Why choose this Florence tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Florence adventure
What makes Private Florence Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking Class with Mirella a unique experience ?
Join Mirella for a private, guided market tour in Florence at Sant’Ambrogio, located about 30 minutes from her home. Here, you’ll connect with local producers of wine, olive oil, fruits, and vegetables as you explore the vibrant atmosphere. This experience blends the joy of shopping, cooking, and dining together! 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. Weather permitting, you’ll cook and dine in her beautiful outdoor garden. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of a local Tuscan family.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Florence Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking Class with Mirella
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- Mirella speaks limited English and will be joined by her husband or family friend to translate
- Private market tour, cooking class and wine with your host Mirella
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Traveling Spoon.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Meet your host Mirella at Caffe Cibreo, a landmark cafe right in front of the Sant’Ambrogio market.
Phone: +39 338 159 1312 (Mirella) and +39 339 313 2961 (Stefano, her husband)
Mirella’s email: mirella-calvelli@hotmail.com
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