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The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Italy

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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.

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - From flour to three fresh pasta shapes
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

1.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,285 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

In a 3-hour English-language class near Brunelleschi’s Dome, a chef such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, or Valentino guides you from flour to ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. You cook sauces, eat what you make, and enjoy Tuscan wine or unlimited soft drinks inside a medieval tower linked to Dante’s family.

“This was really great activity with my son! We made (and ate) three different kinds of pasta. The chef/teacher, a young man called Valentino, was very pleasant and helpful. Everyone in our class (ranging from young children to middle-aged adults) had a great time.”

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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu - Starting with tiramisu before the pasta
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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

2.3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,376 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Meet an English-speaking chef near Piazza Navona for a hands-on Roman cooking class. You’ll prepare tiramisu, fresh fettuccine, and ricotta ravioli, then sit down with wine to eat your work. Instructors may include Carlotta, Lori, Mimi, Leo, Maria, Paris, or Mattia. The class welcomes beginners and families.

“Great opportunity to learn how to make pasta in a relaxed and chill environment. Leo was a great instructor; provided detailed instructions, was funny and a patient chef :)”

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Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm - Focaccia, Chianti, and the first taste of the estate
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Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

3.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Ride from central Florence to a private Tuscan estate, then make pasta or pizza, wood-fired focaccia, and creamy gelato with chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, or Tiziano. You’ll eat a three-course meal, drink wine or beer, and take home the recipes.

“We had so much fun on this experience! Ado was a fantastic guide every step of the way. We especially had fun making pasta with Carmella, it was so engaging and fun. The food was delicious too!”

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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Learning two pasta styles, not just one
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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

4.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Spend three hours in central Florence learning fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, or Narghess. You will cook, eat your own meal, drink wine, and take home recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options are available with advance notice.

“Our chef instructor, Narghess, was great. She was funny, friendly and very patient. Her English was exceptional and she knew many humorous American idioms. She kept us in stitches. She also was very generous with the libations during our pasta prep. After we made two types of pasta, we retired to a table in the adjacent restaurant. Here our pasta was cooked and topped with delicious sauces appropriate to each dish. We also enjoyed red and white wine with our dinner. Everyone left full and content.”

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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - From flour to three fresh pasta shapes
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

5.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours making ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch in a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. A professional chef, including instructors such as Lorenzo, Antonio, Valentino, or David, guides each step while you enjoy Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and the meal you prepare.

“Amazing experience! António was top notch . Can’t wait to try these recipes at home ! Highly recommend”

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Naples: Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer - Finding Naplesbay Cooking Lab near Duomo Metro Station
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Naples: Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer

6.Pizza-Making Workshop with Drink and Appetizer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,411 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

At Naplesbay Cooking Lab, five minutes from Duomo Metro Station, you’ll make dough, sauce, and a Neapolitan pizza with a local chef. Instructors such as Andrea, Issam, Mauro, and Vitale lead small groups in several languages. Bruschetta, one drink, all ingredients, luggage storage, and a pizza diploma are included.

“It was perfect! Alex is super talented chef and a very good teacher!”

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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican - Making pasta from scratch, one step at a time
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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

7.Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,852 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Join an English-speaking chef near Vatican City for a hands-on class in fresh pasta and traditional tiramisu. You will cook in a locally loved restaurant, enjoy your meal with free-flowing wine, Prosecco, or soft drinks, and take home the recipes. Instructors may include Cid, Carlos, Irene, or Patrik.

“Absolutely loved it! It was fun, friendly and I laughed so much - would definitely do this again, great value for money”

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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - Cooking With Luca, Erika, and the Kitchen Team
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

8.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet Luca or another Walkabout Florence Tours guide at 9 a.m., visit Florence’s market, then ride about 20 minutes to a Tuscan farmhouse. With chefs such as Erika, you’ll make pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu, then eat your four-course lunch with wine. Recipes and a cooking diploma follow.

“Our guide LUCA and chef ERCA were amazing!!!! Fresh m the first minute we were engaged and laughing! The instruction was clear and the food fantastic. Best tour if our vacation!!!”

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Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink - Arriving at Via delle Zite 30
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Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

9.Authentic Pizza Making Class in Naples with Appetizers and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend two hours in Naples learning the local pizza craft from chefs such as Andrea, Luca, Mauro, Danny, and Alex. Mix and stretch your own dough, taste fior di latte and Vesuvius cherry tomatoes, then bake a Margherita or Marinara pizza. The class includes an apron, tools, drink, and diploma.

“I booked the activity in Spanish, but I was moved to the English group. No problem at all, Vitale made it very smooth and answered all our questions. Making a pizza margherita isn’t rocket science, but it has some subtleties worth knowing. And what better way to spend a morning in Naples that doing and eating your own pizza?”

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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert - Rolling dough and shaping three pasta types
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

10.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

At Pastamania in Palazzo Grazioli, an English-speaking chef such as Olga, Giorgio, Christian, or Fabrizio guides you through three fresh pasta shapes. You roll, fill, cook, and eat your work with organic Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. The small group is capped at 10, and recipe booklets go home with you.

“we enjoyed the whole experience, from the pasta making, learning about sauces, having dinner of our fresh pasta together and the chat with our host and everyone else. I couldn't fault this experience.”

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Pastamania - Florence Pasta Making Class - What you actually cook, and what is prepared ahead
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Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

11.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,050 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

At Pastamania in central Florence, an English-speaking chef guides you through fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli. You will shape fresh pasta, sit down to eat it with Tuscan wine, and take home printed recipes. Classes last about three hours, welcome up to 12 people, and meet at Lungarno Guicciardini 17r.

“Wonderful host and great presentation. Camilla was our Chef and teacher—couldn’t have a better instructor!!”

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Rome: 3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class - Starting at Restaurant Gusto on Via Giuseppe Zanardelli
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Rome: 3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

12.3-in-1 Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,704 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

At Restaurant Gusto near Piazza Navona, an English-speaking chef leads you through tiramisu, fresh pasta dough, ravioli, and fettuccine. You cook by hand, choose a fettuccine sauce, then eat your work with wine or a soft drink and limoncello or coffee. Past classes have been led by chefs including Lori, Mattia, Mimi, Leo, Tommy, and Carlotta.

“Overall the workshop was great and interactive. The chef was supported us all way the end. It’s just would be nice if the chef will sit down with us and enjoy the meal what we made together. Also have been providing a free receipt for if we wish make at home. Overall I recommend this work shop and the Chef Carlotta.”

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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome's City Center - What happens during the two-hour class
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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

13.Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,414 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

At Ristorante Tucci on Piazza Navona, an English-speaking chef such as Luca, Enea, Sara, or Simone guides you through making fresh fettuccine. The restaurant prepares your chosen sauce, then serves your pasta with bruschetta and a drink. Allow two hours. Vegetarian options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free.

“This was an absolutely brilliant class! We had an absolute blast! We didn’t realise how easy it would be to make the fettuccine! The couple we did the clsss were was awesome! We all loved it and had dinner together after! We got drinks, a starter, our pasta and a shot at the end! Was well worth the money. Definitely recommend”

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Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class - Making three classic Italian spritzes
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Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class

14.Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,374 reviews · from $100

Learn to make fresh pasta and a classic Roman sauce while preparing Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello spritzes. English-speaking hosts such as Angela, Benjamin, Laura, and Giovanna lead small classes of up to 14 people. You will eat your pasta, drink your cocktails, and take the recipes home.

“Absolutely loved the pasta making and spritz class with Angela! She was fun, engaging, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and hands-on. We learned how to make fresh pasta from scratch and enjoyed delicious spritzes along the way. Highly recommend for a memorable and tasty time!”

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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine - The pasta course: fettuccine and ravioli
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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

15.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours making fresh fettuccine, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, and Katarina lead the hands-on class, followed by wine, coffee, limoncello, and the meal you prepared. The meeting restaurant changes by start time, so check your booking carefully.

“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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