The Original Florence Cooking Class: Market Visit & Nonna’s Lasagna
Join the legendary class that started it all! For over 20 years, we’ve been welcoming travelers into our kitchen for the most authentic culinary experience in Tuscany. Start with a guided tour of a traditional Florentine market to source fresh ingredients, then learn the secrets behind our famous “Nonna’s Lasagna” and handmade pasta in an intimate small-group setting. This is the original taste of Florence, perfected over two decades.
What’s included
- Explore Florence’s Central Market alongside with chefs (Not available on Sundays and bank holidays)
- Food and local products tasting
- Cooking lesson with famous local chefs
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- All ingredients for your lunch
- Lunch with wine tasting (Unlimited wine will be served starting 1 March 2025)
- Graduation Certificate
- Digital booklet with recipes
- Suitable for vegetarians (Kindly inform the operator)
- Unlimited wine
Not included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
5hr Duration
Please select a participation date
Join in group
Eligibility
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
Free for children aged 0-3
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 0-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Group size: 1-20 participant(s)
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Small Group Vibes: Skip the crowds and enjoy genuine connections in an intimate, real Italian atmosphere.
100% Hands-On: No boring demos! Cook side-by-side with local chefs in an authentic, high-energy kitchen. -Master Nonna’s Lasagna: Learn the secrets of a handmade, traditional treasure—Italy’s most beloved comfort food.
Market-to-Table Ritual: Explore an iconic local food market and source fresh ingredients like a true Florentine.
Earn a graduation certificate from the Food & Wine Academy of Florence, commemorating your culinary expertise
[Departure] 09:00, meet up at Towns of Italy Cooking School. Meet your chef and fellow food lovers at our cooking school in Via Panicale. Get settled, grab your market bags, and get a quick briefing on the delicious journey ahead before heading out..Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
[Attraction/experience] 45 min(s), Guided tour, Central market of Florence, Market Tour & Authentic Tastings, Dive into the heart of Florence at the historic Central Market. Explore traditional stalls, meet local vendors, and enjoy authentic tastings of Italian delicacies as you source fresh ingredients.
[Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, The Art of Nonna’s Lasagna, Head to the flour-dusted tables to master fresh pasta dough. Roll out the perfect sfoglia and assemble our legendary traditional lasagna, layered with rich Bolognese ragù and creamy béchamel.
[Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Tiramisù: The Sweet Secret, The Convivial Italian Feast, While your lasagna is goldening in the oven, shift your focus to dessert. Learn to craft the perfect, creamy Tiramisù from scratch using the freshest local ingredients.
[Return] 14:00, at Florencetown Cooking School,
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Additional information
- The activity is not recommended to people with gluten intolerance or celiac
- Kindly provide advance notice of any food intolerance or allergies for necessary arrangements
- For vegetarians, please notify us in advance to accommodate dietary preferences
- Please be aware that the Central Market is closed on Sundays and public holidays. On these days, the class program will feature a special introduction to Tuscan cooking along with extra local product tastings
- The tour operates regardless of the weather conditions, be it rain or shine Prohibitions & Limitations
- The activity is not recommended: PWDs (persons with disabilities)
- Pets are prohibited Accessibility
- This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
Meet at location
Address
- Florencetown Cooking School
- Via Panicale, 43/r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy