Icons of Italy: Signature Cooking Experience with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Sicilian Cannoli
About This Tour
Discover the flavors of Italy in Florence with a hands-on cooking experience dedicated to some of the country’s most iconic dishes. Guided by an expert local ch...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Florence · Languages: English
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Vegetarian option available; The menu may vary slightly depending on ingredient availability and seasonality; Please inform us in advance of any allergies or food intolerances, and we will do our best to accommodate you; Comfortable shoes are recommended; For safety reasons, this experience is not recommended for people with celiac disease or children under six years old; Afternoon options, all Sunday options and bank holidays options do not include a visit to Sant'Ambrogio Market and have a total duration of 4 hours
About Florence
Florence
The stomping ground of Michelangelo and Botticelli, and the grand Uffizi, romantic Florence rarely fails to impress. Check out its Renaissance charms with the help of a local tour guide in Florence
What's Included
- Small Group Tour
- Expert Local Chef
- Cooking Masterclass based on four iconic of Italian Tradition (Carbonara, Lasagne, Pesto and Sicilian Cannoli)
- Pesto Making Experience
- Ingredients needed to prepare all the dishes
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Unlimited wine
- Water
- Visit of Sant'Ambrogio grocery market with a professional chef (only included in the morning departure apart from Sundays and Bank holidays)
- Food and local products tasting
- Lunch or Dinner depending on the departure selected
- Graduation Diploma
- Digital recipe booklet, so you can recreate them once you're home
- Only in English to preserve the quality of the experience
- Fettuccine alla Carbonara, a timeless symbol of Roman cuisine prepared with eggs and bacon
- Lasagne al Ragù, one of Italy’s most beloved classic dishes prepared with meat and béchamel sauce
- Gnocchi with Homemade Pesto, inspired by the authentic Ligurian tradition and prepared with basil, garlic and pine nuts
- Sicilian Cannoli, filled to your taste with ricotta, pistachio, chocolate, and more
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Sant'Ambrogio Market For those who choose the morning tour (except on Sundays), a delightful experience awaits. They will have the opportunity to meet their expert chef, who will guide them through a vibrant local market. There, they will handpick the freshest ingredients, carefully selecting the best produce to be used in their hands-on cooking class, ensuring an authentic and flavorful culinary experience. CiaoFoodies Hub After the market visit, they will follow their chef into the kitchen, where they will take part in an exclusive hands-on masterclass. Under the guidance of their expert instructor, they will uncover the secrets behind the art of preparing exquisite Italian dishes. From mastering traditional techniques to discovering the perfect balance of flavors, this immersive culinary experience will allow them to create authentic recipes while deepening their appreciation for Italy’s rich gastronomic heritage.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Florence, IT · Tour start: Florence, IT — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
