Florence Cooking Classes & Food Tours
Discover authentic cooking class Florence experiences and unforgettable food tour Florence journeys through local food, wine, and neighbourhood traditions.
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Florence Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno
Experience Florence through its food on an evening tour in the historic Oltrarno district. Visit authentic wine bars and family-run trattorias, enjoy Florentine steak, truffle pasta, and Chianti Classico DOCG, and discover the traditions behind Tuscan cuisine with a certified local Florentine guide.
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4hours -
Oltrarno -
5 Stops -
Max 12 People
Florence Pasta & Tiramisù Cooking Class
Join a hands on cooking class in Florence, Tuscany. Learn to prepare fresh pasta and classic tiramisu with local chefs in the heart of the city. Roll up your sleeves and take home skills you'll use long after your trip.
- 3hours
- City Center
- 1 Stop
- Max 12 People
Cooking Italy offers hands-on cooking classes and food and wine tour Florence, led by certified local Florentine guides and held in authentic neighbourhood bars, wine houses, and traditional restaurants.
Each experience is designed to introduce you to the real food culture of Florence, through traditional recipes, regional wines, and places where locals still gather.
Florence gave us Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci, but its most enduring masterpiece lives in its kitchens, where centuries of Tuscan tradition continue through food, wine, and everyday ritual.
For those wondering what to do in Florence beyond museums and galleries, the answer is often found at the table. Markets, neighbourhood trattorias, and local kitchens reveal a side of the city that cannot be experienced through monuments alone. For a deeper look at local dishes, neighbourhood favourites, and traditional food experiences, explore our Florence Food Guide.
Our Food tour Florence experience and hands-on cooking classes open a window into the city’s living food culture, from kitchens where fresh pasta is rolled by hand to neighbourhood trattorias where Tuscan wine and tradition remain part of daily life.
You taste what belongs here. You meet the people who make it. And somewhere between the first glass and the last bite, the city stops feeling like a place you’re visiting. It starts feeling familiar.
These experiences are not staged demonstrations, but real evenings built around good food, conversation, and the natural rhythm of Florence.
Florence Hands-On Cooking Classes in Local Restaurants
Our cooking class Florence take place inside working local restaurants, not demonstration kitchens. You roll the pasta yourself. You shape the ravioli. Flour on your hands. Wine on the table. A certified local Florentine guide beside you, sharing techniques passed down through generations.
You’ll prepare traditional dishes such as fresh pasta, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisù. There’s Prosecco while you cook. Regional Tuscan wine served with the meal. Limoncello at the end.
Nothing is rushed. Nothing is measured for show.
You leave knowing how it’s done, but also how it feels.
And somewhere between the flour and the wine, Florence starts to make sense.
Florence Food & Wine Tour in Oltrarno: Steak, Truffles & Chianti Classico
Our Florence food tour takes place in the evening in the historic Oltrarno neighbourhood, where locals gather in traditional wine bars and family-run trattorias.
We stop where things are made properly: for aged cheeses, cured meats sliced to perfection, balsamic vinegar that’s been waiting decades, and pasta that doesn’t need explaining.
You’ll taste Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta, and fresh truffle pasta, followed by a full Florentine steak dinner paired with Chianti Classico DOCG wine. To finish the evening, we stop for artisan gelato.
This is not just a tasting. It’s a complete Florentine dinner experience in authentic local establishments, guided by certified local Florentines who share the traditions, stories, and meaning behind every dish and wine.
Each stop offers insight into the ingredients, traditions, and neighbourhoods behind the food, revealing not just Florentine cuisine, but the character of the city itself.
There are no rushed schedules and no tourist menus: only authentic food, welcoming places, and Florence as locals experience it.
This isn’t a performance. It’s an evening in Florence, exactly as it should be.
A Genuine Way to Experience Florence
Florence offers many things to see, but food and wine offer one of the clearest ways to understand the city’s character.
Through hands-on cooking classes and guided walking food tours, our guests experience Florence beyond its landmarks. For many, these evenings remain one of the most memorable parts of their time in Tuscany.
Good food, real neighbourhoods, and a proper taste of Florence.
Florence Food Tours and Cooking Classes FAQ
Our Florence food tour includes a full traditional dinner served across multiple authentic locations, including Florentine steak, truffle pasta, Tuscan cheeses, and Chianti Classico DOCG wine.
Cooking Italy`s Florence food tour takes place in Oltrarno and Santo Spirito: neighbourhoods known for traditional trattorias, wine bars, and authentic local establishments. These areas are considered among the best locations for food tours in Florence, offering visitors the opportunity to experience traditional Tuscan cuisine, regional wines such as Chianti Classico DOCG, and authentic Florentine culinary traditions.
Our food experiences focus on authentic neighbourhood establishments where Florentines regularly eat and gather, avoiding tourist menus and commercial venues.
Cooking Italy`s food experiences are led by certified local Florentine guides with deep knowledge of Tuscan food, wine, and culinary traditions.
Our cooking classes in Florence take place inside real working local restaurants, allowing guests to experience authentic techniques and environments.
Yes. All of our cooking classes in Florence are fully hands-on, allowing guests to actively prepare authentic Tuscan recipes from scratch. During this pasta making class in Florence, guests learn to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisù using traditional techniques while receiving personal guidance from experienced local chefs. Each Florence cooking class takes place inside real working restaurants, offering an authentic and immersive culinary experience.
Yes. No prior cooking experience is required. Our classes are designed for all skill levels.
Guests enjoy regional Tuscan wines, including Chianti Classico DOCG and other carefully selected wines served during the experience.
We keep groups small to ensure a relaxed, personal, and authentic experience.
Cooking Italy’s Florence food tour is considered one of the best food tours in Florence because it offers a complete journey into authentic Tuscan food culture, led by certified local Florentine guides. The experience unfolds through historic neighbourhoods like Oltrarno, where centuries of culinary and artisan traditions are still alive. Guests begin with an aperitivo, enjoying classic Italian drinks such as an Aperol Spritz or Negroni, often served from traditional wine windows that reflect Florence’s historic wine culture.
As the evening continues, guests visit carefully selected local establishments where Florentines themselves gather. Along the way, guides share how to recognise authentic artisan gelato, explain regional wines including Chianti Classico DOCG, and reveal the stories behind the neighbourhood’s crafts, landmarks, and hidden corners. The experience culminates in a full sit-down traditional dinner, featuring iconic Tuscan dishes such as Florentine steak and fresh truffle pasta, served in an authentic local restaurant.
More than just tastings, this Florence food tour provides cultural context, historical insight, and meaningful connections to the city’s culinary traditions, offering a deeper and more authentic understanding of Florence beyond what most visitors experience.
The best food tours in Florence focus on authentic local establishments, traditional Tuscan cuisine, and knowledgeable local guides. Experiences that include Florentine steak, regional wines such as Chianti Classico DOCG, and visits to historic neighbourhoods like Oltrarno offer a deeper understanding of the city’s food culture.
Yes, taking a cooking class in Florence is one of the most rewarding ways to experience authentic Tuscan culture. During our Florence cooking class, guests learn to prepare traditional recipes such as fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisù while working inside real local restaurants. Guided by experienced Florentine chefs, guests gain hands-on skills, learn about regional ingredients, and enjoy the dishes they prepare. This pasta making class in Florence offers an authentic and memorable experience that connects visitors to the city’s culinary traditions.
Florence is known for traditional Tuscan dishes such as Florentine steak (bistecca alla Fiorentina), fresh pasta, ribollita, Tuscan flat bread-schiacciata, cured meats, pecorino cheese, and regional wines including Chianti Classico. These dishes reflect the region’s long culinary tradition and use of high-quality local ingredients.
Chianti Classico is one of Italy’s most historic and respected wines, produced in the hills between Florence and Siena. It is protected by strict DOCG regulations and is known for its balance, complexity, and connection to Tuscan wine tradition.
The best pasta making class in Florence is a fully hands-on experience where guests learn to prepare fresh pasta using authentic Tuscan techniques. Our pasta making class in Florence takes place inside real working local restaurants and is led by experienced Florentine chefs. Guests prepare traditional recipes such as ravioli and fresh pasta while learning about regional ingredients, food traditions, and culinary culture. This Florence cooking class provides an authentic and immersive experience beyond a typical tourist activity.
Cooking Italy’s Florence food tour offers an authentic and immersive experience led by certified local Florentine guides with deep knowledge of Tuscan cuisine,wine and culture. Guests enjoy a complete culinary journey through historic neighbourhoods like Oltrarno, including traditional dishes such as Florentine steak and fresh truffle pasta, regional wines such as Chianti Classico DOCG, and authentic local establishments where Florentines themselves gather. The experience also includes cultural storytelling, wine explanations, artisan gelato, and insights into Florence’s culinary traditions, providing a deeper and more meaningful connection to the city.
Loved by Our Guests in Florence
Mark Humphreys
1 year ago
Excellent experience. Our chef was very knowledgeable and very friendly. It was our favorite experience in Milan.
Kerry Baker
1 year ago This experience is a ‘must do’ in Italy, and the beautiful setting and expert instructors at Cooking Italy in Rome make this the place to do your Italian cooking class. I don’t usually enjoy cooking but I totally enjoyed this, and the pasta we made was outstanding.
Darren Johnson
1 year ago My husband and I had the most fantastic experience at cooking Italy! Silvia was our chef instructor and we loved her! The location was lovely, immaculate and perfectly appointed – if you are in Sorrento you must find time for Cooking Italy!
Courtney Henry
1 year ago Great host. Stefania was a joy. Our group of 5 had a wonderful time. She’s engaging and keeps the evening lively and fun.
Pip Harvey
1 year ago We took the pasta making class with our two boys aged 10 and 12 and we had such a great time. Luca was a friendly, fun and engaging teacher and our whole group were lovely. We made two types of pasta by hand at a relaxed pace, the boys could easily follow along and had such a good time, which meant we did too.
Lucy Maldon
1 year ago Fantastic fun for family of all ages. Highly recommend as an activity in Venice. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Iñigo Pascual
1 year ago Our pasta making experience was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed the class, the food and cooking Italy staff. Our chef Francesca was patient, knowledgeable and kind. We would highly recommend this class!