Garden Tour and Authentic Italian Pasta Making Class in Tuscany
Overview
This Tuscany cooking class is ideal for anyone looking to dive into Italian culture, learn new cooking skills, and spend time with welcoming locals in their home. The perfect opportunity to share an authentic, home-cooked vegetarian forward Italian meal while learning about the flavors and traditions that make Tuscany so special.
- Authentic Italian pasta making class in Tuscany, in a charming town near Siena
- Farm to table experience: pick herbs, vegetables, flowers, and eggs from the garden for your cooking class and meal
- Private, hands-on pasta class in a town close to Siena
- Master the art of cooking fresh homemade pasta or risotto, and an accompanying sauce
- Cook and dine with locals: perfect blend of cooking, conversation, and connection
- Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or a lover of meat, they cater to all diets with a commitment to quality and sustainability
- If you'd like to also help prepare the dessert, please indicate your interest when booking
What's Included
- Two glasses of local wine or beer or non-alcoholic fermented drinks
- Homecooked Italian meal
- Private Italian pasta class with Laetitia and Lucia
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting Location
53030 Belforte
Province of Siena, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join local hosts Laetitia and Lucia for a hands-on pasta-making class in the Tuscan countryside, just outside Siena. This 2-hour experience begins with a visit to their garden to gather fresh herbs, vegetables, edible flowers, and eggs. Then, step into their rustic kitchen to learn traditional techniques for making fresh pasta with a seasonal sauce. After cooking, enjoy your meal with a classic dessert like tiramisu or panna cotta. Prefer risotto or a meat ragù? Just let them know in advance. Vegetarian-forward and full of heart, this class offers a warm, authentic taste of Italian culture. This intimate Tuscany cooking class is ideal for food lovers who want to connect with locals, build pasta-making skills, and savor a truly home-cooked Italian meal.
Notes:
1. Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
2. Laetitia and Lucia are happy to accommodate gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan diets with advance notice.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Laetitia and Lucia can accommodate gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan diets, if informed in advance
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7626P593
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Two glasses of local wine or beer or non-alcoholic fermented drinks.
- Homecooked Italian meal.
- Private Italian pasta class with Laetitia and Lucia.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Garden Tour and Authentic Italian Pasta Making Class in Tuscany is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Garden Tour and Authentic Italian Pasta Making Class in Tuscany will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Two glasses of local wine or beer or non-alcoholic fermented drinks
- Homecooked Italian meal
- Private Italian pasta class with Laetitia and Lucia
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Laetitia and Lucia can accommodate gluten free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan diets, if informed in advance
- Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning.
