Florence: Pasta Class & Tuscan Wine Tasting with Museum

Make Pasta in a Florence Palace, Then Drink Wine From the Farm That Grew It

You visit the Pasta Museum with an expert guide, then spend an hour learning to roll and shape fresh pasta by hand under instruction. Afterward you sit down and eat what you made, with dessert and a tasting of five organic Tuscan wines from the family farm. The full meal is included. You don't need to arrange food or transport separately. Book ahead, as groups are small and dates fill quickly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pasta class and wine tasting in Florence

• Arrive at historic palace near Duomo
• Visit Pasta Museum with expert guide
• Learn to make fresh pasta by hand
• Enjoy pasta meal together
• Taste five organic Tuscan wines
• Access shop for wines and pasta tools

The experience

So you're standing in this 16th-century palazzo steps from the Duomo, and someone hands you a rolling pin. That's when it clicks. You're actually going to make pasta from scratch, not watch someone else do it. The morning starts in the Pasta Museum upstairs, where a guide walks you through antique tools and explains how Italians have been shaping dough for centuries. It's the kind of detail that makes the hands-on part make sense instead of just feeling like a cooking class.

Then you tie on an apron and get to work. A professional instructor shows you how to knead the dough, roll it thin enough to see through, and cut it into shapes: ravioli, tortelli, fettuccine, whatever you're making that day. Your hands get messy. You probably won't get it perfect, and that's fine. The instructor corrects you without making it weird. After about an hour of actual work, you sit down at a table with the other people in your group and eat what you just made. There's tomato sauce, butter and sage, parmigiano, ricotta. It tastes different when it's yours.

The wine part comes after lunch. Five organic Tuscan wines from the family farm that runs the whole experience: native grape varieties, the kind you don't find in every wine bar. You taste them one by one, and someone explains what you're tasting without turning it into a lecture. Dessert is chocolate salami, which sounds weirder than it is. By the end you can buy bottles to take home, or pasta tools, at prices that reflect the fact that you're buying directly from the people who made the experience.

The whole thing takes a few hours. There's a €20 payment to the Cultural Association that manages part of it. You'll get a receipt on site. Minimum group size applies, so if the booking doesn't fill they'll contact you to reschedule or refund. Check your messages after you book in case timing shifts.

What’s included

Your experience includes entry to the Pasta Museum with an expert guide, a hands-on pasta-making class with a professional instructor, a full Italian-style meal featuring the pasta you prepared, dessert, a tasting of five organic Tuscan wines from the family farm, and access to the shop for wine and pasta tool purchases at special prices. A €20 payment to the Cultural Association is required on site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 11:30, 16:00 and 18:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Italian

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dalle Nostre Mani

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to actually make pasta instead of just eating it, and you'd rather learn in a real palazzo near the Duomo than in a tourist kitchen. The museum visit first means you understand what you're doing with your hands, not just following steps.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

How long is the pasta class in Florence?

The full experience takes a few hours, including the Pasta Museum visit, hands-on pasta making, lunch, and wine tasting.

What pasta shapes do you learn to make?

You learn to make ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine, depending on the day and instructor.

Is the meal included in the price?

Yes. The experience includes a full meal with the pasta you prepare, dessert, and five wines. You don't need to arrange food separately.

What is the €20 Cultural Association payment?

A required payment to the Cultural Association that manages part of the experience. You'll receive a receipt on site.

Is the class near major Florence landmarks?

Yes, the historic palace is in the heart of Florence, steps from the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

Can you buy wine or pasta tools after the class?

Yes. You have access to the shop to purchase wines and pasta-making tools at special prices.

What if the minimum group size isn't reached?

If the minimum number of participants is not met, the organizer will contact you to reschedule or arrange a full refund.