PRIVATE Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class in Mirella's Home
At a glance
PRIVATE Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class in Mirella's Home is a 4h private experience in Florence, Italy, operated by Traveling Spoon. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $359 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 4 course Italian meal with dessert & unlimited wine and prosecco, Private Tuscan cooking class at Mirella and Stefano's garden home, Shop like a local at Sant’Ambrogio Market.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This will be a fun filled culinary experience of buying food, talking about food, preparing food and finally eating together with a local culinary expert Mirella!
Explore Sant'Ambrogio, a central market in Florence and visit local producers of oil, fruit and vegetables. On the 30-min drive to Mirella's home, hear about the history of Florentine and Tuscan cuisine. Enter Mirella's kitchen for a hands-on Italian cooking class during which you will learn to make 3-4 dishes that you will later enjoy. Your meal will include an appetizer, homemade pasta, a main and dessert.
Mirella’s approach to cooking has been influenced by both Florentine Renaissance (Tuscan nobility) and her proud Tuscan roots. Mirella uses seasonal ingredients and has a different menu for every season. A sample menu might include bruschetta or vegetable tart, penne with ragù, Tuscan meatballs with seasonal vegetables and cioccolatissimo (decadent chocolate dessert). Enjoy your meal over wine, prosecco and limoncello.
What's included
What's included
- 4 course Italian meal with dessert & unlimited wine and prosecco
- Private Tuscan cooking class at Mirella and Stefano's garden home
- Shop like a local at Sant’Ambrogio Market
- Round-trip transfers from a central Florence location, Cafe Cibreo
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Meet at Cibrèo Caffè in central Florence and begin your culinary adventure with a guided market tour of Sant’Ambrogio Market, one of the city’s most vibrant and authentic local markets. Wander through bustling stalls as you meet local producers, learn about seasonal Tuscan ingredients, and sample fresh olive oil, wine, fruits, and vegetables while selecting ingredients for your cooking class.
More than just a market visit, this experience offers a true immersion into Italian food culture. Engage with vendors, discover regional specialties, and gain insight into how locals shop and cook. After the market tour, enjoy a scenic 30 minute drive with Mirella to her home in the Tuscan countryside, where you’ll spend a half day cooking, learning, and sharing a delicious homemade meal together.
Market tours are not available on Sundays, as local markets are closed. -
Stop 2 · 3h
Go beyond a typical cooking class by experiencing the full Tuscan food journey - from choosing ingredients at the market to cooking and sharing a meal in a local home. Start at Florence’s Sant’Ambrogio Market with Mirella and learn how locals choose fresh produce. Continue to Mirella and Stefano’s home in Antella for a private, hands-on Tuscan cooking class. Prepare a seasonal 3–4 course meal together, then sit down to enjoy your homemade dishes with wine and Prosecco.
Mirella, alongside her partner (in life and in the kitchen) Stefano, brings the flavors of Renaissance-inspired Tuscan cuisine to life. She leads a hands-on class where you’ll prepare a seasonal menu of 3-4 dishes, such as bruschetta, fresh pasta, a main course, and sauces. Enjoy your meal and dessert paired with unlimited prosecco, wine and homemade limoncello. Weather permitting, you’ll cook and dine in her beautiful outdoor garden.
Meeting point
Meet your host Mirella at Cafe Cibreo (which is a landmark cafe right in front of the market) and together you will walk over to Sant'Ambrogio market for your market tour.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your host can accommodate dietary needs or special requests, including vegetarian, gluten free, and lactose free options.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the PRIVATE Florence Market Tour & Cooking Class in Mirella's Home take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $359 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
4 course Italian meal with dessert & unlimited wine and prosecco; Private Tuscan cooking class at Mirella and Stefano's garden home; Shop like a local at Sant’Ambrogio Market; Round-trip transfers from a central Florence location, Cafe Cibreo.
Where does it start?
Meet your host Mirella at Cafe Cibreo (which is a landmark cafe right in front of the market) and together you will walk over to Sant'Ambrogio market for your market tour.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Florence.
