Private Florence Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking Class with Mirella
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.
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Private Florence Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking Class with Mirella
What's included in Private Florence Market Tour & Tuscan Cooking Class with Mirella
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
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.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Private market tour, cooking class and wine with your host Mirella
- 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
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
End Points
- Your tour ends at your host's home in the town of Antella, South of Florence that is accessible by public transportation.
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Ticket Redemption
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: [email protected] -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
