All about Cantucci: Factory Museum Visit and Masterclass
Would like to enjoy an authentic Tuscan experience? Immerse yourself in the crunchy and delicious world of Tuscan cookies, visit an historic ‘Cantucci’ factory museum and enjoy a cooking class where you will learn to make these iconic biscuits.
The experience starts at Museo Bottega Mattei in Florence. There you will learn about the origins of the iconic “Cantucci” biscuit and about the history of this family business.
The visit includes also an amazing Tasting session. You will taste a selection of Biscotti di Prato (1 Almond, 1 Chocolate, 1 Pistachio and Almond, 1 Hazelnuts) together with Espresso, Mantovana Cake, Filone Candito and Brutto Buono.
After the visit you will head to your Cesarina’s home to enjoy a classic Italian aperitivo. Then it’s time for the Cooking Class. Learn how to make ‘Cantucci’ biscuits from scratch with your host and discover the secrets of regional Tuscan cuisine. After the lesson, you will taste your biscuits with local Vin Santo. Just delicious!
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All about Cantucci: Factory Museum Visit and Masterclass
What's included in All about Cantucci: Factory Museum Visit and Masterclass
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Tuscan gastronomy is about ancient recipes that are passed down by generations. If you would like to get a glimpse of the authentic local cuisine you should enjoy this experience, which brings you to discover a historic Biscuit company and to take a Cooking class at a local’s home.
Food Menu
MAIN - Cantucci
Inclusions
- Guided visit of historic Biscottificio Antonio Mattei (*The visit can be shared with other guests)
- Italian Aperitivo: Prosecco and nibbles
- Tasting session: enjoy everything you've prepared with Vin Santo, beverages and coffee included
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's home (learn to prepare “Cantucci” biscuit from scratch)
- Tasting session: Biscotti di Prato, Espresso, Mantovana Cake, Filone Candito, Brutto Buono.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The experience starts at Museo Bottega Mattei in Florence, a cozy shop and museum of the longstanding biscuit factory of the nearby Prato. You will meet your Cesarina outside the shop.
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Ticket Redemption
Please specify if you have any food intolerance/allergy at the time of booking or email at [email protected] with your booking ref. Our team will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your host and providing you with the full address.
