14 Cooking Classes with Wine Tasting in Florence to Build a Day Around

1.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,285 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

You will make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch inside a 1200s medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. English-speaking chefs such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, and Valentino guide the class, then you eat the pasta with sauces, Tuscan wine, and unlimited soft drinks. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available.

“An absolutely fantastic experience and highly recommend it. Our chef Andrea shared great knowledge and made the experience fun. Would definitely do it again”

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2.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Spend three hours in a Florence restaurant making fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef such as Amber, Alessandro, Clive, or Narghess. You will cook from scratch, learn practical tips, sit down to eat your meal with wine, then finish with limoncello or coffee. Vegetarian and other dietary options are available with advance notice.

“Great experience. The drinks kept poring and this was genuinely the best tiramisu I have ever had. The guide was great, and even gives you a printout of the recipes to take home!”

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3.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about three hours making ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch in a 1200s medieval tower near Florence’s Duomo. A chef such as Lorenzo, Antonio, Valentino, or Nico guides each step while you enjoy Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and the meal you prepare. Classes are social, practical, and capped at 15 people.

“We learned a lot about making three different types of pasta dishes, and they were all delicious! I’m looking forward to getting the recipes”

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4.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend three hours making fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef in central Florence. Classes meet at different restaurants depending on the start time, including Cantinone and Beccafico. You finish with your own meal, wine, coffee, and limoncello, with room to ask cooking questions.

“We had a lot of fun. The instructor was great and we learned by doing it ourselves. The pasta and tiramisu turned out great.”

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5.Handmade Pasta & Dessert Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

In a Florence cooking school, a multilingual chef guides you through three kinds of pasta, three sauces, and an Italian dessert. You roll dough by hand and use a pasta machine, then eat the meal with unlimited Tuscan wine and water. Some options add an afternoon street-food walk featuring specialties such as trippa and lampredotto.

“We made ravioli, fettuccine, gnocci and 2 different sauces and panna cotta for dessert. We had a great time and loved the food. it was a great break from visiting historic sites. I would highly recommend this activity.. The 2 chefs were fabulous.”

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6.Premium Pasta Cooking Class with Tiramisu & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 456 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $53

Cook pappardelle, spinach and ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu in a Medici-era venue near Florence’s Duomo. Accademia Italiana Chef graduates guide you through each step, with unlimited wine, a full meal, and a recipe pack included. English instruction, private groups, and wheelchair access are available.

“Instructor was knowledgeable, funny and made class enjoyable. Delicious pasta and the tiramisu was unreal! Great thing to do in Florence. was slightly confused about the location because said was at B&B hotel but was actually at Ristorante Rosso Crudo. Luckily there was a decent sized group outside the place that we figured was the other people in class.”

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7.Cooking Art Brunelleschi with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 448 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

At Cooking Art Brunelleschi, you’ll spend about three hours inside a medieval tower in Florence, learning to make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch. Chefs such as Valentino, Andrea, Eduardo, and Arturo have led sessions, pairing your pasta with butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù. Wine and soft drinks are included.

“I had such a wonderful experience in this class with Arturo! We made ravioli, tortellini, and pappardelle from scratch, and the whole process was fun, hands-on, and easy to follow. Arturo is not only a skilled chef but also a fantastic teacher. He was patient, clear, and has a great sense of humour that made the class even more enjoyable. I left feeling confident I could recreate the recipes at home, and with a new appreciation for fresh pasta. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting! it was a real highlight!”

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8.Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

In central Florence, a professional chef such as Leon, Leo, or Rudy guides you through fresh pasta making in English or Italian. You prepare ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle, then sit down with Tuscan wine or a soft drink to eat what you made. Some sessions also include tiramisu.

“Me and my daughter spent a fantastic time! The chef was very kind and patient, and paid attention to everyone in the group. It was very fun to be behind the scenes of a real Florentine restaurant, making pasta and tiramisu. Absolutely recommend!!! Thank you 🙏”

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9.Art of Pasta Cooking Workshop with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

Spend three hours at Pasta Class Florence making tortelli, tagliatelle, and fettuccine with an English-speaking chef. You will prepare sauces, eat three pasta dishes, drink unlimited Tuscan wine, and take home recipes plus an apron. Chefs such as Marco, Simone, Davide, and Thomas have led memorable classes.

“This was a great class. Marco was a fantastic host and teacher and we left feeling confident that we could recreate the recipes at home. We made three different types of pasta which we ate with three different sauces. There was so much food and it was delicious and the wine was free flowing. Marco made a separate filling for me as I am lactose intolerant and he really made the class an unforgettable experience.”

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10.Florence Cooking Class: Ravioli & Pasta & Wine + Gift Apron

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $58

At La Carbonata, 15 minutes from Florence’s Duomo, an English-speaking chef guides you through pasta dough, pappardelle, hand-shaped ravioli, and tiramisu. You cook, drink wine, and eat the meal you make. Kevin was praised for his humor in one booking note. The class lasts 2.5 to 3 hours and includes recipes and an apron.

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11.San Gimignano, Chianti with Winery Lunch & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $102

Travel from Florence through Chianti with guides such as Giovanni or Vincenzo, stopping at Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, San Quirico, and Certaldo. Taste five wines and two oils, prepare a Tuscan meal at Poggio ai Laghi, and enjoy free time in several hill towns. The day lasts 11.5 hours and uses an air-conditioned coach or minivan.

“This was an outstanding experience and easily one of the highlights of our Italy trip so far. We spent over 9 hours touring Tuscany with our driver Giovanni, was fantastic from start to finish. He picked us up in a luxury Mercedes coach van that was extremely comfortable and perfect for a long day. Giovanni was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable, and he paced the day perfectly. The absolute highlight of the tour was the winery experience, which exceeded all expectations and ended up being one of the best things we’ve done in Italy. That alone would have made the day worth it. In addition to the winery, Giovanni included…”

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12.Vegetarian Cooking Class for Families with Wine and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

Meet at Carbonata Del Porrati near the Duomo for a 2.5-hour English-language class. You’ll make vegetarian tagliatelle, ricotta-spinach ravioli, and tiramisu with an experienced chef. Adults get unlimited Tuscan wine, while children receive water or soft drinks. The class is wheelchair accessible, but not suitable for vegans or people with gluten intolerance.

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13.Traditional Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class + Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $101

Join English-speaking chef Giorgio for a 2.5-hour Florence cooking class focused on handmade pizza, sauce, gelato, and sorbet. You’ll mix and shape dough, work with seasonal ingredients, add toppings, and enjoy your meal with wine, beer, or a soft drink. The class is for adults and includes all equipment and ingredients.

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14.MasterSteak: Tuscan Steak Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $164

Meet an English-speaking Florentine chef in central Florence for a hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Morning sessions include Sant’Ambrogio Market, where you help select ingredients. Then prepare bruschetta, shared T-bone steak, grilled vegetables, salad, and cantucci, with unlimited house wine and vinsanto.

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