Food, Wine & Nightlife in Florence

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a 4.5-hour cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through the steps of preparing the multicourse meal. Includes lunch with wine, and recipes to take home.

Try your hand at Italian fare with this 5-hour cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class. The lesson will be divided into two groups, with a maximum of 16 people per chef for a more personal experience.

Learn the secrets behind two of Italy's favorite foods during a half-day cooking class in the beautiful Chianti wine region. Travel from Florence through the Tuscan countryside, and settle in to a well-equipped kitchen with a small group of fellow aspiring chefs and a professional instructor. Learn how to make your own pizza, from dough to fresh toppings, and discover how creamy gelato is created. Enjoy your handmade dises along with a glass of famous Chianti wine as dusk falls across the hillsides of Tuscany.

Taste your way through Tuscany with this 9-hour wine tour of Montalcino, Pienza, and Montepulciano from Siena. Visit the charming town of Pienza and stop for one wine tasting each in Montepulciano and Montalcino.

Get a taste of aperitivo, Italy's popular happy hour tradition, on a 2.5-hour tour in Florence. Begin the evening at a gelato shop with a palate-pleasing taste of mojito sorbet before heading to two wine bars to partake in happy hour Florentine-style. Sample a delicious spread of Tuscan cheeses and salami while sipping some regional vino. Numbers are limited to 12 people to ensure an intimate experience.

Explore a different side of the Tuscan capital with this 2-hour sunset walking tour of Florence including wine. Wander through the artisan-lined streets of the Oltrarno. Pass some of the city's top city center sights. Sample two wines and some tasty snacks.

Delight your taste buds with the perfect pairing of cheese and preserves during this half-day cooking class held in the old artisan quarter of Florence. Learn about traditional Tuscan cheese making techniques and taste different varieties, from fresh-made ricotta to aged pecorino. For a sweet accompaniment, learn how to turn fruit and sugar into jams and marmalade, and bottle your own jar to take home. Sip Italian wine during the culinary adventure, and receive a recipe book to re-create the authentic flavors back in your own kitchen.

Get to know Florence's beer and brewery scene on this walking tour that includes beer and food tastings. In the Oltrarno quarter on the south side of the River Arno, visit local pubs where you'll taste four different styles of Italian craft beer. Each is paired with a food sample. This is a great way to experience a different side of Italian culinary culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Walk through Florence's most beautiful and delectable quarters on this 3-hour food and culture tour. Stroll past stacks of fresh produce and Italian gourmet products at the San Lorenzo market, stopping to sample local specialties like sweet almond cookies, Chianti wine, salami, and Pecorino cheese. Then head to some of the city's most prized Renaissance treasures, including Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo, and finish with tastings of traditional Florentine peasant food.

Savor the tastes of Florence's Oltrarno district with this 4-hour food walking tour. Walk through a neighborhood with a Bohemian vibe, stopping at 9 places to sample locally-made food and wine, and learn how to make biscotti (Tuscan cookies).

Taste your way through Florence's local cuisine during this 3-hour small-group food tour. Follow your culinary expert guide to local food purveyors in the streets and alleys of Florence, listening to stories and interesting facts about the city as you stroll. Start your day with an authentic Italian espresso, then stop Central Market of San Lorenzo to walk among the stalls of fresh produce. Taste some local Chianti, Ribollita (Tuscan soup) and fluffy pastries at a Florentine bakery. Finish your tour with a classic gelato. All tastings are included.

Explore Florence cuisine with a local foodie on a 3-hour culinary tour of the city that includes tastings at markets, shops, and caf es along the way. Sample Florence foods that range from fresh pasta and truffles to gelato, pastries, and pizza. This 3-hour tour is limited to 15 people for individual service from the guide, and in between treats, you'll walk by some of the city's most beloved landmarks and local neighborhoods.

Taste your way through Florence on a walking food tour led by a private gourmet guide. Visit the city's best markets, delis, gelaterias and caf es to sample traditional Tuscan products like extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, wine, truffles and ice cream. With all tastings included, it's a delicious way to explore the city and learn to eat like a local. Price is per group, based on a maximum of six people.

Learn to cook Tuscan specialties with a cookbook author and food journalist during this half-day class. Start the culinary experience with a market visit at Sant'Ambrogio to pick up fresh produce. During the hands-on class, hear tips and tricks for making handmade pasta. After preparing three courses, enjoy a leisurely lunch including wine.

Explore the artistic and culinary heritage of Tuscany on a full-day tour along the 'Terracotta Way' from Florence. Learn about the celebrated history of this ancient ceramic art while watching local artisans, and try your hand at the potter's wheel to shape wet clay into unique shapes. Visit the medieval villages of Greve in Chianti and Castellina along with two local farms and wineries, where you can chat with producers and taste prized Tuscan varietals paired with a farm-fresh lunch. 

Satisfy your craving for authentic Italian pasta while learning kitchen tricks to take home with this evening cooking class at a chef's private home in Florence. Help prepare filled and shaped pastas dishes like ravioli with ricotta, pesto tagliatelle, or Florentine gnocchi, and sit down to enjoy the homemade feast along with chef specialties and wine pairings. With only 1 hour of hands-on cooking time, the express lesson allows you to enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your memorable dinner.

Immerse yourself in Florentine culinary culture with this private food-focused tour. Spend two hours with your private group - this tour is a great option for families - tasting the top Tuscan treats, such as pastries, snacks, espresso, and more. Visit several local food markets to see where the freshest meat and produce are sold; you can even purchase some with the expert haggling help of your guide.

When you think of Italian food, does a plate of steaming, savory meatballs come to mind? Learn how to make this classic comfort food with a semi-private, hands-on cooking class taught in a kitchen overlooking beautiful Boboli Gardens. With the guidance of a chef, prepare three different authentic meatball recipes and sauces, plus rich and creamy tiramisu for dessert. Sit down to enjoy your homemade meal, accompanied by rustic Chianti wine. Class size is limited to eight for a more personalized experience.

Experience the magic of a Tuscan sunset in Florence with a traditional Italian aperitivo on this 2-hour evening tour. Soak up the atmosphere of the Renaissance capital after dark as you follow your guide on a walking tour around the historic center and the districts of Oltrarno and San Frediano. Admire illuminated landmarks like the Ponte Vecchio, Santo Spirito church and the Duomo as you explore the city, and stop along the way to sip Chianti wine and nibble on delicious Tuscan 'crostini'.

Chianti is one of Italy's most popular wine regions but exploring the Tuscan hills can be difficult without your own transport. This half-day tour from Pisa includes round-trip shuttle transport, free time for lunch (own expense) in Florence, and an afternoon wine and food tasting tour of the Chianti wine region.