About this tour
Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch in a intimate 1900s Florentine workshop. This three-hour private or small-group session pairs hands-on instruction from a local chef with stories behind classic Tuscan recipes. You'll work with seasonal ingredients, master techniques you can practise at home, and taste what you've made. The workshop provides all equipment and ingredients, and welcomes vegetarians and those with dietary requirements—just flag these when booking.
Highlights
- Roll, shape and cut fresh pasta with a professional chef
- Work in a historic early-1900s kitchen, not a crowded studio
- Discover the stories behind traditional Tuscan dishes
- Use only seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients
- Take home the skills and confidence to cook at home
- All tools and ingredients supplied and included
What to expect
Arrive at the restored workshop and meet your chef instructor, who'll walk you through pasta-making fundamentals—mixing dough, kneading, resting and shaping. You'll work at your own pace, getting hands-on help as you create fresh egg pasta or filled shapes like ravioli. Between techniques, your chef will share why these recipes matter in Tuscan food culture and how flavours have evolved over generations. Once you've finished, you'll sit down and eat the pasta you've made, tasting the difference fresh ingredients make. The whole experience is designed to feel like cooking with family rather than attending a formal class.
Good to know
Notify the workshop in advance if you're vegetarian, vegan, pregnant or have allergies—they'll adapt the menu accordingly. The studio is near public transport and accessible by pram if needed. Not suitable for those with spinal injuries due to the hands-on nature of the work.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.