Food & Wine Tours
Visit to the historic stores of Lucca and then aperitif
5.0
Monica
Spoken languages: Italian, English, French
Food Tour: discover the best places where to taste the finest local food & wine
Shared Experience
Your experience
- Aperitif with local specialties
- Tasting of Local Specialties
We will discover the ancient shops of Lucca and their splendid signs, refined works with attention to the smallest details that are still present and often perfectly preserved. Among the oldest businesses still in operation, we mention the Carli goldsmith's (since 1665), the Giusti bakery (since 1900), the Taddeucci pastry shop (active since 1881), which prepares Buccellato using a recipe that has remained secret over the years, the Massagli pharmacy (established in 1855), the Da Felice pizza shop, the largest underground wine cellar in Italy, a truffle shop, and many others. Afterwards, we will learn how to prepare an aperitif according to my family's tradition and enjoy it with small seasonal delicacies typical of the area.
Vegetarian
€123.00 per guest
(€62.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €123.00
€123.00
per guest€62.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
25 reviews
- Monica was a last minute switch for us as our original chef became sick the day before our class. We couldn’t have asked for a better teacher and guide to Italian cuisine. We took this class while on our honeymoon, and it was one of our favorite experiences during our three weeks in Italy. She and her husband were both incredibly warm and inviting, and made us feel like part of their family. We felt that we got much more than just a cooking class, but also an introduction and welcome into Italian culture. We will absolutely be returning when we come back to Italy.
- I am the travel advisor who booked Gayle and her sisters’ cooking class. I have just heard from Gayle, and she raved about the wonderful experience you provided for them. Thank you so much for all of your efforts!
- Monica and her husband welcomed us in her home and had a lovely family dinner with us. We made two fresh pastas that were delicious. Besides the pasta, they had prepared different food for us to taste. Unfortunately we did not make tiramisu but overall it was a great experience!
- Monica and her husband Paulo were superb hosts. We had a very enjoyable, entertaining and authentic Tuscan culinary experience. Monica was an excellent teacher both in describing verbally and demonstrating what we were required to do. Our engagement in choosing the produce and dishes we cooked plus trying the fruit and herbs from Monica’s garden also added to the experience. We would have no hesitation in recommending to our friends
- Mónica is a lovely woman. She is kind and generous with her time and resources. She is a very good ambassador for the food of Lucca and Tuscany.
Drew Johnson - December 2025
Margaret - October 2025
Esmee - September 2025
Ronnie and Colette Miller - September 2025
Danny & Debbie - June 2025
€123.00 per guest
(€62.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €123.00
€123.00 per guest
Where
Monica
Cesarina from 2018Location: Lucca (LU) Languages: Italian, English, French"I have always cooked, even for many people. In summer I like to make tomato sauce, jams, oil and flavored salt. For my recipes I use products at km 0 and bio."
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