• Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting
  • Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting
  • Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting
  • Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting
  • Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting

Florence: Gelato-Making Class with a Local Artisan & Tasting

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ID: GYG1505196-2298839
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Country: Italy

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Learn how to make gelato in Florence, the city where it was invented. Craft your own gourmet flavor from scratch with a master artisan and enjoy a tasting session of your creation.
Uncover the secrets of world-class Florentine artisan gelato with a hands-on masterclass. Become a gelato maker for a day in the city where gelato was originally invented.

Led by a born-and-raised Florentine guide and a Florentine master gelato artisan, learn how to select raw ingredients, balance recipes, and use professional machinery. Craft your own gourmet flavor from scratch and finish the experience with a delicious tasting session.

Discover how the gelato flavors and their preparation are rooted in Florentine tradition. Learn about the Florentine lemon variety and “Crema Buontalenti”, the first creamy gelato ever (not sorbet), invented in Florence in 1559 or 1565 by the architect and chef Bernardo Buontalenti, who also invented the first stationary cooling machines.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make gelato in the city where it was invented
  • Craft your own gourmet flavor from scratch with a master artisan
  • Use professional machinery to create your own gelato
  • Enjoy a tasting session of your own creation at the end of the class
  • Discover the secrets of world-class Florentine artisan gelato

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity is suitable for foodies and families
The gelato flavors are rooted in Florentine tradition
Meeting point: In front of the main entrance of the Bardini Museum (Museo Stefano Bardini). The guide will be holding a red umbrella.
INCLUDED
  • Hands-on gelato making experience
  • Guidance from a Florentine master gelato artisan
  • Opportunity to craft your own gelato flavor
  • Tasting session of gelato
  • What the gelato tradition is and how it developed
  • All raw ingredients and professional equipment
  • Guided tasting session of the gelato made during the class
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Additional food and drinks not specified in the program
  • Gratuities (optional)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.