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Savor tradition, taste the iconic products of Dario Cecchini

Take a tasting journey at Cecchini in Città, the Florence restaurant of the legendary eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, in a celebration of Tuscan tradition, flavor, and storytelling that will linger long after the last sip. • Enjoy a warm welcome and a curated aperitivo tasting, featuring Cecchini’s signature bites like tonno del Chianti alongside homemade bread and extravirgin olive oil. Sip on Chianti Classico wine served in a traditional fiasco—refills included! • As you indulge, I’ll share the history of Dario Cecchini’s family business, Antica Macelleria Cecchini, and his nose-to-tail philosophy of sustainable butchery. Hear fun anecdotes and origin stories, including the tale behind the famous Profumo del Chianti salt. • Finish with a slice of Dario’s family olive oil cake and freshly brewed moka coffee. I’ll answer any questions you have. You’ll leave with dazzled taste buds and a deeper appreciation for Tuscan culinary traditions.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Craft artisanal Duomo-inspired sweets with a chocolatier

Step into the world of Florentine flavors in a hands-on chocolate-making workshop at Donamalina, combining local ingredients and timeless techniques. • Meet at my private chocolate laboratory, where I’ll share my journey from violinist to chocolatier and explain what makes Florentine chocolate so special. • Craft Duomo Cathedral-inspired chocolates using premium melted chocolate, and add creative ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, and edible flowers to personalize your creations. I’ll share tips on how to combine flavors and textures. • After our chocolates have set, taste our creations together. You’ll be able to appreciate the art of chocolate making in every bite. You’ll leave with your beautifully wrapped chocolates as a sweet souvenir, and my recommendations on experiencing more Florentine chocolate.

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Sip through history with wine windows

Discover the city’s wine culture through a special tasting experience with wine windows. FirstGlass store This is the entrance to our store, with tables outside Wine window This is one of Florence's typical wine windows Wine tasting This is the wine tasting kit with sensory analysis Sensory analysis Guests have fun guessing wine aromas

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Wine tasting and seasonal pairings with an Italian sommelier

Join me to sip and savor in this flavorful exploration of the world of wine at my Florence restaurant C.R.U (Cucina Rustica Urbana), featuring three tastings paired with seasonal small plates. • I’ll share key tips for evaluating wine like a sommelier, including appearance, aroma, and flavor. You’ll receive a tasting sheet to help guide you through the sensory experience, and I’ll answer any questions you may have. • You’ll taste a sparkling wine, a crisp white, and a full-bodied red, examining their qualities and complexities while enjoying delicious food pairings from the seasonal restaurant menu. • We’ll engage in a group discussion, comparing our tasting notes and pairing suggestions in a relaxed social setting. You’ll gain insights into the professional wine tasting process and learn how to evaluate wines like a sommelier. After our interactive tasting session, you’ll leave with a refined palate, new skills to help you continue your wine journey at home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

A Journey Through Selvapiana wines: tour and tasting

Discover the rich history and winemaking traditions of Fattoria Selvapiana, our family estate since 1827. You’ll taste four of our renowned Sangiovese wines—including an exclusive vintage of our flagship Bucerchiale—after exploring the estate and learning about the unique Rufina terroir in Tuscany. • I’ll start by sharing Selvapiana’s history and guiding you through the Bucerchiale vineyard. Depending on the season, I’ll share insights on the vineyard’s phenological timing and our sustainable management practices. •We’ll tour the vinification cellar to see how Selvapiana transforms grapes into wine, and delve into the crafting of Vin Santo—from grape drying and aging in four types of wood to its status as one of Tuscany’s iconic wines. • As we visit our historic cellar, home to vintages dating back to 1947, you’ll learn about my grandfather’s vision for aging Rufina Sangiovese and its enduring legacy. Cap off the experience with a guided tasting of four wines, including the celebrated Bucerchiale Riserva, while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditional and sustainable winemaking methods that brought them to life.

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Italian cheese tasting at a farmer’s shop

Take an immersive journey into the heart of traditional Italian cheesemaking, where you’ll learn the techniques used to make fresh cheese and learn about sustainable farming in Tuscany. • Begin with a tour of our gourmet shop. I’ll share stories about our farm and the traditions we uphold in our family business. • Savor a curated selection of our artisanal cheeses, including Gran Mugello, Galaverna (our brie), Alto mugello, and our renowned Gorgonzola Blue Special. • Discuss your favorites, and I’ll answer any questions you may have about flavors and cheesemaking methods. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase some to bring a taste of Tuscany home. You’ll leave with insight into the world of Tuscan cheeses, and a deeper appreciation for the unique craftsmanship and flavors of the farm.

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Savor Florence's Sant'Ambrogio food scene

Venture off the beaten path and dine like a Florentine in a local food district. Meet in the Piazza Join Sara in Piazza dei Ciompi for a neighborhood tour. Taste market treats Meet vendors and try cheeses, meats, and stews. Shop for treasures Stock up on ceramics, cooking utensils, and home goods. Dig into street food Grab schiacciata and cantucci from Florence's best bakery. End with gelato Cap your gastronomical adventure at a top gelateria. Sample pastries Start with coffee and baked goods at a family pasticceria.

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Eat like a local in Oltrarno

Eat like a local during a leisurely multi-stop food tour accompanied by a native, bilingual, local foodie. Cross the Arno river and enjoy a culinary stroll away from the crowds, and through one of Florence's most picturesque neighborhoods, Oltrarno, including San Frediano and Santo Spirito. Learn about Italian coffee customs. Taste seasonal sweet and savory baked goods. Take in the "piazza life”. Enjoy a selection of Tuscan dishes, and end on a sweet note with gelato.

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Elevate your coffee game with a champion barista

This fun, intensive class and celebration will take you from beans’ origins through coffee’s various roles, from morning brews to evening cocktails. Along the way, you’ll gain professional techniques—and of course, you’ll get to taste as you learn. • We’ll start with an introduction to the world of coffee, covering the plant’s journey from seed to green bean, and the differences between commercial and specialty coffee. • Next, we’ll explore the art of roasting and how it affects coffee flavor. We’ll do a hands-on demonstration of different roasts, from light to dark. • We’ll then dive into several specialties, one at a time: espresso, cappuccino, coffee-based cocktails, and filter coffee. We’ll taste, compare, and experiment as we go, pairing them with a selection of our handmade pastries. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of coffee and how it can make any part of your day a little more special.

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Learn the art of healing herbs and spices in Florence

Join me for a hands-on masterclass and culinary adventure in the heart of Florence, in which I’ll share the versatile role that herbs and spices play in Tuscany—and how they are linked to flavor, health, and sustainability. Through wine pairings and tastings, you’ll learn how spices aren’t just about flavor—they’re essential tools for elevating your well-being and your palate. • Our class takes place inside Mercato Central, Florence’s historic market. I’ll share background and history about the aromas, textures, and flavors of various spices, and explain their health benefits and connection to Italian cuisine. • Enjoy a tasting of dishes from across Italy—and then it’s your turn! Craft a personalized spice blend and learn how to balance the aromas and flavors for cooking and wellness uses. • Bring it all together with a pairing of Tuscan red wines and local meats, complemented by your unique spice blend. You’ll get a firsthand taste of how the flavors of spices and wine enhance each other. You’ll leave with a jar of your spice blend, along with recipe cards so you can recreate the magic of our masterclass in your own kitchen.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10851 reviews

PASTAMANIA

Take a break from travel fatigue and experience a deeper connection with Italian culture by mastering the art of homemade pasta in our hands-on cooking class in Florence. Join us at our cooking school in the historic city centre, right by the Arno River, for a fun, interactive and unique experience led by professional chefs. In various shapes, you’ll learn the secrets of making traditional Italian pasta like RAVIOLI, FETTUCCINE, and TORTELLI. We provide everything you need—kitchen apron, rolling pin, pasta cutter, eggs, and flour. After crafting your pasta, we’ll cook it together and enjoy the meal family-style with the group. Tomato sauce for fettuccine is made in advance and butter&sage is made in front of you. The experience is held in English, lasts around 3 hours and includes connecting with fellow travellers while sipping organic Tuscan wine from our farm, “Dalle Nostre Mani.” At the end, enjoy some chocolate dessert with a shot of limoncello. English instructions are provided, ensuring you leave with the skills to impress friends and family back home!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 6926 reviews

MY FARM three experiences in one day

Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside with 3 different experiences! We'll meet in Florence, where a driver will take you to our farm in just 45 minutes. What will we do? 1) Walk among country fields, ancient olive trees and vineyards, enjoy the landscape, the plants, the explanation of our history with plenty of opportunities to capture stunning photos.  You may even meet our friendly, domesticated pig! In September taste the grapes! 2) Visit the cellar and taste 5 organic Tuscan wines: white, red, aged straight from the barrel, and "Vin Santo" a classic sweet wine. You’ll also sample our premium olive oil and watch a short film about our mission. You'll have the chance to purchase wines at exclusive cellar prices or order them to ship. 3) The final part is all about making fresh pasta! Raffaella or Laura will teach you how to craft it using authentic techniques, then cook all your pasta together (it won't be possible to do individual cooking) to enjoy it as a group at a long table, just like a traditional Italian family. Our organic wine will accompany the meal. We'll be around 20 participants for an authentic Italian experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The round trip to Florence has a cost of 20 Euro per person to be paid directly to the driver by card before the return journey.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 2452 reviews

Cooking Class & 360 View of Florence

The emotions you will experience in our cooking class will make your stay in Italy an unforgettable memory. From our meeting at the historic San Pierino market, where we’ll handpick the freshest seasonal ingredients side by side with local farmers. (Please note: the market is closed on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and all day Sunday.) Back at our terrace, take in panoramic views of Florence while we start crafting classic bruschetta together. Then, roll up your sleeves and dive into making two types of fresh pasta from scratch—a cherished Italian tradition passed down through generations. Our skilled sous chefs will handle creating the sauces, ensuring the flavors are perfectly balanced to complement your handmade pasta. We’ll finish with tiramisu, where you’ll learn each step of creating this iconic Italian dessert. Finally, we’ll gather to enjoy a delicious meal featuring your handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu for a perfectly sweet finish. We Cater to You: Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available. Just let us know at booking. At the end of the course you will have acquired the techniques of the best Italian recipes, an apron that will remind you of the experience and photos that portray you in one of the most splendid settings in existence.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1036 reviews

Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting in Tuscany

We will pick you up from Firenze city center to take you to our ranch. Upon arrival one of our experienced guide will greet you and will start giving you some tips about riding our horses. No worries if you're a total beginner, we will take a few time making sure you get the basis before you meet your horse. Our horses are very friendly and calm and you'll have a few time for practicing before you go outside. When you're all ready to go your horseback riding tour in the countryside will start. The ride outside will least for about 1 hour in which you'll be surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, tipical Tuscan country houses and colored fields. During the ride there will be 2 experienced guides ready to assist you and reply to your questions. We will finish the horse tour back to our Ranch. After taking a few pics, we will help you getting off the horse and then we will drive you to the Villa (by van - only 3 min drive) where you will continue with the second part of the experience. The Villa's staff will greet you and your tour will continue with a visit to the little museum of the villa and its wine cellars. The tour ends with a tasting of four Torre Cona wines and a plate of selected cheeses. After the wine tasting, we will drive you directly to Firenze (same place of the meeting point).

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1532 reviews

Tasty Florence Street Food Tour

Street Food Tour, Local Market, Sightseeing & Wine Enjoy a stroll along the historical streets and live piazzas of Florence during this 2.5 hours tour while you sample local specialties led by a foodie expert. Learn facts about the history, culinary and culture with spectacular panoramic views of the most important attractions of the city such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Basilica di Santa Croce, and more! **In the morning visit a local historic market and sample traditional dishes. At the market you will sample olive oil and different kinds of truffles. **In the evening you will admire the sunset, the beautiful Ponte Vecchio and its surroundings. This walking tour is a great combination of savor and sweet, samples of the best food in town combined with a great explanation about art, culture and history. Taste local Florentine pasta at a local trattoria from 1860. Sample local specialties like "Coccole" and "Schiacciata" combined with wine, and much more! There will be more or less 5 food stops along the way! Eat like the locals, meet the small shop proprietors, visit a local market, get a wide variety of foods and learn all about some of the most interesting sites and monuments of Florence. Vegetarians can be accommodated. This experience cannot accommodate vegan, gluten or dairy-free diets. Extra drinks are not included. The market is closed in the evenings.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 5892 reviews

The art of Pasta - Nonna's Recipes

We will show you every secret to achieve an amazing pasta dough like in a Michelin star restaurant. I learn everything from my grandma, true pasta maker from Emilia Romagna (Bologna city). After many experience in Michelin star restaurant in Italy and around the world, I decide to open my experience on Airbnb to share my passion for pasta. You will meet only the best chefs in town, all with Michelin start restaurant back ground, all with the same mission, share our experience and our family traditions, ready to share the love for Italian Gastronomic culture. We going to start with a little introduction to the ingredients, after that we are going to do the dough and you will be able to prepare you own pasta from scratch! I will teach you many different kind of pasta shapes as: -Tortelli -Tagliatelle -Fettuccine and a lot more :) A wonderful experience about the magical word of pasta. Of course, at the end we are going to enjoy together some amazing pasta dishes. I will show you how to prepare few different sauces for our amazing pasta! We will be taste 3-4 different pasta dishes! This Class is suitable for vegetarians. Please note: open classes would not be suitable for gluten free and dairy free, I’m sorry about that. Private classes we can arrange a menu and dietary restrictions. Can't wait to share with you more about Pasta world!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 615 reviews

My little organic Farm

You will immerse yourself in our little world not only made up of work but of history, nature, passion and many beautiful farm animals. We will walk through the fields in the company of our dogs and we will explain how we were born and how we got to this day, our philosophy and the reasons for our choices. We will observe the vineyard and its phases, the olive grove where the sheep graze in the beautiful meadow below and we will personally go to get to know them one by one. We will show you our cow Vilma running freely in the fields and the happy hens producing red yolk eggs. We will show you the cellar where we produce the wine and where we store the exquisite extra virgin olive oil. Then we will all sit together to taste the wines, oil and cheeses that we produce naturally with so much passion.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 3026 reviews

Italian Spaghetti & Lasagna

Lasagna is one of Italy’s most iconic dishes, and we’re excited to teach you how to make it! Our skilled instructors are ready to guide you step-by-step through this unforgettable experience at our cooking school. You’ll also learn to prepare fresh spaghetti from scratch. Located in the vibrant San Frediano district, our school is easily accessible by foot from anywhere in the historic center. We’ll provide all the essential tools for your pasta-making experience, including aprons, rolling pins, pasta cutters, eggs, and flour. You will be guided in making your fresh pasta complementing it with delicious sauces, prepared ahead of time for the flavors to blend—vital secrets for achieving authentic Italian pasta back in your kitchen. During the class, we’ll serve organic wine from my farm, produced using natural methods, with your meal. If you’d like to enjoy some wine before mealtime, you’re welcome to purchase bottles from our shop before the class begins. After making your pasta, we’ll enjoy the meal together, just like an Italian family. You’ll savor the dishes you’ve crafted, followed by a rich chocolate dessert to finish. Everyone will receive the recipes. The class lasts about 3 hrs and accommodates around 12 participants. We look forward to welcoming you for a fun and memorable experience. Please note, the class is conducted entirely in English!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2335 reviews

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Embarking on a Chianti escapade? Buckle up for a taste-filled adventure with our wine maestro where you'll meet the owner of each boutique wineries! Picture this: cruising through the breathtaking Tuscan canvas, where vineyards and hills play a mesmerizing duet. First pitstop a luxory villa from 1300, then we move to a snug family winery. Wine-making, cellar tours, and the grand finale in another family run estate – sipping their divine wines paired with classic Tuscan nibbles and top-shelf olive oil. Now, let's dive deep into Chianti's beating heart, like a scene straight out of a movie. Our final destination is Montefioralle, a lovely village where you can feel breath the real tuscan spirit. Pro tips: - light lunch in a winery. - Chuck those heels! Vineyards and cobblestone streets are no place for them. - Piazza Cavalleggeri is your pick-up and drop-off spot. - Please note that during high season months the tour capacity might reach 16 people divided in 2 minivans - tips for the guide are not included

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1930 reviews

The secret of wine & cheese in a winery

Bring with you a big appetite, as you will be able to taste 10 cheeses and 10 wines, as well as a full Tuscan style lunch. We will meet in Florence and after getting to know eachother, we will head towards the hills of Florence. You will be able to see vineyards and the olive trees that are used to make our olive oil.the first stop will be in the ceramic laboratory to discover the marriage between the art and the wine of our land, while we will taste two wines told by our guide Our next stop will be another Chianti farmhouse. We will stop to take some pictures while our cook will prepare a big spread for lunch, aswell as more cheese to taste. There will also be a first course and gelato. The food will be paired with prosecco, sparkling rose and then some more reds. At the end, we will return to Florence so that you may get ready for another evening

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