Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria
Overview
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers (up to 6 guests) in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Local Italian wine
- Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests)
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Maria
Meeting Location
Via della Mattonaia
1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Looking for an authentic cooking class in Florence perfect for a honeymooning couple or families? Join your host Maria, a recently retired architect and fun-loving Italian home cook, for a private culinary experience in her stunning countryside home. Maria picks you up from the heart of Florence and shares stories about the city’s history during the short drive. In her kitchen, learn her grandmother’s traditional recipes — from handmade pasta and bruschetta to tiramisu — all of which can be adapted for vegetarian diets. If you’d like, add a market tour where Maria guides you through San Lorenzo Market to select fresh, seasonal produce and learn how Italians cook with local ingredients. End your experience with a delicious meal and Italian wine overlooking the stunning Tuscan hills, enjoying authentic flavors, conversation, and laughter. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Private Gluten-Free Pasta Cooking Class in Florence".
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- For your pasta, Maria offers a choice of sauces: Ragu, broccoli pesto, arrabbiata or butter and sage with parmesan cream. If you have a specific preference, please inform her when making your booking.
- If you are a group of 7 or more guests, Maria kindly requests that any guests beyond the first four arrange their own transportation to her home, as she can only accommodate up to 6 passengers in her car.
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
- This experience is not suited for gluten-free diets. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Gluten-Free Pasta Class in a Gorgeous Florence Home".
- Please note that markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
- This home has a cat.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-7626P570
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Alcoholic beverages. Local Italian wine.
- Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests).
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Maria.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
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Mar 2024What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesLocal Italian wine
- Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests)
- Private cooking class and meal with your host Maria
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- For your pasta, Maria offers a choice of sauces: Ragu, broccoli pesto, arrabbiata or butter and sage with parmesan cream. If you have a specific preference, please inform her when making your booking.
- If you are a group of 7 or more guests, Maria kindly requests that any guests beyond the first four arrange their own transportation to her home, as she can only accommodate up to 6 passengers in her car.
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
- This experience is not suited for gluten-free diets. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Gluten-Free Pasta Class in a Gorgeous Florence Home".
- Please note that markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
- This home has a cat.
- Operated by a business
