Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence
By Walkabout Florence Tours
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Gain deeper insight into Tuscan cuisine during a cooking class and local market tour from Florence. A hands-on experience designed for food lovers, this tour allows you to explore Italian cuisine in more depth than you would by simply eating in restaurants. Pick fresh ingredients from a Florentine market, make the meal in a rustic farmhouse, and then feast on your creations paired with local wine. Recreate your meal at home with recipes delivered straight to your email after the class.
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Ages 8-99, max of 26 per group
Duration: 7h
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Highlights
- Delve deeper into Tuscan cuisine during a market tour and cooking class
- A great opportunity for solo travelers to socialize
- Pick ingredients from a market and cook traditional Italian dishes from scratch
- Receive recipes by email in order to recreate Tuscan cuisine back home
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus (20 mins ride to get to the farmhouse)
- Market visit and ingredients
- Cooking class
- 4-course lunch accompanied with wine
- Recipes (sent by email after the tour)
- Cooking diploma
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Meet your guide and group in central Florence, and head straight to a local market selling fresh Italian produce. Browse stalls replete with cheese, cured meats, olives, and balsamic vinegar before you select the ingredients required for this cooking class. Board a minibus and travel through the Tuscan hills to a rustic farmhouse, the quaint setting of your cooking class. Prepare seasonal Tuscan dishes that could include roast pork and bruschetta, stopping to enjoy a glasses of Chianti wine as you go. Create a dessert, like a tiramisu, from scratch before sitting down to enjoy the 4-course meal you've cooked. Return to central Florence by minivan and receive all recipes by email.
- Departure details
- Piazza della Stazione, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy Check-in 8:45 am - Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's Return: Santa Croce church area (different from first meeting point)
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5070FARMHOUSE- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- We regret that vegetarian or other alternative dietary requirements cannot be catered for
- On Sundays and public holidays there is no visit to the San Lorenzo Mercato Centrale (instead there will be a visit of the vegetable garden at the estate where you can pick the fresh ingredients)
- Due to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence?
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence price starts from $195.38. Discover and book Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence on Tripadvisor
- What is the Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence cancellation policy?
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence?
- Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence is hosted by Walkabout Florence Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Walkabout Florence Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5070FARMHOUSE
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Northville, MI5 contributions
This was such a fun day! The market in Florence was an amazing "feast" for the senses with fantastic smells, sights, sounds and tastes. From there we took a short ride to a beautiful estate overlooking the city, where olive trees and herbs made for a fantastic photo op. Then it was time to cook! Our hostess, Carmella, was an Italian ball of energy, and she kept us entertained while making sure we were well fed. Our guide and translator, Lavignia, did a great job of keeping the day on track and answering all of our questions. Amd even though I suspect a lot of great reviews will make this tour more expensive the next time I come, I would recommend this for cooks, foodies, friends, couples, and anyone seeking a great experience in Florence!
Written November 4, 2021
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Rhiannah F
2 contributions
Aug 2022
This was easily the most fun and entertaining part of my 1 month Italy trip. It's clear Luca absolutely loves doing this, he made a huge effort to involve every person, remember everyone's names and make sure we were all having a good time. I would also recommend doing this if you're on a solo trip and tend to get home sick, I genuinely felt like I was right at home with all the laughs and fun people I met. Maria was also an absolute pleasure. Cannot wait to come back to Italy to do it all over again!
Written September 19, 2022
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Jai
Tracy, CA23 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
It was a wet rainy Thursday when we did this activity but was by far one of the best experiences we had while in Florence. We first met with Lavinia (our guide and interpreter for Carmela) at the Santa Maria Novella station, then went to the nearby Mercato Centrale to get the ingredients we need. Lavinia gave us some tips and tricks on buying parmeggiano and other hard Italian cheeses and also pointed out places to eat traditional Florentine dishes inside the market. Then we headed to the beautiful estate where Carmela’s kitchen is. Carmela is such pleasant and funny lady and her energy is so contagious that everyone was comfortable in no time, with a little help from the Chiante wine they keep giving us. We also love Lucca who added more fun to the class. We highly recommend Lavinia and Carmela’s class as well as Lucca’s pizza making class if you have more days to spare.
Aside from the pasta we all made individually, we also helped make the other dishes like the pork loin roast, ragu sauce and also made pur own tiramisu. We had some wine with bruschetta with tomato basil topping.
Aside from the pasta we all made individually, we also helped make the other dishes like the pork loin roast, ragu sauce and also made pur own tiramisu. We had some wine with bruschetta with tomato basil topping.
Written December 2, 2021
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Nicole P
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From the moment we met Luca at the meeting point we could tell it was going to be a fun-filled day! Starting out at the Mercato Centrale was a treat. Luca led us from vendor to vendor picking up ingredients we’d need for our lunch. Samples along the way introduced many in the class ( including several children) to new tastes and flavors . After the Mercato, it was just a short drive to the beautiful estate in the Tuscan hills. The cooking class was both a learning experience and truly entertaining. Luca, Guilia and the rest of the team led us through the phases of preparing our meal with skill and humor. The meal and wine were both delicious and enjoying them with the beautiful scenery made everything even more memorable. I couldn’t wait to get home to order Luca’s cookbook and try some more of his yummy recipes. It was one of the best days of our 3 week trip and I would highly recommend the experience to anyone.
Written August 14, 2022
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Virginia
5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
I booked this after reading a few reviews and just trying to fill a blank day we had in Florence. Let me tell you these reviews massively undersell this experience.
Luca and Carmela were absolutely incredible. It’s a fun cooking class but it’s really like a show they’re putting on. They were pitch perfect. We had an elderly man who couldn’t walk and needed assistance and an 8 year old boy in our class— and Luca and Carmela made sure every person in the room had a blast. They are funny and talented and fun.
The food is so good. You can’t believe you made it! I learned a lot and I cook a lot. My kids who never cook had a blast and learned a lot too.
The environment is the most beautiful place. It’s all glass windows floor to ceiling and looking out on beautiful Tuscany. The scenery is unreal. The kitchen environment and the tile and the backsplash all look straight out of some Italian fantasy movie. It is just gorgeous. We took photos of everything for the first ten minutes we were there!
It is so much fun. It’s a whole experience, a blast for all ages, and way exceeded our expectations. Afterward my husband told me he was worried that we committed to a 6-7 hour cooking class and that everybody would be super tired of it halfway through—and he was sad when it was over! It was a highlight of our whole Italy trip. If you have children with you (ours are 12 and 15), I super recommend this experience. We had so much fun and it was good to break up our museum days.
Loved it. 10/10. Luca is one of the funniest people I’ve ever seen in this context. He answered our zillion questions on the (very very fancy) bus and made us feel so welcome in Italy. I have traveled and done stuff like this class all over the world and he is hands down one of the best people I’ve ever seen handling a group of 15 tourists and making something really fun.
We loved it. You should totally go!
Luca and Carmela were absolutely incredible. It’s a fun cooking class but it’s really like a show they’re putting on. They were pitch perfect. We had an elderly man who couldn’t walk and needed assistance and an 8 year old boy in our class— and Luca and Carmela made sure every person in the room had a blast. They are funny and talented and fun.
The food is so good. You can’t believe you made it! I learned a lot and I cook a lot. My kids who never cook had a blast and learned a lot too.
The environment is the most beautiful place. It’s all glass windows floor to ceiling and looking out on beautiful Tuscany. The scenery is unreal. The kitchen environment and the tile and the backsplash all look straight out of some Italian fantasy movie. It is just gorgeous. We took photos of everything for the first ten minutes we were there!
It is so much fun. It’s a whole experience, a blast for all ages, and way exceeded our expectations. Afterward my husband told me he was worried that we committed to a 6-7 hour cooking class and that everybody would be super tired of it halfway through—and he was sad when it was over! It was a highlight of our whole Italy trip. If you have children with you (ours are 12 and 15), I super recommend this experience. We had so much fun and it was good to break up our museum days.
Loved it. 10/10. Luca is one of the funniest people I’ve ever seen in this context. He answered our zillion questions on the (very very fancy) bus and made us feel so welcome in Italy. I have traveled and done stuff like this class all over the world and he is hands down one of the best people I’ve ever seen handling a group of 15 tourists and making something really fun.
We loved it. You should totally go!
Written November 25, 2022
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Carrie H
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
LUCA! I LOVE YOU!! We had a fabulous day with Luca on this amazing tour. Do this early in your visit to Florence as he gives you some great options at the market to grab a real Italian lunch for much less than you will pay at a local restaurant. The market was so cool and it was fun to shop for the ingredients. I’m not much of a cook but had so much fun learning and I even tried one of the recipes once I got home. Worth every penny and will definitely do it again on my next trip to Florence!
Written April 30, 2023
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lara_garguilo
Sunbury, OH2 contributions
Mar 2023
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in Tuscany, you must try the Tuscan Cooking class with Walkabout Tours Florence! Our guide, Luca brought his vibrant personality as he took us through the Mercato Centrale, introducing us to the merchants and showing us how to select the freshest ingredients. It was a bustling and exciting experience that got our taste buds tingling in anticipation of the feast to come.
From there, we were whisked away to a gorgeous farmhouse on the Tuscan countryside, where Luca and Carmela taught us the art of Italian cooking. With their expert guidance, we learned new techniques and cooked up a storm, creating some of the most mouth-watering dishes I've ever tasted. And the best part? We got to eat everything we made, savoring the care and love that went into every bite. But it wasn't just the food that made this experience so memorable. The stunning views of the estate gardens and the warm and friendly personalities of Luca and Carmela made it perfect. It was truly an experience that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you're looking for an authentic Tuscan adventure that will excite all your senses, this is the tour for you. Luca, we LOVE you!
From there, we were whisked away to a gorgeous farmhouse on the Tuscan countryside, where Luca and Carmela taught us the art of Italian cooking. With their expert guidance, we learned new techniques and cooked up a storm, creating some of the most mouth-watering dishes I've ever tasted. And the best part? We got to eat everything we made, savoring the care and love that went into every bite. But it wasn't just the food that made this experience so memorable. The stunning views of the estate gardens and the warm and friendly personalities of Luca and Carmela made it perfect. It was truly an experience that we will cherish for a lifetime. If you're looking for an authentic Tuscan adventure that will excite all your senses, this is the tour for you. Luca, we LOVE you!
Written March 28, 2023
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Nicholas
17 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
What a dream cooking class! We couldn’t have asked for a better day. First we headed to the market to pick up our ingredients, with Lavinia explaining parts of Tuscan food and drink history along the way. Then we were taken to Walkabout’s Tuscan farmhouse kitchen with the most perfect view where Carmela stole the show with her charisma and energy! Learning to make signature Italian dishes was fascinating and then getting to eat it all at the end was the cherry on top. The food was packed with flavour and so delicious. We’d recommend Walkabout tours to anyone traveling to Florence - forget all the other tour companies!
Written May 3, 2022
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Lisa G
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • Couples
My husband and I had such an incredible time on this tour! It was one of our favorites from our honeymoon. Olivia was amazing, she took us through the market and showed us and explained to us from top to bottom the market, what is in the market, and which produce we were going to get to make our delicious lunch. We were able to sample a few items which was delicious and had enough time that if we wanted to grab something for ourselves we could! Then we were bused to a BEAUTIFUL Tuscan farmhouse where we met Carmela who was incredible. Olivia and Carmela had such a beautiful friendship and their conversation/them playing off of each other is what truly made the cooking class fun, friendly, and exciting. We were able to interact/cook every step of the way and they were so encouraging for everyone to participate. Learning different ways to make pasta, cooking ragu sauce, and making tiramisu…my goodness I could go on and on! It was truly an incredible experience and we would recommend to anyone wanting a fun, interactive, delicious day!
Written October 23, 2021
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KatieW001
Dubai, United Arab Emirates23 contributions
This was a brilliant day out! Lavinia is a brilliant guide - she was passionate about Florence and the food culture of Italy! After a short walk through the streets of Florence, we went to the markets. This was a great experience and we really enjoyed hearing Lavinia’s explanations of everything she was buying.
After some time, we went up and out of the city (just 10 mins by bus) to a gorgeous Tuscan estate where we were greeted by the funny and fabulous chef, Carmela!
Throughout our time on the estate, we helped make bruschetta, ragu, a pork main and tiramisu! As the group was quite large, we all helped make these parts of the meal!
We had a brilliant demonstration by Carmela of how to make a range of different types of pasta and then we all made our own tagliatelle from scratch!
Throughout the day, Lavinia was wonderful - she was funny, informative and a great translator! We were kept topped up with a gorgeous Chianti wine too!
Overall, we would 100% recommend this pasta making class - it was so much more than learning how to make pasta! We really had a super day!
After some time, we went up and out of the city (just 10 mins by bus) to a gorgeous Tuscan estate where we were greeted by the funny and fabulous chef, Carmela!
Throughout our time on the estate, we helped make bruschetta, ragu, a pork main and tiramisu! As the group was quite large, we all helped make these parts of the meal!
We had a brilliant demonstration by Carmela of how to make a range of different types of pasta and then we all made our own tagliatelle from scratch!
Throughout the day, Lavinia was wonderful - she was funny, informative and a great translator! We were kept topped up with a gorgeous Chianti wine too!
Overall, we would 100% recommend this pasta making class - it was so much more than learning how to make pasta! We really had a super day!
Written August 3, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
yp97
London, UK38 contributions
Hi I don’t eat beef, is there an option to ask for no beef? Or is it a fixed menu?
Walkabout Florence
Florence, Italy16 contributions
Hello,
The beef is only in the sauce for the pasta, you can instead get a simple tomato sauce without meat.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Team
Catherine F.
New York City, NY1 contribution
Hi! I have heard AMAZING things about your cooking class. I just wanted to reach out because we are wondering if there is an option to meet at the farmhouse. We are staying in Lucca and we have a car to meet you. Let me know if this is possible! Thank you!
Carol S
Philadelphia, PA7 contributions
Central Market, Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Via dell'Ariento, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Is this the Market you shop at?
Walkabout Florence
Florence, Italy16 contributions
Hello Carol,
Yes that is the market we go.
Kind regards
The Walkabout Staff
Carol S
Philadelphia, PA7 contributions
Can you tell me which market you'll be shopping at? Is it the one close to Piazza San Lorenzo?
billhV8285JU
Chicago, IL143 contributions
Sorry I did not record the name of the market. Our hotel was about from the train station and the market was about 3 or 4 blocks from hotel.
I am traveling with a friend who can not eat pork for religious reasons. Is there any substitute that would be possible that day? We are currently reserved for 9/2/22
Rebecca B
2 contributions
One of my daughters is a vegetarian, and she was able to enjoy a vegetarian version of the pasta entrée we made… They gave her a tomato sauce when everyone else had a meat sauce.
Do you make our own dishes? Is it possible to not add pork to my dish? Are there any pastas without meat?
Paula M
Belmont, NC48 contributions
I would suggest you tell them you do not eat meat so they can plan accordingly. They are very nice and I'm sure they can accommodate you.
Hi, we are a family that includes a 3 year old. Could this class, lunch and tour be ok for a 3 yr old, who very much loves to cook and eat. :-) Thank you for answering my question.
Shawn B
Allentown, PA54 contributions
Sorry for the delayed response. I do not think this would be a good experience for a 3 year old. There is alcohol served and the tiramisu is also alcohol based. In addition, when we went, there were only adults and the conversation was quite lively at times and much adult humor.
Magda S
Orlando, FL158 contributions
How big will the group be?
Walkabout Florence
Florence, Italy16 contributions
Hello, Which is the period of the year you are looking to book for the cooking class?
Mesa
2 contributions
We are looking to book your tour on April 6th for 2 people. We primarily interested in learning to make pasta and wanted to insure that this tour includes that.
Walkabout Florence
Florence, Italy16 contributions
Hello, The class is hands-on.
You will be taught how to make not only home-made pasta from scratch, but all the food you will then enjoy eating at lunchtime including bruschetta, roast pork with potatoes and tiramisù.
Best regards
The Walkabout Staff
I noticed masks in the market, then no masks at all while cooking/even for the ladies leading the class in very recent pictures... are there mask requirements at this time? Also, are you handling other people's food? Want to do this with family of 8, but want to ensure we are doing Italy in a safe way. Thank you!
