Meet at Via Romana 41 Rosso in Firenze; specific meeting instructions will be confirmed after booking.

How long is the class?

The class lasts approximately three hours, with a hands on session followed by a shared meal and wine pairings.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 16 years old to join this private class.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Yes: vegetarian and vegan options are available; gluten free can be arranged but must apply to the entire group—notify the operator in advance.

How large are the groups?

This private format accepts a maximum of 12 participants to keep instruction personal and interactive.

Is the kitchen accessible for reduced mobility?

No, the tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to step and standing requirements in the kitchen.

Private Pasta Making Class in Florence: Hands-On Tuscan Cooking with Wine Pairing

Step into a compact Florentine kitchen at Via Romana 41 Rosso and learn to make pasta the Tuscan way. In this three hour, hands on class you will knead dough, practice rolling and cutting techniques for tagliatelle and pappardelle, and prepare a seasonal sauce from fresh regional ingredients under the guidance of a professional chef. The experience is private and intimate - maximum twelve participants and recommended for ages sixteen and up - so you will get focused instruction and plenty of stove time. You begin with basic technique: measuring and combining flour and eggs, finding the right dough consistency with your hands, and learning how resting time affects elasticity. Under the chef's direction you move from kneading to rolling sheets, then to cutting and shaping pasta to suit the sauce you will make. Emphasis is on seasonal, regional produce: bright cherry tomatoes or braised greens depending on the time of year, local extra virgin olive oil, and simple herbs that accent rather than overpower. After cooking, sit down at a communal table to enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with carefully selected Tuscan wines that complement acidity, texture, and seasonality. The meal becomes part of the lesson - how a pasta's shape influences sauce adhesion and why timing matters for al dente texture. What sets this class apart is its practicality and its small scale. Rather than watching a demonstration, every participant works stations and learns through doing, which builds confidence you can take home. At the end of the meal you receive a digital recipe book with measurements, timing notes, and troubleshooting tips so the results translate to your kitchen far from Firenze. The class also functions as a social ritual: conversations unfold around the table, stories about local producers surface, and the communal meal turns technique into relationship. Practical logistics are straightforward. Meet at Via Romana 41 Rosso in Firenze; classes are available daily at 10:00 and last about three hours. The offering is a private format with a maximum of twelve guests and requires participants to be at least sixteen years old. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are available with advance notice, though gluten free requires the whole group to follow it. Note that the kitchen is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. For travelers, this class is an efficient way to add a tactile, culinary layer to a Florence itinerary that may already include Duomo views, museum visits, and walks across the Arno. It is ideal for food curious travelers who want skills more than a souvenir and for anyone who prefers learning through hands on practice in a real working kitchen. Bring curiosity, comfortable clothes, and a good appetite for learning and eating.

About Walks in Europe

Walks in Europe is a guided-tour operator based in Milano, Lombardia, offering small-group and private walking tours across Italy and select nearby destinations.

Specializing in city highlights and cultural deep-dives, the company provides pre-reserved tickets, priority access, and expert local guides for major sites including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Florence’s Accademia and cathedral, Milan’s Duomo and Sforza Castle, and Verona’s Roman Arena.

Each itinerary emphasizes local stories, architecture, and culinary stops where noted, combining on-foot exploration with reserved entries or optional experiences such as gondola rides and cable car ascents. Tours listed include Venice highlights, the Jewish Ghetto and synagogue visits, Doge’s Palace guided tours with optional gondola rides, Verona walking and food tours with cable car access, Pisa guided visits to Miracles Square, Paris Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie tours, Milan Duomo and Pietà highlights, and Florence Medici and David-focused experiences.

Walks in Europe operates from Milano while serving travelers visiting Venice, Verona, Pisa, Florence, Milan and Paris. The operator’s use of pre-booked tickets and priority access reduces wait times and enhances time-on-site for visitors. Local guides deliver historical context, accessible pacing, and curated routes suited to small groups and private bookings. Travelers seeking guided walking tours with efficient logistics and expert guidance can find the company’s offerings aligned to classic landmarks, art, and cultural heritage across its listed routes. Booking options include small-group departures and private experiences with clear cancellation policies, accessible meeting points, and multilingual guide availability when specified upon special request.