Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops - page 7

Learn to make fresh pasta during a 3-hour cooking class in the picturesque Valdichiana Senese region of Tuscany. Accompany the pasta with a delicious sauce that you also prepare, following the instruction of your professional chef. Select an afternoon or evening package that includes lunch or dinner accompanied by wine.

Mix up your Florence vacation itinerary with this hands-on pizza and gelato cooking class. Join an instructor to learn tips and techniques for creating pizza dough and authentic regional flavors, along with creamy, authentic gelato. Choose a morning, afternoon, or evening class to fit your schedule and sample your creations over a celebratory meal, served with wine and soft drinks.

With a front-row view of the iconic Ponte Vecchio, this Paint and Wine experience is unlike any other in Florence. Set in a charming studio overlooking the Arno River, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own painting — no experience needed! Choose your subject on arrival and let your creativity unfold while sipping on exquisite wines, including a unique organic blackberry wine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding and expressing yourself. Leave with a colorful, hand-painted souvenir and the memory of creating art just steps away from Florence’s most famous bridge.

We are the owners of Agriturismo Bellini. We make fresh pasta like our mom and grandmother taught us and we will share with you all the secrets of working with flour and water. Our family owns an organic farm where we produce wine and olive oil on our estate.

Cooking traditional Italian dishes takes on a new meaning in this hands-on pasta and tiramisu class set within a stunning historic Florentine palace. Guided by an expert chef, learn to craft silky tagliatelle, fluffy gnocchi, and rich potato ravioli from scratch, all while surrounded by exquisite frescoes and centuries of history. After creating these culinary delights, savor your meal with unlimited Tuscan wine in a communal dining experience, where the joy of cooking is matched only by the pleasure of sharing it with new friends.

Connect with a local winemaker and delve into the history and culture of wine production on Elba Island with this exclusive tour and tasting. Visit a family-run winery in the inland hills to take in the vineyards and cellar, plus learn about its history and unique amphora technique, traditional on the island. Sample six different wines, local olive oil, and other specialties to cap off your visit.

Discover the secrets to authentic Neapolitan pizza, gelato, and sorbet during a 2.5-hour cooking class in Florence. Offered in English, Spanish, and Italian, the evening course is a great option for families, aspiring chefs, and pizza enthusiasts alike. Use traditional techniques and local recipes that you can easily use at home. Afterwards, enjoy your 3-course dinner and wash everything down with a bottle of regional wine.

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.

Skip the crowded Florence restaurant scene for this 4-course cooking class featuring Tuscan specialties. Start with preparing appetizers before moving to the first course of hand-made pasta and sauces, a second course with meat and vegetables, and dessert. When the class is over, you’ll have the chance to taste what you’ve cooked over wine. Vegetarian options are available on request.

Your day in Pisa is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Sharpen your Italian cooking skills during a small-group class in Florence. Learn about the staple ingredients that make up Italian cuisine during visits to markets and artisan shops. Practice cooking techniques essential to making Tuscan dishes under the guidance of a professional and get live feedback.

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this small-group, evening cooking class at a chef’s private home in Florence. Help prepare several pasta shapes like ravioli, tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade meal along with chef specialties and wine pairings. The express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

Master the step-by-step process of making the perfect fresh pasta during a small-group cooking class in Florence. Set in a stylish home with a local Italian host, you get the impression that you're cooking with a friend rather than an instructor. Using provided ingredients, learn how to prepare tortellini and tagliatelle noodles. Then sit down with your classmates and enjoy a well deserved feast of your expertly cooked pasta.

Tuscan food is among the most popular in Italy. With this cooking class in the Volterra countryside, roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with a chef instructor to learn how to make crowd-pleasers like eggplant parmesan, gnocchi, pizza, or traditional stewed wild boar from Tuscany. Once you’ve mastered these classics, sit down to a home-cooked to sample what you’ve prepared together.

Cuisine plays a huge role in Italian culture, and surely nothing ranks as highly on Italian menus as pasta. During this tour, step into the kitchen and master the art of pasta-making the traditional way. Under guidance from your instructor, learn the secrets that make Italian pasta special. Using carefully selected seasonal ingredients, prepare three pasta dishes with a dessert, and savor your meal alongside your fellow foodies.

Enjoy a more in-depth culinary experience in Florence than you would get just going out to eat, all thanks to this small-group cheesemaking class and tasting session. Led by your cook host, learn about traditional Tuscan cheesemaking techniques, and make your very own cheese, step by step. Your experience also includes a tasting of different Tuscan cheese varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino, plus wine or craft beer to accompany.

Combine two of Florence’s biggest draws—food and art—with this small-group workshop in the home of a local artist. Learn how to make two regional dishes from scratch as you get to know your host over a glass of Tuscan wine. After your lesson, sit down to enjoy your meal.

There’s no better way to get acquainted with a country’s culture than through its cuisine. Delve deeper into Florence’s food scene during a market tour and cooking class that lets you overcome the language barrier and sample local dishes that you may otherwise have missed. This tour proves ideal for food lovers and first-time visitors.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

Discover Florence’s most flexible wine tasting experience at Tuscan Taste. With a personalized tasting card, you decide how much to taste and how much to spend. Choose from over 20 different wines, while your expert sommelier shares fascinating stories, history, and insights into the world of wine. Feel free to pair your drink with cheeses and cured meats if you wish.

Join this classic Italian cooking course with a renowned chef who teaches the basics. Learn to prepare three recipes made with fresh, organic, and local farm-to-table ingredients. Choose among different menus for lunch or dinner including crostone, homemade pastas, Tuscan bread soup, and Italian meatballs. Enjoy the satisfaction of sharing the meal you have prepared, accompanied by a glass of top local wine.

Learn to make two of Italy’s most popular recipes in this private cooking class in Montepulciano. Your host teaches you to prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, sharing tips to recreate these dishes at home. Then enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with Italian wine and good conversation in an intimate setting.

When you’re in Arezzo, treat yourself to an immersive culinary experience, learning to create authentic pasta with a local. Taking place in your host’s personal home, this small-group cooking class covers the preparation of two pasta dishes as well as a classic tiramisu. As you cook, you’ll hear about Tuscan cuisine from your host, a member of the Cesarine community of passionate Italian home cooks.

Improve your photography skills while sightseeing with this private experience, which includes both sightseeing and photography instruction. Improve your skills with tips from your photographer guide, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Learn lighting, composition, and other night photography techniques for both digital and smartphone cameras.