Florence Pasta Making Class: 3 hours, 3 pasta shapes & gelato

Make three pasta shapes with your hands, then eat them at a table with wine

A 3-hour hands-on pasta making class in Florence where you prepare fresh dough, shape three traditional pasta types, and pair them with seasonal Italian sauces. You sit down afterward to eat what you made, with gelato tasting and unlimited wine included. The class runs with a professional local chef, and you take home a digital recipe booklet and Graduation Certificate. Vegetarian guests are welcome with advance notice. Not suitable for celiac guests.

The experience

Three hours means you spend the morning or afternoon actually making pasta, not watching a demonstration. You start by preparing fresh dough from scratch, then shape it into three traditional pasta types. The chef guides you through each one, and you pair what you've made with seasonal Italian sauces prepared during the class. The ingredients, apron, utensils and all guidance are included. You bring nothing but your hands and an appetite.

After the cooking is done, you sit down at a table and eat the pasta you just made, with wine for adults or soft drinks for children. The meal comes with an artisanal gelato or sorbet tasting to finish. You leave with a digital recipe booklet so you can make the same dishes at home, plus a Graduation Certificate marking what you've learned.

If you'd rather explore the market first and make something more involved, the Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market Tour option runs 5 hours instead: you visit Florence Central Market with the chefs, taste local products, then prepare Nonna's lasagna from scratch with fresh pasta, Bolognese ragù and béchamel, plus classic tiramisu. Both options are separate choices at checkout. Pick the one that fits your schedule and what you want to cook.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking instruction with a professional local chef in English.
• fresh ingredients, apron and cooking utensils.
• three fresh pasta shapes with seasonal sauces (Pasta & Gelato option) or Nonna's lasagna and classic tiramisu (Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market option).
• your handmade meal with wine for adults or soft drinks for children.
• artisanal gelato or sorbet tasting (Pasta & Gelato option).
• digital recipe booklet and Graduation Certificate.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pasta and Gelato Plus Unlimited WineGuide in English · 15:00 and 18:30Pasta Class and Unlimited Wine: A pasta making class featuring fresh handmade pasta, 3 pasta shapes, seasonal sauces, a gelato or sorbet tasting, and unlimited wine. Expert-Led Pasta Class: A hands-on cooking class conducted in English with professional local chefs, using fresh ingredients, step-by-step guidance, and small groups. Duration: 3 hours: A 3-hour pasta making class with 3 pasta shapes, seasonal sauces, a gelato tasting, and unlimited wine or soft drinks for kids. Pasta, Gelato and Unlimited Wine: Enjoy your handmade fresh pasta with sauces, an artisanal gelato or sorbet tasting, and unlimited wine for adults or soft drinks. Recipes and Certificate Included: Includes a digital recipe booklet and a Graduation Certificate. Not suitable for guests with celiac disease.

Lasagna, Tiramisu and Market TourGuide in English · 09:00Lasagna, Tiramisu and Market Tour: A 5-hour Florence cooking class including a market tour, local tastings, Nonna's lasagna made from scratch, classic tiramisu, and a final meal. Expert-Led Market Cooking Class: A hands-on Florence cooking class conducted in English with professional local chefs, a visit to the Central Market, and fresh ingredients. Duration: 5 hours: An approximately 5-hour cooking class with a Central Market tour, local tastings, preparation of lasagna and tiramisu, a meal, and wine. Lasagna, Tiramisu and Wine: Enjoy the dishes you prepared: Nonna's lasagna, Bolognese ragù and béchamel, classic tiramisu, wine, and soft drinks. No Market on Sundays: The Central Market is closed on Sundays. Market Tour and Cooking Class: Choose this option for a longer cooking class with a market visit, local tastings, lasagna, tiramisu, recipes, and a Certificate.

Private pasta masterclassGuide in English · 11:00, 15:00 and 18:30Private Pasta Cooking: A private pasta class with a professional chef, where you craft handmade pasta and enjoy bottomless wine in an exclusive, intimate setting.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 18:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Towns of Italy

Is this one for you?Pick the Pasta & Gelato option if you want to learn the fundamentals of fresh pasta in a morning or afternoon and eat the result the same day. Choose the Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market option if you have 5 hours and want to explore Florence Central Market with the chefs before cooking something more elaborate. Just note the market is closed on Sundays.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How many pasta shapes do I actually make in the 3-hour class?

The Pasta & Gelato option has you prepare fresh pasta dough and shape three traditional pasta types, each paired with seasonal Italian sauces you'll make during the class.

What's the difference between the Pasta & Gelato class and the Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market option?

The Pasta & Gelato class runs 3 hours and focuses on handmade pasta with gelato tasting. The Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market option takes 5 hours, includes a visit to Florence Central Market with local tastings, and has you prepare both lasagna and tiramisu instead of pasta.

Do I eat what I cook, or is it just a demonstration?

You eat what you prepare. After the cooking is done, you sit down at a table and enjoy your handmade pasta with wine (or soft drinks for children), plus gelato or sorbet tasting on the Pasta & Gelato option.

Is the Central Market visit included if I book the Lasagna option?

Yes, the Lasagna, Tiramisu & Market Tour option includes a visit to Florence Central Market with your chefs, where you taste selected seasonal local products before the cooking class begins. Note that the Central Market is closed on Sundays.

What happens if I'm vegetarian or have food allergies?

Vegetarian guests are welcome. Just inform the operator in advance. You should also notify them of any food allergies or intolerances before your class. The class is not suitable for celiac guests.

What do I take home after the class?

You receive a digital recipe booklet with the recipes you learned and a Graduation Certificate marking your completion of the class.