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.

1. Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine A historic restaurant in the heart of Florence, with views of the Duomo dome and an atmosphere that takes you back in time. 2. Passionate Experts Learn from Italian chefs specializing in fresh pasta and tiramisu, who will guide you step by step. They are accompanied by an expert guide who will enrich the experience with fascinating stories about Florence, transforming the cooking class into a cultural journey. 3. A Complete Experience From preparing pasta to tasting selected wines, every detail is designed to let you experience the true essence of Florence. This course combines cooking, history, and tasting for a unique and unforgettable experience. 4. Memories and Skills In addition to creating delicious dishes, you will take home precious memories and new skills that you can use to recreate the Italian experience anywhere.

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.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but what happens when your vacation ends? Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. Your professional Italian chef provides 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.

There's no better way of immersing yourself in local culture than a cooking class. Get an authentic taste of northern Italy with this small-group cooking class in Siena. Led by a local chef, learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favorites plus a classic tiramisu. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your creations with your group and a glass of vino.

Learn how to make pasta and tiramisu in a popular Siena restaurant. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco upon arrival, and a glass of wine with your meal.

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.

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.

Try your hand at some of Italy’s best-loved dishes in this small group cooking class in Florence. Guided by a local chef, learn how to make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch. Nibble on appetizers during the workshop and finish by savoring your creations with a glass of wine. The morning session includes a visit to the city’s bustling Sant’Ambrogio food market to join your chef in sourcing ingredients for the day.

San Gimignano is surrounded by quiet countryside dotted with small wine estates. Visit one of these traditional farms and connect with local hosts on this tour and wine tasting experience. Take in the organic farm's garden, orchard, vineyard, olive grove, "vinsantaia" aging room, and cellar. Then enjoy a tasting of eight organic wines of your choice paired with the farm's own olive oil plus local cheeses and cold cuts and other culinary combinations.

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.

Immerse yourself in Italy’s delicious culinary traditions during this half-day, hands-on cooking class. Make your own way to the kitchen space in central Florence, grab an apron, and learn how to make classic pasta dishes. Then, with your professional chef instructor’s guidance, learn how to make gelato with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Finally, sit down to enjoy your meal accompanied by two glasses of wine.

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.

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.

Understanding Tuscan food and wine culture from a restaurant table gives only a partial picture—an organic farm visit is the only way to see where the ingredients come from and learn the techniques behind the dishes firsthand. This hands-on tour in Fucecchio, roughly 45 minutes from Florence, covers barrel wine tastings, herb gathering, pasta making, and a sit-down meal on the farm.

Learn how to make two types of homemade Italian pasta—topped off by a tasty tiramisu dessert—during this small-group cooking workshop in Montepulciano. Head to the home of a local Tuscan cook and enjoy an intimate class in a group capped at 12 people. A tasting of your creations is included, paired with wine and prosecco.

Experience the Tuscan capital's top attractions on this walking tour through Florence. Begin with skip-the-line access to view Michelangelo's 'David' in the Accademia Gallery, and learn how the House of Medici shaped Florence into a helm of arts and humanities. You'll also skip the lines at the Duomo, the city's iconic, Gothic-style cathedral. Afterward, stroll the local streets, taking in landmarks like the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio bridge.

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. Position is the very framework of 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.

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, visit a pizzeria in the heart of Florence to learn how to make authentic pizza from scratch, as well as some Italian gelato. Once you’ve finished cooking your creations, sit down to 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.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

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.

Master the art of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers did with this group cooking class. Your instructors guide you through every step, from preparing various pasta shapes to crafting delectable sauces. No need to bring anything, as all the necessary equipment and ingredients are provided. After cooking, savor your creations over fine Tuscan wine.