Florence Food Tour & Cooking Class: Tuscan Feast!
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Overview
Historic Bottegas Food Tour and Semi Private Cooking Class, Florence. This is a special food and walking tour made for anyone wanting a true taste of Tuscany. It's a chance to find hidden shops with yummy local foods, led by a chef who loves Tuscan flavors. You get to try tasty gourmet treats in old, historic shops called Bottegas.
You'll walk through the Oltrarno area, a charming place across the river, with a small group of friends. Then, you'll put on an apron and become a super chef in a real Florentine kitchen! You'll learn how to make pasta and sauces without using fancy tools, just like they do in Italy.
The food you make will depend on what's fresh, like gnocchi with pesto or cannelloni with ricotta and spinach. You'll also learn how to make amazing risotto and a light ricotta mousse. Each dish comes with tasty Tuscan wines, making it a full experience. This tour includes a VIP cooking class, a guided food tour, wine tasting, lunch, and a recipe book. With over 2,500 five-star reviews, this is a can't-miss experience.




Highlights
Become a Tuscan Chef: Learn to cook classic Italian dishes from scratch with a local chef.
Taste Local Flavors: Explore hidden food shops and sample gourmet products.
Wine Tasting Included: Enjoy delicious Tuscan wines paired with your meal.
Small Group Experience: Get personalized attention in a VIP cooking class.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally had a wonderful time learning to cook authentic Tuscan food and exploring local shops. The small group setting and expert chef were major highlights, though some mentioned minor issues with the location and space.

Customers loved learning to cook traditional Italian dishes with a skilled chef.
Many enjoyed the small group setting, which made the class feel personal.
Guests highlighted the delicious food and wine pairings.
Several reviewers praised the guided tour of local food shops.
Some found the class location a bit difficult to find.
A few guests mentioned the cooking area felt cramped.
The Journey
Historic Bottegas
Explore historic Bottegas in Florence, where you'll sample gourmet local products and uncover authentic Tuscan flavors. These hidden shops offer a taste of the region's culinary heritage.
Oltrano District
Explore the charming Oltrano district across the river in Florence, soaking up the atmosphere with your VIP small group. This area is known for its artisan workshops and traditional Florentine character.
Exclusive Florentine Kitchen
Transform into a master chef in an exclusive Florentine kitchen. Learn traditional techniques to hand-craft pasta, pesto, and more, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a VIP cooking class, a guided food tour of Florence Bottegas, wine tasting of Tuscan wines, an Italian traditional lunch, and all the necessary tools and ingredients. Guests will also receive a graduation certificate and a recipe booklet to take home. What's not included are food and drinks not explicitly mentioned, hotel pickup and drop-off services, and transportation to or from any attractions. The meeting point will be provided after booking.
Hot Tip
Some reviewers recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the walking tour portion. Also, be sure to arrive hungry to fully enjoy all the tastings and the delicious lunch!