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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.
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.
Combo (Save 10%): THIS IS HOLLAND Tickets + Traditional Dutch Syrup Waffle-Making Workshop
from $52.92
$47.85
10% off
Save money with a single ticket that includes a 5D flight and a hands-on Dutch waffle-making workshop in one day.
- Everything you get at This Is Holland: Enjoy entry to THIS IS HOLLAND with access to all shows, including a 9-minute 5D flight experience and pre-recorded shows that explore Dutch history and culture.
- Everything you get at the Dutch Waffle-Making Workshop: Join a 45-minute Dutch syrup waffle workshop with an expert, enjoy complimentary drinks and take home a baking certificate with your prepared waffles.
- Why choose this combo: Enjoy a holistic experience that blends adventure with authentic Dutch culture, all in one ticket that saves you money on separate bookings.
Save money with a single ticket that includes a 5D flight and a hands-on Dutch waffle-making workshop in one day.
- Everything you get at This Is Holland: Enjoy entry to THIS IS HOLLAND with access to all shows, including a 9-minute 5D flight experience and pre-recorded shows that explore Dutch history and culture.
- Everything you get at the Dutch Waffle-Making Workshop: Join a 45-minute Dutch syrup waffle workshop with an expert, enjoy complimentary drinks and take home a baking certificate with your prepared waffles.
- Why choose this combo: Enjoy a holistic experience that blends adventure with authentic Dutch culture, all in one ticket that saves you money on separate bookings.
Inclusions
THIS IS HOLLAND
- Entry tickets to THIS IS HOLLAND
- Access to all immersive shows
- Entry to the Holland Lounge
Dutch Syrup Waffle-Making Workshop
- 45-min Dutch syrup waffle-making workshop
- Expert guide
- Stroopwafel Baking Certificate
- Apron and equipment
- Tea or coffee
What’s not allowed
THIS IS HOLLAND
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside the venue.
- Large bags, outside food, and beverages are not allowed inside the venue.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue.
Dutch Syrup Waffle-Making Workshop
- This experience is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
Accessibility
THIS IS HOLLAND
- The experience is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
- People with back or neck issues, cardiac conditions, epilepsy, and pregnant guests are restricted from participating in the experience.
Dutch Syrup Waffle-Making Workshop
- The workshop is stroller accessible.
Additional information
THIS IS HOLLAND
- Children between 100 and 130 cm in height or aged 5 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult who sits next to them during the flight.
- For safety reasons, this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 4 years and under the height of 1 meter (3.28 ft).
- Pre-shows are presented in Dutch with English subtitles.
Dutch Syrup Waffle-Making Workshop
- No prior cooking experience is required.
- 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: Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 14, near Piazza Navona
Joining a cooking class near Piazza Navona is a chance to make lasting memories in the vibrant charm of one of Rome’s most iconic squares. If you’re staying in the city center, it’s likely just a pleasant, picturesque stroll from your accommodation.
Note: Your experience kicks off at Restaurant Gusto, where you’ll meet your chef guide.
Things to do
Introduction
Spritz cocktail
Maltagliati with basil pesto
Fettucine in tomato sauce
Enjoy your sit-down meal
Limoncello/coffee
Tiramisu
2. Option 2: Near Termini Station
End point
Your cooking studio
Shake, stir, and simmer your way through Rome’s most spirited cooking class, where hands-on pasta making meets expert mixology.
- Everything you get: Mix up three classic Italian favorites including the refreshing Aperol Spritz and floral Hugo Spritz. Make pasta — fettuccine and maltagliati — with sauces like carbonara and pesto. Enjoy drinks on the house.
- Why choose this: You’ll not only learn to master pasta making but also pick up insider mixology tips for your next dinner party. Enjoy a handmade, full-course meal and connect with fellow travelers in a relaxed, intimate setting.
Shake, stir, and simmer your way through Rome’s most spirited cooking class, where hands-on pasta making meets expert mixology.
- Everything you get: Mix up three classic Italian favorites including the refreshing Aperol Spritz and floral Hugo Spritz. Make pasta — fettuccine and maltagliati — with sauces like carbonara and pesto. Enjoy drinks on the house.
- Why choose this: You’ll not only learn to master pasta making but also pick up insider mixology tips for your next dinner party. Enjoy a handmade, full-course meal and connect with fellow travelers in a relaxed, intimate setting.
Inclusions
- Spritz welcome drink (as per option selected)
- Bruschetta (as per option selected)
- Maltagliati pasta with basil Pesto (as per option selected)
- Fettuccine pasta with sugo al Pomodoro
- Mixology demo (as per option selected)
- Fresh and local ingredients
- Tiramisu (as per option selected)
- Complimentary drinks
- Water
- Recipe e-book (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Additional food or beverages not listed in the inclusions
What to bring
- A healthy appetite!
What's not allowed
- Pets
Additional information
- This experience is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease.
- This class is not recommended for those who follow a vegan diet or have lactose or gluten intolerance.
- Alcoholic beverages will be served only to guests aged 18 and above.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
- Please inform us in advance of any other dietary requirements.
- Cooking with locals is about connection; a small tip can be a warm finale to a memorable experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Learn how to make authentic pizza and gelato like a true Italian at the hands-on cooking class in the hip location of downtown Milan.
- Follow the cues of the expert English-speaking "pizzaiolo" as you discover the tricks of the trade to make the perfect pizza.
- Relish the taste of premium wines as the dough rests and before you move on to making the gelato and cone from scratch.
- Once the pizza is ready, sit down for a piping-hot self-made meal accompanied by delicious gelato.
- Return home with a Certificate of Attendance and a digital recipe booklet to recreate your pizzas and gelatos for your loved ones!
- Learn how to make authentic pizza and gelato like a true Italian at the hands-on cooking class in the hip location of downtown Milan.
- Follow the cues of the expert English-speaking "pizzaiolo" as you discover the tricks of the trade to make the perfect pizza.
- Relish the taste of premium wines as the dough rests and before you move on to making the gelato and cone from scratch.
- Once the pizza is ready, sit down for a piping-hot self-made meal accompanied by delicious gelato.
- Return home with a Certificate of Attendance and a digital recipe booklet to recreate your pizzas and gelatos for your loved ones!
Inclusions
- Gelato and pizza class
- English-speaking professional chefs
- All ingredients for pizza and gelato making
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Dinner based on dishes prepared
- Wine and soft drinks for children
- Certificate of Attendance and Digital booklet with recipes
- Tip: After your cooking lesson, roam through the Mercato Centrale market to try other local specialties such as pastries, focaccias, or freshly baked bread.
- This experience can accommodate vegetarian diets and food intolerances or allergies. Please provide advance notice of any special food needs.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
A half-day Balinese cooking class with a local chef in central Bali, featuring a market tour, 12 dishes, a tasty lunch & hotel pick-up
- What you get: Spend a half day cooking 7 different Balinese dishes in the comfort of the kitchen with expert chefs, a guided market tour, and finish off with delicious snacks and lunch.
- The cooking class: Packed to the fragrant brim with herbs, spices, and farm-fresh produce, make generation-old Balinese recipes with an expert chef at a cooking class in Seminyak.
- Snack & savor: Dive into the delicious dishes you’ve created with your group! It’s a fun mix of tasty bites, cultural discovery, and hands-on skills.
- Market tour: The cooking class begins with a bustling market tour where you get to buy fresh tropical produce, local fruits, aromatic spices, and other ingredients for the experience.
- Bonus treat: With smaller group sizes, you'll receive more hands-on attention from the chef and take home a cooking class certificate as a memento of your Bali culinary adventure.
A half-day Balinese cooking class with a local chef in central Bali, featuring a market tour, 12 dishes, a tasty lunch & hotel pick-up
- What you get: Spend a half day cooking 7 different Balinese dishes in the comfort of the kitchen with expert chefs, a guided market tour, and finish off with delicious snacks and lunch.
- The cooking class: Packed to the fragrant brim with herbs, spices, and farm-fresh produce, make generation-old Balinese recipes with an expert chef at a cooking class in Seminyak.
- Snack & savor: Dive into the delicious dishes you’ve created with your group! It’s a fun mix of tasty bites, cultural discovery, and hands-on skills.
- Market tour: The cooking class begins with a bustling market tour where you get to buy fresh tropical produce, local fruits, aromatic spices, and other ingredients for the experience.
- Bonus treat: With smaller group sizes, you'll receive more hands-on attention from the chef and take home a cooking class certificate as a memento of your Bali culinary adventure.
Inclusions
- Balinese cooking class in Seminyak
- Expert English-speaking chef
- Guided local market tour
- Hotel pick-up from Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak
- Lunch featuring prepared 12 dishes
- Snacks
- Complimentary tea & beverage
- Ingredients and equipment for cooking
- Recipe book
- Certificate of cooking
Exclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- Tip: Coconut is a staple in Balinese cuisine—whether it’s milk, grated, or oil. Familiarize yourself with the different ways it’s used and how each form enhances the dish.
- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients.
- Please be sure to specify any dietary preferences or restrictions on the checkout page.
- Free pick-up service included in Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak area. Additional charges are applied for pick-ups outside the pick-up service area. In case you miss the pick-up service, please inform the operator and proceed directly to the flea market.
- Check the dishes you'll prepare here.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Make your own chocolates and explore the rich history of chocolate in this sweet Parisian experience.
- Everything you get: Join a 45-minute chocolate-making workshop led by a professional chocolatier. Learn to dip, decorate, and take home your delicious handmade creations. Your ticket also includes self-guided access to the museum before or after the workshop, as per your preference, with unlimited chocolate tastings all along the way.
- Why choose this: Transform your ordinary museum visit into a hands-on chocolate adventure. Create your own chocolates and take home the sweet, handmade treats as souvenirs from Paris that are as personal as they are delicious.
Make your own chocolates and explore the rich history of chocolate in this sweet Parisian experience.
- Everything you get: Join a 45-minute chocolate-making workshop led by a professional chocolatier. Learn to dip, decorate, and take home your delicious handmade creations. Your ticket also includes self-guided access to the museum before or after the workshop, as per your preference, with unlimited chocolate tastings all along the way.
- Why choose this: Transform your ordinary museum visit into a hands-on chocolate adventure. Create your own chocolates and take home the sweet, handmade treats as souvenirs from Paris that are as personal as they are delicious.
Inclusions
- 45-minute chocolate-making workshop
- Access to the chocolate museum
- Unlimited chocolate tastings
- 250–300g of handmade chocolates to take home
Exclusions
- Guided tour
What to bring
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled workshop to allow time for check-in.
- Keep a valid photo ID handy for entrance checks.
What’s not allowed
- Ages 6 and younger are not permitted to participate in the workshop.
- Late arrivals are not accepted and tickets are non-refundable.
- Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
- Consumption of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited on the premises.
Accessibility
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller and pram access is available.
Additional information
- Instructions will be provided in French and English.
- Children aged 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.
- Audio guides are available at the welcome desk for 3€ per person in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch.
- Descriptive panels throughout the museum are available in French, English, and Spanish.
- The last admission to the museum is at 5pm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Hands-on Kyoto wagashi: craft Japanese traditional sweets, with optional Uji matcha ceremony
- Everything you get: Create two high-grade Japanese traditional sweets shaped to the season with step-by-step instructor guidance. Learn coloring and shaping techniques using traditional bean pastes and discover the cultural background of wagashi making.
- Why choose this: A beginner-friendly workshop using ingredients from long-established Kyoto confectionery shops offers a hands-on introduction to Japanese sweets culture.
- Upgrades: Add a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration, or include Ohigashi sweet-making using traditional Wasanbon sugar.
Hands-on Kyoto wagashi: craft Japanese traditional sweets, with optional Uji matcha ceremony
- Everything you get: Create two high-grade Japanese traditional sweets shaped to the season with step-by-step instructor guidance. Learn coloring and shaping techniques using traditional bean pastes and discover the cultural background of wagashi making.
- Why choose this: A beginner-friendly workshop using ingredients from long-established Kyoto confectionery shops offers a hands-on introduction to Japanese sweets culture.
- Upgrades: Add a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony with a grinding demonstration, or include Ohigashi sweet-making using traditional Wasanbon sugar.
Inclusions
- Instructor-led Japanese traditional sweets workshop
- Make 2 seasonal Japanese traditional wagashi sweets
- Traditional Ohigashi making (based on option selected)
- Casual Uji matcha tea ceremony (based on option selected)
- Matcha grinding demonstration (as per option selected)
- Ingredients, tools, and materials provided
- Cultural explanation by local instructor
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers to/from the venue
- Additional food or drinks not listed
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
- Take-home container for finished sweets (to be paid at the spot)
What to bring
- Please bring a valid photo ID.
What’s not allowed
- Non-participants are not permitted to enter the studio. However, children under 2 years old who sit on a parent’s lap can enter without extra charge.
Accessibility
- Access to the studio involves stairs and there is no elevator in the building. Wheelchair access may therefore be limited.
Additional information
- Operating hours are from 10am to 5pm, and reservations received after 5pm are processed on the following day.
- Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and the session will begin as scheduled.
- English translation support can be arranged on request by contacting the provider in advance.
- If you would like to experience a tea ceremony, you must choose Ohigashi + Nerikiri + tea ceremony or Nerikiri + tea ceremony.
- Total duration includes 10 minutes of on-site time after the experience ends
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.