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Learn secrets of Santa Croce Basilica that you wouldn’t likely learn if you visited on your own on this guided tour Florence’s “Temple of the Italian Glories.” See the tombs of luminaries including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli, admire museum-worthy frescoes by Giotto, and learn about the design of this Franciscan jewel.

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.

Rather than yet another dinner out on the town, enjoy an intimate, private cooking experience in the south Florence town of Antella. The ultimate take-home souvenir, you'll learn how to make a range of Tuscan dishes in an authentic home kitchen with one-on-one guidance from your private teacher. From antipasto to dessert, each course also pairs with a unlimited prosecco, wine, and limoncello.

Mine is not a cooking class, but an invitation in mine at home and at the table with my family. What makes this experience unique is the indissoluble bond with our land, here you will find organic ingredients such as Tuscan oil, honey from my country and wine from the family cellar. I will guide you through the ancient art of "appicare", revealing my grandmother's secrets for perfect pici and dumplings. You will discover the Aglione della Val di Chiana, a rare local treasure that transforms a simple sauce into an explosion of taste. As happens during the traditional Italian Sunday Lunch, we will relax with an authentic peasant appetizer: hot bruschetta, bird beans and our pecorino cheese. We will conclude with the ritual of cantucci and Vin Santo, between chatter and smiles. If you are looking for the truest Tuscan hospitality, where the quality of the ingredients meets the warmth of a house that smells of grandmother's tradition, you are in the right place.

The academy is much more than a cooking school where you can learn traditional dishes, it is an authentic experience that blends tradition, local flavors and Tuscan hospitality. We stand out for the careful selection of ingredients of the territory, many of which are zero km. Our location is the very framework of the experience. Immersed in the medieval streets a few steps from Piazza del Campo, it gives our guests a unique and suggestive atmosphere where every experience is accompanied by the beauty of Siena.

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.

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’ll have access to climb to the top of the dome for unparalleled views over the city.

Learn to cook like a local with a small-group "market to table" cooking class. A professional chef takes you around Florence's vibrant San Lorenzo food market to source ingredients (included). In your lesson, learn how to make bruschetta, fresh pasta, and a dessert—all using your fresh market produce. Enjoy your lunch with an included wine tasting. At the end, receive a graduation certificate and a booklet with the recipes you cooked.

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 essential art inside the Duomo museum and beneath the the massive cupola itself, culminating with a climb up nearly 500 steps for panoramic views over Florence.

Enjoy a welcome aperitif in a Tuscan farmhouse garden, then get hands-on making iconic local pasta dishes, from stuffed tortelli to tagliatelle and pici, discovering authentic Tuscan flavors in the countryside

Discover the secrets of Florence's Duomo on a private tour with a certified guide. In addition to providing pick–up from the doorstep of your accommodation, your guide offers facts and stories often unheard of by visitors. Head inside the Baptistery to admire the beautiful Byzantine mosaics of the vault as well as the "Gate of Paradise." You also see the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral and the "Opera del Duomo."

Florence has a rich history of art and architecture, but with big crowds at its galleries and museums, you might spend as much time waiting in line as admiring Renaissance masterpieces. Bypass all with this express guided tour of the Accademia Gallery, with skip-the-line entry. Follow your guide to the collection's highlights, including Michelangelo’s original 'David'.

Cooking Experience & Lunch: Blend Tuscan and Apulian flavors in an historic villa for a unique taste!

This Tuscan dining experience is perfect for groups of friends or couples looking to spend quality time together, learning new culinary skills and creating lasting bonds through food and sharing. Whether you are a cooking enthusiast or beginner, you will be warmly welcomed and guided on a culinary journey that will leave you with a deep appreciation for Tuscan cuisine and its culture.

Delve into authentic Tuscan cuisine while in San Gimignano with this exclusive pasta-making lesson in a private home. Meet your host and head straight to the kitchen to get to work preparing three different classic pasta dishes from scratch. Perfect your technique so you can turn out fresh pasta like a pro and pair each with the perfect sauce. Cap off your hands-on experience by sampling each of the recipes you’ve prepared paired with local wines.

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.

If there are two dishes that sum up Italian cuisine, it’s pasta and tiramisu. Learn how to make pasta the traditional way—with hands-on instruction from a professional chef—and master authentic sauces and tiramisu on this Florence cooking class. Finally, seal your friendship with your small group of cooking buddies over lunch or dinner with unlimited wine. Opt for the Monday–Saturday morning session to visit the Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio market.

Discover what is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance movement as you explore the heart of Florence on two wheels with this private guided bike tour. Follow your guide as you pedal through the streets, stopping at several important landmarks including the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Your guide also provides context on the history of the city and the importance of the Renaissance.

Meet the owners of local businesses and engage in an uplifting, eye-opening experience browsing through local produce. Grasp the local traditions and language by interacting with the locals and experiencing their unmatched hospitality. Create a 3-course menu that you’ll cook later by using the ingredients you hand-picked from the local shops. Get to know the local crafts and understand the heritage of this area through its shops, some of which are older than 100 years. Join our chef in an authentic walkthrough of what the area has to offer and how to shop for the best ingredients. To enjoy this tour to the fullest, you need to get away from the din of the city for half a day of immersion in the slow-paced, more genuine way of life of the people in Tuscany.

This private cooking class takes place in a real Tuscan family-run farm, immersed in the Montepulciano countryside. The experience is reserved exclusively for your group and adapts to the times and needs of the participants, following traditional recipes and local ingredients. The pace is relaxed and the atmosphere intimate, to live an authentic moment of sharing, cooking and conviviality away from mass tourism.

Discover the art of pasta without eggs in the heart of Florence! I am Letizia, expert and passionate about Tuscan cuisine and I created this experience to combine your food choices with our tradition in the kitchen. Together with me, you will learn how to create the perfect dough even without eggs, using organic and high quality ingredients. You will enjoy a Tuscan appetizer accompanied by family-produced wine while the doughs will be "resting". You will learn how to shape your handmade vegan noodles and discover the art of making pumpkin dumplings. The experience will culminate in a delicious tasting of your creations, complemented by traditional Cantucci and Vin Santo to end the meal on a high note. Let yourself be conquered by the joy of authentic Italian cuisine, revisited in a vegan key.

What makes this experience special is its authentic and intimate atmosphere. It’s a genuine hands-on Tuscan cooking experience where guests can learn traditional recipes in a relaxed and friendly environment. We prepare fresh homemade pasta, traditional Tuscan meat ragù, and classic cantucci following local family traditions, all paired with carefully selected local wines, including the famous Vin Santo. The experience takes place inside a real working kitchen laboratory, giving guests the opportunity to discover authentic Tuscan culinary traditions from the inside and enjoy a true local food experience.

Discover the ancient art of pasta-making at the renowned Morelli pasta factory in Montopoli in Val d’Arno, Pisa. Explore traditional production methods, immerse yourself in the factory’s dedicated pasta museum, and conclude your visit with a tasting of two signature pasta dishes, cantuccini with Vin Santo, a glass of wine, and coffee

Join a fresh pasta making class in Florence near Ponte Vecchio and enjoy an authentic Italian cooking experience in the heart of the city. In an exclusive location overlooking the Arno River, you’ll learn how to prepare two traditional types of handmade pasta: reginette and ricotta and spinach cappelletti. This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, couples, families, small groups, and food lovers looking for one of the best culinary experiences in Florence. After the lesson, enjoy your homemade pasta served as reginette with Tuscan ragù and cappelletti with butter and sage, accompanied by a glass of white or red wine. A vegan option is available on request. Take home not only unforgettable memories of Florence, but also authentic Italian recipes and techniques you can recreate at home.