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Cook Authentic Pasta in San Giovanni, Florence - Join a Hands-On Class with Unlimited Wine
Learn to make fresh pasta just like our grandmothers in a hands-on class in San Giovanni, Florence: you’ll be guided through every step as you prepare three types of fresh pasta - ravioli, tortellini and tagliatelle - and match them with classic sauces like butter and sage, pomarola and an old-fashioned Tuscan ragù; all equipment is provided, you’ll eat everything you make, and during the experience you can enjoy good Tuscany wine. The cooking school is set inside a medieval tower from the 1200s a stone’s throw from Brunelleschi's Dome, where you’ll breathe the air and life tied to Dante Alighieri, since the tower once belonged to his wife’s family, making this a uniquely historic Florence culinary workshop that combines authentic food, hands-on learning and a memorable location in San Giovanni.
About this activity in San Giovanni
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Master traditional Italian fresh pasta - make ravioli, tortellini and tagliatelle step-by-step with guidance from a professional chef.
- Prepare classic sauces to match each pasta, including butter & sage, pomarola and an old‑fashioned Tuscan ragù, then enjoy everything you’ve cooked.
- Cook inside a 13th‑century medieval tower just a stone’s throw from Brunelleschi’s Dome, breathing the history of Dante’s era while you learn.
- Sip Tuscan wine and enjoy unlimited soft drinks as you dine on your homemade meal in an intimate, historic setting in the San Giovanni area.
Important Information
- This is a hands‑on class: you’ll be guided through every step and practice each technique; no prior experience is needed.
- All equipment and ingredients for the fresh pasta course are provided, so you only need to bring yourself and an appetite.
- The venue is accessible - prams, strollers and wheelchair users can be accommodated, and public transport options are nearby.
- Families are welcome; the class suits groups, couples and individuals looking for an authentic food‑and‑culture experience in Florence.
Meeting Point
Meet at the ground‑floor entrance of the medieval tower a few steps from Brunelleschi’s Dome in the San Giovanni area; your booking confirmation will include the exact address and the host’s contact number. Please arrive 10 minutes early so the class can start on time.
Includes
- Cook alongside a professional chef who leads the fresh pasta course in San Giovanni, Florence - perfect for Food & Drink and Workshops & Learning bookings
- Enjoy a chef-prepared lunch included with your experience so you can taste the dishes you help create
- All equipment is provided, so you only need to bring yourself and an appetite
- All ingredients for the fresh pasta course are supplied, ensuring authentic Tuscan flavors during the hands-on session
- Sip Tuscan wine and enjoy unlimited soft drinks as part of the meal for a true regional tasting
Excludes
- Private transportation is not included in this offering
Other
- Wheelchair accessible venue and routes make the experience suitable for travelers requiring step-free access
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this family-friendly for group bookings
- Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the meeting point easily from across Florence
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible to support accessible arrival and departure
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible to ensure comfortable movement throughout the activity space
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
The night ended up being one of our favorite nights of our 8 day trip. Our chef, Arturo was phenomenal! His engagement with the crowd was great. He taught, walked around, and mingled. The food and wine was great too.
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Summary:
This was a fantastic experience! Its a touristy experience without making it feel like you are a tourist. Felt very personal with the smaller group sizes. Was incredible to learn how to make fresh pasta and Antonio was the perfect chef! He kept it fun and entertaining. Would recommend 10/10.
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Summary:
The experience was perfect
We had a great company and our chef edo was really great
We made pasta 3 types of it and we had so much fun
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Know more about San Giovanni
You will learn traditional techniques to make three types of fresh pasta - ravioli, tortellini and tagliatelle - and how to pair each with classic sauces like butter and sage, pomarola and old-fashioned Tuscan ragù. The professional chef will guide you step by step so you master every process just as grandmothers did in Italy.
No - all equipment and all the ingredients for the fresh pasta course are provided, so you can focus on learning and enjoying the hands-on pasta-making experience.
Yes - during the experience you can drink good Tuscan wine or enjoy unlimited soft drinks while you prepare and then eat the pasta you make, enhancing the authentic food-and-drink atmosphere of the workshop.
The class is held inside a medieval tower from the 1200s just a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome, so you cook and dine in a historic San Giovanni setting that connects you with the life of Dante Alighieri's era.
Yes - the experience is family-friendly. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the relaxed, interactive workshop format makes it suitable for families who want a hands-on food and drink activity in Florence.
Yes - the facility and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the tower in San Giovanni and participate in the pasta workshop with ease.
