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The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $120 / person
- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 115 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Luca Polverini
- Meeting point
- Please ring the front doorbell labeled Polverini Cascella
Description
I have a real passion for quality food and I am impatient to share it with new people. Cooking and eating all together is such a good experience that I don't want to keep it just for me! I'm realy enthusiastic for the genuine italian cuisine since childhood and I look forward to meet new "lovers" every day!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $120
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- $109
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $92
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
In demand: 23 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
all the cooking equipment
lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
welcome breakfast or aperitif
lunch or dinner depending on the time of the day
Coffee and/or Tea
aperol spritz, chianti classico wine and more...
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
115 reviews
How it compares in Florence
- Rated higher than 79% of 933 reviewed tours in Florence
- Starting price $120 is close to the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,220 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- !!! please specify if you prefer 10am or 5pm!!!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience take?
The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience lasts about 3 hours.
How much does The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience cost?
Prices start at $120 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $92, adults from $120. Infants go free.
Does The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience sell out?
It can: 23 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please ring the front doorbell labeled Polverini Cascella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Cooking Lab - Authentic Food Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(115)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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5.0(115) Free cancellation