Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia
Florence, Italy

Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia

Outty Ranking 62 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $198
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62/100

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5.0/5

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Is Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia worth booking?

Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia is a 5-hour experience in Florence, Italy, from $198 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
5 hours
From
$198 per person

Join your local host Patrizia at her family’s apartment located in the center of Florence in a traditional building built in 1759. During your hands-on cooking lesson, Patrizia will teach you traditional Italian dishes from Florence and Italy’s Emilia Romagna Region. You will prepare an appetizer, a first course, typically a fresh pasta like tagliatelle, ravioli, or gnocchi, a second course of meat and dessert. Patrizia specializes in seasonal dishes that bring out the flavors of the region – in the summer you might learn to make sauces with fresh tomatoes, while in the winter months you might enjoy seasonal winter vegetables like artichokes. Your cooking lesson will last about 2 ½ hours; after you finish cooking, sit down together to enjoy your meal and some delicious Italian wine with your welcoming host in her beautiful home.  Please note: This experience includes 2 glasses of wine.

What you get

    About this experience

    Join your local host Patrizia at her family’s apartment located in the center of Florence in a traditional building built in 1759. During your hands-on cooking lesson, Patrizia will teach you traditional Italian dishes from Florence and Italy’s Emilia Romagna Region. You will prepare an appetizer, a first course, typically a fresh pasta like tagliatelle, ravioli, or gnocchi, a second course of meat and dessert. Patrizia specializes in seasonal dishes that bring out the flavors of the region – in the summer you might learn to make sauces with fresh tomatoes, while in the winter months you might enjoy seasonal winter vegetables like artichokes. Your cooking lesson will last about 2 ½ hours; after you finish cooking, sit down together to enjoy your meal and some delicious Italian wine with your welcoming host in her beautiful home.  Please note: This experience includes 2 glasses of wine.

    What's included

    Included

    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Local wine (2 glasses)
    • Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Patrizia
    • Gratuities

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Florence

    Meet Patrizia at her home located in the city center of Florence. Many buses lead to San Marco Square and Patrizia’s home is a 2-minute walk from there. The above is a generic location. Your host's exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet Patrizia at her home located in the city center of Florence. Many buses lead to San Marco Square and Patrizia’s home is a 2-minute walk from there. The above is a generic location. Your host's exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

    Options you can book

    • Cooking and dinner

      Cooking class and dinner with your host Patrizia

    • Cooking and lunch

      Cooking class and lunch with your host Patrizia

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, it
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 4 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Traveling Spoon

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Menu may vary depending on the season
    • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
    • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Private, personalized experience
    • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

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

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Anthony_C · May 2024

    Amazing

    Located in her home, Patrizia was excellent to me and my wife! We prepared pasta, tomato sauce and other Tuscan dishes. We had so much fun and was so knowledgeable with everything. She sent us the recipes after the class to make when we get home. What a great experience!

    via Viator

    Tina_G · July 2023

    Best of Florence

    Highlight of Florence. Please be sure to ask for Patrizia. She was amazing. We loved her apartment and can not wait to get home and try out our new skills. I can’t say enough good things. I appreciate Patrizia sharing her beautiful home and kitchen!! The only issue was finding the location -be sure to look in the before you go section and don’t depend on the meeting point address. It was wrong.

    via Viator

    Pam_L · June 2023

    Amazing experience!

    Patrizia was a wonderful host! She had many interesting stories to entertain my daughters while we cooked a delicious meal. Highly recommend this experience!

    via Viator

    Sarah G · October 2018

    Enhanced our trip to Florence

    My husband, parents and I very much enjoyed this cooking experience. Patrizia was wonderful and we had so much fun learning from her and cooking in her apartment. Dinner was delicious and it was really nice to have this opportunity to interact with a local resident of Florence and to have a break from museums and restaurants. This was a highlight of our trip and I would absolutely recommend adding this to your Florence itinerary.

    via Tripadvisor

    Lee W · May 2018

    Giving it 5 stars only because I can't give it 6!!!

    Patrizia Cantini is an absolute Tuscan treasure and Traveling Spoon is one of the coolest destination activity companies to come along in a long time. We met Patrizia in her apartment (built in the 1750s but not "architecturally significant" as she explained it... lol) in central Florence just blocks from the Duomo. Patrizia had been to the market that morning and after introductions we moved to her kitchen and took part in an amazing food and cultural experience. Everyone chipped in and helped to prepare a wonderful Tuscan lunch of homemade tagliatelle and pomodoro sauce, an herbed pork tenderloin wrapped in fresh pancetta, fried zucchini blossoms (our new favorite thing and what Patrizia calls the ultimate Italian finger food) and tiramisu. She selected a perfect local red wine and prosecco to toast my wife's recent birthday to tie everything together. Patrizia is a noted food and wine journalist, so her perspective and stories about Tuscan food, cooking and Tuscan life in general were fantastic. From tips about selecting the correct flour for homemade pasta (tipo "00" cut in with Semola) to navigating us through an olive oil tasting, our time with Patrizia was the highlight of our time in Florence. As you can probably tell, I can't recommend the experience highly enough. Insider notes: (1) Booking was very easy through the Traveling Spoon site and pre-event communications were timely and thorough. (2) If you are traveling by hired car, make sure they have an NCC license - it's required to be able to drive into central Florence's smaller residential areas. Our car had one and dropped us off at the front door.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 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
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Traveling Spoon, who run 283 experiences we rank across 116 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.3.

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    Why this scores 62

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)24
    Booking momentum (14% weight)17
    Value for money (12% weight)77
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia cost?

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    Prices start at $198 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia take?

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    Plan for about 5 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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    Around 2 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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    Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges; Local wine (2 glasses); Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Patrizia; and Gratuities. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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    Meet Patrizia at her home located in the city center of Florence. Many buses lead to San Marco Square and Patrizia’s home is a 2-minute walk from there. The above is a generic location. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Italian. 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia 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 Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Cooking and dinner, Cooking and lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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