Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

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Florence, Italy

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Nada_F ·

Mar 2026

This was our favourite activity in Italy - the entire experience was amazing, from the market tour to the cooking class at the gorgeous Tuscan property. Luca and Erika were absolutely phenomenal and we would recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you for all the laughs and lovely food!

· Carol_S ·

Mar 2026

Luca, our chef, and Erika, our sous chef, were fantastic. They were supportive as we learned our cooking tasks, as well as being entertaining. We shopped, chopped, sliced, diced and whipped our way through 4 courses. We then enjoyed the fruits of our labor. Delicious! Of course, the view was incredible, typical Tuscany scene, right out of a fairy tale. Would highly recommend this tour.

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Overview

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class, topped off with a 4-course lunch. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from an expert chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Tuscan wine.

Cook like a true Florence local with your teacher's help
The ideak experience for foodies in Tuscany
Savor Chianti wine and other local varietals alongside your creations
Receive a cooking diploma and the recipes

Sample Menu

Starter

Bruschetta with fresh bread, homegrown tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil

Main

Hand made fresh tagliatelle with traditional meat sauce

Main

Tuscan roast pork with potatoes

Dessert

Tiramisu

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minibus (20 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
Market visit and ingredients
Cooking class
4-course lunch accompanied with wine
Recipes (sent by email after the tour)
Cooking diploma

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Stazione, 14/39, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's Return: Santa Croce church area (different from first meeting point)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Your tour begins in central Florence, where you join up with your guide. Walk to a Florentine food market and peruse the stalls, each teeming with the region’s freshest ingredients, including cured meats, olives, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and other Tuscan delicacies. Select some of these high-quality ingredients for your cooking class later in the afternoon and enjoy tastings of the food and wine.

Climb aboard a minibus and journey into the Tuscan hills and drive to a rustic farmhouse. Under the guidance of an expert chef, prepare a full Tuscan meal. Discover the culinary secrets behind Tuscan cuisine, from slow-cooked meat sauces to whipping up Italian pasta from scratch. Everything you make is seasonal but the menu may include roast pork, bruschetta, and tiramisu.

Finally, reward yourself with your 4-course meal. Complement your delicious food with Tuscan wine and good conversation. Return to central Florence and receive all the recipes by email so you can impress family and friends back at home with your Italian dishes.

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
We regret that vegetarian, gluten free or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for

On Sundays and public holidays there is no visit to the San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale (instead there will be a visit of the vegetable garden at the estate where you can pick the fresh ingredients)
Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alex_L

We had such a blast the whole day! Luca was so much fun. He kept us laughing all day long. He showed us great spots at the market, where he bought ingredients for our class. Then they took us over to the magnificent property. The view was incredible! We had a great time preparing our lunch, and enjoyed the view as we ate. The food was amazing! We are so glad we booked this. It was honestly the highlight of our trip to Italy.

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4.9

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Great time. Better than...

Harry_W, May 2026

Great time. Better than the busyness of the city. Great hosts in Luca and Erica. Loved learning about the culture, the country, and how to prep the food. Delicious meal afterwards!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for the lovely review! We're really happy to hear you had such a great time. Our goal is to make it easy, fun, and memorable — so it means a lot to know you enjoyed the experience. We’d love to have you join us again whenever you’re back in the area. Safe travels and thanks again for choosing Walkabout Tours!

Beautiful Farmhouse and delicious food! A must do in Tuscany

Sabrina_R, May 2026

A wonderful day experiencing cooking in Tuscany! Luca and Arla are amazing hosts and a wealth of knowledge. It was amazing to hear all the background to different dishes and the regions of Italy. The Tuscan Farmhouse where we cooked was a massive highlight, it’s so beautiful it’s hard to believe! The food was delicious and it felt great to eat pasta we had all made in the class. The only downside for me was that the day we did the class there were 23 people in attendance. It felt a little bit too crowded and didn’t allow as much hands on cooking action for some of the smaller dishes. It would be good to consider even lowering the class size to 20 or just under to really allow people to be immersed and get time to cook! However this was such a minor detail and I would do it all again if I could, in fact when I’m back in Tuscany I will hopefully do the pizza and gelato class!

Luca and Erika were...

sharonayers, May 2026

Luca and Erika were amazing. They were knowledgeable and fun. The entire family loved the experience. Food was amazing

We love you Luca❤️

Stacey_H, May 2026

This was the best tour we did in Florence. It was fun, informative and simply amazing ❤️ The food, the beauty of the environment and the lessons learned on how fun and easy it is to eat delicious food .. to feed your soul!

Response from Host, May 2026

Tuscan Cooking Experience

Iris_P, May 2026

Our Tuscan cooking experience with Luca and Erica far exceeded my expectations. The setting was absolutely beautiful — the architecture, the landscaping, and the overall atmosphere made the experience feel very special. We went in mid-May, and the temperature was perfect. Luca was incredibly entertaining and kept the class fun from beginning to end. Erica was wonderful as well, and together they created such a welcoming environment. Making homemade pasta for the first time in my life was definitely a highlight, and I loved every minute of it. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tuscany.

Response from Host, May 2026

A perfect mix of food, culture, scenery, and hands-on fun.

Rudy_G, May 2026

The “Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence” was one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences of our trip to Italy. The entire day was incredibly well organized, fun, and authentic from beginning to end. The experience started with a visit to a local Italian market where Luca entertained the group while selecting fresh ingredients for the class. It was a great way to experience the local culture and learn more about authentic Italian ingredients and cooking traditions. Our instructors, Luca and Erika, were both fantastic. They were personable, knowledgeable, patient, and made the class both fun and engaging for everyone. Their energy and enthusiasm created a relaxed atmosphere that made the experience enjoyable regardless of your cooking skill level. The farmhouse location itself was absolutely beautiful and added so much to the experience. Cooking in the Tuscan countryside felt like something out of a movie and made the day even more special. One of the best parts was getting to enjoy everything we cooked ourselves, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, authentic, and delicious, and it was rewarding to sit down together and enjoy the meal after preparing it. Overall, this tour was the perfect mix of food, culture, scenery, and hands-on fun. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Florence who wants a true Tuscan cooking experience.

Response from Host, May 2026

Cooking and love with Luca

Lisa_D, May 2026

Luca made this entire experience fantastic. Going to the Mercado was absolutely hilarious, the way he interacted with the Mercado shop workers and those attending the class was so fun. Learning through stories is such a great way to experience culture. At the villa the entire crew ran such a tight ship in the background but also made it very relaxed and inviting to get hands on as a student. Good wine, good food, and good company. Cooking with love!

Response from Host, May 2026

The best thing we did in Florence!

WendyAxel_p, May 2026

This cooking class was incredible! The farmhouse is gorgeous and the views are breathtaking! I would hope you are lucky enough to get Luca as your guide and chef!! He is the best tour guide we’ve ever had! He makes the class 200% better!!

Response from Host, May 2026

A very informative tour...

Richard_M, May 2026

A very informative tour and delicious food. One of the best tours we have ever taken.. Also, very entertaining.

cannot get enough of the cooking experience with Luca and Erika

AngelikaHeidi_r, May 2026

once in a lifetime. Fun, inspiring, hands on, enrichening, learning with all senses in beautiful setting, good value for your money, sharing of ideas, laughter, time, great organic food

Response from Host, May 2026

Beautiful scenery, delicious food, and great company!

David_N, May 2026

Be ready to have a great time! The scenery was beautiful and the food was incredible. Luca and his team were so fun, energetic, and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, May 2026

Italian Cooking Class - Perfecto!!

Kathleen_B, May 2026

Entertaining guides, delicious food, beautiful location! Definitely a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend!

Response from Host, May 2026

Cooking with humour and warmth

Lou_D, May 2026

Cooking class delivered in a fun, entertaining manner. Quite educational & informative. Luca and Erica were exceptional hosts… hilarious! Haven’t laughed so much in a long time, but still was delivered a complete experience. Thoroughly enjoyed our day

Response from Host, May 2026

BEST Cooking Tour ever!!

Katie_O, May 2026

TRUE Italian cooking experience! Such a beautiful place!!! Beyond fun, beyond engaging, beyond DELICIOUS. This is THE COOKING TOUR to take in Florence. Hands down!! Luca is absolutely hilarious. Just book it!!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Cooking with Luca and Erika❤️

Darin_S, May 2026

It was really well done. I just think the group size was too big, smaller group size would definitely bring the experience up a notch. Luca and Erika were exceptional!

This was a very enjoyable...

Diane_S, May 2026

This was a very enjoyable day our tour guide was so much fun ! I recommend this cooking class , fun was had by all .

Response from Host, May 2026

Tuscan Cooking Class

Laura_S, May 2026

This is an experience that should not be missed! You start at the Mercado Centrale, do your shopping for the day whilst getting a fantastic education from the guide, in our case Luca. He clearly was well known, and liked, each vendor had prepared a little sample plate that we sampled cheese, etc from. Luca was an absolute delight! He made everyone smile, laugh and feel included. The setting for the “kitchen” is nothing but spectacular with a million dollar view and thoughtful staff that gret you upon arrival and hustle behind the scenes to keep everything moving. Our menu was bruschetta, fresh pasta, bolognese, stuffed pork loin and rosemary potatoes with tiramisu to end the meal. We prepared it as team while Luca and Erica demoed. We were served wine while we noshed all afternoon. I can’t tell you how beautiful the setting is. Open concept kitchen, outdoor pizza oven space and long tables set for the afternoons meal. It was the highlight of our trip and as a family we’ll remember Luca for a long time! To Luca with love! Allora!

Response from Host, May 2026

Perfecto!

Tammy_w, May 2026

This was a true Italian kitchen experience! From the fun shopping the open market to the wonders of the beautiful farm estate. So much fun and the food was out of this world.

Response from Host, May 2026

This was the most fun we...

KARINA_A, May 2026

This was the most fun we had during our entire trip to Italy. LUCA was like being apart of a cooking show. Food was amazing. My husband loved every second. BOOK BOOK BOOK

Response from Host, May 2026

Everything was great we...

Zinia_V, May 2026

Everything was great we really enjoyed it! I would definitely recommend! Still waiting for our recipes that are supposed to be emailed to us, not sure how long that typically takes.

Response from Host, May 2026

Pasta Making in Tuscany

rachaels0407, May 2026

Perfect perfect perfect day! Luca and Erika were absolutely wonderful. This was one of the best tours we’ve ever done! The food, views and experience was incredible. As was the company!

Response from Host, May 2026

Great Experience

Judy_H, May 2026

Luca and Erika were amazing hosts. Luca took us on the tour/tasting at the market where we picked up the ingredients. Making and eating our own pasta and tiramisu as well as the pork loin and potatoes were such a treat. Luca is hilarious and kept us entertained for the whole tour. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, May 2026

Great experience

Joan_T, May 2026

. Lucca and Erica were grate fun. We all participated in making the meal we have so many laughs Luca has a great engaging personality and made learning so much fun and then eating our Creations was phenomenal I would highly recommend this

Response from Host, May 2026

Fun experience

Timothy_P, May 2026

Luka and Erika were both amazing, funny and knowledgeable. Such a fun experience! And the views are beautiful!

Response from Host, May 2026

Great day out of the city!

Cassidy_M, May 2026

Was such a wonderful tour and the most fun my mom and I have had on our trip so far! Luca and Erika are such lovely people and help to make sure everyone is included. We learned so much and appreciate their time

Response from Host, May 2026

A must do!

Teresa_H, Apr 2026

This was our favorite activity during our time in Italy! Luca was a wonderful guide, chef, comedian, and star all in one! The estate where we cooked was professional and beautiful ! 1000% worth the price for half a day with adventure, education, and great food all in one!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Delicious food and beautiful vistas.

Betsy_V, Apr 2026

Luca is a character. He made the whole experience fun! His colleague Erika was very engaging also. Together they were able to convey the techniques of common Tuscan cuisine. I learned some techniques that I will certainly employ in my kitchen. Surprisingly, making pasta is simple and fun!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Fun and yummy

Christopher_L, Apr 2026

Food was great, our main guide/cook Luca was hysterically amusing and his sidekick Erika was fun too. Was a highlight of our Italy trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Our cooking class with...

Paloma_H, Apr 2026

Our cooking class with Luca & Erika was such a memorable experience. They were warm, welcoming, and made everything so fun and easy to follow. Cook in the beautiful Tuscany countryside made it even more special. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Florence!