If you are a gelato-lover, LivTours Semi-Private Gelato Making Class in Florence is for you! During this experience, you will visit a family-owned and run Gelato Academy, yes Italy has academies for gelato making! In the company of a gelato maestro, you will learn all the ins and outs of gelato making from a true professional. Explore the differences between gelato and ice cream, and learn about how it is made, the ingredients used, and the special process that makes it so creamy and delicious. You can even make your very own flavor from scratch! You will become an honorary Italian gelato maker after this class as you will be learning everything from the ingredients that can be used, all the way to scooping like a pro. This hands-on family-friendly experience is great fun and the perfect way to spend your time in Florence – which some say is the gelato capital of Italy!
LivTours semi-private group tours are a maximum of six people per group, which we believe gives travelers more opportunity to engage with their guide and local artisans, encouraging a more personal experience. This is especially important when it comes to workshops and classes so that you can get the full gist of the experience and truly learn techniques and skills which you can take back home with you.
If you are wondering about the difference between ice cream and gelato, we will help you to set the record straight! Just like ice cream, gelato contains milk, sugar, and flavorings such as fruit or nuts, but, and there is a big difference, it has less cream than ice cream and usually no egg yolks. Amazing considering it tastes creamier than ice cream! You might think this is a ‘new’ Italian dessert, but ancient Roman emperors reportedly ate very similar desserts, and this dessert is said to be one of many culinary inventions that Catherine de’ Medici is said to have taken from Florence to Paris in 1533 when she married the King of France. There is no written proof of that, but we do know for certain that in 1686, Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, a Sicilian fisherman and chef from Palermo, made the first gelato machine and took it to Paris!
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Gelato Making Class
Gelato Making Class
Your LivTours Semi-Private Gelato Making Class in Florence starts in the center of Florence, near Santa Maria Novella Train Station, where you will meet your gelato master outside of his famous family-run Gelato Academy for your one-hour class. Florence is known to have some of the best gelaterias in Italy, and some will even tell you it is the birthplace of this silky sweet dessert. We encourage you to learn how it is made so that you will not only be a gelato maker for an hour but take it with you home and hopefully make your own to share with family and friends.
You will begin your class by learning about the ingredients, measurements, and how to create the perfect balance of flavor in gelato. Explore the secrets of this Italian treat from passionate Italian gelato-makers and learn how fresh, seasonal ingredients are the only way to make the perfect flavors. That is just one of the secrets to great gelato you will learn. After you have a good understanding of the basics, it will be time for you to make your gelato.
Surrounded by experts, you will get to create your very own gelato flavor from scratch. No matter what your dietary requirements are, dairy-free or gluten-free, there will be something for you to make and eat! While your gelato churns in the machine, you will learn how to scoop and serve gelato like a pro from behind the counter. When your gelato is ready, it is time to taste the magic of your very own gelato creation!
At the end of your class, you will have immersed yourself in the art of gelato making, learning all the secrets (well, most of them!), and even made your very own gelato flavor. It is the ultimate end to your gelato experience, enjoying your very own handmade creation!
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry. LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism and how LivTours is contributing, click here.
All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
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