Small Group Shopping at the Florence Central Market with Cooking Class & Lunch

Dive into the heart of Tuscan gastronomy with the immersive cooking experience designed just for you. Picture this: you, handpicking fresh, seasonal ingredients at the lively Florence historic market, guided by a charismatic, multilingual chef.

Getting started

You'll get your ticket by email instantly. Just show the ticket on your phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

What to expect

This isn’t just any cooking class—it’s your chance to dive into the heart of Tuscan cuisine! Start by handpicking fresh, seasonal ingredients at a historic food market, guided by a multilingual chef. Then, roll up your sleeves at a top-tier cookery school and whip up a delicious four-course meal. After the hands-on session, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a Tuscan wine pairing in a fun, relaxed setting. It’s all about great food, good company, and unforgettable memories!

Features

• Hands-on Tuscan cooking experience

• Guided market visit to select fresh, seasonal ingredients

• Expert instruction from a multilingual chef

Small Group Shopping at the Florence Central Market with Cooking Class & Lunch

Dive into the heart of Florence’s culinary scene by visiting the bustling Mercato Centrale, where you'll unearth the freshest ingredients and hidden gems that locals treasure. With a local professional chef guiding your journey through this vibrant market, you'll unlock secrets to authentic Tuscan flavors, crafting dishes that will transport diners back to the streets of Florence. This experience is crafted for explorers of culinary adventures, devotees of Italian cuisine, and seekers of hands-on cooking magic. Each participant receives personalized attention from a seasoned chef, ensuring you can ask questions, learn techniques, and create a memorable meal. With Mercato Centrale providing an array of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and spices, your senses will be overwhelmed by the colors, scents, and sounds that define this iconic market. This small group tour weaves together the vibrant energy of Florence’s culinary heart with the intimate charm of hands-on cooking lessons, offering you a chance to forge lasting memories while understanding that every dish tells a story of tradition and innovation.

Discovering Mercato Centrale's Vibrant Flavors

Experience Mercato Centrale during the tour's highlight segment where locals and visitors alike converge to savor the freshest produce, artisanal cheeses, and handmade pastas. This lively market, bustling with stalls that cater to every palate, provides an immersive culinary adventure showcasing Florence’s rich gastronomic heritage. As you wander through the colorful aisles, engaging with vendors who share their passion for quality ingredients, you'll not only find inspiration but also the confidence to recreate these flavors at home. Each turn reveals new treasures, from rare herbs to exotic fruits, ensuring that your cooking class is infused with unique and authentic elements.

Tour Highlights

• Discover Mercato Centrale's vibrant market stalls offering fresh produce
• Whip up a delicious Tuscan meal guided by local chefs
• Learn the secrets of Italian cooking from seasoned experts
• Enjoy hands-on experience with small groups for personalized attention
• Savor a lunch crafted using ingredients from the Florence Central Market
• Explore hidden culinary gems and artisanal food producers

Embark for explorers of gastronomic adventures, immerse devotees of Italian cuisine, and seekers of hands-on cooking magic, this tour weaves together the vibrant energy of Florence’s bustling market with the intimate charm of a personalized cooking class. Crafting memories that feel like stepping into a beloved recipe book page by page, each participant leaves not just with new skills but also an appreciation for the artistry behind every dish prepared in this enchanting city.