Florence: Medieval Tower Pasta Cooking Class & Tuscan Wine

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 19

LanguagesEN

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Make pasta from scratch in a medieval Florence tower steps from the Duomo

You’ll knead dough by hand in a medieval Florence tower just steps from Brunelleschi’s Dome, guided by a local chef who keeps things lively. Craft three types of fresh pasta and sauces before sitting down together for lunch with plenty of Tuscan wine. Expect laughter, floury fingers, and stories you’ll want to retell.

2h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Learn and cook fresh Italian pasta

Arrive at medieval tower cooking school
Learn pasta making process step-by-step
Prepare ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle
Chef prepares matching sauces
Enjoy eating the prepared dishes
Drink Tuscan wine during experience

The Experience

The first thing I noticed was the echo of footsteps on old stone as we climbed into this medieval tower in Florence — it’s just around the corner from Brunelleschi’s Dome, but somehow felt hidden in time. The kitchen had these thick wooden tables and morning light slanting through narrow windows. Our chef, Marco, greeted us with flour-dusted hands and a grin that made me relax right away (I was honestly nervous about embarrassing myself).

We started making fresh pasta — real pasta, like nonnas do, not the boxed stuff. My hands were sticky with dough almost instantly. Marco kept saying “più energia!” and showing us how to knead until it felt smooth and springy. He told stories about his grandmother rolling out pappardelle on Sundays, and I tried to picture that — the smell of sage butter already drifting over from the stove. There was this moment when I finally managed to seal a raviolo without it bursting open, and everyone cheered (maybe too loudly for such an old building). The arrabbiata sauce simmered nearby, spicy-sweet in the air.

I’d never tasted ragù quite like this — rich but somehow lighter than what I’ve had back home. We ate everything we made at a long table beneath ancient beams, passing around glasses of Tuscan wine that seemed to refill themselves (Marco winked every time he topped me up). Someone tried to pronounce “tortelli” properly and failed spectacularly; even the chef laughed. It felt less like a class and more like being invited into someone’s family kitchen for an afternoon.

Afterwards, stepping back outside into Florence’s noisy streets felt almost jarring. Sometimes I still remember how my hands smelled faintly of flour all day — or maybe it was just the feeling of having made something real in such an old place. If you’re looking for a Florence cooking class that’s actually fun (and includes lunch with endless wine), this is it.

What’s included

Your day includes all equipment and fresh ingredients needed for making three types of pasta from scratch inside a historic Florence tower. A professional chef guides you through each step before everyone sits down together for lunch with unlimited Tuscan wine and soft drinks—all just steps from Brunelleschi’s Dome.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cooking Art Brunelleschi