Hands-On Pasta Making Class in Central Florence with Patrizia
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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 $99 per person. It scores 64 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
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $99 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 f
What you get
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local wine (2 glasses)
- Private cooking class and homecooked meal with your host Patrizia
- Gratuities
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 lunch
Cooking class and lunch with your host Patrizia
Cooking and dinner
Cooking class and dinner 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.
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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 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe 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.
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
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
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
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
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
- Price range
- $99 to $198
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 $99 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 64 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 Tales - guided by a STORYTELLER, Florence Pizza or Pasta Class & Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm, Small group Tuscan Wineries, Olive Oil & Gourmet Lunch or Dinner. 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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