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Discover the Best of Sicilian Cooking Classes
Explore Palermo’s iconic food market and cook authentic Sicilian dishes from scratch.
- Everything you get: Visit Mercato del Capo with a professional chef, enjoy local tastings, and prepare a traditional Sicilian 3-course meal in a hands-on small-group cooking class with unlimited wine, all ingredients, and a digital recipe booklet included.
- Why choose this: Unlike demo-style classes, this experience is fully hands-on from market visit to final meal.
Explore Palermo’s iconic food market and cook authentic Sicilian dishes from scratch.
- Everything you get: Visit Mercato del Capo with a professional chef, enjoy local tastings, and prepare a traditional Sicilian 3-course meal in a hands-on small-group cooking class with unlimited wine, all ingredients, and a digital recipe booklet included.
- Why choose this: Unlike demo-style classes, this experience is fully hands-on from market visit to final meal.
Inclusions
- Mercato del Capo visit
- Local food tastings
- Hands-on cooking class
- 3-course Sicilian meal
- Unlimited local wine
- Apron & cooking utensils
- All cooking ingredients
- Graduation certificate
- Digital recipe booklet
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Mercato del Capo includes several smaller market areas such as Ballarò, La Vucciria, and Lattarini.
- On Mondays and selected holidays, fish markets may remain closed. Additional tastings will be offered instead.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Spend unforgettable family moments as you learn how to make pizza and gelato like a true local from a professional, English-speaking chef.
- Pay close attention as your pizzaiolo demonstrates how to make the perfect “sfincione” pizza, loosely translating to "thick sponge".
- Learn about the history of Italian ice cream as you make fresh pistachio gelato and a cone to go with it.
- Enjoy the opportunity to sample premium wines and olive oils as you wait for the food to be ready before settling down for a well-earned dinner.
- Leave the cooking class with happy memories, a graduation certificate, and a digital recipe booklet to impress your friends and family.
- Spend unforgettable family moments as you learn how to make pizza and gelato like a true local from a professional, English-speaking chef.
- Pay close attention as your pizzaiolo demonstrates how to make the perfect “sfincione” pizza, loosely translating to "thick sponge".
- Learn about the history of Italian ice cream as you make fresh pistachio gelato and a cone to go with it.
- Enjoy the opportunity to sample premium wines and olive oils as you wait for the food to be ready before settling down for a well-earned dinner.
- Leave the cooking class with happy memories, a graduation certificate, and a digital recipe booklet to impress your friends and family.
Inclusions
- Pizza and gelato cooking lesson
- English-speaking local chef
- Demonstration of "sfincione" making (pizza palermitana)
- All ingredients for pizza and gelato making
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Dinner with wine and Marsala wine, soft drinks for children
- Graduation certificate
- Digital booklet with recipes
- Tip: After the cooking class, take some time to visit the nearby famous attractions such as the Teatro Massimo and the Norman Palace.
- Please inform the chef about any vegetarian preferences, food intolerances, or allergies in advance.
- Wines are available only for guests aged 18 and above. Children can enjoy soft drinks.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Hands-on cooking class where you shape, bake, and coat your own authentic Hungarian bread Kürtőskalács.
- Everything you get: Learn with expert Hungarian hosts in a small-group, fully hands-on session. Your personal wooden spit and pre‑prepared dough are provided, along with all ingredients. Choose classic coatings like vanilla sugar, cinnamon, coconut, or walnut, and take home a completion certificate.
- Why choose this: More than a tasting—gain real skills, local insight, and a freshly baked chimney cake you made yourself.
Hands-on cooking class where you shape, bake, and coat your own authentic Hungarian bread Kürtőskalács.
- Everything you get: Learn with expert Hungarian hosts in a small-group, fully hands-on session. Your personal wooden spit and pre‑prepared dough are provided, along with all ingredients. Choose classic coatings like vanilla sugar, cinnamon, coconut, or walnut, and take home a completion certificate.
- Why choose this: More than a tasting—gain real skills, local insight, and a freshly baked chimney cake you made yourself.
Inclusions
- Hands-on Kürtőskalács baking workshop
- All baking materials and ingredients
- Expert instruction from Hungarian bakers
- Personal wooden spit
- Individual dough for each guest
- Choice of traditional coatings
- Vanilla sugar or cinnamon
- Coconut or walnut
- Completion certificate
What to bring
- Valid photo ID and mobile voucher.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a baking workshop.
Accessibility
- The workshop is located on a basement level accessed by stairs.
Additional information
- Duration: approximately 1 hour.
- Small groups, up to 16 participants.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Learn to make fresh pasta like a true blue Italian 'nonna' at this fun cooking class in Florence.
- Everything you get: A professional English-speaking chef will teach you the basics and guide you as you prepare ravioli, tortelli, and tagliatelle, along with delicious sauces, such as butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù, to match. Sit down to feast on the meal you prepared, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. Leave with a recipe booklet to try your newfound skills at home.
- Why choose this: If you're looking for an out-of-the-box travel experience that goes beyond visiting museums and monuments, this class is for you. Explore Florence through its food and learn about the rich culinary heritage of Italy.
Learn to make fresh pasta like a true blue Italian 'nonna' at this fun cooking class in Florence.
- Everything you get: A professional English-speaking chef will teach you the basics and guide you as you prepare ravioli, tortelli, and tagliatelle, along with delicious sauces, such as butter and sage, arrabbiata, and Tuscan ragù, to match. Sit down to feast on the meal you prepared, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. Leave with a recipe booklet to try your newfound skills at home.
- Why choose this: If you're looking for an out-of-the-box travel experience that goes beyond visiting museums and monuments, this class is for you. Explore Florence through its food and learn about the rich culinary heritage of Italy.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking chef
- Cooking essentials
- Lunch
- Unlimited Tuscan wine and soft drinks
- Booklet with recipes
Exclusions
- Transportation
- Tips
- Vegetarians are welcome too! Please inform in advance.
- Please inform about any food allergies or intolerance in advance.
- This experience requires a minimum number of participants. If that number is not met, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guests under the age of 18 years can only join the tour if they are accompanied by at least one adult.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- This experience has it all: good food, wine, and the company of fellow foodies!
- In this 3-hour class, you will learn how to cook a lovely Italian meal while being guided by a professional chef.
- Meet the chef in the famous Trastevere neighborhood and be greeted with Prosecco and snacks, the perfect aperitif before the class begins.
- Then, learn how to make pasta from scratch.
- The chef will guide you and the (less than 12) members of your small group through the hands-on process.
- Don't hesitate to ask questions about anything related to food or Rome.
- Finally, taste the fruits of your labor and pair it with some fine Italian wine.
- End your session with two takeaways: a pleasant memory, and the recipe for an authentic Italian dish to impress friends and family back home!
- This experience has it all: good food, wine, and the company of fellow foodies!
- In this 3-hour class, you will learn how to cook a lovely Italian meal while being guided by a professional chef.
- Meet the chef in the famous Trastevere neighborhood and be greeted with Prosecco and snacks, the perfect aperitif before the class begins.
- Then, learn how to make pasta from scratch.
- The chef will guide you and the (less than 12) members of your small group through the hands-on process.
- Don't hesitate to ask questions about anything related to food or Rome.
- Finally, taste the fruits of your labor and pair it with some fine Italian wine.
- End your session with two takeaways: a pleasant memory, and the recipe for an authentic Italian dish to impress friends and family back home!
Inclusions
- All ingredients for your pasta
- Prosecco, wine, appetizers, pasta, dessert & digestif
- Two different types of pasta (including Ravioli)
- Expert Italian chef to guide you
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
Start point
Central Rome
1. Option 1: Restaurant Gusto - Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 14, Piazza Navona
Taking a cooking class near Piazza Navona is more than an activity — you’re creating a memory surrounded by the elegance and energy of one of Rome’s most iconic squares. If your hotel or Airbnb is anywhere near the city center, you're just a short, scenic walk away from your cooking class.
Note: Meet your chef guide at Restaurant Gusto, where your experience begins.
Things to do
Tiramisu
Pizza
Enjoy your sit-down meal
2. Option 2: La Panetteria Ristorante in Via della Panetteria 13a, near Trevi Fountain
End point
Your cooking studio
Handcraft two of Italy’s beloved dishes with a professional chef in central Rome.
- Everything you get: Join an interactive cooking class led by a professional chef, where you’ll make authentic pizza from scratch and craft classic tiramisu using top-quality Italian ingredients. Savor your creations in a welcoming, social setting with complimentary drinks.
- Why choose this: Make and hand-toss your own pizza and craft creamy tiramisu in a deliciously interactive experience that’s perfect for all. Kids have a blast getting messy, parents love the authentic flavors, and everyone leaves with full bellies and big smiles.
Handcraft two of Italy’s beloved dishes with a professional chef in central Rome.
- Everything you get: Join an interactive cooking class led by a professional chef, where you’ll make authentic pizza from scratch and craft classic tiramisu using top-quality Italian ingredients. Savor your creations in a welcoming, social setting with complimentary drinks.
- Why choose this: Make and hand-toss your own pizza and craft creamy tiramisu in a deliciously interactive experience that’s perfect for all. Kids have a blast getting messy, parents love the authentic flavors, and everyone leaves with full bellies and big smiles.
Inclusions
- Ingredients
- Local chef
- Complimentary drinks and soft drinks
- Water
- Small group of 10-15 participants
Exclusions
- Additional food or beverages not listed in the inclusions
What's not allowed
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional Information
- Please let the tour operator know beforehand if you have any dietary restrictions.
- It’s not standard practice, but if your host gave you a taste of la dolce vita, a tip is a lovely way to say thanks.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION3 hours - 4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
1. Option 1: Via della Polveriera 9, near Colosseum
The ultimate “Rome by day, romance by night” combo, this experience not only helps you tick off the big sights — the Colosseum, Forum, Constantine's Arch — but also keeps your itinerary efficient and exciting with a nearby cooking class.
To reach this cooking studio, head to the terrace above the Colosseo metro station. Take the pedestrian bridge that passes over the street. The office is about 50 meters across; you can spot it by the purple flag.
Things to do
Introductions
Tiramisu
Ravioli
Fettuccine
Enjoy your sit down meal
2. Option 2: Via Cipro 4L at La Nicchia Cafe, near Vatican Museums
3. Option 3: Restaurant Gusto, Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 14, near Piazza Navona
End point
Cooking studio
Perfect making 3 Italian staples in a small group with a local chef in the Eternal City.
- Everything you get: Roll up your sleeves and begin by preparing a classic tiramisù, then learn to make fresh ravioli and fettuccine from scratch in amatriciana or cacio e pepe sauces. Use the freshest produce and discover traditional pasta-making techniques. Finally, sit down to enjoy your creations with a complimentary drink.
- Why choose this: Understand how time-honored techniques and seasonal ingredients work in tandem to craft three Italian classics. With small group sizes (10-15 guests approx), personal guidance and an inclusive atmosphere is guaranteed. Be part of the communal eating ethos in Rome through this experience.
Perfect making 3 Italian staples in a small group with a local chef in the Eternal City.
- Everything you get: Roll up your sleeves and begin by preparing a classic tiramisù, then learn to make fresh ravioli and fettuccine from scratch in amatriciana or cacio e pepe sauces. Use the freshest produce and discover traditional pasta-making techniques. Finally, sit down to enjoy your creations with a complimentary drink.
- Why choose this: Understand how time-honored techniques and seasonal ingredients work in tandem to craft three Italian classics. With small group sizes (10-15 guests approx), personal guidance and an inclusive atmosphere is guaranteed. Be part of the communal eating ethos in Rome through this experience.
Inclusions
- Ingredients
- Local chef
- Complimentary drinks
- Gourmet tasting session (as per option selected)
- Water
- Small group of 10-15 participants
Exclusions
- Additional food and beverages
- Hotel transfers
What to bring
- A generous appetite!
What's not allowed
- Pets
- Children below the age of 4 years
Additional information
- This experience is wheelchair accessible
- A heartfelt grazie can go a long way—and if you’d like to show extra appreciation, a small tip is always warmly received.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Master the art of Tuscan pasta and tiramisu in a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef in Siena.
- Everything you get: Start with a bubbly toast before diving into a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Guided by a local chef, you’ll roll, shape, and cook fresh pasta, learn how to pair it with the right sauces, and finish by enjoying your homemade meal in a beautiful setting.
- Why choose this: A small-group setting makes the experience personal and relaxed, giving you the chance to explore authentic pasta traditions. With local recipes and regional flavors at the core, the class offers a true taste of Tuscany from kitchen to table.
Master the art of Tuscan pasta and tiramisu in a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef in Siena.
- Everything you get: Start with a bubbly toast before diving into a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Guided by a local chef, you’ll roll, shape, and cook fresh pasta, learn how to pair it with the right sauces, and finish by enjoying your homemade meal in a beautiful setting.
- Why choose this: A small-group setting makes the experience personal and relaxed, giving you the chance to explore authentic pasta traditions. With local recipes and regional flavors at the core, the class offers a true taste of Tuscany from kitchen to table.
Inclusions
- Welcome glass of Prosecco
- Pasta and tiramisu cooking class
- Small group of 12 or less participants
- Expert local chef
- Apron and cooking equipment
- Meal to enjoy your preparations
What to bring
- A valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking (may be requested at the entrance).
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for a cooking class.
What’s not allowed
- Pets, except for registered service animals.
- Smoking, vaping, or bringing outside food and drinks.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Additional information
- The class is held in a popular restaurant in Siena.
- Groups are limited to 12 participants for a more personalized experience.
- Not recommended for pregnant women.
- Inform the host in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Step-by-step instruction is provided by an experienced local chef.
- All ingredients and cooking equipment are included.
- Suitable for both beginners and cooking enthusiasts.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Learn a full Balinese menu from a local chef, then sit down to enjoy the meal you just cooked.
- Everything you get: Join a 3-hour class with a professional local chef, then enjoy lunch and drinks from what you cook. Prepare seven Balinese dishes, including Bumbu Bali, peanut sauce, potato fritters, soup, chicken satay, shredded chicken, and fried banana, all with tranquil rice field views.
- Upgrades: Choose a morning class with a traditional market tour or an afternoon class without it, and add shared transportation for easier travel if you like.
- Why choose this: Start early with a morning market visit, experiencing daily Balinese life up close and still keeping your afternoon completely free.
Learn a full Balinese menu from a local chef, then sit down to enjoy the meal you just cooked.
- Everything you get: Join a 3-hour class with a professional local chef, then enjoy lunch and drinks from what you cook. Prepare seven Balinese dishes, including Bumbu Bali, peanut sauce, potato fritters, soup, chicken satay, shredded chicken, and fried banana, all with tranquil rice field views.
- Upgrades: Choose a morning class with a traditional market tour or an afternoon class without it, and add shared transportation for easier travel if you like.
- Why choose this: Start early with a morning market visit, experiencing daily Balinese life up close and still keeping your afternoon completely free.
Inclusions
- 3-hour cooking class
- Professional local chef
- Lunch and drinks
- Menu of 7 dishes, including Bumbu Bali
- Rice field views from venue
- Morning session with market tour [as per option selected]
- Afternoon session without market tour [as per option selected]
- Transportation [as per option selected]
Inclusions
- 3-hour cooking class
- Professional local chef
- Lunch and drinks
- Menu of 7 dishes, including Bumbu Bali
- Rice field views from venue
- Morning session with market tour [as per option selected]
- Afternoon session without market tour [as per option selected]
- Transportation [as per option selected]
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.