Cooking Class in a 13th Century Monastery in Florence

About this tour

Learn to cook three cornerstone Tuscan dishes within the stone walls of a 13th-century monastery just outside Florence. Over three hours, you'll roll fresh tagliatelle by hand, layer crostini with regional spreads, and assemble tiramisu from scratch. All ingredients are supplied, and you'll sit down to taste everything you've made, paired with local wine in the monastery's tranquil setting.

Highlights

• Hand-roll fresh tagliatelle from flour and egg
• Prepare crostini with Tuscan-style toppings
• Build tiramisu layer by layer
• Taste dishes in a medieval monastery garden
• Local wine pairing included
• All ingredients and equipment provided

What to expect

You'll work in the monastery's kitchen with an instructor who walks you through each dish. Expect to get your hands floury—there's no standing back and watching. The tagliatelle requires patience; the crostini and tiramisu move faster. Halfway through, you'll pause to taste what you're building so far. At the end, you'll sit together in the courtyard or dining area to eat your meal properly, with wine to accompany it. The pace is unhurried; this isn't a race.

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