Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Create your own signature scent in the heart of Florence during a perfume masterclass with a master perfumer at the historic Antica Erboristeria San Simone. Step into a centuries-old apothecary and discover the art of fragrance-making, inspired by the Renaissance alchemists. Craft your personalized 30ml perfume using rare essences, and take home both your custom blend and a certificate to commemorate the experience. A unique and sensory journey awaits.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

Fresh pasta is at the heart of Tuscan home cooking, and this Florence class teaches you to make it from scratch in a format that suits your group. Choose a relaxed morning or lunchtime or a livelier evening option. Then sit down to eat the dishes you've made from scratch, with a glass or two of Italian wine.

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.

Experience the authentic side of Tuscan cuisine with this exclusive farmhouse cooking class. Meet your local host at their farm in the Chianti hills and enjoy a hands-on lesson to learn how to turn out fresh ravioli or “pici” pasta, beef ragu or other sauces, pizza dough, and chocolate “salami”. Relax over a homecooked meal after your lesson to enjoy the dishes you've prepared paired with local wine.

Sip Tuscan wine in a medieval castle during a tasting session in Montalcino. Hosted by a professional sommelier, the experience ensures you get the lowdown on the wine as you taste it. Enjoy three varietals including a glass of the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, along with local bread or breadsticks and olive oil.

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.

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.

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.

A gluten-free diet shouldn’t mean missing out on pasta in Italy. Learn how to adapt Italy’s flavors to your gluten-free lifestyle with this Florence cooking class. Under the guidance of a professional chef, create entirely gluten-free adaptations of gnocchi, ravioli, and lasagne. At the end of the lesson, sit down to enjoy your homemade meal with wine and craft beer. Just note that participants must be at least 16 years old.

Take advantage of skip-the-line entry privileges to the Bargello Museum with this fast-track entrance ticket. Breeze past the crowds to explore the museum and palace, built in the 13th century by the people of Florence as a populist symbol of their victory over the nobility. See the former fortress and arsenal, now home to a large and important collection of Italian sculpture.

Learning how to prepare handcrafted pasta in Italy is a quintessential travel experience—but for travelers who are gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant, culinary workshops are usually off limits. During this special pasta-making class in Florence, get hands-on instruction in making three types of traditional pasta shapes, all using gluten-free flour. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal paired with unlimited Tuscan wine.

Explore Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral inside and out on this group tour. The crowds and scale of the Duomo complex can be overwhelming, but a guide shows you highlights. Enjoy expert storytelling at the Opera del Duomo Museum and Baptistery, then use a 72-hour pass to visit the Crypt of Santa Reparata and climb Giotto’s Bell Tower (if option selected) at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with a private cooking class in Florence. Learn to cook two pasta dishes and tiramisu at a Cesarina’s local home. The host welcomes you and ensures the experience is fun and rewarding. Learn the cooking secrets of fresh pasta and tiramis and enjoy the meal and dessert after.

With so much to see, and so much history to unravel, trying to cover all of Florence's cultural highlights is challenging to manage on your own. This guided tour streamlines the experience by combining a walking tour of the city's historic center with prebooked tickets to the Accademia Gallery—home of Michelangelo's “David”—and a visit to the Duomo.

Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Florence on this trip to Chianti. Perfect for foodies and wine enthusiasts, this itinerary includes stops at a local vinegar distillery and a winery that includes multiple wine tastings. Don't worry about finding a designated driver; a coach driver will take on travel duty. Relax in the rolling countryside and take in the picturesque scenery throughout your trip.

Explore Florence's Duomo in greater depth on this guided tour, with options to suit your budget and interests. If chosen, learn about Brunelleschi’s dome as you climb to the top, stopping along the way to visit the North Terrace, usually off-limits to the general public. Depending on your tour, use your passes to explore the rest of the cathedral complex at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in Florence's art and architecture on this tour, which gets you skip-the-line access to both the Accademia Gallery and the Duomo. See Michelangelo’s "David" in the quieter hours, then get an in-depth tour of the Duomo, including the museum and terraces. Once the guided portion of the tour ends on the terrace, you can climb to the top of the dome for unparalleled views over the city.

Experience the food and culture of the Italian countryside by joining this family-style cooking class. By taking a class in a Tuscan farmhouse, you can learn to make traditional recipes that you won't find in typical cooking classes in big cities. Plus, sharing conversations over lunch gives you the chance to get to know local Italians.

Home to the largest private collection of works by Leonardo da Vinci in the world, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Florence attracts millions of art lovers every year. Save valuable time and avoid waiting in line by booking your admission ticket in advance. Head straight inside the museum and discover lesser-known information about the craftsman and hundreds of model machines based on his designs.

One of the most dazzling Renaissance gardens in Italy, the Boboli Gardens are a highlight of Florence. Save valuable time and guarantee your admission with a timed-entry ticket, so you know exactly when to arrive. Take in the sculpture-lined walking paths, ornate fountains, decorative grottoes, and other highlights at your own pace, stopping to snap photos and relax far from the crowds.

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Unlike other pasta-making classes, you choose from several options, including vegan/vegetarian, colored pasta, and gnocchi.

Avoid spending hours on a tour bus and see Tuscany from behind the wheel on this small-group, self-drive tour from Florence. Choose a vintage Fiat 500 with a manual transmission or an easy-to-drive automatic Fiat Topolino E-car, and stay in touch with your guide via two-way radio as you explore the countryside. Your guide leads the way to a private terrace for a Tuscan lunch before driving back to Florence.