Italy's Finest Recipes, in Your Own Hands

Florence Pizza or Pasta Cooking Class with Gelato Making at a Farmhouse in Tuscany

Italy is known all over the world for its delicious cuisine, but there’s only one answer we can give when asked which region one should visit for an unforgettable cooking class: Florence, of course! Home to some of the country’s finest fresh produce, there really is no better place to learn the techniques from the masters of Italian pizza or pasta and gelato making.

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5 - 7 hours Multiple departure times Florence departure 24-hour Free Cancellation
Why travelers love this tour

Cook Like an Italian, Eat Like a Local

Mster pizza or pasta and gelato with a professional chef, then sit down for a feast surrounded by the Tuscan hills

Hands-On Class with a Pro Chef

Pizza or Pasta and gelato cooking class with a professional chef

Dine on What You've Made

An enjoyable meal together surrounded by the stunning private estate

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Tour at a Glance

Prices, times and meeting point — all in one place.

From€ 80,00
Free CancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
Duration5 - 7 hours
DepartureMultiple departure times
Meeting pointThe meeting point is in Piazza Stazione. Your guide will be holding a WALKABOUT TOURS sign, right by the taxi stand at Santa Maria Novella train station across from the outside McDonald's.Open in Google Maps
Itinerary

From Garden to Table

Fresh produce from the estate garden, a professional kitchen and liquid nitrogen gelato — this is no ordinary cooking class.

Depart FlorenceGuests will leave the meeting point together at their allocated time and head straight to the private estate where you’ll find the high-tech kitchen you’ll be using for the day – you’ll feel like a real professional chef!
A Hands-On ExperienceThe fun really begins when the group enter the kitchen and start preparing the food. Led by our entertaining and knowledgeable chefs, we can promise this experience is not something you’ll forget in a hurry.
Hands-On CookingThe first step is to prepare the gelato. Choose from a variety of different flavours and create your personal mixture before freezing it to get back to later. The group will then receive an informative introduction to the art of pizza or pasta making, the Italian way. Once you’ve learnt the basics, you’ll put your newfound knowledge into practice and start bringing together your very own dough!
For Pizza MakersAfter preparing the dough, select the topping ingredients that you like from the assortment of fresh vegetables harvested from the estate gardens. Your pizza is then baked traditional-style in the wood oven.
For Pasta MakersRoll up your sleeves and get to work creating two types of fresh pasta from scratch, and recreate iconic Tuscan sauces including Ragù alla Salsiccia and Burro e Salvia.
Liquid NitrogenThe gelato making continues with further entertaining instruction from the chefs and a live demonstration with liquid nitrogen. Once the delicious treat is ready you’ll be able to sit back with your fellow guests and enjoy.
Share with FriendsBeing able to take home your Italian culinary knowledge is one of the many things that guests love about this cooking class. Florence tours rarely offer such intimate, informational experiences, so make sure you’re booked onto this class for your next trip.
Highlights

What's included

  • Appetiser and wine on arrival
  • Pizza or Pasta making session
  • Gelato making session
  • The food accompanied by wine and beer
  • Recipes
  • Transportation to and from venue
Duration5 - 7 hours
DepartureMultiple departure times
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before departure
Know before you go

Helpful details before booking

A few practical notes to help you choose the right Tuscany day trip and arrive prepared.

  • Not Suitable for Limited MobilityDue to uneven and steep surfaces, we are unable to accept anyone with walking difficulties or wheelchair users
  • No Gluten-Free Options AvailableGluten free requirements cannot be catered for
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Brad Dresbach
Brad DresbachSeptember, 30 2026

All three of us loved the entire experience. The venue was beautiful (and not very far outside the city). The team – Beatrice, Cristina, and Alessia – was friendly and informative. They kept everything entertaining, easy-to-understand, and fun. All the class participants stayed engaged through the whole process. We did the pasta and gelato class, and I can't wait to apply our learnings in our own kitchen back home. I'm confident all our friends and family members will be impressed.

Rob Davenport
Rob DavenportSeptember, 28 2026

One of our favorite excursions out of Florence. The transportation was excellent, the scenery was beautiful and Noemi, Francesco, Stefania, Angela and Beatrice made this a exceptional experience. Can't say enough how much we enjoyed this tour.

Holly Stanelle
Holly StanelleSeptember, 22 2026

This tour was by far the best tour we have ever been on. The entire staff was entertaining, funny, interactive and personable. Our pizza and gelato turned out perfect. We are coming back in May with our kids (17&21) to do this tour with them.

Robin Walls
Robin WallsJuly, 12 2026

What a fantastic experience! Luca was incredible and made the day so fun! Francesco and Antonio were absolutely precious. They were all so knowledgeable and taught in a way that made it easy to learn. I can’t wait to take another walkabout tour. Maybe to learn how to make pizza next time!!

Kelly Smith
Kelly SmithJune, 30 2026

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Florence! First class experience, and the ladies running the classes were exceptional. Thank you to Gloria, Ivana, Alessia, and Lavinia I would highly recommend adding this experience to your next trip to Florence.

Franshelis Amadeo
Franshelis AmadeoJune, 12 2026

Ciao! No hay palabras que expliquen esta experiencia auténtica que me llevé conmigo por siempre. El ambiente, los chefs y lugar todo fue hermoso. Te llevan paso a paso para luego obtener un gelato y una pizza increíble por ayuda de cada uno de ellos. Fueron increíbles y súper graciosos. Amé esta actividad.

Michael Rivers
Michael RiversMay, 12 2026

My wife and I were in Florence for a portion of our honeymoon and looking for a chance of scenery from Florence for a day. This was one of the highlights of our travels through Italy. We booked last minute the day before and were able to get a spot in the Pasta/Gelato class. Our guide Eleonora and chef/instructors were a lot of fun and made it feel like a genuine warm experience. They were all very engaging and Carmela, who didn’t speak a word of English just made it feel much more authentic alongside Alessia, another chef and translator. The pasta and gelato came out incredible and they had plenty of wine to sip through the day. The rustic farm house was clean and beautiful inside and they seemed to operate like a well-oiled machine, but still kept it personal and engaging, even with our larger group of nearly 30 people. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this for anyone spending more than a day in Florence.

Reham A
Reham AApril, 29 2026

What an absolutely beautiful experience! From the time we boarded the bus to the beautiful Tuscan farm to the night we left after sharing food, drinks, and laughs, this is a can't-miss tour. A big thank you to Francesco, Letizia, and Carmella for the wonderful hosting and teaching us how to make complicated pasta dishes, sauces, and gelato. If you're on the fence, let this review be the one to help you over!

Chasity Humphrey
Chasity HumphreyApril, 9 2026

Our pizza and gelato class with Max, Arla, and Lodovik was an amazing experience. The view was absolutely beautiful, which made it even more special. They gave clear, step-by-step instructions on how to make both the pizzas and the gelato, so it was easy to follow along and actually learn. The whole class was fun and entertaining we were laughing the entire time. It was such a great mix of learning and enjoying the moment. Every tasted great! Overall, an unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend!

Andreea Doroftei
Andreea DorofteiMarch, 15 2026

We just came back from the pizza and ice cream experience, and it was absolutely amazing! I have never been more excited to write a review. It is very important to ask for Chris, Tiziano, and Ludovico. They were the chefs who taught us, and I can’t imagine a better trio to have this experience with. Honestly, I’m not even curious about other chefs because they were simply incredible. They are funny, very welcoming, and extremely engaging. Without them, the experience would not have been the same. We will definitely book the pasta class next time, because they told us they teach that as well. Absolutely brilliant, very fun, and full of smiles. You leave the beautiful location with great energy and amazing food that you cooked yourself. We are already looking forward to the next class!

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

It is always a good idea to book in advance in order to avoid the disappointment of the tour being fully booked.

The tour is open to all ages from the age of 8.

We welcome everyone to enjoy our cooking class whether you are a beginner or a pro in the kitchen!

We will provide you with all the ingredients and cooking materials you will need, including aprons and cookery utensils so just bring yourselves!

We do not organise hotel pick-ups for difficulties with parking and scheduling, but our meeting point at the Biblioteca Nazionale (National Library) in Piazza Cavalleggeri is central and should be easy to get to. It is very close to Santa Croce church and square from which many hotels are located within easy walking distance of. Otherwise a taxi (you could ask your hotel to book it for you) would be the fastest option, dropping you off right at our office.

Not only will you learn about Pizza and gelato and its importance in Italian history and Culture but you will have hands on experience in learning to make pizza and gelato including learning about the special techniques involved.

Yes, the class is hands-on. You will be taught how to make the food and then you will enjoy eating the pizza and gelato as well as fettunta and wine and beer.

Transportation to the farm and back, the pizza and gelato making with beer and wine, a pizza and gelato diploma and recipes - so you can recreate this meal at home with your family and friends!

We regret that celiacs cannot be catered for.
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