The 8 Best Pizza Making Classes in Florence

1.Florence Cooking Class The Art of Making Gelato & Authentic Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,053 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

At Towns of Italy in Florence, a professional chef guides you through pizza dough, Italian toppings, and a gelato demonstration. You eat what you make with unlimited wine, receive digital recipes and a certificate, and can bring children at half price. Instructors may include Andrea, Federico, Lisa, Alice, or Victoria.

“We learned a lot and had so much fun! We learned how to make pizza and gelato and the history behind it! Very interesting!”

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2.Hands-On Pasta Cooking Class in Florence with optional Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Meet your chef near Via Cavour in central Florence, then head to the cooking studio for a hands-on class lasting about three hours. You’ll make fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi, sauces, and panna cotta, with an optional pizza choice. The class is in English from November through March and includes your meal, wine, and printed Tuscan recipes.

“It was so fun, and interactive. Wonderful way to learn about Italian culture other than museums. You will meet on a street corner- not as sketchy as it sounds- then everyone heads to the cooking studio. The chefs will break down all the steps. I actually left feeling like I could make an authentic pasta dish but I haven’t tried yet in the week I’ve been home. It was delish! Everyone in our family (6 of us- 3 teens) contributed and we made 3 pastas, sauce and dessert. It does take 3+ hours beginning to end. We had to sneak out a few minutes early because we had timed-entry museum…”

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3.Pizza & Gelato Making Cooking Class in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

At a Florence cooking school, you’ll mix and shape pizza dough, add Italian toppings, and help prepare gelato with a local chef. Morning sessions include lunch, while afternoon and evening sessions include dinner, wine, or soft drinks. John, Lisa, Alice, Niccolo, and other chefs have led classes, with recipes and a certificate to take home.

“This was a great way to have a meal and learn a little cooking. There were only six of us total, so it felt like an intimate evening among friends, even if you had just met minutes before. Nothing creates bonding like aprons and sticky dough. Our excellent Chef explained the process with great humor and allowed us to try and do what he had shown. He took the time to perfect our dough before sacrificing it to our amateur alterations of toppings. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and had a great, hand made meal by the end. The pizza was almost too big to finish, and the…”

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4.2 Hour Florence Pizza and Gelato Small Group Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

At Florence Food Studio, an Italian chef guides you through pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors using fresh local ingredients. You work in a group of no more than 12, then sit down with wine to eat what you made. Chefs including Georgio, Elena, and Ginevra have led sessions.

“Georgio couldn’t have been more welcoming! My family said this has been their most favorite part of the trip! This is a must do while in Florence. Making beautiful and delicious memories.”

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5.Pizza and Gelato Family-Friendly Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $105

In Florence’s Oltrarno, an English-speaking chef guides you through pizza dough and two gelato flavors at Florence Food Studio. You’ll cook in a small group of up to 12, eat your work with Prosecco or soft drinks, and take home the recipes. Children are welcome, though severe allergies cannot be accommodated.

“We were a bit concerned doing this experience with two young kids at the age of seven and four But honestly, the location the facility the chef made it all really really amazing This is an authentic none touristic experience and worth the money It was easy to do with with some fun learnings The food in the end was extremely good and we left the very happy and satisfied”

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6.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $94

In Florence, join chefs such as Genoveva, Alessia, Elena, or Giorgio for a hands-on lesson in pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors. You will cook with fresh ingredients, eat what you make, and enjoy wine, beer, or soft drinks. The class runs in English and Italian and welcomes families.

“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable She was very interactive and helpful answering questions about Florence’”

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7.Pizza & Gelato: Cooking Class in central Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

In central Florence, a professional English-speaking chef guides you through fresh pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors. You will eat what you make with a glass of Italian wine, then take home recipes and new kitchen skills. The three-hour class welcomes families and is wheelchair accessible.

“Fantastic activity and space. Two lovely thoughtful gentlemen running the cooking class. Really well paced. A must do!”

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8.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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