About this tour
Spend four and a half hours in Florence learning to shape pizza dough and churn gelato from scratch. A local instructor walks you through both disciplines—covering dough fermentation, topping technique, and the precise temperature work that transforms cream into proper ice cream. You'll cook together, then sit down to eat what your hands have made. No experience needed; the process stays practical and grounded throughout.
Highlights
- Hand-shape pizza dough and bake in a proper oven
- Make fresh gelato without stabilisers or shortcuts
- Share a meal featuring your own creations
- Get local restaurant and food tips from your instructor
- Class suits complete beginners through confident cooks
What to expect
You'll start with pizza: mixing flour, water and salt, understanding why timing matters, stretching dough to thickness, applying toppings with restraint. The instructor demonstrates, you replicate. Next comes gelato—heating cream and milk, tempering eggs if used, understanding why churning speed and temperature control the final texture. Both skills rely on fundamentals, not complicated equipment. After the cooking work, you'll sit together with wine or water and eat the pizza and gelato you've made. Expect to be on your feet, hands active, learning by doing rather than watching.
Good to know
Mention any allergies or dietary needs when booking. The kitchen is accessible by public transport. Prams and strollers work if you're bringing small children, though there's active cooking involved.
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.