Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops

Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.

Learn the art of authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence’s historic center. Guided step by step by expert chefs, you’ll learn how to make fresh, homemade pasta and classic tiramisu. Enjoy a complete cultural and culinary experience as you create your own dishes, sip excellent wine, and share an unforgettable meal at a historic restaurant—taking home cherished memories and new culinary skills.

Tuscan food is a big part of why people come to Siena, and this cooking class puts you in the kitchen of a local restaurant to make two Italian classics yourself. Start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, then roll out fresh pasta dough and layer a tiramisu from scratch. Sit down afterward to eat what you've made, with a glass of wine alongside.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but there's no need to stop eating them when your vacation ends. Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. An Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions at a charming farmhouse near Lucca. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, create a delicious sauce with homegrown tomatoes, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal paired with local wine. Antonietta will guide you through the process, making you feel like part of the family.

Learn how to prepare food like a local with this hands-on cooking class in Florence, revealing the art of pasta-making and tiramisu creation. Roll up your sleeves in a beloved local restaurant, then feast on your creations with included wine and coffee while chatting with your host and fellow classmates about Italian cuisine.

In the picturesque Venezia Nuova district of Livorno, a hands-on pasta-making class awaits inside the Fortezza Nuova, one of Livorno's two great 16th-century Medici fortresses. Here, you're not just making pasta you're stepping back in time, immersed in centuries of Italian history and culinary tradition. Led by Sarah, a fresh pasta expert with over 5,000 satisfied clients, this 2-hour experience guides you through making traditional pappardelle entirely by hand, just like Italian grandmothers have done for generations. Delight in tasting your creations, paired with two glasses of prosecco and wine. Families are welcomed, and kids can get creative with dinosaur-shaped cookie cutters. The fortress setting, overlooking a tranquil canal, adds to the authentic and timeless Italian atmosphere.

Learn some practical culinary skills during this hands-on Tuscan cooking class in a local chef's kitchen in Cortona. You’ll prepare a complete seasonal meal with locally produced ingredients that includes antipasto, handmade pasta and sauce, a second course with a side dish, and dessert. After cooking, you’ll sit down with your group and dine.

This is not a “watch and copy” cooking class—it’s a chef-led, technique-first experience designed to give you results you can recreate at home. You’ll learn the small details most classes skip: how pasta dough should feel at each stage, how thin to roll it, how to seal ravioli cleanly, and how to build a tiramisu that stays silky and stable. Our chefs guide you with personal checkpoints throughout the class, keeping it hands-on, clear, and enjoyable—whether it’s your first time or you love to cook. Ingredients are fresh and local, the atmosphere is warm and refined, and dietary needs (including gluten-free options) can be accommodated. You’ll finish by sitting down to enjoy your meal together, paired with good wine—leaving Florence with real skills, not just photos.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

This experience stands out by combining an indulgent cooking class on a panoramic terrace kitchen with a tour of vineyards and a 13th-century castle that's been in the family for 17 generations. Learn to make classic Tuscan dishes such as tagliatelle with Tuscan sauces and braised beef, and pair each with local wines for lunch. Then, tour the castle and wine cellar.

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.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Step into an authentic Tuscan kitchen in the heart of Florence and dive into the world of Italian cuisine with this hands-on cooking class. Just a short walk from the iconic Duomo, this experience offers you the chance to learn traditional recipes, connect with local culinary culture, and create delicious memories to take home. Our expert chefs will guide you through the process of making two classic types of fresh pasta: fettuccine and ravioli. Starting from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients like flour and eggs, you’ll learn how to knead, roll, and shape the dough by hand. You’ll then prepare savory fillings and craft your own ravioli, along with ribbons of fettuccine ready to be paired with rich, authentic sauces made with seasonal ingredients.

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.

My husband and I want to introduce the products of our company through unique experiences in contact with nature immersed in the Tuscan countryside: the search for truffles is a unique experience that you will appreciate in all its forms, followed by the school of homemade pasta and lunch based on truffles with tasting of our wines and extra virgin olive oil.

Get ready for a truffle-tasting adventure with this 3-hour lunch and hunting experience in San Gimignano. Your certified guides will take you to the prime truffle grounds and teach you everything you need to know about these esteemed delicacies. With your four-legged friends leading the way, you can experience the thrill of hunting for truffles in the midst of nature. Return to Podere La Marronaia for a mouth-watering truffle lunch, perfectly paired with organic wines and olive oils.

There's no better way of immersing yourself in local culture than a cooking class. Get an authentic taste of northern Italy with this small-group cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites plus a classic tiramisu. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino.

Escape the bustle of Florence and join your host, a passionate cook, for a private culinary experience in their countryside home. Craft traditional Italian dishes like handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu using cherished family recipes. Your host picks you up in Florence, and you can opt for a market tour at San Lorenzo to select fresh, seasonal ingredients before enjoying your delicious, homemade meal in a cozy, authentic setting.

Skip the crowded restaurants and visit a Florentine home to learn how to make traditional Italian dishes during this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to turning out authentic, hand-rolled pasta with a variety of sauces while enjoying insights about the city’s culture and cuisine from your local host and instructor. Top off your experience by sitting down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together.

Touring Florence's endless cultural treasures can get tiring for young visitors, so break up your time in the city with a kid-friendly, hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy preparing two crowdpleasers: authentic Tuscan pizza and creamy Italian gelato. Your chef instructor will lead your family through the process step-by-step, keeping your kids engaged and busy. End by sampling your handiwork over lunch, ideal as a substitute for a restaurant meal.

Try your hand at some of Italy’s best-loved dishes in this small group cooking class in Florence. Guided by a local chef, learn how to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch. Nibble on appetizers during the workshop and finish by savoring your creations with a glass of wine. The morning session includes a visit to the city’s bustling Sant’Ambrogio food market to join your chef in sourcing ingredients for the day.

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 ancestral countryside olive press near a babbling brook and 12th-century stone bridge, the experience includes 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.