Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria

Florence, Italy

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

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Overview

Trade tourist traps for a true taste of Florence. Start by shopping side by side with a local at a bustling market, then head to her country home to cook Tuscan favorites in a relaxed kitchen setting. From bruschetta to pasta and tiramisu, you’ll master classics hands-on and savor the results at lunch. With transport included, this culinary escape makes authentic flavors easy to enjoy.

Learn Tuscan cooking from a local host in her countryside home
Navigate a busy food market to select the freshest ingredients
Learn authentic culinary techniques you can use at home
Travel stress-free with city pickup and drop-off included

Sample Menu

Starter

Tris di bruschette

Bruschette vegetariane

Main

Ravioli o tagliatelle con sughi diversi

Pasta fatta in casa

Dessert

Tiramisu , crepes con gelato e frutti di bosco

Crema di zabaione e mascarpone

What's Included

Visita del mercato e scelta degli ingredienti per la lezione di cucina
Private transportation
Lunch

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Forno Sale Grosso
Via della Mattonaia, 1, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
The meeting point is Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti intersection via della mattonaia where the Market is located. Choice of products for cooking, travel with my car towards my house, cooking class and lunch. After lunch the guests will be accompanied back to Florence to the meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Il menù sarà deciso insieme agli ospiti sulla base del menu principale e i prodotti di stagione
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

maranda_r

This has been the highlight of our Florence trip! My boyfriend and I met Cristina at the market in the morning, we shopped for produce together; and then she drove us to her beautiful home in the country. Just the drive/views to her home alone was worth the trip! We cooked multiple courses together, enjoyed wine and cheese on her patio, and had an amazing lunch with her outside overlooking the land before she took us back to the city. Cristina was so kind and sweet, and we learned a lot from her. We are so grateful that she welcomed us into her home, and cannot say enough good things about this experience, very highly recommended! We already cannot wait to come back!

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

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A wonderful experience cooking and fun glimpse into life in the countryside

Catherine_K, Apr 2025

Cristina provided a wonderful experience in her home. We learned to cook several dishes and she provided wine, salami, and prosciutto as well. She was knowledgeable about the food we made, the history of her home, and the area. This was a one of a kind experience, truly.

One of the highlights of our trip to Tuscany

Anthony_L, Sep 2024

We couldn’t have had a better time with Maria Cristina and her husband at her home learning to cook some Italian dishes. She was a wonderful hostess and her beautiful home and it will be something we will remember of our visit to Tuscany.

AMAZING

Nereida_A, Aug 2024

Cristina was so friendly and made it such a fun day learning how to make pasta and desserts. It was definitely one of my favorite things that we did in Italy.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for choosing my cooking class I had a very nice day with you and was so happy to share my recipes and cooking together. Hope to see you again

Highlight of our trip to Florence!

maranda_r, May 2024

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Maranda Was so nine to meet you both have a cooking class and prepare food together like old friends 😊. Hope to welcome you again and enjoy together

Enchanted Countryside Cooking Experience

Timothy_T, Oct 2023

Great experience cooking with Cristina in her beautiful home. Market visit was fun and traveling into the countryside gave us a fuller context for Firenze. Food was delicious and hostess is delightful. Could not recommend more highly

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you The cooking class with all of you here so joyful and I really like to have meet you Hope to see you again

Christina was amazing. We...

Kea_M, Sep 2023

Christina was amazing. We had the loveliest day and left with our stomachs and hearts full. Good food, good company and a beautiful experience of the Tuscan countryside.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Was a very nice time together …you are always welcome in my house

Incredible Tuscan cooking class!

WENDEE_G, Jul 2023

We had an amazing day with Christina! She took us to the local Market to shop for items for cooking. She shared her history & stories with us about how she learned to cook with her mother. She has a beautiful home to entertain and immerse you in the Tuscan countryside. Christina is kind, professional and just a delight to spend the afternoon with. A must do if visiting Florence. We look forward to seeing her again on our next visit.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you we enjoy..... was a beatiful time with you

Countryside cooking class

Ayshea_D, Jul 2023

One of life’s tick list… learning to make pasta, tiramisu and a beef carpaccio in the most idilic setting you could imagine. Our host ‘Cristina’ was charming and made us feel welcome in her beautiful countryside house. I’m so glad we choose this ‘out of town’ experience…