Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside
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Ages 13-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 5h
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English
- Lunch
- Wine tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Local guide
What's not included- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Departure details
- Tuscany Vespa Cycle and Bike Tour, Via Ghibellina, 133/red, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy Please show up at 9:30 because the departure will on 10:00 AM.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7219P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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 15 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
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside?
- Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside price starts from $151.43. Discover and book Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside on Tripadvisor
- What is the Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside cancellation policy?
- Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside?
- Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside is hosted by Tuscany Cycle. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Tuscany Cycle on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside 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: 7219P7
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FarAway488145
19 contributions
Sep 2022
From start to finish this was the worst tour ever experienced and we are seasoned travellers. Check-in 9.30am - had to hang around and didn't leave until 10.15am. The American receptionist, Alexa (who also drove a bus and led the pasta making) was rude and defensive. Dangerous drive to Tuscany in a dirty van - our driver couldn't drive manual, I had to help him. On arrival one family told Dan, the Serbian owner how scared they were, he verbally abused them and threw them off the tour, leaving them to find their own way home. We should have left too. For 30 mins we listened to the winery owner, ok but not what we had booked. First glass of wine offered some 3 hours later. Pasta making was nothing like the promotional image. The kitchen and utensils were dirty, no attention to hygiene. Total health risk. Just one bowl which we took in turns to stir and kneed. Pasta making more like a primary school class, just dull (tagliatelle and a tomato sauce were the only options ). All this, led by Alexa - nothing Italian about this cooking experience. Bored, we went outside to view the beautiful setting. 4 hours later we sat down to eat the tasteless pasta. Incidentally, only one wine and one olive oil were available despite the tour information promising a variety of tastings. Whilst the other participants ate cheese and meat slices, there was nothing for us (I had notified in advance we were lactose intolerant). I politely told Dan, the owner. He became rude, aggressive and intimidating and told me to leave. He turned on my companion after she told him his behaviour was unprofessional and inappropriate. We went outside to wait for the bus. Dan and Alexa contained the tirade outside, shaming us in front of the rest of the guests becoming more angry and confrontational when I suggested I would be writing an honest review on Trip Advisor. Dan screamed he didn't care. Some 6 hours later we were returned to Florence, desperately upset and regretting the loss of an entire day. I reported the experience to my credit card company and the tour operator. Do not make the same horrible mistake. Do not book this tour.
Written September 27, 2022
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Wanderluster90
London, UK2 contributions
In theory this tour should be an unforgettable experience but it turned out to be unforgettable in the most negative way possible.
By far, this was the worst customer service I have ever come across and the owner and staff could not have been more rude and aggressive.
To start, the buses departed over an hour late, and when we asked how long it would take, the woman Alexa was unfriendly and didn’t seem to be bothered. When we eventually left, our driver had no experience driving stick shift and the break pads of the car were burnt out. Upon arriving an hour later, another woman in the group told the owner that she wanted to take the train back to Florence because the driving was bad which led him to shout at her in front of everyone. It was mortifying and she was left visibly shaken and he told her if she wanted to leave the tour he didn’t care, so her and her family left.
The pasta making was led by Alexa, a Native American, it wasn’t authentic at all. The hygiene levels were non-existent and everyone chipped in for different parts of the cooking, you didn’t even get to make your own dish. The food was basic, bland and flavorless, they didn’t even use salt to cook the pasta.
When someone asked for a meat and dairy free for an alternative for lunch, the owner said that they should have left the tour with the people at the beginning. He shouted that he didn’t care if people walked out, he had many of other clients to deal with and he was in the business for over 10 years - despicable way to speak to paying clients.
Overall, we left having not eaten all day and horrified with the way the staff treated us, it was simply terrible.
Save your money and don’t make the same mistake we did.
By far, this was the worst customer service I have ever come across and the owner and staff could not have been more rude and aggressive.
To start, the buses departed over an hour late, and when we asked how long it would take, the woman Alexa was unfriendly and didn’t seem to be bothered. When we eventually left, our driver had no experience driving stick shift and the break pads of the car were burnt out. Upon arriving an hour later, another woman in the group told the owner that she wanted to take the train back to Florence because the driving was bad which led him to shout at her in front of everyone. It was mortifying and she was left visibly shaken and he told her if she wanted to leave the tour he didn’t care, so her and her family left.
The pasta making was led by Alexa, a Native American, it wasn’t authentic at all. The hygiene levels were non-existent and everyone chipped in for different parts of the cooking, you didn’t even get to make your own dish. The food was basic, bland and flavorless, they didn’t even use salt to cook the pasta.
When someone asked for a meat and dairy free for an alternative for lunch, the owner said that they should have left the tour with the people at the beginning. He shouted that he didn’t care if people walked out, he had many of other clients to deal with and he was in the business for over 10 years - despicable way to speak to paying clients.
Overall, we left having not eaten all day and horrified with the way the staff treated us, it was simply terrible.
Save your money and don’t make the same mistake we did.
Written September 24, 2022
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.
Jan M.
5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
My husband, daughter and I loved this pasta class!! From the minute we met Alexa we knew it would be great. The ride to and from was very scenic. She was fun and informative. The house that it was held in was something out of a story book. Incredibly gorgeous! We loved meeting Francesco. He gave us a very informative wine session. Then we made a delicious meal. Alexa taught us to make the most delicious pasta meal while we enjoyed fantastic wine. I highly recommend this tour. It was a highlight of our vacation!
Written January 14, 2020
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Molly P
Prague, Czech Republic4 contributions
Oct 2019
Was visiting Florence during my fall break while studying abroad. Me and 3 friends signed up for this cooking class and it was easily one of the highlights of our entire abroad trip. You cook with a real authentic Italian Mama, who although didn't speak English, was still very fun and silly to work with. You also have a guide there who translates what to do as well. The views from the kitchen are marvelous and the food prepared was easily the best meal I have had in my life. In this class we made a dessert, a pasta, and chicken pancetta; each thing better than the next. You prepare the entire meal then sit down and eat as a group, which was just as fun as preparing the meal. The entire experience was blissful and I wouldn't change it for the world! Definitely do this cooking class!!
Written November 20, 2019
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Denise D
1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Friends
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Wonderful day, delicious food!
We had such a wonderful time in the countryside with Alexa as our guide and chef.
Everything we made was delicious and after the class I feel like a really can recreate the recipes at home! The location was beautiful and rustic and felt like it was out of a movie! The cantina visit was an added bonus! I really cannot recommend this tour enough! Thank you Alexa
Wonderful day, delicious food!
We had such a wonderful time in the countryside with Alexa as our guide and chef.
Everything we made was delicious and after the class I feel like a really can recreate the recipes at home! The location was beautiful and rustic and felt like it was out of a movie! The cantina visit was an added bonus! I really cannot recommend this tour enough! Thank you Alexa
Written November 19, 2019
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Yolla
Centurion, South Africa23 contributions
Alexa! Your warm personality and knowledge of cooking is awe-inspiring. We booked this course for my mom - her biggest dream was to learn how to make pasta in Italy and today she ticked the list! Love your recipes and cannot wait for you to sell your aprons 🥰 Great tour loved every moment of it! And oh my goodness the wine 😱 Love love love all the way from Sunny South Africa 🇿🇦
Written September 29, 2019
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Debra K
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Family
Excellent tour including learning about the winery, tasting different wines, making pasta, chicken, and cake. Everything was delicious! The guide Alexa was fantastic and fun to be with. Francesco, the owner of the winery, was knowledgeable and very gracious. Lastly, the grounds of the winery were lovely. One of the best tours we have been on! Thank you!!
Written August 27, 2019
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Sara
Riverdale, NJ34 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
I traveled with my brother - we are both adults so I chose the”friends” category for type of visit.
Anyway it was so much fun! First a 35 minute ride to the countryside. Then a tour of the winery which has freaking Etruscan tombs under it?! Sorry for the spoiler there but it was amazing.
The Alexa, who not only created the class and picked out what to make, took us to a cute house that is literally attached to the winery to cook. You step into this classic Tuscan house and are greeted by frescos on the wall that are just want you didn’t know you wanted to see! Then into a kitchen that is out of Under A Tuscan Sun and your cooking experience begins. About a bottle of wine into this experience, the house table wine, Alexa pretty much ran the show lol. But the Florentine cake was delish! Making your own pasta was so much fun and damn the chicken at the end was mouthwatering. I highly recommend this excursion. Alexa was such a great guide I wand her as my BFF now. The tour ends with a delicious surprise which I won’t spoil. You won’t regret this tour!
Anyway it was so much fun! First a 35 minute ride to the countryside. Then a tour of the winery which has freaking Etruscan tombs under it?! Sorry for the spoiler there but it was amazing.
The Alexa, who not only created the class and picked out what to make, took us to a cute house that is literally attached to the winery to cook. You step into this classic Tuscan house and are greeted by frescos on the wall that are just want you didn’t know you wanted to see! Then into a kitchen that is out of Under A Tuscan Sun and your cooking experience begins. About a bottle of wine into this experience, the house table wine, Alexa pretty much ran the show lol. But the Florentine cake was delish! Making your own pasta was so much fun and damn the chicken at the end was mouthwatering. I highly recommend this excursion. Alexa was such a great guide I wand her as my BFF now. The tour ends with a delicious surprise which I won’t spoil. You won’t regret this tour!
Written August 16, 2019
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JoanneNaperville
Naperville, IL34 contributions
We have 2 teens (19, 17) and we all enjoyed this tour. Approx 45 min drive through the countryside to a small winery. We enjoyed making pasta, chicken wrapped bacon and cake and had an interesting look around the winery itself, tasting the wines with our lunch. Alexa and chef Patricia were very friendly and made it a lot of fun. Thank you!!
Written July 26, 2019
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Morgan F
New York City, NY6 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This was a great experience. Loved the tour/history of the grounds - including Etruscan ruins. The wine on the estate was also delicious. We learned how to cook with Alexa and had the best time chatting with her as well. Would recommend this to anyone who likes wine and eating pasta.
Written July 8, 2019
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Patience N
Raleigh, NC52 contributions
I am trying to book for 1 person on September 24, 2019 and it says no availability but if I change number to 2 persons or go to the company website it will allow the booking but for 130 Euros - why?
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Product Overview: Pasta Making Class at a 12th Century Winery in the Tuscan Countryside
| Prices From | $151 |
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| Number of Reviews | 12 |
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| Duration | 300 minutes |