Tuscan Cooking Class
Recommended by 99% of travelers
San Gimignano, Italy
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- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Take a deep dive into Tuscany’s traditional cuisine with this farmhouse cooking class. Connect with a local host and learn how to prepare a number of classic Tuscan dishes in her family kitchen, based on recipes passed down through the generations. Roll up your sleeves and make a selection of starters, first and second courses, and dessert, then sit down to a celebratory meal featuring the fruit of your labors.
- Learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes in a local farmhouse kitchen
- Pick up tips and techniques during a hands-on lesson with your host
- Prepare up to six courses—including fresh pasta—then relax over lunch
- Opt for a truffle hunt add-on and prepare truffle-based specialties
Sample Menu
Starter
Antipasto
Bruschette with tomatoes Bruschette with extra virgin olive oil Cheeses tasting with jam and honey
Main
Primo Piatto
Pici or tagliatelle hand made with sauces Pasta with another sauces
Main
Secondo piatto
Meat or vegetarian
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesFood you prepare is pairing with local wine
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Agriturismo Il Vicario - Tuscan cooking classLocalità Sant'Andrea, 1, 53037 San Gimignano SI, Italy
Google map as Agriturismo Il Vicario San Gimignano
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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
Eva_F
This was certainly the highlight of my week in Tuscany. Unbelievably fun and informative. Our hostess was the most personable and interesting cooking teacher. The instructions and the recipes resulted in a most delicious meal we enjoyed at the end. I would highly recommend this to others traveling with a small group.
Reviews
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Lisa_M, Aug 2026
This was an amazing experience! We learned how to cook antipasti, 2 different pasta dishes, and a main course! Fulvio and Katia had a lovely set up. Fulvio was kind and patient and explained how to make the dishes from where we are from in the world so that we would be able to make them again. Would highly recommend! The entire experience was lovely from start to finish!
Anthea_D, Jul 2026
A great experience to do with the family. Our children are 18 and 19. My daughter is a coeliac and they accommodated her needs so well. We learnt so much about Tuscan cooking and Katia was brilliant. We look forward to our next trip and visit.
Kathy_R, Jul 2026
Katia was warm, friendly and accommodated us even though we were a little early! She taught us how to make delicious simple food and we can’t wait to try and re-create it at home! Everything was absolutely delicious and our family loved.!
Christina_G, Jul 2026
This was a highlight of our trip to Tuscany! We are a family who loves to cook and we still learned so much from the class about the simplicity but flavorful Tuscan cuisine. Fulvio had so much knowledge and was great with our kids (age 9 & 12), and we really enjoyed the meal and experience!
Royal_J, Jul 2026
We highly recommend. Be ready to learn something and to take turns cooking. The wine was delicious also.
Mark_M, Jul 2026
Very beautiful setting in the Tuscan countryside. Class was in a Tuscan farmhouse. Cassia the instructor was very warm and friendly and made you feel at home. We learned how to make pasta and other traditional Italia dishes.
Joshua_S, Jul 2026
We not only had a blast and laughed our heads off, but we also learned a lot. Our hosts Katia and Fulvio were absolutely delightful. Fulvio led our cooking class, and as beginners, his framework was perfecto: provide simple, accessible recipes while sharing easy, memorable tricks in the kitchen that make a big impact on the dishes being prepared. Highly recommended!
Shelly_K, Jun 2026
My husband and friends had a wonderful experience with the host. She was AMAZING! I would highly recommend.
Jason_a, Jun 2026
It was fun, educational, and delicious!!!! Katia was amazing. She made pasta making simple- used ingredients we can all find, and made this experience one of our favorites during our trip to Italy.
Brenda_T, Jun 2026
This cooking class was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy! The food was absolutely delicious, and we learned how to prepare authentic Italian dishes in a fun, hands-on environment.
What made this experience especially memorable was how welcoming and accommodating the instructors were with our toddlers. They were patient, engaging, and made sure the children felt included, which allowed the adults to fully enjoy the class as well. The atmosphere was relaxed, family-friendly, and never rushed.
The ingredients were fresh, the recipes were easy to follow, and the meal we shared at the end was fantastic. If you’re traveling with young children and looking for an authentic Italian experience that the whole family can enjoy, we highly recommend this cooking class!
louise_s, Jun 2026
More than just a cooking class.
Fabulous few hours spent in the Tuscan countryside , we learnt to cook, had great conversations & ate a delicious lunch. True insight into Tuscan culture & living.
Kristin_S, May 2026
We had absolute blast at this cooking class! The experience was completely hands-on and hosted in an intimate, small-group setting that made us honestly feel like we were guests in someone's beautiful home. The food was delicious, the wine flowed, and the conversation was wonderful. Thank you, Katia and Fulvio, for sharing your incredible love for cooking with us. Our hearts and our tummies were completely full!
Mary_K, May 2026
A must if you are traveling near San Gimignano. Katia was so nice and fun! We learned a lot and ate amazing food. Would highly recommend this experience.
Kariane_B, May 2026
Amazing cooking class - Fulvio was very welcoming, knowledgeable and funny! We enjoyed that it was a small group and very hands on. It’s like being at someone’s house and learning in their kitchen. They also offer gluten free classes.
Lauren_C, May 2026
This was a highlight of our visit to Tuscany! We had so much fun at this cooking experience and learned a lot about Italian cooking! Dinner was delicious and paired with 3 different wines. Highly recommend!
Susan_F, May 2026
This was a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The farm was easy to find and we felt welcome immediately. Our instructor, Fulvio, was warm and friendly and has an incredible knowledge of Tuscan cuisine, as well as many other world cuisines. All of the dishes we prepared, we not only learned the how of it, but why certain ingredients are used and how to use them. The class size is limited; we only had 5 in our class. And everything was delicious, enjoyed with good wine, and some wonderful companions! No matter your level of cooking experience, you will enjoy this class. Highly recommend!
Nicki_P, May 2026
Fulvio is a charming chef who made our evening SO fun. We had a group of 4 which made for a perfect evening of laughing and learning to make Italy’s amazing food!! Fulvio was funny and engaging! We loved every moment!! This was a highlight of our time in Tuscany!
Dennis_V, May 2026
Highlight of our trip. Fulvio was engaging, funny and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. Yes you need to check out the towns in Tuscany but do yourself a favor and carve out a few hours for this. You won’t be sorry.
Petra_A, Apr 2026
This was a fun experience. We made some homemade pasta and various sauces, bruschetta, cheeses. We were the only ones in the class and were able to ask questions. We had a good time.
John_M, Apr 2026
A wonderful experience. Fulvio was a gracious, kind, and funny host. We learned so much about local cuisine and ingredients. Our meal was fantastic. HIGHLY recommend.
Stephanie_G, Apr 2026
I did this experience with my husband and our two children, 7 and 10. We had a wonderful time and we all loved it! We felt very welcome from the time we pulled up until the end! I would recommend this cooking class!
CHRIS_C, Mar 2026
Fullvio is a gem! What an amazing experience. I highly recommend him and I plan on coming back for another class in the future.
Carrie_C, Mar 2026
If you want a very personal experience with this, Cooking Class, sign up! I was with my sister, my two daughters and my mom, and we were the only ones at the Cooking Class, which made for a very special experience. You felt like you were in someone’s home and they were just teaching you how true Italians make their meals. It was not overcomplicated – just simple, delicious dishes that you could easily make it home! Highly recommend!!
Anne_C, Jan 2026
The cooking class was a highlight of our trip! Fluvio was knowledgeable and super fun! We had a delicious meal and laughed a lot! Highly recommend!
Lana_G, Dec 2025
This was fabulous! The he was like family and he taught us so much more than we ever imagined! We didn’t want to leave his wonderful country home! He taught us how to make different sauces out of things you have in your refrigerator and pasta from two ingredients. We made bruschetta with simple but delicious items and pecorino cheese young to aged. Drizzle of honey and grated nutmeg! Superb! We will definitely come to learn more again!
Stacey_B, Oct 2025
100% recommend this class. Katia was a great host. It was so much fun and the food we made was delicious!
Jeff_S, Oct 2025
it was a little hard to find the house but the experience was fantastic. Luigi was extremely knowledgeable about Italian culture, cooking and why some items go together and others actually counteract each other, taste wise. His personality was awesome as he was very funny and entertaining through the class. the food was fantastic to eat and i learned so much from him about how to cook Italian and things i have been doing wrong all my life. Thanks, Luigi, for a great time.
Kathy_G, Oct 2025
Katia welcomed us into her historic farmhouse where she talked about the farm and local culture. She was warm and welcoming and made an enjoyable experience. We prepared traditional Italian recipes and enjoyed every bit of it. Throughly enjoyed the evening. Would recommend it. (Katia, looking forward to receiving the recipes..)
Katia
brent_e, Oct 2025
We loved working with a small group and Katya was the perfect instructor!
I have struggled with pasta making in the past but she showed us a way that was so simple it was incredible. She also showed us easy but incredibly tasty sauces. Very recommended for a complete Tuscan experience.
Gina_C, Oct 2025
We had a great time learning to make pasta and about the dishes specific to the region. Delicious dinner.
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