Family Cooking Class Tuscany with Farm Visit, Animal Encounter & Pony Ride

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Local host holding a basket of fresh seasonal vegetables for a private Tuscan cooking class in Chianti.
Basket of seasonal vegetables and strawberries from the family estate garden
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Exterior courtyard of Villa Monteoriolo where guests arrive for a private Tuscan cooking class in Chianti.
Woman holding freshly harvested greens for a private Tuscan cooking class at Villa Monteoriolo.
Host welcoming guests at a historic family villa during a cooking class near Florence in the Tuscan countryside
Hands piping green ravioli filling onto pasta circles on a checkered cloth, a cooking class with kids Tuscany can join.
Hands pouring flour onto a wooden board to begin pasta dough on a family cooking class Tuscany.
Woman in a Villa Monteoriolo apron raising a wine glass at the estate, the welcome toast on a family cooking class Tuscany.

Impruneta

Chianti Florentine hills

9:15 or 15:00

Available from March 1 to October 31.

6 hours

Private Experience

For up to 12 participants

English and Italian

Free cancellation

Fully refundable up to 14 days before the scheduled date.

Roundtrip Transfer

Door to door coach included

Fresh pasta from scratch

Make ravioli and tagliatelle by hand.

Frescoed hall dining

Enjoy your meal in the villa’s frescoed hall.

Pony Ride and Animal Encounter for Kids

Family friendly

Children from 3 years old. All ages welcome.

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What you'll do

Private coach pickup from your hotel

Your driver collects you at 3:15 PM. The coach is reserved exclusively for your group.

Cooking class at Villa Monteoriolo

You arrive at a historic family estate in the Chianti hills. You make fresh pasta and dessert by hand with your hosts.

Dine in the frescoed hall

You sit down together to enjoy the meal you prepared, served with Chianti wines, water, and soft drinks.

Transfer to Bio & Brado Farm

A short coach transfer takes you to a working organic farm for the second part of the evening.

Kids at the farm, adults at the aperitivo

Kids meet the animals and ride ponies. Adults settle in for a spritz, local charcuterie, farm-to-table bites, and the view. Private coach brings everyone back at 8:30 PM.

Family cooking class Tuscany: make pasta at a historic villa, meet the animals, and enjoy the countryside

The experience is timed to the season. Tuscany with kids in summer means a late afternoon start to avoid the heat. In spring you set off earlier to make the most of the daylight. This family cooking class Tuscany starts at Villa Monteoriolo, a private historic estate where your group makes fresh pasta and dessert from scratch, then sits together in the frescoed hall to eat. As a Chianti cooking class family experience and a cooking class with kids Tuscany, it works because the format is hands-on, the pace is relaxed, and the venue is genuinely private.

From the villa a coach takes you to Bio & Brado for a farm visit Tuscany kids respond to: animals, open space, and a pony ride Tuscany kids from age 3 can join. Adults get a proper aperitivo with spritz, local charcuterie, and views over the countryside. It is the kind of agritourism Tuscany families and Tuscany farm experience families rarely find packaged this cleanly.

Private transport is included door to door. For family activities Tuscany trips where logistics matter as much as the experience, that makes a difference. If you are looking for things to do in Tuscany with kids that go beyond one stop, or planning a family tour Tuscany that covers cooking, farm life, and the countryside in one go, this family experience Tuscany delivers all of it.

Included

Private coach pickup and drop-off from your hotel

Cooking class at Villa Monteoriolo: fresh pasta and dessert

Frescoed hall dining with Chianti wines, water, and soft drinks

Transfer to Bio & Brado Farm

Animal encounter and pony ride for children (from age 3)

Not included

Aperitivo for adults: spritz, local charcuterie, farm-to-table bites

Gratuities

Additional drinks beyond those included

Meeting point

Pickup at your hotel or agreed location.

Departure time

Two departure options are available depending on the season. The 10:00 AM departure runs from March through May to make the most of daylight. The 3:15 PM departure runs from June through October to avoid the afternoon heat. Your confirmed time is communicated at booking based on your date and group preferences.

Price

Upon request. Contact us to check availability and receive a quote for your group.

Children Policy

Suitable from age 3 for the pony ride and animal encounter. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Weather policy

This experience takes place partly outdoors. In case of bad weather that prevents the experience from running as planned, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.

Dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and dairy free options can be accommodated at Villa Monteoriolo with advance notice. This experience is not suitable for guests with celiac disease.

Group size

Private experience reserved for your group only. Up to 12 participants.

Booking confirmation

Confirmed upon receipt of your enquiry and deposit.

Cancellation policy

Fully refundable up to 14 days before the scheduled date.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the hosts?

The cooking class is hosted by Villa Monteoriolo, a historic family estate in the Chianti hills near Florence. The farm visit and pony ride take place at Bio & Brado, a working organic farm in the same area.

Fresh pasta from scratch: ravioli and tagliatelle, with seasonal sauces. For dessert, tiramisù or panna cotta.
What age is the pony ride suitable for?

From age 3. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What do adults do at Bio & Brado?

While children are with the animals and ponies, adults enjoy a supervised aperitivo with spritz, local charcuterie, farm-to-table bites, and views over the Tuscan countryside.

Yes. A private coach picks you up from your hotel at 3:15 PM and returns you at approximately 9:00 PM. No additional transfer arrangements are needed.

Yes. Both the cooking class and the farm visit are reserved exclusively for your group.

The 4:00 PM start avoids the hottest part of the summer day. By late afternoon the temperature drops, the light is better, and the countryside is at its best.

This experience is priced upon request depending on group size and date. Contact us to check availability and receive a quote.

Yes. It is one of the most complete family tour Tuscany options for families based in Florence. The private coach handles all logistics, and the experience covers a full evening without requiring a rental car or any planning beyond the booking.

Fully refundable up to 3 weeks before the scheduled date.

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Brown donkey mother nursing her dark foal in a pen on a Tuscany farm experience families enjoy near Florence.
Young girls and a farm guide holding guinea pigs and a chicken on straw, a cooking class with kids Tuscany pairs with farm time.
Two baby goats, one standing and one lying down, on a hillside at an agritourism Tuscany families visit with children.
Woman playing with a fluffy farm dog as children look on, one of the family activities Tuscany evenings include.
Girl crossing painted tires beside a play tunnel and two dogs, things to do in Tuscany with kids at a countryside farm.
Woman and three children with farm dogs looking over green Tuscan fields, an evening of Tuscany with kids in the countryside.
Local host holding a basket of fresh seasonal vegetables for a private Tuscan cooking class in Chianti.
Basket of seasonal vegetables and strawberries from the family estate garden
Family cooking class Chianti set among olive groves with sunset views across the rolling Tuscan hills
Guests preparing a traditional Tuscan second course during the Chianti cooking class
Exterior courtyard of Villa Monteoriolo where guests arrive for a private Tuscan cooking class in Chianti.
Woman holding freshly harvested greens for a private Tuscan cooking class at Villa Monteoriolo.
Host welcoming guests at a historic family villa during a cooking class near Florence in the Tuscan countryside
Hands piping green ravioli filling onto pasta circles on a checkered cloth, a cooking class with kids Tuscany can join.
Hands pouring flour onto a wooden board to begin pasta dough on a family cooking class Tuscany.
Woman in a Villa Monteoriolo apron raising a wine glass at the estate, the welcome toast on a family cooking class Tuscany.