Top Tuscany Classes & Workshops

Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.

You will be welcomed by the chef and the owner in a familiar and friendly atmosphere. In addition to the cooking school we will listen to Italian music accompanied by good wine! During a short interval, the owner will prepare a small tasting of their 100% completely natural extra virgin olive oil All the products that will be used are completely natural and all produced by the owner You can buy oil and wine directly from the producer! Once the cooking school is over we will sit at the table to taste the freshly prepared pasta and dessert.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

Discover the secrets of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers do during this half-day cooking class in Florence. Meet inside a medieval tower near Brunelleschi's Dome. Guided by a professional chef, master each step of the pasta-making process, including ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, while immersing yourself in this historic setting. Everything you need for the course will be provided, culminating in a delightful meal experience paired with Tuscan wines.

This is not a “watch and copy” cooking class—it’s a chef-led, technique-first experience designed to give you results you can recreate at home. You’ll learn the small details most classes skip: how pasta dough should feel at each stage, how thin to roll it, how to seal ravioli cleanly, and how to build a tiramisu that stays silky and stable. Our chefs guide you with personal checkpoints throughout the class, keeping it hands-on, clear, and enjoyable—whether it’s your first time or you love to cook. Ingredients are fresh and local, the atmosphere is warm and refined, and dietary needs (including gluten-free options) can be accommodated. You’ll finish by sitting down to enjoy your meal together, paired with good wine—leaving Florence with real skills, not just photos.

Tuscan food is a big part of why people come to Siena, and this cooking class puts you in the kitchen of a local restaurant to make two Italian classics yourself. Start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, then roll out fresh pasta dough and layer a tiramisu from scratch. Sit down afterward to eat what you've made, with a glass of wine alongside.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but you don't need to sacrifice Italian flavors when your vacation ends. Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, enjoy a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Then, receive recipes to take home and practice your newfound skills.

Explore the enchanting Sangiovese vineyards of one of the most prestigious wineries in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area. This immersive experience will allow you to discover organic farming methods and the fascinating stages of wine production, from vineyard care to wine aging. End your tour with a guided tasting of excellent wines, including the fascinating Calamus and the renowned Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. To further enrich the experience, enjoy tasty pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta topped with organic extra virgin olive oil. In evidence Visit to a beautiful winery in the Vino Nobile area of Montepulciano. Discovery of organic farming methods and the stages of wine production. Tasting of selected wines, including classic labels and Muffato. Food pairings with taralli, crackers and bruschetta during the tasting.

Learn how to prepare food like a local with this hands-on cooking class in Florence, revealing the art of pasta-making and tiramisu creation. Roll up your sleeves in a beloved local restaurant, then feast on your creations with included wine and coffee while chatting with your host and fellow classmates about Italian cuisine.

Learn how to create up to three classic Italian dishes—including homemade pasta—during this private cooking workshop in Chianti. Head to a scenic countryside home for an intimate lesson led by a pair of local cooks. Workshops include a wine and olive oil tasting and home-cooked meal with vegetarian and vegan options available. For children under 12, the class is adapted to be age-appropriate and engaging.

Rather than bringing home souvenirs from your trip to Chianti, this experience allows you to bring home new skills—the knowledge of how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch. Taking place in a beautiful villa in the Italian countryside, the experience is private, which ensures one-to-one guidance from your instructor. Learn to prepare 2–3 types of fresh pasta with sauces—such as gnocchi, ravioli, and tagliatelle—and then enjoy feasting on them after your lesson.

Your cooking class is based on a traditional Tuscan Chianti Farmhouse with an expert Italian chef which has ma y years of experience. It is a fun experience which will let you feel the emotions of the Tuscany region and an unique experience with a wonderful view of the Chianti hills. It is a full immersion on the roots of uscany so you can understand better the process of making homemade pasta and typical desserts.

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class in Florence, learn to knead pizza dough from scratch, prepare authentic Italian gelato, and cook your creations in a local pizzeria. After the hands-on workshop, enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

Learn some practical culinary skills during this hands-on Tuscan cooking class in a local chef's kitchen in Cortona. You’ll prepare a complete seasonal meal with locally produced ingredients that includes antipasto, handmade pasta and sauce, a second course with a side dish, and dessert. After cooking, you’ll sit down with your group and dine.

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.

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Get ready for a truffle-tasting adventure with this 3-hour lunch and hunting experience in San Gimignano. Your certified guides will take you to the prime truffle grounds and teach you everything you need to know about these esteemed delicacies. With your four-legged friends leading the way, you can experience the thrill of hunting for truffles in the midst of nature. Return to Podere La Marronaia for a mouth-watering truffle lunch, perfectly paired with organic wines and olive oils.

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions at a charming farmhouse near Lucca. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, create a delicious sauce with homegrown tomatoes, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal paired with local wine. Antonietta will guide you through the process, making you feel like part of the family.

This experience stands out by combining an indulgent cooking class on a panoramic terrace kitchen with a tour of vineyards and a 13th-century castle that's been in the family for 17 generations. Learn to make classic Tuscan dishes such as tagliatelle with Tuscan sauces and braised beef, and pair each with local wines for lunch. Then, tour the castle and wine cellar.

Anyone can come to Italy and eat pasta, but it takes local knowledge to prepare authentic dishes like a pro. Walk away with a new set of culinary skills during this small-group cooking class, where you’ll learn from an experienced chef. Pick between morning and afternoon start times and come with an appetite: You’ll enjoy a hearty meal at the end of your cooking session.

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.

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.

Tying together Florence's historical, cultural, and architectural highlights takes planning—more than most travelers can manage alone. Leave the itinerary to a guide; check off sights such as the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and stop to see Michelangelo's "David" in the Accademia Gallery. Cap the experience with a visit to the Florence Duomo, the city's Gothic-style cathedral.