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4 Hour Private Cooking Class Unique Tuscan Experience in Siena

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Siena, Italy
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    Sample Menu

    Main

    Ravioli Maremmani

    Maremma ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach and seasoned with butter and fresh sage

    Dessert

    Tiramisù

    Typical Italian dessert that has its origins in Siena

    What's Included

    • Lunch
      Ingredienti necessari per la preparazione, acqua.
    • Alcoholic Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    A pick-up is provided for travelers who need it, upon agreement each time

    or

    Meeting point

    • Via delle Regioni, 2, 53035 Colombaio SI, Italy

      Call us if you are having hard time to locate the meeting point.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 12/01/2025 - 11/30/2026

      Monday - Sunday : 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Jo_L
    If you are looking for an authentic, personal, intimate, well informed, and easy going cooking class, THIS IS THE ONE to take!!! We had so much fun and laughed the whole time. Marta is an excellent instructor and gives positive feedback. She is so personable and truely loves what she does. First off, me and my friend tried to get a taxi to drive us to her place but none were available even though we went to a few taxi stops. Marta went out of her way to pick us up in the city center where there is limited driving roads( only taxis and residents allowed). The cooking class took place in Marta's home. It is a beautiful scenic home with a backyard overlooking the Tuscan hills. We had made 3 dishes.... Tiramisu, spinach and ricotta ravioli and a tagliatelle with fresh tomato sauce. She took us though the steps of each dish, guiding and encouraging us with the correct techniques for pasta making. She really believes that learning to cook hands on is the best way to learn so you 'feel' the proper texture of the food in certain steps. She is also passionate to teach us the history of the dishes. We sat in the backyard to enjoy our newly learned recipes, bruschetta and sampled fresh figs from her tree, freshly picked by her husband. I can't express how much we enjoyed this class and I highly recommend it. Grazie Millie Marta! ♥️♥️♥️

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 15 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    A Must do In Siena

    Melissa_M, Nov 2025
    Marta was an amazing host and such a kind welcoming person, she is a fantastic teacher/chef and made our experience unforgettable. If you come to Siena, going to Marta's kitchen should be on the top of your list!! Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home and showing us your traditions!! Delizioso!!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much, Melissa! You’ve been a wonderful couple. Thank you for your lovely company!

    A 5-star experience not to be missed.

    John_P, Oct 2025
    Absolutely 5-star. Marta picked us up nearby and dropped us off afterward. We spent 4 hours together and she showed us a lot about cooking using simple ideas and concepts that helped us understand how to cook using our senses and not a strict recipe. She is a most wonderful, generous person who opened her heart and her home to us; it was like spending 4 hours with a longtime friend enjoying great food (which we made almost from scratch ourselves) and great conversation while we learned cooking the way my wife’s nonna taught her how to cook. Can’t say enough great things about Marta and her class….don’t miss it!

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much! You’ve been incredibly kind. It was a real pleasure cooking with you, and I’m so happy it was a lovely experience for you and that you’re taking home some new cooking ideas.

    A trip highlight!

    Douglas_H, Oct 2025
    Great time! Great chef! Great meal! So much fun. Loved it. A true taste of Tuscany. 100% recommend. Would do again. Marta was so nice. We feel like we’ve made a new friend.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much!!! It's the same for me!

    Unforgettable!!

    KarenC_R, Sep 2025
    Nana was so kind and welcoming. I very much appreciated her instruction and information as we learned how to make several different dishes. They were so good so we ate well!! It was an enjoyable experience meeting so many new people, as well.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that you enjoyed the class and the dishes we prepared together. Cooking is always a wonderful way to share good food and connect with new people — I’m glad you felt that too! Hope to see you again someday! Warm regards, Marta

    If you are looking for an...

    Jo_L, Aug 2025
    If you are looking for an authentic, personal, intimate, well informed, and easy going cooking class, THIS IS THE ONE to take!!! We had so much fun and laughed the whole time. Marta is an excellent instructor and gives positive feedback. She is so personable and truely loves what she does. First off, me and my friend tried to get a taxi to drive us to her place but none were available even though we went to a few taxi stops. Marta went out of her way to pick us up in the city center where there is limited driving roads( only taxis and residents allowed). The cooking class took place in Marta's home. It is a beautiful scenic home with a backyard overlooking the Tuscan hills. We had made 3 dishes.... Tiramisu, spinach and ricotta ravioli and a tagliatelle with fresh tomato sauce. She took us though the steps of each dish, guiding and encouraging us with the correct techniques for pasta making. She really believes that learning to cook hands on is the best way to learn so you 'feel' the proper texture of the food in certain steps. She is also passionate to teach us the history of the dishes. We sat in the backyard to enjoy our newly learned recipes, bruschetta and sampled fresh figs from her tree, freshly picked by her husband. I can't express how much we enjoyed this class and I highly recommend it. Grazie Millie Marta! ♥️♥️♥️

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you so much, Joan! For me, the greatest joy is being able to share not only cooking techniques but also the history and culture behind them. I truly love people, and it makes me happy when everyone can take home at least a little piece of my land. Hosting you in my home and sharing part of my tradition was such a great pleasure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I hope we’ll meet again! Marta

    Cooking with Marta

    Cheny_T, Jun 2025
    What a wonderful cooking class with Marta. She was a great host and chef. I learned to make spinach ravioli, linguine and tiramisu

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you Cheny! It has been a pleasure cook with you!

    The experience was...

    J_S, Jun 2025
    The experience was wonderful! Marta was everything you would hope for in a host - she was kind, patient, understanding, funny, and so knowledgeable. She took her time to clearly explain everything and allowed the kids to be involved with cooking. Not only did she teach us to cook some traditional Tuscan dishes but she helped us with our Italian and taught us some of the history and culture of the region. Anyone who books this class with Marta will have such a great time. I cannot recommend this highly enough. It has been the highlight of our trip.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much – you’ve been incredibly kind! For me, it’s truly a pleasure to share this experience with people who are genuinely interested in Italian and Tuscan cuisine. I also really enjoy telling a bit of the history and culture that make our traditions so special. When there are children involved, I love it even more – and yours were so polite and curious that I truly hope to meet them again one day! Thanks again, and keep on cooking! Marta

    Fun and engaging cooking class with Marta

    Pranhitha_r, May 2025
    Marta was an excellent hostess . She taught us about making pasta and explained the nuances of choosing the right flour and cooking methods. Excellent class and very engaging class with lots of background on Tuscan cooking and dishes

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure for me sharing the recipes and the history of tuscan cousine, and a bigger pleasure when people are so interested and kind! Thank you so much! Marta

    A Cooking Class You Don't Want to Miss

    Cindy_G, Apr 2025
    Marta's Cooking Class is an experience you will never regret! From the moment we met her until the time we said "ciao" was an amazing experience. Marta was hands on, personable, friendly, and very encouraging. She took her time to explain the recipes, the process, and what the importance was of each ingredient. In the end we made a delicious spinach and ricotta ravioli, and a delicious tiramisu for dessert. Our experience was a 10+/10!! Thank you Marta for an awesome day!

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you Cindy! It has been a pleasure spending these hour with you and I hope that you can bring somthing home and keep going cooking and thinking of me :-) ! I am here to help you with suggestions and recipes if you like! A presto! Marta

    A True Taste of Tuscany

    Jennifer_S, Apr 2025
    I highly recommend this cooking experience if you want to immerse your senses into Tuscany. Marta created a cooking lesson that not only shared the ingredients of the delicious dishes but also the ingredients of the history behind the dishes. Marta is a delight and I look forward to meeting again in the future.

    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Thank you so much for your such a kind review! I really hope to meet you again as well! Marta

    Authentic, Unpretentious, Fun....and Delicious!

    Jessie_C, Nov 2024
    My 20 year old daughter and I took this cooking class with Marta. She was welcoming, easy to work with and is a great home chef! It was well organized and she communicated well ahead of time. Everything was laid out and we had a fun day learning and cooking. Marta knows technique but also the history and it was fun to experience her Tuscan PRIDE! I loved that we had a small intimate experience (just two of us) versus a big class. Cooking at her home felt also very natural and authentic like we were locals. The landscape is absolutely stunning and we even had visits from her sweet cats though they did not cook with us..haha. We made Ravioli with Spinach and Fresh Sage, Tiramisu and a dish with Chicken and Olives. All Delicious!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you, Jessy, for your kind and thoughtful review! It was a pleasure cooking with you, and I'm so happy you enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Keep cooking !!! Marta

    Amazing! Highly recommend!

    Lori_D, Oct 2024
    We had the most amazing time! Totally recommend. Marta was our chef - we made amazing ravioli, chicken with rosemary white wine sauce and unbelievable Tiramisu! Bravo to Marta an amazing experience all around!!

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Lory! Thank you so much! I hope you brought something home and that you will keep cooking!;-) Marta

    Private cooking class

    Janet_D, May 2024
    Ms Marta taught us so much about Italian cooking and was a delight! We made spinach and ricotta ravioli, tagliatelle, a ragu meat sauce and finished it off with a tasty tiramisu. It was all delicious and a great learning experience.

    Response from Host, Apr 2025

    Thank you soo much!!! Your review means a lot to me! Grazie!!! Marta"

    Authentic great cooking experience

    Kerstin_M, Sep 2025
    Marta is a great cook and a very warm hostess! It was great to cook with her and learn from her! Not only learned a lot about Tuscan cuisine, but also a lot about Siena and the Italian way of life... super
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    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy that you captured the essence of my teaching. For me, cooking is much more than just food — it’s about sharing stories, culture, and passion. Vielen Dank! Marta

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