Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio Tickets and Tours

2-Day Florence & Tuscany Overnight from Rome: Duomo, David & Wine

Wonderful Experience. Friendly, knowledgeable guides.

We took this tour to give us a taste of Tuscany and it really hit the spot. The tour guide had an art history education and knew much more than art! She described herself as also a problem solver and she delivered us from a serious mistake - bring your passports! Being fluently bilingual helped. Sienna is a marvel and the local guide blew us away. The cathedral and it's story compared with nothing else. The private vineyard visit was a treasure; we saw how it was all done; touched the vines; tasted several wines paired with sumptuous bites; we tasted not only wine but also olive oils and balsamic vinegars...we had some shipped home. Again our host was knowledgeable and fun. Florence is lovely and the highlight, The David just has to be seen. Again the guide was exceptional. We did not have time to see the Uffizi Galleries but again the two guides tried hard to have us fit it in. The push-and-pull of Italian city histories made our head spin...and our guide patiently explained them more than once...as we asked our questions. At the end of this tour, the guide set us up on our quest to see more of Rome and happily answered our follow-up questions. I can't speak more highly of her.

Small-Group Pasta Cooking Class and Market Tour in Florence

Our favorite experience of the trip!

My husband and I have done many cooking classes during our travels through Italy and this was without a doubt the best one we have ever done! I chose the pasta making class with the market tour because we were traveling with my sister and her husband and since it was their first time in Florence I though they'd enjoy seeing the local market. Not only did our chef/ guide Thomas show us around and explain the market, but we got to try different things - fruit, meets, cheeses and wine! Any time I've ever done a group cooking class, the menu is pre-determined - not here! We actually walked around the market, assessed what produce looked good with Thomas' guidance, and discussed preferences amongst the group (there were 6 of us total). While we snacked on meats, cheese and wine, Thomas went back to the various market stalls and purchased the fresh ingredients based on our group discussion - we had decided on a tomato based sauce, a zucchini based sauce and then a base that would be meat for part of the group and mushroom for my husband and I (both vegetarian). Back at the cooking location (right across from the market), Thomas led us all through making 3 different types of homemade pasta. When the pastas were done and the sauces prepped we all sat as Thomas completed the sauces and put each pasta dish together. At the end of our trip between the 4 of us we all agreed that this was actually one of the best meals we had on the entire trip! I can not recommend this pasta class with market tour enough, it was without a doubt a highlight of our trip and we can't wait to cook with Thomas (who is a culinary genius!) again!

PRIVATE San Lorenzo Market Tour & Class with Food Author Patrizia

Excellent food & delightful company

Our travel agent booked our evening cooking class with Patrizia. It was phenomenal! We enjoyed every minute. Patrizia is very knowledgeable communicative & thoughtful. The food was simple & delicious! She taught us so many great things that make the recipes amazing. Starting with quality ingredients was a must she insisted & we couldn’t agree more. Perhaps one of the most delightful meals we ever experienced. We will be making every recipe again and again. We look forward to sharing them with our family. If you have the opportunity, join Patrizia in her very efficient kitchen for an evening. You won’t regret it!