Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence
Florence, Italy

Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence

Outty Ranking 77 4.6 · 276 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom €72
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Outty Ranking

77/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 276 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence worth booking?

Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence is a 3-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from €72 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 276 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (276)
Duration
3 hours
From
€72 per person

Join a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Florence and discover the true flavors of Italian cuisine. Led by expert local chefs, this interactive experience guides you step by step through the art of fresh pasta making, using seasonal and organic ingredients. Learn how to prepare different types of handmade pasta, each served with traditional Italian sauces. You’ll also explore Italy’s sweet traditions by preparing one of the country’s most famous desserts. By selecting the dedicated option, you can upgrade your experience to a complete pasta, pizza, and tiramisù cooking class, mastering three iconic Italian recipes entirely from scratch. Perfect for travelers, couples, families, and small groups, this Florence cooking experience combines fun, culture, and authentic flavors. For the ultimate foodie adventure, choose the combo option and continue your day with an unforgettable Florence street food tour, diving even deeper into the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

What you get

    About this experience

    Join a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Florence and discover the true flavors of Italian cuisine. Led by expert local chefs, this interactive experience guides you step by step through the art of fresh pasta making, using seasonal and organic ingredients. Learn how to prepare different types of handmade pasta, each served with traditional Italian sauces. You’ll also explore Italy’s sweet traditions by preparing one of the country’s most famous desserts. By selecting the dedicated option, you can upgrade your experience to a complete pasta, pizza, and tiramisù cooking class, mastering three iconic Italian recipes entirely from scratch. Perfect for travelers, couples, families, and small groups, this Florence cooking experience combines fun, culture, and authentic flavors. For the ultimate foodie adventure, choose the combo option and continue your day with an unforgettable Florence street food tour, diving even deeper into the city’s vibrant culinary scene.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hands-on Italian pasta class with a professional chef
    • Intimate small-group experience, up to 15 guests
    • Printed recipes to recreate the dishes at home
    • Vegetarian-friendly menu available on request
    • Enjoy lunch or dinner with Tuscan wine included

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Florence

    At 4:40 pm Via Camillo Cavour, 178/180/182 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FI Ring the bell at the Cooking Class, and your chef will welcome you. The class starts at 4:45 pm, please be punctual. Until March 31st: At 4:30 pm at Via Venezia, on the corner with Via Cavour, sidewalk opposite to the Coffee Bar.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    At 4:40 pm Via Camillo Cavour, 178/180/182 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FI Ring the bell at the Cooking Class, and your chef will welcome you. The class starts at 4:45 pm, please be punctual. Until March 31st: At 4:30 pm at Via Venezia, on the corner with Via Cavour, sidewalk opposite to the Coffee Bar.

    Options you can book

    • Cooking Class with lunch - AM

      Cooking Class with Lunch: Hand-made Pasta and Typical Dessert Cooking Class in the morning with Lunch

    • Cooking Class with Dinner - PM

      Cooking Class with Dinner: Hand-made Pasta and Typical Dessert Cooking Class in the afternoon with Dinner

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, it, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 8 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Kids under the age of 10 not admitted
    • All Cooking Class Team is vaccinated for Covid-19
    • The cooking class will be operated by professional Chefs. The class might be divided in smaller groups, and each Chef will look after 15 participants
    • Please inform us in advance of food intolerances or allergies
    • It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.
    • Severe and contact celiacs may not attend the event due to probable contamination.
    • From November 1st until March 31st, cooking class is available only in English

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 276 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    276 verified traveler reviews for Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    F5386RIchristopherj · August 2025

    Run away from this awful company

    Horrible experience with this awful company! Use any other company! They did not provide the experience we paid for and then their nasty staff hangs up on you. Do not recommend!

    Response from the operator: Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Christopher, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. After reviewing the situation, we feel it is important to clarify the facts. Your personal voucher clearly stated: “Mandatory to arrive at least at 04:30 pm – It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check-in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.” Unfortunately, you arrived at the meeting point after 4:48 pm. For logistical and operational reasons, we are unable to wait for late arrivals without impacting the experience of other participants. Furthermore, the cooking class cannot accept participants after the designated start time, as the chef’s schedule and the preparation of the class must proceed strictly as planned. We understand that delays can happen, but this situation arose due to arriving late, not due to any failure on our part. All arrangements were provided exactly as advertised, and the tour and cooking class continued smoothly for the rest of the group. While we regret that you were unable to join the experience, we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future. We would be happy to welcome you on one of our activities and demonstrate the high quality of service and care that we provide to all of our guests. Best regards

    via Tripadvisor

    mizzlizz21 · August 2025

    Awful!!! Pick another tour! Nasty and unprofessional

    Run away from this company!! I would give negative stars!! The worst experience of our trip. They do not tell you they are bussing you to another location for the class. We had a little trouble finding the meeting spot but were on the right street one minute away. We contacted the tour guide to say we were just steps away and running over and was told “no we are leaving without you.” We asked for the address so we could meet up with them at the cooking school, but they refused to provide it and would not let us take the class we paid for over! They are rude and unprofessional. I don’t know how anybody can treat their customers this way! We paid hundreds of dollars for our family to take the class and they couldn’t have been less helpful or understanding. I called the company headquarters and was hung up on. They are awful! Use another company!!

    Response from the operator: Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. After reviewing the situation, we feel it is important to clarify the facts. Your personal voucher clearly stated: “Mandatory to arrive at least at 04:30 pm – It is mandatory to arrive at the meeting point at the mentioned check-in time. In case of delay it will not be possible to join the group, nor to have a refund or reschedule the course.” Unfortunately, you arrived at the meeting point after 4:48 pm. For logistical and operational reasons, we are unable to wait for late arrivals without impacting the experience of other participants. Furthermore, the cooking class cannot accept participants after the designated start time, as the chef’s schedule and the preparation of the class must proceed strictly as planned. We understand that delays can happen, but this situation arose due to arriving late, not due to any failure on our part. All arrangements were provided exactly as advertised, and the tour and cooking class continued smoothly for the rest of the group. While we regret that you were unable to join the experience, we hope you will consider giving us another opportunity in the future. We would be happy to welcome you on one of our activities and demonstrate the high quality of service and care that we provide to all of our guests. Our best regards

    via Viator

    Youlander_C · August 2025

    It was great experience. ...

    It was great experience. The chef and staff were great. Really recommend taking this class. It was awesome.

    Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Handmade Italian Pasta Cooking Course and that our chef and staff made your experience memorable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly hope to welcome you back for another wonderful experience in Florence. Warm regards,

    via Viator

    Tracy_K · October 2024

    A greay pasta class

    My daughter and I had a great time at this pasta making course. We made pasta dough then turned it into fettucine amd ravioli, plus we also made gnocchi. For dessert we made Panna Cotta. It was all delicious and the chefs leading the groups were great. A nice experience and something a bit different.

    Response from the operator: Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear Tracy, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed the pasta-making course and found it a memorable and unique activity. It sounds like you both embraced each part of the process, from preparing the pasta dough to making delicious fettuccine, ravioli, and gnocchi. And ending with a classic Italian dessert like Panna Cotta – what a perfect way to complete the experience! We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to our chefs, who love sharing their passion for Italian cuisine with customers like you. We hope to welcome you both on another culinary adventure in Florence soon! Kind regards

    via Viator

    AnnMarie_B · October 2024

    Thoughts

    We enjoyed the chef but wished that he had us do hands on as he was teaching almost to much to remember

    Response from the operator: Good morning from Caf Tour & Travel, Dear AnnMarie, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the cooking class and the experience overall. We appreciate your suggestion about having more hands-on time during the class. We'll certainly keep that in mind to improve the experience for future customers. We hope you still had a great time learning and making pasta, and we'd love to welcome you back for another class in the future! Kind regards

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    97
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence, who run 47 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.4 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything CAF Tour and Travel - Gray Line Florence runs

    Why this scores 77

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)72
    Review evidence (18% weight)75
    Booking momentum (14% weight)71
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)41
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Florence.

    How much does Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence cost?

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    Prices start at €72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Florence usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Florence is not rushed.

    Is Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 276 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Florence, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    Around 97 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Florence can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Florence and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Florence within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Florence?

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    On Outty we rank every Florence experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici -by a storyteller, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Florence?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Florence?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    Included: Hands-on Italian pasta class with a professional chef; Intimate small-group experience, up to 15 guests; Printed recipes to recreate the dishes at home; Vegetarian-friendly menu available on request; and Enjoy lunch or dinner with Tuscan wine included. Not included: Gratuities; and Hotel pick-up & drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    At 4:40 pm Via Camillo Cavour, 178/180/182 Rosso, 50129 Firenze FI Ring the bell at the Cooking Class, and your chef will welcome you. The class starts at 4:45 pm, please be punctual. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence offered in?

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    It is offered in English, Italian and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Florence. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    Across 276 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    What booking options are available for Hands-On 3 Pastas and Dessert Cooking Class in Florence?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Cooking Class with lunch - AM, Cooking Class with Dinner - PM. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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