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Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.
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Lucca: Wine Tasting Experience - Tenuta Adamo Winery
1 hour 30 minutes
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Learn the art of Italian pasta making in a vibrant, hands-on class set in beautiful LUCCA. Make two types of fresh pasta, and churn real Italian creamy gelato! This Class Is Perfect For You If You: * Are looking for a truly authentic workshop that only uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the excting "The Locals' Table" project, highlighting Tuscany's unqiue agrifoods); * Love connecting with fellow foodie travelers; * Prefer a small-group, intimate setting with personalized attention and a warm and friendly instrcutor; * Want to deepen your understanding of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products while having a lot of fun;*Appreciate experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers This class is suitable for children, too (ages 7 and above).
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Hands On Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in LUCCA
3 hours
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If you want to try real Lucca’s flavors you are in the right place. We will make everything together and at the end we will eat what we cooked with a good glass of wine as accompaniment. Also kids can cook with us and actively participate to the cooking class. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how Italian grandma’s cook. We are here to learn and have fun by cooking together! We will cook pasta and tiramisù together, two very typical italian dishes and in the meanwhile we drink local wine or aperitivo! Vegetarian, vegan and no dairy options.
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Every Day Cooking Class in Lucca Italy
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Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.
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Walking Tour in Lucca & Traditional Cooking Class with Wine
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Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of white and red Italian wines.
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Lucca: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local by Cesarine
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Discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta and classic tiramisù like a real Italian 'mamma' with this home cooking class. Join a local cook in her kitchen and learn how to make two different types of pasta from scratch, then try your hand as assembling a creamy tiramisù under her careful guidance. Top off your class with a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've created together.
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Lucca: Cook with an Italian Mamma – Pasta & Tiramisu by Cesarine
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Unravel the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a local chef in Montecatini Terme near Lucca, and learn to cook the region’s dishes. Taking place at the chef’s 18th-century family home, in a former olive oil mill, the experience covers a market visit, tasting session, cooking class, and 4-course lunch—created with your own hands. Regional wine and an insight into Tuscan cuisine and culture complete the experience.
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Extra Virgin Cooking Classes / Countryside Mill location
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Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.
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Discover Lucca’s Secrets on a Guided Walking Tour
2 hours
Free Cancellation
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This Gelato & Tiramisu Cooking Class is the ultimate Italian dessert class! Most Tuscan classes make you choose (gelato OR tiramisu), but we do both! And the entire activity is wonderfully intimate, like cooking at a friend’s house. Book this if... -You're looking for a class that features both Gelato and Tiramisu (and teaches you how to make everything from scratch like an Italian pro). -You're looking for a true hands-on activity: No "demonstrations"—you’ll be the chef, whisking and mixing from minute one (though your instructor is always there to help and give you a hand). -You prefer small groups: We limit your classes to 10 participants, to ensure that the experience is intimate, warm, unhurried, and genuinely fun. -You're looking for an activity that is open for everyone: This class is perfect for solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, and families (kids ages 7+).
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Gelato and Tiramisu Cooking Class in LUCCA
2 hours 45 minutes
Free Cancellation
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What makes this experience special is its authentic and intimate atmosphere. It’s a genuine hands-on Tuscan cooking experience where guests can learn traditional recipes in a relaxed and friendly environment. We prepare fresh homemade pasta, traditional Tuscan meat ragù, and classic cantucci following local family traditions, all paired with carefully selected local wines, including the famous Vin Santo. The experience takes place inside a real working kitchen laboratory, giving guests the opportunity to discover authentic Tuscan culinary traditions from the inside and enjoy a true local food experience.
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Typical Tuscan Cooking Class in Lucca
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An interactive course with the possibility of tasting. With the help of the master ice cream maker you will discover how to recognize a real artisan ice cream from an industrial ice cream.
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Gelato Class - Cremeria Opera
1 hour
Free Cancellation
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Embark on a culinary journey in Lucca with this 4-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Set in the historic city center, this immersive workshop pairs authentic instruction with regional specialties, giving you the chance to master timeless Tuscan recipes in a welcoming group setting. In this chef-led experience, you’ll prepare: - First course: Antipasti Trio, Panzanella, chicken liver crostini, eggplant toast - Second course: Tordelli with Ragù, Lucca-style ravioli in slow-cooked meat sauce - Third course: Tuscan Pork Loin & Roasted Potatoes, seasoned pork with pancetta - Dessert: Cantuccini, crunchy Tuscan almond cookies with vin santo Guided by a local chef, this hands-on class blends cultural depth with culinary practice, offering both unforgettable flavors and lasting skills from Tuscany’s rich heritage.
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Tuscan Cooking in Lucca’s Historic Center (4-Course Meal)
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Learn to craft Tuscan schiacciata and yeast-free thin pizza using simple tools and an electric oven. This hands-on class is perfect for all skill levels and ages. Master essential techniques for kneading, shaping, and baking dough to perfection. Discover tips and tricks for achieving the perfect textures, and gain insight into Italian and international baking traditions. Recipe handouts are provided, so you can recreate these delicious breads at home. At the end of the class, enjoy your fresh creations or take them home to share. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the secrets of traditional bread-making and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Pistoia like a true local!
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Authentic Tuscan Baking Class in Pistoia
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I am Simone Vergamini, "Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2023, 3rd place at the Best Sommelier of Italy 2018, 2021 and 2022. We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday. The experience always includes an introduction to wine tasting, the history of the territory and wineries.5 wines accompanied by bread, cheese and oil from local production. These are wines selected from small producers, mainly organic certified We can organize the tasting directly at your home or at the hotel where you are on holiday, even in the center of Lucca. I'll take care of everything and you won't have to think about anything! I will set the table with tasting tablecloths and serve you wines in professional glasses! At the end of the tasting I will leave the bottles uncorked (if not finished :) so you can enjoy them during the holiday.
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Wine tasting in Versilia with sommelier - 5 wines and local products
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Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations without having to rent a car on a small-group tour from Lucca to Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by minivan, train, and boat (depending on the weather) between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See why the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage.
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Cinque Terre Small Group Tour by Minivan from Lucca
9 hours
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Visit a real, family-owned working winery in the heart of Gaiole in Chianti and experience authentic Tuscany up close. Learn about organic farming, sustainable living, and traditional winemaking, explore the vineyards and cellar, and enjoy a guided tasting of Poggio San Polo wines paired with local products and olive oil. This is a hands-on, immersive Chianti experience you won’t find anywhere else.
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Chianti Poggio San Polo Wine Experience
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Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Tuscany is a journey not to be missed. Discover the art of Inserrata organic oil in a guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils, made with local varieties such as Frantoiano and Moraiolo. During the experience, you will learn about agricultural philosophy while tasting the two oils, paired with Tuscan focaccia and local products such as cheeses and cold cuts. For those who want to learn more, you can visit the olive grove and admire the centuries-old plants from which it all begins.
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Tasting of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in San Miniato Pisa
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Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source, without worrying about driving afterward, on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red and white wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.
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Chianti Half-Day Wine Tour in the Tuscan Hills Small Group from Lucca
5 hours
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Lucca is a city rich with musical history and cultural traditions. This 2-hour stroll introduces visitors to the works of Puccini and other composers of Italian opera. Your guide is well versed on the artists’ most significant compositions and shares excerpts along the way. Admission is included to the Teatro del Giglio (opera house) and the Puccini Museum, the musician’s place of birth.
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Enjoyable music tour of the historical city of Lucca
2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
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Italian cuisine is all about simplicity, high-quality ingredients, and easy preparation. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn to make classic Italian pizza from scratch, including bianca, Margherita, Quattro Stagioni, Capricciosa, and Napoletana. Discover the secrets of dough leavening and cooking in both a wood-fired and electric oven. Afterward, prepare delicious homemade gelato, like fior di latte or stracciatella with dark chocolate. Enjoy the experience with Tuscan red wine, Italian craft beers, homemade coffee, and a traditional digestif. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Pistoia like a local!
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Authentic Italian Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Pistoia
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Free Cancellation
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Learn how to make traditional Tuscan pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking class in the home of a local in Lucca. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines, plus coffee. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is your fully-equipped workstation.
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In a Local Home in Lucca: Fresh Pasta & Meal by Cesarine
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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Discover Italian family secrets for creating the perfect pizza and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Lucca. This intimate workshop is perfect for food-loving travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. You’ll enjoy the welcoming and laidback environment of a home kitchen, while learning insider techniques from an experienced cook. Afterward, you'll be ready to impress your friends back home with your new skills.
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Cesarine: Pizza & Tiramisu Feast at local's home in Lucca
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Discover the authentic taste of Lucca with a hands-on Lasagna masterclass. Led by a skilled local home cook, you'll learn to make fresh pasta, a rich ragù, and a creamy béchamel sauce from scratch. As you assemble the lasagna, you'll gain insight into the perfect balance of flavors that define this iconic dish. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Lucca's culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Afterward, savor your homemade lasagna paired with a glass of regional wine for a truly immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Bologna like a local!
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Lucca: Cook and Taste Authentic Lasagna by Cesarine
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You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two! Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your local host. As the icing on the cake, you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.
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Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class in Pistoia
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Via Fillungo
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Church of San Michele in Foro (Chiesa di San Michele in Foro)
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Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di Lucca)
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Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
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Via Fillungo
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Guinigi Tower (Torre Guinigi)
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Church of San Michele in Foro (Chiesa di San Michele in Foro)
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Brolio Castle (Castello di Brolio)
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Lucca Cathedral (Duomo di Lucca)
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Guinigi Tower (Torre Guinigi)
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