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Walk through Florence’s Oltrarno to sample artisan bottegas, then don an apron for a semi-private cooking class where you’ll learn pasta, sauces and Tuscan pairings from a professional chef. Ideal for food lovers who want history, hands-on technique and local wines.
Walk through Florence’s Oltrarno to sample artisan bottegas, then don an apron for a semi-private cooking class where you’ll learn pasta, sauces and Tuscan pairings from a professional chef. Ideal for food lovers who want history, hands-on technique and local wines.
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Morning light slides across the Arno and the Oltrarno’s shuttered bottegas begin to hum: a stall of pecorino, a butcher arranging cured meats, a spice-scented doorway where oregano and citrus hang. This semi-private experience starts on foot—guided through narrow lanes and past centuries-old shops—then moves into a Florentine kitchen where aprons, wooden spoons and a local chef await.
easy.
6 hours.
Light fitness: comfortable standing and short walks over cobbles; no strenuous activity required
Yes; the chef tailors instruction for mixed skill levels and the focus is on traditional techniques anyone can follow.
Yes—notify at booking and again at the start; hosts will adapt recipes where possible but severe allergies should be communicated in advance.
The walking portion is short—mainly between bottegas in Oltrarno on cobbled streets—followed by the hands-on kitchen session.
Tuscan wine pairings and tastings described in the itinerary are included as part of the experience.
Oltrarno’s bottegas descend from Florence’s Renaissance workshops and market culture; many shops maintain centuries-old recipes and techniques.
The tour emphasizes local producers and seasonal ingredients—supporting small vendors reduces food miles; be mindful of waste and packaging when buying products.
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