7 Perfume & Craft Masterclasses in Italy Worth Booking

1.2-in-1 Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Masterclass in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 832 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Spend about three hours in a traditional Roman kitchen with a local chef such as Marzia, Giovanna, Gio, or Sunny. Make tiramisu and fresh fettuccine, learn carbonara or cacio e pepe, then eat your meal with prosecco, wine, and limoncello. The class is in English, capped at 14 people, and includes a recipe ebook.

“Absolutely amazing, Gio was such a great host and such a good time, this was the perfect way to end our trip in Rome.”

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2.Uffizi Highlights, In-Depth Masterclass or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Meet your guide at the Uffizi and follow a focused route through Florence’s greatest Renaissance works. Choose a short highlights visit, a small-group masterclass of about 2.5 to 3 hours, or a private option that adds central Florence. Guides such as Vanessa, Sarah, and Andrea are praised for bringing artists, Medici politics, and painting techniques to life.

“Sarah our guide was very knowledgeable and efficient. She was able to summarize and explain the story related to the masterpieces of this museum. The time flew so fast. I would have taken more explanation!”

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3.Perfume Masterclass and Sensory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 463 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $82

At Antica Spezieria Erboristeria San Simone, Elena, Debra, or another English-speaking perfumer guides you through Florence’s scent traditions and the basics of fragrance blending. You will test notes, choose a personal combination, and leave with a 30 ml bottle, its formula, and a certificate. The small-group class lasts 1.5 hours and includes coffee, tea, or water.

“It was so fun to personalize and make your own scent. You actually leave with a fairly large bottle of perfume, I think the same size if you buy off the shelf is around €70, so we really didn’t pay anymore to make our own. It is really a unique experience. And what I love is, you can order it from them anytime, as you have all the ingredients, you just email them and they’ll ship it to you. We did opt for the Doctor (the chemist) to put all of our ingredients together once we determined the combination of scents we wanted to use as one drop would change…”

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4.Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu MasterClass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71Best value

At iQ Hotel Roma, chef Giuseppe or Danilo guides you through fresh fettuccine, ravioli with butter and sage, and tiramisu. Enjoy prosecco, wine or a soft drink, then sit down to eat what you made. The small English-language class lasts about three hours and accepts up to 14 people.

“This class was fun, hands on, and the food was delicious! I liked that we made 3 things and went home with recipes. Great location, clean and comfortable setup! AC too!”

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5.Traditional Pasta and Tiramisù Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Join Pietro Visconti’s English-language pasta class in central Milan for a hands-on lesson in two fresh pasta styles and tiramisù. You will cook in a welcoming Italian kitchen, eat a three-course meal with wine, and take home recipes. Hosts such as Pietro and Vincenzo are praised for clear teaching, humor, and warm group spirit.

“Pietro was an amazing host - very kind and shares interesting info and stories. Two delicious pasta dishes and tiramisu. Would highly recommend this experience. Thank you Pietro!”

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6.Perfume Masterclass in Florence: Make your Own Personal Fragrance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet a master perfumer at Antica Erboristeria San Simone, a historic Florence apothecary and workshop. You will learn about top, heart, and base notes, choose from a set of essences, and create a 30ml personal fragrance. The two-hour class includes coffee or tea, a signed certificate, and a recipe for reordering your scent.

“This is my first time taking a perfume making class so I must say that it sparked an interest in me, wanting to learn more about fragrances. I had a little bit of difficulty understanding the instructor, but in the end, it turned out to be a great class and I’m hoping that I will enjoy the fragrance that I created since we have to wait about a month to let everything incorporate.”

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7.Handmade Tuscan Ceramics Masterclass in Montelupo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Meet Matteo in Montelupo, a short train ride from Florence, then visit a working ceramic factory and showroom before learning to throw a bowl with master potter Salvatore. Your clay piece is glazed, fired twice, and shipped home. The small group, family-run format keeps the experience personal and practical.

“Hands down the BEST experience that we’ve been on. It was amazing to see the production area, show room and then to make a piece of our own. Matteo and his family made us feel so welcome and special. It was such a memorable thing to do and I would go back again. We learned a lot and loved the whole experience.”

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