Private Market and Cooking Class with Lunch in Florence

About this tour

Spend five hours in Florence learning to cook like a local Tuscan. You'll start by walking through neighbourhood markets with a chef, picking out produce directly from vendors who've run their stalls for generations. Back in the kitchen, you'll prepare a three-course meal using your own selections, then sit down to eat what you've made. It's a hands-on way to understand how Florentines actually shop and eat, built on conversations with shopkeepers and real hospitality.

Highlights

• Shop at century-old vendors alongside your chef guide
• Select your own ingredients for three-course lunch
• Learn Tuscan cooking fundamentals in a working kitchen
• Chat with market owners about local food traditions
• Eat the meal you've prepared together

What to expect

Your chef meets you early and leads you through quieter market streets, stopping at different stalls to discuss quality, seasonality, and what makes ingredients worth buying. You'll handle produce, ask questions, and build your menu as you go. Once back at the kitchen space, you'll prep and cook under guidance—this isn't a passive demo. Expect to chop, stir, taste, and troubleshoot. Lunch happens when you're done, and you eat at a proper table with time to talk and digest the morning.

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