Florence Semi-Private Gelato Making Experience with Max 6 People

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Florence, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a sweet break from sightseeing and indulge your love of gelato with a short class at an academy devoted to the delicious frozen treat in Florence. Join a small group of no more than six fellow enthusiasts at a family-owned company known for its artisanal products, and learn how to craft the perfect gelato. Then, make your own flavor and discover how to scoop gelato like a pro.

Learn how to make gelato in a small-group class in Florence
Taste your creation and get behind the counter to scoop like a pro
Ideal activity for foodies, families, and time-pressed travelers
Enjoy more personal attention in a class limited to just six people

What's Included

Gelato making and tasting
Local Gelato Experts
Truly Small Group of 6 People

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Nazionale, 63 R, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
In front of Gelateria Bondi in Via Nazionale 63 R.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

LivTours Florence

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Confirmation email received upon booking
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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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Reviews

4.7

based on 23 reviews

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The Highlight Of Our Trip!

Cassandra_L, Sep 2024

This experience was the highlight of our whole trip. We had the best time learning about the history of gelato & engaging in the making of the most delicious gelato. Vetulio is fabulous. So knowledgeable, such a character. My children absolutely adored him. Highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Florence.

Great family friendly activity

Loni_K, Aug 2024

Such a wonderful class and experience! We had so much fun learning about how to make gelato and it tasted amazing! Our 11 year old and 15 year old loved it! Great family experience! We loved every minute!!

Do it!

Katie_L, May 2024

We had the best time doing this! My husband and I, plus my father and 2 boys (6 and 7) were engaged and laughing the whole time. We learned a lot, but he kept the boys attention the whole time. It was very hands on. The gelato was delicious and we left all smiles! Definitely a highlight of our trip and I fully recommend it for families!

Total waste of money

David_R, Jul 2022

This experience tour was a disaster and a complete waste of money. When we arrived Vetulio Bondi refused to conduct the class saying he had declined it to the tour operator as he had only just got home from a tour overseas (basically as far as we could see he couldn’t be bothered despite being in the shop). We were sent to another shop that ended up being a 30 minute walk. Here the experience turned out to be watching the shop keeper make gelato in a small kitchen at the back of the shop. There was no hands on activity for the adults whatsoever, we just watched. The kids got to put their hands on the mixer with the shop keeper still controlling it. The shop keeper basically did everything using pre prepared mix. We did not get to make our own flavours which was the fun sounding part of this. The choice turned out to be peach or chocolate as this had been pre prepared in the fridge. After watching him make the gelato and explain the process we got to try the peach and chocolate. Once back out in the shop we were allowed to choose one 3 euro ice cream for free. I asked for a coke and he charged me 2 euros. For 3 people we paid almost £180 and got to watch someone make an ice cream and get 9 euros of ice cream for free. It was as terrible as it sounded, I could not believe what a fool I was to book this! I imagined the ‘academy’ would have individual stations for us all and we would participate in a class where we would all make ice cream using our own equipment, as described in the itinerary. Simply was not the case it’s just the back of a shop. The kids had fun despite all this, but it was just a terrible, terrible waste of money and I have requested a refund. The whole point was to meet Vetulio Bondi as a renowned expert but he just fobbed us off and said that the other shop would be able to do the tour as good as he could. So what was the point of booking with an expert? He had the nerve to give us his business card and say if we happened to be in town another time feel free to call him. I would not waste your money on this tour. Better to go to the shop with 200 euros and eat as much ice cream as you can stomach, at least that way you’d get value for money.

A delightfully sweet experience

Angela_N, Jul 2022

Who knew something with such complex flavors could be made of such simple ingredients? This gelato making workshop was a delightful treat to the end of our Florence visit. Master gelato extraordinaire Vetulio Bondi is passionate about every ingredient and step that goes into making the perfect cup of gelato. Part history lesson, part hands-on and part eating, Tulio engaged each attendee with his animated storytelling and love for his craft. Highly recommended for families, couples or best friends looking for a mellow activity in a sweet escape!