Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops - page 27

Spend the day tasting Tuscany’s fresh, local products on a small-group tour of Florence’s markets and foodie spots. Taste cheeses, salami, flat breads, meatballs, olive oil, and more, then learn to make authentic pasta in a small, hands-on cooking class. Your guide shows you tips on choosing the best Parmigianino cheese, the differences between Tuscan Salami and Parma Ham, and how to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil. learn how to make two or three types of fresh pasta, take the secrets to hand-made Florentine pasta home with you.

Enjoy a deeper culinary immersion than you’d get from a typical restaurant meal or winery visit with this small-group tasting experience, hosted in Florence’s trendy Oltrarno district. Savor expert-led pairings, including four organic wines from different boutique wineries and a whopping eight artisan cheeses (including truffle varieties). Built for travelers with limited time—but who still want to try authentic Tuscan flavors—this tutored tasting lets you sample widely.

Bring the ancient flavors of Florence to life with this small-group, hands-on cooking class led by culinary archaeologist Chef Vary. You’ll recreate historical Renaissance dishes, as well as recipes enjoyed by the powerful Medici family, and specialties from Pellegrino Artusi, the father of Italian cuisine. Cook, savor, and learn the cultural stories behind each dish—and leave with recipes you can easily recreate at home.

Bring an appetite and learn about Italy’s food history in this private cookery class. Using a recipe from a selection of regional meat dishes, guest cooks get involved throughout the cooking process. From the optional sourcing of ingredients to trying out traditional techniques, all classes end with enjoying the dishes created throughout the experience. This class is perfect for those who like to try local cookery classes or want to do something different during their trip to Florence.

Why choose this gluten-free tiramisu class This is not a standard class. Everything is made from scratch, inside a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen—something extremely rare in Florence. You will prepare gluten-free savoiardi using natural flours, without yeast, achieving a light and unique texture that is difficult to find even in pastry shops. Unlike most experiences, nothing is pre-made or simplified. You will learn how to build structure and balance without gluten, understanding each step of the process. A key highlight is learning egg pasteurization, essential for a safe, stable, and perfectly creamy tiramisù. The class is designed to give you real skills—not just a recipe—so you can confidently recreate the same result at home. This experience is for those who want more than a typical class: a true from-scratch method, in a space entirely dedicated to gluten-free cooking.

Discover the world-famous flavors of Tuscany on a 6-day culinary experience in Abrezzo. Stay at a private villa with a pool, where you can make friends with other aspiring chefs and soak up the Mediterranean sun. Learn to cook time-tested recipes for soups, sauces, pastas and desserts under the guidance of a professional chef, and enjoy many freshly prepared meals in the gorgeous setting. Visit a local winery and the charming villages near Abrezzo, and savor regional cuisine at local trattorias.

Treat your kids to a Tuscan cooking experience that allows little hands to get creative in the countryside. Taking place at an agriturismo farm near Peccioli, this fun private cooking class shows younger children how to prepare shortcrust pastry, a cake, and cookies—all under the supervision of the farm’s assistants.

In the city of perfumes, children can also discover the magic of scents and create their own perfume. We work with children in small groups, playfully introducing them to the secrets of perfume-making with age-appropriate scents. Since children are highly creative and think instinctively, creating their own perfume is a fantastic experience for them.

A unique day unfolds in the heart of Tuscany, where fragrance meets flavor. Begin by creating your own signature perfume from natural botanical essences at a picturesque lavender farm. Then, transition to a hands-on cooking class at a family-run wine farm near San Gimignano, where you’ll prepare a traditional Tuscan lunch using fresh, aromatic herbs. Savor your culinary creations paired with biodynamic wines, extra virgin olive oil, and traditional balsamic vinegar, making for an unforgettable multi-sensory experience.