Florence: Pasta Cooking Class in a Historic Palace with Wine
Master tagliatelle, gnocchi, potato ravioli and tiramisu then enjoy your meal with endless wine
What You Get With This Tour
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Cook, laugh, and eat!
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Expert English-speaking chef
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Private Florentine palace access
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Hands-on pasta class
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Tiramisu preparation demonstration
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Unlimited Tuscan wine (during meal)
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Sit-down communal meal
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Small group experience
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your chef inside the restaurant
Meet your expert chef directly inside the restaurant. This private, historic Florentine palace is an architectural marvel rarely open to the public. -
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Explore the historic restaurant
Take a moment to explore the rooms of this historic palace, where noble families once lived. Admire stunning frescoes on the walls and ceilings, including the earliest known portrait of Dante Alighieri. -
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Cook in an ancient basement
Descend into the palace’s ancient basement, where remnants of medieval wool-making structures create a truly historic kitchen setting. This is where your hands-on cooking class begins. To kick things off, enjoy a complimentary welcome drink! -
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Make pasta and tiramisu
Roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare the 'pasta trinity' from scratch: silky tagliatelle, pillowy gnocchi, and flavorful potato ravioli. Then watch your chef demonstrate how to make tiramisu, layering mascarpone and coffee-soaked biscuits. -
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End your tour with a communal meal and unlimited wine
End your tour with a sit-down, communal meal to enjoy the fresh pasta and tiramisu you just created. The meal is complemented by unlimited Tuscan wine, offering the perfect end to your hands-on class and time to chat about Italian food and history.
Additional Information
Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour involves standing for the hands-on cooking portion and descending stairs into the historic basement. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Alcohol Consumption: This experience includes unlimited wine with the meal; participants consuming alcohol must be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please note wine is not served during the cooking portion of this tour.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have serious allergies to gluten, shellfish, or nuts, our tours might not be the best fit due to cross-contamination in the kitchen. Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies so we can do our best to accommodate you during the class.
Check-in: Arrive fifteen minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking chef
Exclusive private access to a historic Florentine palace
Viewing of historic frescoes, including Dante's portrait
Hands-on cooking instruction for three pasta recipes
Lesson on preparing classic tiramisu
Sit-down meal to enjoy your prepared dishes
Unlimited Tuscan wine during the meal
Small group experience
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Government-issued ID (if partaking in alcohol)
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Customer Reviews
What a great time. Our chef Michael is a real gem and had everybody involved. The location was an incredible building and the basement everything as described
What a fantastic experience! My family and I learned so much and we can't wait to try to make the pastas back at home. The food and wine were out of this world - the best we've had on our whole Italy trip! Big thank you to Chef Marco and our host Dean for such a memorable and enjoyable experience. My highest recommendations.
What a wonderful time!! Enjoyed making the pastas and eating them with the flavorful sauces Chef Marco made. Beautiful setting!
The Cooking Class was great and so many wine options. We were stuffed and couldn't finish what we made. We would highly recommend this fun activity.
We looked forward to this tour and it didn't disappoint. The restaurant is beautiful with frescos on the walls. Went into the basement where Marco taught us how to make homemade tortellini, fettucine and gnocchi. The basement had a medieval feel and was a fantastic setting to prepare our meal. Marco was great, teaching us the proper way to create our dishes with a sense of humor. After making our pans of pasta, we returned to the main floor to relax and enjoy our meal with a few glasses of wine. Good food and good company made for an excellent afternoon!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a Government-issued ID (if partaking in alcohol), and your appetite!
What to bring?
Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a Government-issued ID (if partaking in alcohol), and your appetite!
Do I need any prior cooking experience?
No experience is necessary, this class is designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to seasoned home cooks..
Are there any stairs or physical challenges?
Yes, the cooking class takes place in a basement accessed by stairs; please let us know in advance if you have mobility concerns.
Can dietary restrictions or allergies be accommodated?
Absolutely! Please inform us of any dietary needs when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.
What languages is the class offered in?
This class is offered in English.
Will I get to enjoy the food I prepare?
Yes! After cooking, you’ll sit down to savor your dishes alongside unlimited Tuscan wine in a relaxed, social setting.
How much wine is served during this tour?
During this tour, you'll be treated to a complimentary welcome drink plus unlimited wine during the meal. Please note that wine is not served during the cooking class.
