Italy · WORKSHOPS
The 15 best workshops & classes you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Make three fresh pastas in Florence’s 1200s medieval tower, then eat your work with Tuscan wine in this lively three-hour class.
“Such fun, the best thing we did as a family and skill for future. I took my two teenage daughters they loved it, the atmosphere was great shouting “yes chef” having a laugh. Loving the wine. Highly recommended and so cheap too!”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu near Rome’s Piazza Navona in a friendly three-hour class with wine, coffee, and recipes to take home.
“Lori made the class fun. Her expertise, patience and helpfulness ensured that we all made wonderful fresh tasty pasta and yummy Tiramisu. If you're in Rome and have 3 hours to spare - this is a must to do! Thank you Lori.”
Learn pizza, pasta, focaccia, and gelato at a Tuscan farm with a chef, wine, views, and round-trip transport from Florence.
“Very well organized. Lots of fun. Food was delicious. Staff were attentive and helpful. Highly enjoyed it”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, or limoncello in a local restaurant.
“We had a delightful experience in Clive’s cooking class with our family of four. It was a memorable day as we learned to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu. Clive was incredibly patient with us, as we were complete beginners in cooking. He made the class engaging and enjoyable, especially for our 16 and 18-year-olds. We ended up making some fantastic food that we thoroughly enjoyed afterward. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Florence.”
Make three fresh pastas in a medieval Florence tower, enjoy Tuscan wine, and share a lively three-hour cooking class near the Duomo.
“Had a great experience with Nico - very easy to follow cooking class and he was super friendly. Plus accomodating for my friend who is vegetarian. Would definitely recommend, thank you!”
Make real Neapolitan pizza in Naples with a local chef, bruschetta, a drink, and practical techniques you can repeat at home.
“This pizza class was SO much fun and totally worth every euro! We learned real pizza-making secrets, got the full recipe, and honestly the whole experience was amazing. The atmosphere was great, mostly thanks to our teacher/boss Mauro — he was super funny, welcoming, and shared so many useful tips and info. Mauro is a 10/10 🥰 Highly recommend!”
Make pasta and tiramisu near the Vatican with a local chef, flowing wine, and a fun small-group meal for $41.
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and so much fun. Learning to make fresh pasta from scratch was such an incredible experience. And making tiramisu the traditional way was the sweetest ending (literally!). We laughed, learned so much, and enjoyed every bite of what we created. It wasn’t just a class, it was a memory we’ll always cherish. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Italy who wants a true hands-on culinary experience! 🍝🍰”
Review of Florence’s Tuscan farmhouse cooking class, with a market tour, handmade pasta, wine, lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Such a fun experience! We did it over the summer and decided to do it again! The pasta was terrific, gelato was excellent and the staff (Gloria and Luca) were amazing! Will definitely do it again on our next trip! Thank you!!”
Learn the secrets of Neapolitan pizza in a hands-on Naples class with appetizers, a drink, your own Margherita, and a diploma.
“Fun little cooking class with the pizza to eat after. The host/instructor was nice and gave us good recommendations to eat and drink while we were in Naples. I’d recommend this activity.”
Make three fresh pasta types in central Rome, then enjoy wine, dessert, and limoncello in historic Palazzo Grazioli.
“Loved this experience. Was super fun and Olga was amazing!! She made sure our experience was nothing but perfect. 10/10 would do again!!”
Learn three fresh pastas beside Florence’s Arno, then eat your work with Tuscan wine in this friendly three-hour class.
“The pasta making experience was a great evening, with good pasta that we made ourselves! Was nice to meet other travelers and to learn how to make pasta, something we can now do at home ourselves. I would do it again and would recommend it to others.”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in central Rome with an Italian chef, then enjoy your meal with wine and limoncello.
“It was truly amazing. Tomas made it fun and was very helpful as well. We had a great group.”
Make fettuccine with a chef at Piazza Navona, then enjoy bruschetta, a drink, and your pasta with a choice of Italian sauce.
“Marcello was great at teaching how to make pasta. Definitely worth the money!”
Make fresh pasta and three Italian spritzes in a lively three-hour Rome cooking class with an English-speaking chef and mixologist.
“I had the most amazing time. All of our hosts were phenomenal both Benjamin and Giovanna were absolutely amazing so welcoming, heart warming and I celebrated my birthday with them and made it the most amazing 21st 🥰 I highly recommend 🥰🥰🥰”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello in a small group class.
“I highly recommend doing a cooking class. Our guide was engaging, funny and friendly and the whole experience allowed us to make new friends. The cooking class was one of the highlights of my whole trip.”
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