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.
