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Florence Market & Cooking Class: Small Group Experience

Florence, Italy
  • 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Florence’s food culture with an intimate culinary adventure that blends local tradition, hands-on learning, and unforgettable memories. This small-group cooking class takes you from the vibrant stalls of the historic Sant’Ambrogio Market to the warmth of a local cooking school, where you'll discover the joy of making fresh Italian dishes from scratch. Led by expert chefs, you'll gain authentic cultural insights, learn time-honored recipes, and enjoy a shared meal with new friends—all just a short walk from Florence’s historic center.
  • Shop like a local at Sant’Ambrogio Market with your chef as your personal guide
  • Learn to craft regional Italian dishes in an engaging, small-group cooking class
  • Savor your homemade meal with fellow travelers in a relaxed, friendly setting
  • Take home authentic recipes and cooking techniques to recreate the magic yourself

Sample Menu

Main

Ravioli filled with fresh ingredient stuffing, flavored with butter and sage

What's Included

  • Use of kitchen equipment for dish preparation.
  • Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via della Mattonaia, 13 R, 50121 Firenze FI, Italy

    We welcome clients to our cooking school at Via della Mattonaia, 13/r, Florence. Just steps from the historic center, it’s easy to reach. For those driving, there are several outdoor parking options and a public underground parking facility nearby (at your own expense).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:30 am

What To Expect

1

Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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

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Wonderful experience

Ronnie_B, Sep 2026
Such a great experience and great teacher. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Learn to make different pastas, gelato, drink wine and dine.

Asia was the best

Susan_G, Jul 2025
This was the best way to experience cooking in Italy! From shopping at the market to preparing pasta and dessert. Thank you, Asia. You were the best

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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