Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops - page 8

Delve into the world of Tuscan wines with a wine expert who will lead you through discovering nine wines from the surrounding region. You’ll get to sample Vernaccia from San Gimignano, a rose, two Chiantis, Nobile di Montepulciano in both base and riserva, Brunello di Montalcino, and Miraia. An appetizer platter will keep hunger at bay, with local snacks like olives, cheeses, charcuterie, and bruschetta.

Embark on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey in the heart of Florence’s Oltrarno district. Choose from three exceptional tasting options, each showcasing Italy's rich food and beverage culture: indulge in a cheese and charcuterie board paired with wine, bubbles, or craft beer. Experience an authentic, relaxed setting with products sourced from local, organic producers, and enjoy a selection of gourmet cheeses, cold cuts, and artisan breads. Whether you're a wine connoisseur, a bubbly enthusiast, or a craft beer lover, this experience will tantalize your taste buds and introduce you to the best of Italian culinary traditions.

Want to get your hands dirty with dough? This is the cooking class experience for you! You will learn how to cook simple and delicious recipes with our Italian Chef to add a taste of Tuscany to your table while tasting our exclusive wines. After the cooking class, our wine expert will teach you the basic information for a wine tasting and will explain how wine permeates the culture of this territory. This is more than just a simple cooking class; it’s an experience that engages all your senses, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and the Tuscan cuisine. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a novice, this cooking class promises a memorable and enriching experience.

Italy is synonymous with pasta, so what could be better than learning to create your own with the help of some of Florence's best chefs? Learn about Italian food and wine, and prepare a delicious meal from scratch under the guidance of a team of Italian chefs during this private workshop. Then, enjoy dining on the pastas and sauces you prepared with some local Chianti wine to wash it down.

Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes in this private Chianti cooking class. Enjoy an intensive cooking session with an English-speaking chef, where you’ll learn how to prepare a pasta dish, sauce, and dessert. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and then participate in a wine tasting of Prosecco and Chianti. End the tour with a visit to 2,500-year-old underground Etruscan granaries.

Authentic Italian cuisine becomes more than a tasty memory with this private cooking class. Working in the home of a local chef—a verified “cesarina”—you’ll learn how to make fresh pizza and tiramisu, all from scratch. Great for all ages, you’ll learn a new skill, have an immersive travel experience, *and* feast on a delectable homemade meal in Pisa.

Dive into the culinary heritage of Viareggio through the eyes of a local cook with this combined small-group market tour and cooking class. Visit a market with your host as they teach you about the best local seasonal produce. Head back to their home kitchen so they can show you how to prepare a pasta dish and tiramisu, which you’ll then get to taste for yourself.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Spend a half-day in the Tuscan countryside learning a new skill with this small-group cooking class in Chianti. Learn the secrets of cooking like a Tuscan in the kitchen of a Renaissance villa. Get hands-on experience with guidance from expert chef instructors. Prepare either lunch or dinner, depending on the class you choose, and then eat what you've made along with local wine.

Skip the hassle of leaving your private villa in the Montepulciano countryside for a cooking class at a far-flung location with this convenient option that brings the cooking class to you. Your private chef will come directly to your villa for a hands-on lesson focused on making fresh pasta and other Italian specialties from scratch. After the class, relax in your dining room and sample the dishes that you’ve prepared together.

Master three different authentic pasta recipes during this private, half-day cooking workshop in a local’s home. Learn the time-tested secrets behind classic Italian recipes, and test out your skills at your own personal cooking station. Reward your efforts with a tasting of the three pasta varieties, paired with red and white wine and followed by Italian coffee.

Discover the heart of Italian cuisine in an intimate Florence pasta class, where you'll create classic vegetarian pasta dishes from scratch. Guided by a personal chef, you'll use organic, locally sourced ingredients in a welcoming kitchen right in the center of Florence. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this experience is perfect for everyone—even non-vegetarians will love these fresh and flavorful recipes.

Discover how to recreate Tuscan cuisine in your kitchen in this hands-on cooking class for small groups. Don’t stress about getting left behind in a crowded and impersonal kitchen: create pasta dishes, sauces, and more from scratch with personalized guidance from your instructor, a professional chef and food historian. At the end of your class, enjoy a succulent lunch that you’ve made yourself.

Enjoy a bit of Italian culture at a private cooking class in Pisa at the home of a cesarina (cook). You'll learn about local cuisine and how to make popular dishes using regional recipes. Then taste these creations, served with a glass of local wine.

Live authentic Italian moments in the Tuscan countryside and learn the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with Simonetta. Learn about genuine Tuscan recipes Get hands-on help preparing local delicacies Taste the fruit of your labor in a convivial atmosphere Bring-back home the recipes you have learned for surprising your guest at your next dinner

Immerse yourself in centuries of Florentine perfume tradition—and learn the art of perfume-making—during this hands-on workshop in the heart of Florence. Make your own way to the venue, located in a historic, 18th-century workshop. Learn the history of perfumery, various techniques and tips, and enjoy the opportunity to create your very own bespoke scent, in the form of a perfume or reed diffuser, which you can take home with you at the end of class.

Enjoy a uniquely hands-on way to learn the secrets of authentic Italian cooking during this small-group class, designed for visiting vegetarians. After making your own way to your host's home in the Florentine Hills, enjoy a welcome drink and then roll up your sleeves. With your host's instruction, you'll prepare a 3-course lunch featuring handmade pasta and other delicacies, all served with wine to complete the experience.

For a truly memorable meal and culinary experience in Florence, join a local chef in preparing an authentic Italian menu of fresh pasta and other Tuscan dishes. During a private cooking lesson, help choose and make different types of fresh pasta with sauces or one pasta and a meat dish if you like, finished off with a decadent Italian dessert. Learn kitchen tips and tricks passed down through generations so you can recreate the flavors of Tuscany back home.

Experience a piece of Italian culture during a private cooking class in Arezzo at the home of a cesarina (cook). Learn about local cuisine and get your hands dirty as you cook three popular dishes using regional recipes. Then taste the fruits of your labor, served with a glass of local wine.

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.

Spend a full day visiting the family-run wineries and olive oil producers that surround Cortona—hidden gems that are tricky to find without a local connection. A guide drives you and your group between estates where you taste wines and extra-virgin olive oil, tour vineyards and aging rooms, and speak directly with the people who make them.

Don’t just feast on pasta during your time in Italy—master the basics of making one of the country’s most iconic dishes during a Florence cooking class that includes unlimited wine. Prepare and cook a selection of dishes under the expert guidance of your group leader, and sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labors among other food lovers once you’ve cooked.

Make fresh Italian pasta with three sauces and enjoy all your creations with unlimited Tuscan wine in Florence.

If you have fallen in love with handmade Italian pasta in Tuscany but don’t know how to recreate this crowd-pleaser at home, learn the secrets to making fresh pici, tagliatelle, gnocchi, and traditional sauces during this Tuscan cooking class. Visit your host’s vineyard and olive grove, enjoy a wine tasting and sample of extra-virgin olive oil, and end your class with lunch or dinner in the rustic family kitchen to enjoy what you’ve prepared.