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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence
4.5(734)Florence4 hours
VIATOR4.5(691)TRIPADVISOR4.3(43)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$90 / person
Location
Florence, Italy
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 734 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, ES
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence
Meeting point
At 4:40 pmVia Camillo Cavour, 178/180/182 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FIRing the bell at the Cooking Class, and your chef will welcome you.The class starts at 4:45 pm, please be punctual.Until March 31st:At 4:30 pm at Via Venezia, on the corner with Via Cavour, sidewalk opposite to the Coffee Bar.
Description
On this course you can learn to cook a classic Tuscan meal, prepared with seasonal and organic ingredients. In a top class cookery school you will be able to make a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef. The course will be followed by dinner with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere. Please note that the class will be divided into groups with a maximum of 15 people for a more personal experience.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
Start times
4:45 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 10+)
$90
Out at sunset: the 4:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:25 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence
What's included
Included
Hands-on Italian pasta class with a professional chef
Friendly, interactive lesson for food lovers
Intimate small-group experience, up to 15 guests
Enjoy dinner with drinks after the cooking class
Recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home
Prepare a full Tuscan dinner from starter to dessert
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
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How it compares in Florence
Starting price $90 is 64% below the typical $250 for tours of similar length in Florence
Excurgo comparison of 3,221 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not available for kids younger than 10
All Cooking Class Team is vaccinated for Covid 19
The cooking class will be operated by professional Chefs. The class might be divided in smaller groups, and each Chef will look after 15 participants
It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.
Please inform in advance of food intolerances or allergies
Severe and contact celiacs may not attend the event due to probable contamination.
No health restrictions
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 Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence take?
Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 4:45 PM.
Can I cancel Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence 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 At 4:40 pm. Via Camillo Cavour, 178/180/182 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FI. Ring the bell at the Cooking Class, and your chef will welcome you. The class starts at 4:45 pm, please be punctual. Until March 31st:. At 4:30 pm at Via Venezia, on the corner with Via Cavour, sidewalk opposite to the Coffee Bar. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Not available for kids younger than 10
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 734 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence.
Reviews(734)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Lisa_C
January 19, 2026 · via Viator
Our leader was...
Our chef was extremely kind and professional. However, the content of the course did not correspond to what was indicated at the time of booking: we were expecting a Tuscan cooking class with risotto and meatloaf, but it was more about pasta and chicken Marsala.
We were slightly disappointed as we already had another pasta course planned. Nevertheless, the experience remained pleasant thanks to the chef, who was attentive from beginning to end. This situation was in no way his responsibility.
Operator response
Good Morning from Caf Tour & Travel,
Dear Lisa,
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that your chef was kind, professional, and attentive throughout the class. We sincerely apologize that the course content did not match your expectations regarding traditional Tuscan dishes, and we understand your disappointment. Your comments are very valuable and help us ensure that future experiences are described and delivered accurately. We’re happy to know that, despite this, the experience remained enjoyable, and we hope to welcome you again for a fully tailored Tuscan culinary experience.
Warm regards from Tuscany,
The Caf Tour & Travel Team
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Lise_B
September 8, 2025 · via Viator
Great activity
Excellent hands on class. Made a 4 course meal that we got to enjoy at the end. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Ideal activity for a solo traveller. I will definitely make the pasta at home. Thank you!
Operator response
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel,
Dear Lise,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Cooking Class and the dinner.
It makes us especially happy to know the class was a perfect activity for you as a solo traveler, and we love that you plan to recreate the pasta at home, that’s the best compliment we could receive!
We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back on another one of our experiences in Florence.
Kind regards
J
Jason_M
August 7, 2025 · via Viator
Great time and Great Food
We had a blast making great food. Our group was fun and the chef did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable while cooking.
Operator response
Dear Jason,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time during our Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed both the food and the friendly atmosphere created by our chef.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience in Tuscany.
Warm regards,
S
Simone_C
April 5, 2025 · via Viator
My husband woke up sick...
My husband woke up sick on the morning of our cooking course, despite the policy of needing 24 hours to cancel, Viator responded quickly to my messages and contacted the service provider directly and asked if we could reschedule, which they kindly did.
The Tuscan Cooking Course was fabulous, learnt so much and the food we made was delicious.
It was also a great way to meet some fellow travellers.
Operator response
Dear Simone,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your husband wasn't feeling well, but we're glad that we could assist in rescheduling the cooking class for you. It's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience once you were able to join, and that the Tuscan Cooking Course exceeded your expectations! We're also thrilled that it gave you the opportunity to connect with other travelers.
We hope your husband is feeling better now, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our service and the experience.
Best regards,
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Naomi_S
October 26, 2024 · via Viator
Cooking in Florence
Really enjoyed the steps of making the food.
The booklet that I got with the full recipe.
Our assistant was very helpful especially with the pasta making.
Operator response
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel,
Dear Naomi,
Thank you for sharing your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class and found the process of making the food to be enjoyable. It’s great that you appreciated the recipe booklet as well; we hope it inspires you to recreate the delicious dishes at home!
We're glad to hear that our assistant was helpful, especially with the pasta-making. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure in Florence soon!
Kind regards
A
Audrey_W
October 11, 2024 · via Viator
I finally learned to make pasta!
Teacher was thorough, and simplified the processes and recipes, but her lovely heavy Italian accent was sometimes difficult to understand (English speaking class). The recipe sheets we received didn’t necessarily represent the recipes we made.
Everyone performed the same tasks for each recipe. I took another cooking class in Florence several years ago and we made the same recipes. However, every person made a different course. For this cooking class, everyone contributed to each course. I finally learned to make pasta!
The food we made was delicious!
I didn’t realize class would take place in a cooking school, so atmosphere was less homey than I would have liked. Classmates were fun tho and made up for it.
Stingy with the wine for dinner
Operator response
Good afternoon from Caf Tour & Travel,
Dear Audrey,
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence! We’re delighted to hear that you finally learned to make pasta and enjoyed the delicious food you created.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the instructor's accent and the recipe sheets. We aim to create a comprehensive learning experience, and your insights will help us refine our classes further. It’s great to know that you enjoyed working together with your classmates; cooking can be such a delightful and communal experience!
Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure in the future!
Our best regards
J
Jennifer_E
October 2, 2024 · via Viator
So fun!
Naomi our instructor was a great teacher. She made it very enjoyable and informative. We always got a chance to meet some really friendly people in class. We made all 4 courses which is more than we did in other classes.
Operator response
Dear Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable and informative experience with Naomi as your instructor. It’s fantastic that you had the opportunity to connect with other friendly participants and prepare all four courses—what a treat! We hope these memories, along with the recipes, will stay with you long after your time in Florence. We'd love to welcome you back for more culinary adventures in the future!
Warm regards
S
slbrumley99
June 27, 2024 · via Viator
Great opportunity
Katerina (?) was very instructive, patient and personable. My friend and I had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Seeing a professional chef’s skills gave me many helpful tips for my meal preparations. I would recommend this experience to anyone.
Operator response
Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel,
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you and your friend had a lovely time during our Cooking class in Florence. It’s great to know that Caterina was instructive, patient, and personable, and that you found the tips from the professional Chef helpful.
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure soon.
Warm regards
J
Julie_M
May 7, 2024 · via Viator
Cooking class in Florence
The instructors and the food were wonderful!!
We were disappointed that so many had to share the same work station, but it was a fun experience.
Operator response
Dear Julie,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the instructors and the food during your Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence. We understand your concern about sharing work stations and will certainly take your feedback into consideration for future improvements. Nonetheless, we're glad to know that despite this, you found the experience fun. We appreciate your valuable feedback and hope to welcome you back for another delightful culinary adventure in the future!
Warm regards
T
Traveler28724817252
May 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Just perfect! 👩🏻🍳🍽️🍷🍮
My daughter and I did this class together. I cannot say enough good things about this cooking class experience and the value received for the money. The setting for eating dinner is lovely and the class area is an authentic culinary school setting. Portions are substantial and delicious. Our teacher, Chef Kathlena was so sweet and an excellent teacher. Meeting new people during the experience made it fun! By far my favorite experience of the trip. We made an appetizer, pasta and tomato sauce, chicken, and dessert. Plus two glasses of chianti. Recipe booklets at the end make it possible to repeat at home. Learned a few new tricks for cutting onions, garlic, and basil I never knew of. 4 hours flew by! They will make exceptions and double check day of for dietary restrictions or allergies. Bery clean environment and lots of hand washing between prep sessions by participants, so felt at ease in that way. We just loved it! Thank you!
Operator response
Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed our Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence. It was a pleasure to have you both join us.
We're thrilled to know that you found the experience to be perfect and that you appreciated the value you received for your investment. Creating a lovely setting for our guests to enjoy their meals is always a priority, and we're glad you found it enjoyable.
Chef Caterina will be thrilled to hear that you found her sweet and an excellent teacher.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment for our guests is of utmost importance to us, so we're pleased to hear that you felt at ease with our hygiene practices.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!
Warm regards,
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