Things to do in Tuscany, Italy: The Best Classes & Workshops

November 18, 2021 Malia Yoakum

Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
Restaurants in Tuscany

1. Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes

Localita Pino Il Pozzo 1, 50052, Certaldo Italy +1 347-410-9690 [email protected] http://www.organictuscany.org
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Organic Tuscany Cooking Classes

Organic Tuscany offers Italian cooking classes in a magnificent villa. Learn to cook delicious local recipes using organic ingredients. It Includes wine tasting and visits to Siena and Florence.

Reviewed By anntuscany

I will never forget the fabulous week we had at Organic Tuscany. Shilpa and Ricardo were amazing hosts and everyone on their team, from the cooks to the tour guides, to the local artisans were approachable, knowledgeable and fun. It was a perfect mix of cooking and touring. I highly recommend the Organic Tuscany experience. Ann

2. Accidental Tourist

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Accidental Tourist

The Accidental Tourist was born in the spring of 1998 offering the first single-day hands-on cooking class in Tuscany. We welcome the curious and open-minded traveler in the heart of our Tuscan home, for an authentic yet magical experience. We take a maximum of 8 people, but will go with as few as one: we never leave the solo traveler behind. We welcome families with children as we know how challenging it can be to travel with the young ones in the Old Country. AND, we charge for our tours only if our guests are happy to pay for their day with us.

3. Alessandra Federici's Cucina Cooking School

Via Casali 2-4, 52044, Cortona Italy +39 392 589 4734 [email protected] http://www.tuscanyunfiltered.com/
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Alessandra Federici's Cucina Cooking School

Cooking and experiencing an Italian home, chatting and making lifetime friends ofìver a plate of pasta. Laughing and discussing the worlds problems while indulging on a freshly made dessert, Italian life, Italian kitchen, hands on, heart on.

4. The Truffle Hunter

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The Truffle Hunter

Tuscany is one of the most important regions in Italy for truffles. Truffle Hunter is a company Florence based who has the aim to promote this excellent natural product. We will take you in a wood land in a true hunting with our dogs.

5. Toscana e Gusto

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Toscana e Gusto

We dedicate our cooking sessions to those who wish to learn Cortona and Tuscany recipes and techniques for the preparation of a sunny, healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Whatever is your level of culinary experience our Cooking School is passionate about teaching in a in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, attentive to details.The In house Chef program is available for a special occasion or just to enjoy at your home the pleasure of a Tuscan menu.

6. Toscana Saporita Cooking School

Via Pietra a Padule 5102, 55054 Massaciuccoli, Massarosa Italy +39 335 812 9442 [email protected] http://www.toscanasaporita.com
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Toscana Saporita Cooking School

Toscana Saporita was founded in 1994 by Anne Bianchi and Sandra Rosy Lotti. The school occupies the ground floor of a 16th century villa and welcomes students from all over the world. Our students encompass every level from culinary beginners to accomplished chefs who come to study the unique nature of Tuscan Cuisine.

Reviewed By tom55416 - Rancho Mirage, United States

Located on a 16th century villa and farm in Tuscany, Italy--Toscana Saporita Cooking School is headed up by Sandra Rosy Lotty who has a zest for Life, a wonderful sense of humor, a wealth of Italian History, and is a Remarkable Chef! Sandra and her team will give you hands on lessons, provide you three delicious meals a day, tour you on local sites in Luca, Pisa, etc. and make you feel like FAMILY! PIZZA, RAVIOLI, FOCACIA, TIRAMISU, BISCOTTI, BECHAMEL SAUCE, GELATO, DELIGHTFUL SOUPS, AND SO MUCH MORE! Stay in comfy accomodations in the villa, dine el fresco on the patio, enjoy multi-course meals pared with great wines and each day you will feel "I have died and gone to Heaven"! You will learn old world recipes that have been past down for centuries, learn to create and then taste delicious food, and walk away with AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER and a marvelous cookbook to boot! Wonderful tours of Lucca, Pisa, and a truffle hunt! This is hands down a wonderful value and a priceless experience. Treat Yourself.... you deserve IT!

7. Chef Vary

Via Romana 28 inside the Store Tuscan Taste, 50125, Florence Italy +39 393 105 0885 [email protected] http://chefvary.com
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Chef Vary

It's me, Chef Vary, for 15 years my family company runs with passion and professionalism of Italian cuisine and food tours. We specialize in traditional and gluten free food, of which we have the ministerial authorization for security. We are official tasters of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Cheese. Our qualifications are concentrated to give you the best of knowledge without forgetting the fun! Every year you can meet us in America where we promote our proposals through cooking courses and culinary demonstrations. We avail ourselves of the help of guides specialized in art and food to complete our proposal on food tours ... Do you want to know us? come and taste ...! Private courses and joins Pasta class Italian Vegetarian Cooking Courses Tuscan cooking classes "Gluten free" courses: fresh pasta and bread "Gluten free" courses: Tuscan cuisine Courses for "crazy for meat" Contact us to have your favorite cooking class at the chef's house. Relaxing environment, your home away from home .

Reviewed By carolynbC4997ZW - Florence, Italy

Such fun - great company, great food & Vary is a hoot. Nice alternative to eating out - make your own dinner and learn some Italian history in the process!

8. Arianna & Friends Day Tours

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Arianna & Friends Day Tours

Small regional tour operator specializing in very original and experiencial tours to the rural Tuscany. Our aim is to bring visitors of Tuscany to the best food producers of wine, cheese, olive oil, honey, chocolate, pasta, grains and any local specialty. We only arrange customized tours for individuals and small groups. For very enthusistic "foodies" we also arrange informal and very educational cooking classes at our cooking school called My Tuscan Kitchen: typical Tuscan menus, pizza classes, chocolate making experiences, pastry making experiences. We arrange fantastic truffle hunting tours in the woods near San Miniato and very exclusive foodie tours on Vespa scooters, as we are located near Pontedera, hometown of Vespa! EXPERIENCE WINE & FOOD IN TUSCANY WITH US!

9. GiglioCooking

Via del Ghirlandaio 6b, 50121, Florence Italy +39 055 614 7210 [email protected] http://www.gigliocooking.com
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GiglioCooking

Gigliocooking offers cooking courses of different matter and lasting times. With us you learn to make the real Italian food in a comfortable environment. Here you will discover the secrets and everything that will enhance your cooking techniques from a true Tuscan Chef. If you want to cook at both professional and amateur level, come to have an unique experience of culture and fun.

Reviewed By StephTillett - South Africa, null

I spent 10 days learning as much from Marcella as we could about Italian cooking, the history, techniques and recipes! She is so knowledgable, entertaining and a great teacher! The 10 days is not enough to cover even a 10th of Italian cuisine, but we covered more than expected. From pasta varieties, basic preparations, meats, fishes, vegetables and gnocchi! Highly recommended course, thank you Marcella! :-)

10. InFlorence Academy

Piazza Santo Spirito 9 Int. Palazzo Guadagni, 50125, Florence Italy +39 055 213030 [email protected] http://www.inflorenceacademy.it/
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InFlorence Academy

The school, the oldest state recognized school of foreign languages in Florence, can be found in Palazzo Guadagni, a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century which is located in the middle of the old town centre near the Ponte Vecchio.The historic school building, renovated in 1992, has eleven classrooms, a multimedia learning centre, a lecture room and a student lounge and is in a quaint Italian quarter. The school is in the centre of the oldest part of Florence, 300 m from the Pitti Palace, 500 m from the Ponte Vecchio and about 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral (il Duomo) and from the railway station.The building is the work of the architect Cronaca and was built between 1502 and 1508. In the 1860's, it was extensively improved by the architect Poggi with the addition of beautiful frescoes. The school was completely renovated, taking care to enhance the original features but also making use of the best of modern Italian design to produce a stunning mix of new and old.

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