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Authentic Florence Cooking Class at Costanza's 1839 Family Estate

Florence, Italy
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Cook a fresh Tuscan feast on a private estate outside Florence, where you’ll explore olive groves and orchards, use garden-fresh vegetables for traditional recipes, then sit down to a 6-course meal in the formal dining room. By preparing the entire meal from scratch, you’ll discover essential techniques of Italian cooking—all while sipping a glass of wine and chatting with your host.
  • Private cooking class on a scenic Florence estate
  • One-on-one instruction ensures a personalized experience
  • Enjoy an included 6-course meal with wine, snacks, and coffee
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at the Sesto Fiorentino train station

Sample Menu

Starter

Two sides such as peperonata (sautè red bell pepper with caramelized onions)

, carciofi fritti (fried artichokes) or deep fried zucchini flowers

Main

First course of pasta with duck ragu

or risotto with porcini mushrooms or artichokes lasagna

Main

Main course of meat like roasted lamb with aromatic herbs

or veal rolls with marsala sauce or ossobuco

Dessert

Torta della nonna or

fondente al cioccolato (chocolate fondant) or tiramisu ai lamponi (raspberries tiramisu)

What's Included

  • Private garden tour and cooking class with your host Costanza
  • Authentic Italian farm-to-table meal
  • Wine
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Villa il Paradisino
    Via C. Cafiero, 57, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino FI, Italy

    Please meet your host directly at her villa in Sesto Fiorentino. Exact address can be found in your voucher, upon confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Menu may vary depending on the season. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Please note: Because Costanza sometimes has guests staying in their B&B they may be present during your meal and cooking experience, your experience will not remain private.
  • Please also note: On days when Costanza is not available, her sister Serena will be your host.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $434.00

per person

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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