Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Florence, Italy

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Bryan_R ·

Feb 2026

Absolutely delicious! Well organized cooking class making pizza and gelato from scratch. Red wine and lots of good information on the history of pizza and how to select a place to get real authentic gelato. Andre and his crew were awesome. Must do this in Florence.

· Lydia_R ·

Apr 2026

Lisa was amazing! We had a wonderful time at this class. It was informative, well organized ans fun! The family we shared a table with was very nice. They had kids & the class was very family/kid friendly! One of the best cooking classes we've taken. Would definitely recommend, especially if its your first time in florence.

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Overview

Florence is famous for its art and architecture, but even the most ardent culture lover needs a break. Delve into the city's cuisine and learn how to make authentic pizza and gelato during this hands-on cooking class. Led by a chef, sample a variety of pizzas before getting to work on your own creations, then watch the step-by-step demonstration of how gelato is made. Afterward, feast on your creations with unlimited wine.

Learn tips and traditional Italian culinary methods from a professional chef
Take home a recipe booklet at the end of the class
Cover a lunch or dinner with the final meal of your homemade pizza and gelato
Enjoy a family-friendly activity, ideal for aspiring young chefs

Sample Menu

Main

Pizza

Create the perfect pizza dough—soft, stretchy, and ideal for baking - and use fresh italian toppings as you wish.

Dessert

Gelato

Rich, creamy italian Vanilla or Chocolate Gelato

What's Included

All ingredients for Pizza & Gelato Making
Lunch or Dinner with unlimited Wine (soft drinks for children)
Graduation Certificate
Booklet with recipes in digital format so you can recreate them once you're home
Gelato making show cooking
FAMILY FRIENDLY SPECIAL 50% DISCOUNT FOR KIDS (if option selected at check-out)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Towns of Italy - Cooking School - Florence
Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
TOWNS OF ITALY cooking school is located in Via Panicale 43red (close to Central Market). Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Learn how to make two of Italy's most popular and delicious foods during this Florence cooking class.

As you get started with your chef, learn about the history of pizza-making in Italy, and the distinct characteristics between pies from each Italian region. Sample an array of pizza flavors as you go and then throw your own creation in the oven to bake.

Continue with a lesson in dessert, as you receive instruction on crafting traditional Italian gelato. While this sweet treat does share similarities to ice cream found in other countries, it typically has a lower amount of butterfat and a unique freezing process that accounts for its dense, flavorful consistency. As your instructor shows you the secrets of the trade, enjoy plenty of samples to satisfy your sweet tooth.

After your class concludes, take home your insider’s tips from your chef to impress your friends in the kitchen.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
This is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY activity! Traveling with kids? Don’t forget to select the Family-Friendly Special Option at checkout to receive 50% off for children. A fun, tasty experience for all ages!

We are sorry to inform you that pets are not permitted on our tours
No-shows will not be refunded
Tour runs regardless of weather conditions
Not suitable for Celiacs
Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be due Children or teens under 18 years. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, the activity provider reserves the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be given
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

Lydia_R

Reviews

4.8

based on 2,151 reviews

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Excellent Experience and Eating too!

Don_O, Apr 2026

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The chef, Lisa, was encouraging and patient. Class age ranged from 5- 80 and we all learned something new. Everyone succeeded in making a wonderful 10" (or larger pizza.) then we enjoyed eating it. She also included two of the children in the gelato making demo. They were thrilled and the chocolate geato was amazing. They sent us home with recipes too. I can't say enough good things about our experience. Can't wait to try my hand at making my own pizza

Good to do with kids

Crissy_S, Apr 2026

This was a great experience for our family. My 11 year old son enjoyed it. You make your own pizza but make the gelato as a group. The pizza was so good. They do not give you any wine until the pizza is done, which was a let down.

New York in the house

MARIE_K, Apr 2026

It was a wonderful experience. Victoria really explained the history of pizza and gelato, which was very enjoyable.

Great Family Experience

KERI_G, Apr 2026

We had the absolute best time at this pizza-making and gelato class in Florence! There were eight of us—ranging in age from 12 to 88—and it was truly a highlight of our trip for everyone. The class was incredibly well-paced, and everything was provided for us, which made it easy to just relax and enjoy the experience. We got hands-on making our own pizzas (which turned out delicious!), and also learned how gelato is made—ending with a tasting that was just as amazing as you’d hope. A special shoutout to John, our pizza maker—he was fantastic. So engaging, fun, and great with our whole group. What really stood out was how accommodating they were to my father, who has mobility issues. They made sure he was comfortable and able to fully participate, which meant so much to our family. It’s not always easy to find an activity that genuinely works for a multi-generational group, but this was perfect. Everyone—from the kids to the grandparents—had such a great time. Highly, highly recommend—such a memorable and delicious experience!

So fun and a highlight of our trip!

Grace_D, Apr 2026

Frederico, our chef instructor, was very knowledgeable and engaging in teaching our class how to make our own authentic Italian pizzas from scratch. We were very impressed with our own pizza masterpieces, and the dark chocolate gelato we made was also quite delicious! Our kids (ages 9,12) also had so much fun and stayed engaged the whole class.

Great class

Lydia_R, Apr 2026

Amazing time!

Theresa_W, Apr 2026

Victoria was amazing, we had the best time, learned a lot and loved the finished product. Will definitely take another class on our next trip to Italy!

Pizza class

Benjamin_K, Mar 2026

The class was very informative and great, we learned a lot about making pizza dough properly and how to make gelato. Jon is an excellent chef and teacher. He had a laughing making the class enjoyable and entertaining while making sure everyone learned the art.

Just OK

Kelli_A, Mar 2026

The instructors were very nice but the class itself was not what was we were expecting. The gelato making was a demo with select people from the class so not something we actually did ourself. The pizza part was ok but for the pizza to be really tasty it has to proof longer. We are glad to have the recipes and the experience but not sure if there is a more authentic way to do it. They also served only very cheap tasting red wine.

Fun and yummy pizza and gelato cooking experience

Andrea_Z, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful time learning how to make the pizza and gelato. Our chefs were great at teaching the techniques and easy to understand. Our final product, our own personal pizzas were fantastic. I definitely recommend attending their class.

My child loved it and we...

Amy_Z, Mar 2026

My child loved it and we made some great memories. We booked the 6:30pm one so we didn’t eat until 8:30, it was a very long experience for us, I would recommend doing the early one if you have littles with you who usually eat around 6. The pizza wasn’t the best I’ve ever had (I mean I made it so it could totally be my fault), but the experience was great.

It is worth the spend if...

Deji_O, Mar 2026

It is worth the spend if you enjoy valuable time with family. The coached were engaging interesting and attentive. You will also get a recipe copy after the cooking classes

Tasty and FUN

Nancy_H, Mar 2026

We had chef Andre. He was amazing! Connected well with kids and adults. Shard helpful tips and tricks and I feel like I can go home and make a true Italian pizza!

Had a great time!

Bryan_R, Feb 2026

Do better

Cecilia_V, Feb 2026

I booked the day of, I was coming from Rome my train got delayed and wasn’t able to attend I wanted to reschedule for the next day I didn’t want my money back and they said I had to pay the whole amount again wasn’t even offered a discount so basically lost 200 usd dollars so make sure you don’t miss the class even in emergency situations because they won’t help you!!!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Guest, We are truly sorry to read about your experience and we completely understand how frustrating travel delays can be, especially when they affect plans you were looking forward to. Unfortunately, train delays are circumstances beyond our control, and as per our booking policy, same-day changes are not always possible. Please be assured that we always do our very best to accommodate emergency situations whenever operationally feasible. We genuinely regret that, on this occasion, we were unable to offer an alternative solution that met your expectations. Kindest regards, Towns of Italy Customer Care

Had fun making pizza and...

Robert_D, Feb 2026

Had fun making pizza and gelato. Very knowledgeable chef. The food was delicious. Had a great time!!

Amazing!!

Monica_C, Feb 2026

Our instructor was super helpful and knowledgeable about all things gelato and pizza related. He took time to explain the different types of flour used for the pizza, what types of ingredients that go into different gelatos and so on. He also focused a lot of showing us how to get a feel for how recipes might slightly change based on where we are in the world or what ingredients we use so that we can succeed when attempting to make them again at home. He was also super great with kids making sure the one child that was in our class was included and helping her out occasionally so her parents could focus on the pizza they were making. Beyond that he also helped the adults by checking in periodically to make sure things were going ok. There was also a second worker who kept things extremely tidy in between each step. Would absolutely recommend for anyone who just wants to make their own pizza for just the single experience- or if someone wants to learn where to start off so they can make their own back home.

This was a great way to...

Glenmarys_V, Jan 2026

This was a great way to meet people. Both of the chefs kept class entertaining. The Polaroid picture was a nice touch to the class

A fun and delicious learning experience

Steph_B, Jan 2026

Great experience. Always wanted to get some insight into the best way to get a great Italian pizza base. To wrap it up it was enlightening, fun, and yummy. A definite must

Positive experience

Patty_H, Jan 2026

This was a great experience. Chef Andrea was capable, personable and helpful. He really made the class a joy to attend. We all learned a lot! Would definitely do again through this company.

Must do in Florence

Holly_W, Dec 2025

Absolutely amazing experience with Chef Jannino and his other chef (sorry forgot his name!) The whole experience was informative from start to finish, got the kids involved in the gelato making experience and everything was delicious! We met some others from around the globe, cheered to some lovely wine, ate great food and are so happy with our experience

Pizza & Gelato

Scott_C, Nov 2025

This was a fun experience that is good for just about anyone. The pizza was amazing (probably a little bias since I made it), the gelato was OK, and the experience well worth it. Definitely add it to your itinerary!

This was such a fun...

Vanessa_E, Nov 2025

This was such a fun experience. Definitely recommend this class for anyone looking for something a little less traditional. The instructors made the class interesting and there were lots of laughs with delicious pizza and gelato.

Fun delicious activity

David_O, Nov 2025

So fun, energetic staff. Great class with lots of information! Felt like a real chef! Highly recommend! Good for families!

Pasta and spritz

Barry_H, Nov 2025

We had a pasta and spritz class. Leo was a great instructor. Our dinner after was fabulous with the food we made. Great wine as well. I would recommend.

Pizza night in Florence!

George_H, Nov 2025

Andrea was a very good instructor. Explaining all the details and processes of yeast and flour options. The gelato process was easy to follow and understand. We had a very enjoyable evening getting to know everyone n

Such a fun evening!

Sue_M, Oct 2025

What a fun evening!! Who doesn’t like pizza and gelato? If you don’t….then don’t come to Italy! LOL Our chef Victoria made cooking easy and fun! She broke all the steps down into easy to follow instructions, and we all had an amazing meal together! We drank wine, chatted with the others at our table and basked in the glory of the meal we created! So tasty and so much fun!! Honestly, you could easily spend more on dinner, wine & gelato - - - so doing this tour is just as much money, but way more fun than an ordinary restaurant!

Pizza time!

Shari_B, Oct 2025

We learned a lot and had so much fun! We learned how to make pizza and gelato and the history behind it! Very interesting!

Pizza and gelato, great time and food.

Jody_H, Oct 2025

It was a great way to learn the difference between real gelato and the mass-produced type. The instructor was nice and knew what he was doing.

Delectable fun for all!

Donna_R, Oct 2025

My two teenagers and I booked this class about two hours before the start. We had soooo much fun laughing and creating together. Chef Jon was amazing at explaining and showing. Our pizza and gelato ended up being our dinner and the recipes provided through the app will be reminders of our time in Italy when we make them at home. Highly recommend doing this when you are in Florence!