Florence Cooking Class in a Gorgeous Countryside Home with Maria

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US$281.62 per guest

Adult x2

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Earliest available date: October 2, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Florence

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

2 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Italian

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a private and immersive Tuscan cooking class in a beautiful Florence home with a lovely retired Italian couple. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your hands-on cooking class takes place in a local home kitchen where Maria teaches you 2-3 traditional Tuscan dishes. You'll learn traditional Italian cooking techniques that are easily replicated at home. After cooking, enjoy your meal together with this lovely Italian family. If you choose to add-on a market tour, Maria gives you a guided tour of San Lorenzo market, the historic food market of Florence, perfect for food lovers. This experience includes round-trip transfers (up to 6 guests) in Maria's car from downtown Florence to her beautifully designed countryside home. During your car ride, Maria regales you with stories of the city. Vegetarians and guests with dietary requests are welcome!

Sample Menu

STARTER

Bruschetta

MAIN

Spinach and cheese stuffed ravioli or tagliatelle

Handmade stuffed pasta or cut pasta in a sauce of your choice

DESSERT

Tiramisu

STARTER

Local Italian wine

What You Get

Round-trip transport from a central meeting location in Florence (for up to 6 guests)

Private cooking class and meal with your host Maria

Alcoholic beverages

Local Italian wine

Good To Know

If you are a group of 7 or more guests, Maria kindly requests that any guests beyond the first four arrange their own transportation to her home, as she can only accommodate up to 6 passengers in her car.
For your pasta, Maria offers a choice of sauces: Ragu, broccoli pesto, arrabbiata or butter and sage with parmesan cream. If you have a specific preference, please inform her when making your booking.
This experience is not suited for gluten-free diets. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Gluten-Free Pasta Class in a Gorgeous Florence Home".
Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
Please note that markets are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What You’ll Experience

Looking for an authentic cooking class in Florence perfect for a honeymooning couple or families? Join your host Maria, a recently retired architect and fun-loving Italian home cook, for a private culinary experience in her stunning countryside home. Maria picks you up from the heart of Florence and shares stories about the city’s history during the short drive. In her kitchen, learn her grandmother’s traditional recipes — from handmade pasta and bruschetta to tiramisu — all of which can be adapted for vegetarian diets. If you’d like, add a market tour where Maria guides you through San Lorenzo Market to select fresh, seasonal produce and learn how Italians cook with local ingredients. End your experience with a delicious meal and Italian wine overlooking the stunning Tuscan hills, enjoying authentic flavors, conversation, and laughter. If you are interested in a gluten-free experience, be sure to book Maria's dedicated "Private Gluten-Free Pasta Cooking Class in Florence".

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Forno Sale Grosso, Via della Mattonaia, Firenze Città Metropolitana di Firenze Toscana, Italy, IT, 50122

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Meet your host Maria at the entrance to Forno Sale Grosso in the Florence city center. She will pick you up in her car and drive you to the market if you choose the tour + class option or drive you to her beautiful countryside home, 15 minutes away if you choose the class only option.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 161 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful countryside authentic cooking experience

September 06, 2026

Maria was a great host and instructor! My wife and I enjoyed our trip to the market and the wonderful cooking experience at her home, north of Florence! The pasta was so fresh and the pepper sauce ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Cooking class with Maria

August 29, 2026

Maria was absolutely amazing! She welcomed us into her beautiful home and taught us how to make the most delicious dishes. We really enjoyed having an evening in the countryside. This experience wa...read more

(Viator)

Best home cooked meal and experience

August 29, 2026

Incredible evening with Maria in her rustic home. She was so welcoming as if we were visiting a long time friend and of course the food was incredible and I can’t wait to make her recipes for our f...read more

(TripAdvisor)

The best part of our trip to Italy!!!

August 02, 2026

This was by far my family's favorite part of our trip to Italy! Every part of the day was great! Meeting Maria at the farmers market and touring it with her, the drive to the countryside and cooki...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful Authentic Experience! Highly Recommended!

July 23, 2026

What a lovely authentic experience! My husband and I enjoyed this morning and afternoon excursion (approximately 6 hours) vey much. The day started with a tour of the oldest market in Florence wh...read more