Artisan Gelato Making Lesson in Florence
Escape the crowds and learn how to make gelato with award-winning maestri! Florence has several centuries of gelato making history and this lesson will provide a comprehensive scoop on Florence's love affair with gelato as well as making artisan flavors from scratch. This lesson is a fun activity for traveling families to the gelato obsessive, learning from knowledgeable local chefs how to make various types of this legendary Italian frozen dessert: cream-based or fior di latte gelato, chocolate or nut-based (hazelnut or pistachio) and a seasonal fruit sorbet. You will make everything 100% from scratch and see that quality gelato is easier than pie! This lesson is a suitable activity for children and for gelato enthusiasts of all ages. You will leave with heightened appreciation for artisan gelato, know how to distinguish the good from the industrial, and all while having heaps of fun (and gelato!)
p.s. Did you know we offer a walking food tour dedicated entirely to gelato? Check it out our Artisan Gelato Tour of Florence!
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• Make artisanal gelato with Florentine gelato maestri and knowledgeable expert local chefs
• Whip up min. 2 types of gelato (your choice!) plus a dessert such as Italian cookies or Florentine gelato cake
• Recipes to make Florentine gelato at home
• Learn how gelato is made from scratch
• Making artisanal gelato of the highest quality with raw fresh ingredients
• Sample freshly churned gelato
• Discover the history of gelato in Florence dating back over 500 years!
• Become a gelato critic in under 2 hoursDuration: 1.5 hours
Inclusions: Please see note below on inclusions. All gelato tastings, entrance to the gelato laboratory and lesson on gelato making, hands-on gelato making with fresh ingredients, led by a knowledgeable local expert chef as your teacher and recipes in English.
*NOTE REGARDING INCLUSIONS: Our gelato making lessons are private and are held either at a working gelato laboratory or a culinary studio setting with a Florentine bilingual expert chef- based on availability and when you request to book.
The gelato laboratory will include 3 flavors. The culinary studio will make 2 flavors and one dessert (i.e. biscotti or Florentine zuccotto gelato spongecake.)
Alternative options: In case the gelato making lesson isn’t available, consider our Artisan Gelato Tour of Florence or a Pizza & Gelato Making at a Culinary Studio
Please note that this lesson can be extended to 3 hours for more flavors, styles (i.e. custards, milk-alternative/vegan gelati, etc) for an additional supplement, inquire for more details.
This activity is perfect for families who are traveling and has been recommended by Lonely Planet!
* Generic recipes with options for flavor modifications will be provided granted you have a gelato machine, even a small home appliance will be suitable.Not included: Travel insurance, transport, additional time/flavors and trip cancellation insurance.
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PRIVATE LESSON RATES: Depends on group size, 1-2 adults = $245 pp, 3 adults = $195 pp, 4 adults = $175 pp, 5-7 adults = $145 pp, 8 adults = $135 pp (Children under 12 pay $30 discount per ticket, min. 2 adult ticket purchase required.)
*July & August 2026 Summer PROMO pricing available, discounted pricing displayed at checkout.
Please inquire via “request info” below if you have a group of 8 or more and have special requests for a custom quote
Start time: Afternoon 2:00pm or 3:00pm (start time is flexible at a higher rate, please inquire for quote).
Days: Monday-Sunday (based on availability/first come first serve)
*Please note all pricing is in USD$. Click on "Private Lesson Pricing & Schedule" to expand and view pricing details.
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FAQs
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We only offer as a private experience with a required minimum 2 adult ticket purchase, however, if you are travelling along and want a more social option, we recommend our Group Pizza & Gelato making class. Please check out more details here.
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Yes, of course! You’ll receive a short questionnaire at the time of booking to share your preferences. We’ll check with the chef to confirm what’s feasible based on fresh ingredients available.
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Of course! The standard menu includes learning how to make both milk-based and fruit-based gelato and a traditional Italian dessert- we are happy to modify dessert options for gluten-free requirements, please make a note in our required questionnaire at checkout
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Yes, if you’d like dairy-free or vegan gelato, we can include fruit-based sorbet or other suitable recipes upon request. Please reach out to us for details.
