Florence: Tuscan Farmhouse Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class

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Handmade pasta, creamy gelato and laughter in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen

You’ll roll fresh pasta by hand in a Tuscan farmhouse kitchen near Florence, guided by local chefs who treat you like family. Taste your own creations—ravioli, pappardelle—and learn to make real Italian gelato using garden ingredients. With plenty of wine and countryside views included, it’s less a class than a memory you’ll carry home.

10h

Step-by-step itinerary

Tuscan pasta and gelato cooking class

Arrive at Tuscan farmhouse
Meet local chef hosts
Learn fresh pasta making
Mix, knead, and shape dough
Make traditional pasta sauces
Prepare homemade Italian gelato
Savor pasta and gelato with wine
Enjoy panoramic countryside views

The Experience

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to laugh so much kneading dough. The drive from Florence to the farmhouse was just long enough for my nerves to kick in (what if I mess up the pasta?), but as soon as we stepped into that sunlit kitchen, our hosts—Francesca and Paolo—just waved us in like we were cousins dropping by for Sunday lunch. I still remember Paolo’s hands dusted with flour, showing us how to press and fold pappardelle. He kept saying “piano, piano”—slowly, slowly—which is harder than it sounds when you’re hungry and everything smells like warm bread and basil.

Making pasta from scratch is messier than Instagram lets on. My ravioli looked lopsided, but Francesca winked and said “it’s amore.” We tried three kinds—pappardelle with ragù (the sauce simmering away made the whole place smell like home), potato tortelli with pesto that tasted sharp and green, and ricotta ravioli with butter and sage. The main keyword here is “Florence cooking class,” but honestly, it felt more like a family meal than a lesson. There was bruschetta too—crunchy edges, tomatoes so sweet they almost didn’t need balsamic—and glasses of Chianti that kept getting refilled before you noticed.

After lunch (and yes, you eat what you make), came gelato. I thought I knew gelato from city shops, but making it yourself is different—the cold metal churns, the scent of pistachio paste mixing with vanilla. Francesca let us taste every stage: icy fruit purée first, then the creamy finished scoop with hazelnuts on top. Someone asked about the difference between gelato and ice cream; Paolo just grinned and said “gelato has more heart.” Maybe he was joking? Maybe not.

I still think about that view out over the olive trees while we ate dessert—quiet except for birds and someone humming softly at another table. If you’re looking for a day trip from Florence that feels real (and includes pickup so you don’t get lost), this is it. My hands smelled like sage all afternoon. Didn’t mind at all.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip transportation from Florence to a traditional Tuscan farmhouse where you’ll be welcomed with an appetizer and wine on arrival.
hands-on sessions making fresh pasta and authentic gelato.
all food paired with regional wines.
plus time to relax over your homemade meal before heading back to Florence together.

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Public transport nearby

Operated by Walkabout Florence Tours