to taste them! Sit around the table like a traditional Italian family and enjoy the meal together.
8

End at host’s home
After your delicious meal, say goodbye to your wonderful host and her family, then spend some time exploring her local neighborhood!

Additional Information

Your lovely host will welcome you with open arms once you arrive at her home in the center of Florence. The exact location will be shared a few days before your experience, as it depends on the closest available Cesarina in your area. Along with your intimate group of no more than 8 guests, you’ll be led to her very own kitchen for an unforgettable cooking demonstration. Your Cesarina- the traditional name for a woman who cooks pasta, will use her family’s own recipes to create a decadent 4-course meal for you. Follow closely as she shares her own culinary secrets to making a classic Florentine lunch or dinner, complete with a pasta, main dish, appetizer, and dessert!

Finally, devour your delicious home cooked meal as you enjoy a family-style dinner with your Cesarina and fellow group members. Once you say goodbye to your host and her family, be sure to spend some time walking off your meal as you explore her vibrant neighborhood!

Authentic Meal at a Local’s Home in Florence Tour Description

Your 2.5-hour tour includes:

Dining experience at a local’s home
Cooking demo from a Cesarina
4-course Italian meal
Coffee, wine, and water
Time spent with a local Italian family
Small group experience with only 8 people at most

Meet Your Cesarina

Once you arrive at your Cesarina’s beautiful home in Florence, ring the doorbell and get ready to experience the ultimate level of Italian hospitality! After your lovely host warmly welcomes you into her home, you’ll be introduced to your small group of fellow travelers. Since this class only allows for 8 guests at most, you’ll get to enjoy an intimate dining experience together- just like a typical Italian family!

Cooking Demo

Once everyone has gathered, follow your delightful Cesarina to her kitchen for a sensational cooking demonstration! Using her own traditional family recipes, your wonderful host will show you how to make an authentic, 4-course Italian meal!

While the exact recipes will vary based on your host and the season, your meal will include an appetizer, pasta dish, main course with a side, and a dessert. A few classic Florentine delicacies that may be on the menu include pasta with ragu, vegetable frittatas, savory meatballs, homemade tortelli, and tiramisu!

Buon Appetito!

After watching your host cook up a storm, it’s time to sit down and enjoy a delectable, home cooked Italian meal! Raise a glass of wine with your inviting host and fellow group members as you toast to what is sure to be the most memorable meal of your trip.

Once you’ve finished off your decadent meal with an espresso and dessert, you’re free to continue exploring your host’s vibrant neighborhood at your leisure! We’re sure she has plenty of local recommendations that you won’t want to miss.

Customer Reviews

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Perfect Florence Night

Heather Baker, 10 October 2025

This dinner made our trip! Watching our host cook felt special, and every dish tasted incredible. A real connection with Italian life.

Pure Taste

William Evans, 06 October 2025

Pure flavors of Florence filled the table. Everything tasted fresh and real, unlike anything from restaurants.

Heart Dinner

Ralph Jenkins, 04 October 2025

This dinner was prepared with pure heart. Homemade pasta, local wine, and smiling company made it precious.

True Local Charm

Alexis Ross, 02 October 2025

We got to see Italian cooking the real way—inside a true home. Everything smelled divine, and the wine was perfect!

Cooking Fun

Joyce Hughes, 30 September 2025

The cooking part was as fun as eating! We learned so much while enjoying authentic dishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

You only need to bring your appetite. Your local host will take care of the rest!

What to bring?

You only need to bring your appetite. Your local host will take care of the rest!

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

This tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Florence.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

Because each tour takes place at a different host’s home, some tours may require ascending up longer or steeper staircases than others. If you have mobility concerns, please contact us before booking your tour and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

What happens if it rains?

We run our tours rain or shine!

Is there any chance this tour will be canceled?

On the rare occasion the tour is canceled, we'll inform you as soon as possible. We will work with you to reschedule your tour when possible or provide a full refund.

Is there a dress code on this tour?

There is no dress code for this tour. Wear whatever you would for a fun family meal!

How comprehensive is this cooking demo?

During this cooking demo, your Cesarina will show you how to make four different dishes from scratch. While her step-by-step guides will be informative, this experience is slightly less comprehensive than our hands-on cooking classes. However, you'll still get wonderful insight into making your own authentic Italian meal!

Is lunch included in the price of the tour?

Yes, you will enjoy the delicious 4-course lunch (or dinner) that your host prepares!

What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?

If you have dietary restrictions, then please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs with your host.

How many glasses of wine will I get?

You'll enjoy at least one glass of wine with your delicious meal!

What if I don’t drink alcohol but I’d still like to join a food tour?

Not a problem. Please let us know in the comment box when you book your tour so we can make sure an alternative drink is provided.

Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?

Kids are welcome on this tour, and children aged 3 and under may join for free. Kids aged 4-8 pay a reduced fee. Kids are welcome on this tour, and children aged 3 and under may join for free. Kids aged 4-8 pay a reduced fee.

Why do I have to pay for my child who's under 8 years old?

Because this tour includes the price of all food and your host’s hard work in the kitchen, everyone that enjoys this delicious meal is asked to pay. However, children under 8 pay a discounted fee. We’re sure your little ones will love your host’s cooking!