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Taste the land with regenerative farm educators - Triboli

Explore a regenerative farm and taste artisanal olive oil with stunning views. Arrive at the farm Enjoy coffee on terrace, discuss sustainability. Explore the grounds See gardens, forest, and a lake, meet rescued animals. Savor olive oil Learn tasting methods and the cold extraction process. Try vegan cheese Sample aged vegan cheese, fresh veggies, and local bread. Bring veggies home Receive a box of fresh, organic vegetables from garden.

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Taste biscotti’s history at its birthplace

Step inside the Mattei family museum to explore 160 years of Tuscan biscotti tradition. Meet at Mattei Start at our family-run museum and hear how our story began. Trace our legacy View antique tools, records, and century-old packaging. Taste the classics Try almond biscotti, luxury blends, and Mantovana cake. Pair like a local Sip espresso and Vin Santo with every sweet bite. Reflect and connect Wrap up with stories and tips from our family table.

5 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews

Craft artisanal Duomo-inspired sweets with a chocolatier

Step into the world of Florentine flavors in a hands-on chocolate-making workshop at Donamalina, combining local ingredients and timeless techniques. • Meet at my private chocolate laboratory, where I’ll share my journey from violinist to chocolatier and explain what makes Florentine chocolate so special. • Craft Duomo Cathedral-inspired chocolates using premium melted chocolate, and add creative ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, and edible flowers to personalize your creations. I’ll share tips on how to combine flavors and textures. • After our chocolates have set, taste our creations together. You’ll be able to appreciate the art of chocolate making in every bite. You’ll leave with your beautifully wrapped chocolates as a sweet souvenir, and my recommendations on experiencing more Florentine chocolate.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Wine tasting and seasonal pairings with an Italian sommelier

Join me to sip and savor in this flavorful exploration of the world of wine at my Florence restaurant C.R.U (Cucina Rustica Urbana), featuring three tastings paired with seasonal small plates. • I’ll share key tips for evaluating wine like a sommelier, including appearance, aroma, and flavor. You’ll receive a tasting sheet to help guide you through the sensory experience, and I’ll answer any questions you may have. • You’ll taste a sparkling wine, a crisp white, and a full-bodied red, examining their qualities and complexities while enjoying delicious food pairings from the seasonal restaurant menu. • We’ll engage in a group discussion, comparing our tasting notes and pairing suggestions in a relaxed social setting. You’ll gain insights into the professional wine tasting process and learn how to evaluate wines like a sommelier. After our interactive tasting session, you’ll leave with a refined palate, new skills to help you continue your wine journey at home.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

A Journey Through Selvapiana wines: tour and tasting

Discover the rich history and winemaking traditions of Fattoria Selvapiana, our family estate since 1827. You’ll taste four of our renowned Sangiovese wines—including an exclusive vintage of our flagship Bucerchiale—after exploring the estate and learning about the unique Rufina terroir in Tuscany. • I’ll start by sharing Selvapiana’s history and guiding you through the Bucerchiale vineyard. Depending on the season, I’ll share insights on the vineyard’s phenological timing and our sustainable management practices. •We’ll tour the vinification cellar to see how Selvapiana transforms grapes into wine, and delve into the crafting of Vin Santo—from grape drying and aging in four types of wood to its status as one of Tuscany’s iconic wines. • As we visit our historic cellar, home to vintages dating back to 1947, you’ll learn about my grandfather’s vision for aging Rufina Sangiovese and its enduring legacy. Cap off the experience with a guided tasting of four wines, including the celebrated Bucerchiale Riserva, while gaining a deeper appreciation for the traditional and sustainable winemaking methods that brought them to life.

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Sip through history with wine windows

Discover the city’s wine culture through a special tasting experience with wine windows. FirstGlass store This is the entrance to our store, with tables outside Wine window This is one of Florence's typical wine windows Wine tasting This is the wine tasting kit with sensory analysis Sensory analysis Guests have fun guessing wine aromas

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Italian cheese tasting at a farmer’s shop

Take an immersive journey into the heart of traditional Italian cheesemaking, where you’ll learn the techniques used to make fresh cheese and learn about sustainable farming in Tuscany. • Begin with a tour of our gourmet shop. I’ll share stories about our farm and the traditions we uphold in our family business. • Savor a curated selection of our artisanal cheeses, including Gran Mugello, Galaverna (our brie), Alto mugello, and our renowned Gorgonzola Blue Special. • Discuss your favorites, and I’ll answer any questions you may have about flavors and cheesemaking methods. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase some to bring a taste of Tuscany home. You’ll leave with insight into the world of Tuscan cheeses, and a deeper appreciation for the unique craftsmanship and flavors of the farm.

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Taste unblended olive oils with a chef and sommelier

Take a sensory journey through three monocultivar (unblended) extra virgin olive oils with me, a sommelier, showcasing the unique characteristics of the region’s centuries-old olive groves. You’ll explore each one paired with small bites and Tuscan wines carefully selected to bring out its full character. • I’ll welcome you to the kitchen, explain how monocultivar olive oil represents the unique terroir of Florence, and introduce proper tasting techniques so you can truly appreciate each oil. • You’ll taste three olive oils whose flavors range from delicate to bold, each paired with local Tuscan bread, cheese, honey, or other perfectly matched bites. • Next, I’ll guide you through Tuscan wine varieties—one white and two reds—and explain how they complement various olive oils. You’ll taste the three oils again, now pairing them with wines that reveal deeper flavor nuances. You’ll leave with an understanding of the art of pairing, as well as insights into enjoying Tuscan olive oils and wines at home.

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Savor Florence's Sant'Ambrogio food scene

Venture off the beaten path and dine like a Florentine in a local food district. Meet in the Piazza Join Sara in Piazza dei Ciompi for a neighborhood tour. Taste market treats Meet vendors and try cheeses, meats, and stews. Shop for treasures Stock up on ceramics, cooking utensils, and home goods. Dig into street food Grab schiacciata and cantucci from Florence's best bakery. End with gelato Cap your gastronomical adventure at a top gelateria. Sample pastries Start with coffee and baked goods at a family pasticceria.

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Shop, cook, and eat an authentic Tuscan meal

Meet at local market Go to the Scandicci market and select seasonal ingredients. Drive to my home Journey to the Tuscan countryside and get ready to cook. Finalize the menu Get inspired based on fresh produce and authentic recipes. Roll up your sleeves Cook a three-course meal using traditional techniques. Lunch under trees Enjoy our meal together paired with local wines.

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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10863 reviews

PASTAMANIA

Take a break from travel fatigue and experience a deeper connection with Italian culture by mastering the art of homemade pasta in our hands-on cooking class in Florence. Join us at our cooking school in the historic city centre, right by the Arno River, for a fun, interactive and unique experience led by professional chefs. In various shapes, you’ll learn the secrets of making traditional Italian pasta like RAVIOLI, FETTUCCINE, and TORTELLI. We provide everything you need—kitchen apron, rolling pin, pasta cutter, eggs, and flour. After crafting your pasta, we’ll cook it together and enjoy the meal family-style with the group. Tomato sauce for fettuccine is made in advance and butter&sage is made in front of you. The experience is held in English, lasts around 3 hours and includes connecting with fellow travellers while sipping organic Tuscan wine from our farm, “Dalle Nostre Mani.” At the end, enjoy some chocolate dessert with a shot of limoncello. English instructions are provided, ensuring you leave with the skills to impress friends and family back home!

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 6944 reviews

MY FARM three experiences in one day

Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside with 3 different experiences! We'll meet in Florence, where a driver will take you to our farm in just 45 minutes. What will we do? 1) Walk among country fields, ancient olive trees and vineyards, enjoy the landscape, the plants, the explanation of our history with plenty of opportunities to capture stunning photos.  You may even meet our friendly, domesticated pig! In September taste the grapes! 2) Visit the cellar and taste 5 organic Tuscan wines: white, red, aged straight from the barrel, and "Vin Santo" a classic sweet wine. You’ll also sample our premium olive oil and watch a short film about our mission. You'll have the chance to purchase wines at exclusive cellar prices or order them to ship. 3) The final part is all about making fresh pasta! Raffaella or Laura will teach you how to craft it using authentic techniques, then cook all your pasta together (it won't be possible to do individual cooking) to enjoy it as a group at a long table, just like a traditional Italian family. Our organic wine will accompany the meal. We'll be around 20 participants for an authentic Italian experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The round trip to Florence has a cost of 20 Euro per person to be paid directly to the driver by card before the return journey.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 2456 reviews

Cooking Class & 360 View of Florence

The emotions you will experience in our cooking class will make your stay in Italy an unforgettable memory. From our meeting at the historic San Pierino market, where we’ll handpick the freshest seasonal ingredients side by side with local farmers. (Please note: the market is closed on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and all day Sunday.) Back at our terrace, take in panoramic views of Florence while we start crafting classic bruschetta together. Then, roll up your sleeves and dive into making two types of fresh pasta from scratch—a cherished Italian tradition passed down through generations. Our skilled sous chefs will handle creating the sauces, ensuring the flavors are perfectly balanced to complement your handmade pasta. We’ll finish with tiramisu, where you’ll learn each step of creating this iconic Italian dessert. Finally, we’ll gather to enjoy a delicious meal featuring your handmade pasta, bruschetta, and tiramisu for a perfectly sweet finish. We Cater to You: Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available. Just let us know at booking. At the end of the course you will have acquired the techniques of the best Italian recipes, an apron that will remind you of the experience and photos that portray you in one of the most splendid settings in existence.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 1541 reviews

Tasty Florence Street Food Tour

Street Food Tour, Local Market, Sightseeing & Wine Enjoy a stroll along the historical streets and live piazzas of Florence during this 2.5 hours tour while you sample local specialties led by a foodie expert. Learn facts about the history, culinary and culture with spectacular panoramic views of the most important attractions of the city such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio, Basilica di Santa Croce, and more! **In the morning visit a local historic market and sample traditional dishes. At the market you will sample olive oil and different kinds of truffles. **In the evening you will admire the sunset, the beautiful Ponte Vecchio and its surroundings. This walking tour is a great combination of savor and sweet, samples of the best food in town combined with a great explanation about art, culture and history. Taste local Florentine pasta at a local trattoria from 1860. Sample local specialties like "Coccole" and "Schiacciata" combined with wine, and much more! There will be more or less 5 food stops along the way! Eat like the locals, meet the small shop proprietors, visit a local market, get a wide variety of foods and learn all about some of the most interesting sites and monuments of Florence. Vegetarians can be accommodated. This experience cannot accommodate vegan, gluten or dairy-free diets. Extra drinks are not included. The market is closed in the evenings.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 5900 reviews

The art of Pasta - Nonna's Recipes

We will show you every secret to achieve an amazing pasta dough like in a Michelin star restaurant. I learn everything from my grandma, true pasta maker from Emilia Romagna (Bologna city). After many experience in Michelin star restaurant in Italy and around the world, I decide to open my experience on Airbnb to share my passion for pasta. You will meet only the best chefs in town, all with Michelin start restaurant back ground, all with the same mission, share our experience and our family traditions, ready to share the love for Italian Gastronomic culture. We going to start with a little introduction to the ingredients, after that we are going to do the dough and you will be able to prepare you own pasta from scratch! I will teach you many different kind of pasta shapes as: -Tortelli -Tagliatelle -Fettuccine and a lot more :) A wonderful experience about the magical word of pasta. Of course, at the end we are going to enjoy together some amazing pasta dishes. I will show you how to prepare few different sauces for our amazing pasta! We will be taste 3-4 different pasta dishes! This Class is suitable for vegetarians. Please note: open classes would not be suitable for gluten free and dairy free, I’m sorry about that. Private classes we can arrange a menu and dietary restrictions. Can't wait to share with you more about Pasta world!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 1041 reviews

Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting in Tuscany

We will pick you up from Firenze city center to take you to our ranch. Upon arrival one of our experienced guide will greet you and will start giving you some tips about riding our horses. No worries if you're a total beginner, we will take a few time making sure you get the basis before you meet your horse. Our horses are very friendly and calm and you'll have a few time for practicing before you go outside. When you're all ready to go your horseback riding tour in the countryside will start. The ride outside will least for about 1 hour in which you'll be surrounded by olive trees, vineyards, tipical Tuscan country houses and colored fields. During the ride there will be 2 experienced guides ready to assist you and reply to your questions. We will finish the horse tour back to our Ranch. After taking a few pics, we will help you getting off the horse and then we will drive you to the Villa (by van - only 3 min drive) where you will continue with the second part of the experience. The Villa's staff will greet you and your tour will continue with a visit to the little museum of the villa and its wine cellars. The tour ends with a tasting of four Torre Cona wines and a plate of selected cheeses. After the wine tasting, we will drive you directly to Firenze (same place of the meeting point).

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 618 reviews

My little organic Farm

You will immerse yourself in our little world not only made up of work but of history, nature, passion and many beautiful farm animals. We will walk through the fields in the company of our dogs and we will explain how we were born and how we got to this day, our philosophy and the reasons for our choices. We will observe the vineyard and its phases, the olive grove where the sheep graze in the beautiful meadow below and we will personally go to get to know them one by one. We will show you our cow Vilma running freely in the fields and the happy hens producing red yolk eggs. We will show you the cellar where we produce the wine and where we store the exquisite extra virgin olive oil. Then we will all sit together to taste the wines, oil and cheeses that we produce naturally with so much passion.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 3032 reviews

Italian Spaghetti & Lasagna

Lasagna is one of Italy’s most iconic dishes, and we’re excited to teach you how to make it! Our skilled instructors are ready to guide you step-by-step through this unforgettable experience at our cooking school. You’ll also learn to prepare fresh spaghetti from scratch. Located in the vibrant San Frediano district, our school is easily accessible by foot from anywhere in the historic center. We’ll provide all the essential tools for your pasta-making experience, including aprons, rolling pins, pasta cutters, eggs, and flour. You will be guided in making your fresh pasta complementing it with delicious sauces, prepared ahead of time for the flavors to blend—vital secrets for achieving authentic Italian pasta back in your kitchen. During the class, we’ll serve organic wine from my farm, produced using natural methods, with your meal. If you’d like to enjoy some wine before mealtime, you’re welcome to purchase bottles from our shop before the class begins. After making your pasta, we’ll enjoy the meal together, just like an Italian family. You’ll savor the dishes you’ve crafted, followed by a rich chocolate dessert to finish. Everyone will receive the recipes. The class lasts about 3 hrs and accommodates around 12 participants. We look forward to welcoming you for a fun and memorable experience. Please note, the class is conducted entirely in English!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 2149 reviews

Francy's Pasta&Gnocchi on the hills of Florence & city view

Don't miss this experience, learn the art of fresh egg pasta in a splendid Florentine villa from the 1500s. We will be on the hills of Florence, just ten minutes from the city center, from which you'll enjoy a fantastic view! Get out of the tourist circuit and enjoy your new friends!_ Transfer from the city center is included to come and back from my. place._We'll start with a welcome coffee and cookies in the morning , aperitivo in the evening, to get to know each other a little bit, then let's get our hands in the dough from scratch with flour and eggs, following our instructions, we'll do two different shapes of pasta. We will roll it out by hand and with the pasta machine, making shapes for Cappellacci & Spaghetti, but not without a small aperitif with tomato and basil “bruschetta” and few glasses of Prosecco! It is already time to prepare another dough, the potatoes Gnocchi. Come in the kitchen and watch how do the sauces for gnocchi, spaghetti and cappellaci with ricotta and spinach. We'll prepare the table to eat together all the meals you've made! Cheers, Salute! and buon appetito!Enjoy the home, and the splendid city view from the terrace, the red wine, the music, the conversation!The home is beautiful and cozy, with all the comforts.Our team will glad to host you and share our love for pasta and Tuscany with you!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 2336 reviews

Unforgettable Tuscan Wine Tour

Embarking on a Chianti escapade? Buckle up for a taste-filled adventure with our wine maestro where you'll meet the owner of each boutique wineries! Picture this: cruising through the breathtaking Tuscan canvas, where vineyards and hills play a mesmerizing duet. First pitstop a luxory villa from 1300, then we move to a snug family winery. Wine-making, cellar tours, and the grand finale in another family run estate – sipping their divine wines paired with classic Tuscan nibbles and top-shelf olive oil. Now, let's dive deep into Chianti's beating heart, like a scene straight out of a movie. Our final destination is Montefioralle, a lovely village where you can feel breath the real tuscan spirit. Pro tips: - light lunch in a winery. - Chuck those heels! Vineyards and cobblestone streets are no place for them. - Piazza Cavalleggeri is your pick-up and drop-off spot. - Please note that during high season months the tour capacity might reach 16 people divided in 2 minivans - tips for the guide are not included

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