Tour the vibrant local markets and immerse yourself in a private lunch or dinner in a local home with a certified home cook. Enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste local recipes and wines.

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: English, Italian
Private group

Highlights

Visit the vibrant local market with your Cesarina
Engage in a private cooking demonstration
Dine on a private 4-course lunch or dinner
Create a genuine connection with local Italian families

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On this tour, you can go food shopping like a local with your "Cesarina", enjoying the distinctive Italian local markets and learning how to recognize the best produce from the land. Then, attend a private cooking demo where your Cesarina will share the secret of her/his family cookbook while finishing one of the dishes in front of you. Sit at an authentic Italian table and enjoy a 4-course seasonal menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish and dessert with drinks (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Includes

Local market visit with the Cesarina
Private cooking demo
Private 4-course dinner or lunch
Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
Local taxes

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The address will be disclosed after the booking.

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The address of your Cesarina will be shared after the reservation
The local market tour usually starts at 11:00AM and 6:00PM, but you can be flexible based on your requirements when notified in advance
Your Cesarina can cater to different dietary requirements, to be confirmed directly with the service organizer after the booking

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If you are in Lucca, and looking for a fantastic market tour and homemade meal, you must visit with Monica. Monica first took us to the local farmer’s market to browse and buy produce, (it was fascinating to see how she chose only the best) then back to her home where she prepared traditional food that was tasty and plentiful and accompanied by different wines. We met Monica’s family, a wonderful daughter and very nice husband. They made you feel like family. We spent 4 amazing hours eating and drinking and laughing. Great experience! Written by Jodi.

June 18, 2022

Incredible!!!

OMG. The best ever. The hosts were absolutely amazing. The food was awesome. You are missing out if you don’t do this experience. I would do it over and over and over. Gracious hosts and beautiful atmosphere.... Can’t say enough, love, love, love this cooking extravaganza. Simple but elegant...

May 25, 2019

Lucca: Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home

Lucca: Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina's Home

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Incredible!!!