Top Italy Classes & Workshops

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just by eating these dishes at a restaurant. The group class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own workstation and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Learn to prepare Southern Italian cuisine like a local with this private cooking class. Meet at the home of your instructor and learn the secrets of famous Neapolitan dishes such as spaghetti with fresh clams or paccheri pasta with potatoes. After watching a cooking demonstration, try your hand at cooking from your workstation with all the needed tools and ingredients. Then, enjoy the fruit of your labors with local wines.

Instead of only eating Rome’s signature dishes, learn how to recreate them at home with hands-on guidance from a local chef. After visiting a gourmet shop, prepare pasta and tiramisu from scratch while picking up practical techniques and cooking tips. Then enjoy what you’ve made with your group, accompanied by local wine or Prosecco for a memorable alternative to another restaurant meal.

Create your own signature scent in the heart of Florence during a perfume masterclass with a master perfumer at the historic Antica Erboristeria San Simone. Step into a centuries-old apothecary and discover the art of fragrance-making, inspired by the Renaissance alchemists. Craft your personalized 30ml perfume using rare essences, and take home both your custom blend and a certificate to commemorate the experience. A unique and sensory journey awaits.

Delve into Italy's culinary scene by learning how to make a selection of traditional dishes in this group cookery class. Start off by crafting 3-classic Italian spritz cocktails, Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello, learning how to balance the specific flavors. Then, sip your creations as you master the art of crafting pizza or pasta. Skip the tourist traps and enjoy this hands-on experience in the heart of Rome.

It isn’t a trip to Rome without pasta—and during this hands-on cooking class, learn the art of making authentic pasta from scratch. Head to Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood and try your hand at classic Italian dishes, plus sauces such as cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and carbonara. Be sure to come hungry: at the end of class, dig into the food you helped cook, washed down with wine

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Explore Milan's most significant historical landmarks, including skip-the-line access to da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', during this walking tour. With your local art historian guide, visit sites like Sforza Castle, the Scala Theater, Piazza dei Mercanti, and the Duomo. View 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, without waiting in the general admission line. All entrance fees are included on this small-group walking tour.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most beloved dishes during a hands-on cooking class in Rome. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll gain practical skills for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while learning about local culinary traditions. Enjoy your creations with drinks at the end of class for a rewarding experience that combines food, culture, and learning.

Take a break from Rome's culture and learn how to make two classic Italian dishes—pizza and tiramisu—during this short workshop with a local Italian chef. Assemble a creamy tiramisu and shape and bake your personal pizza with all ingredients and equipment provided, then relax over a meal with your small group featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine and limoncello.

While your ship is in port, see more of Sicily on a full-day to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola. Pickup and drop-off from the ports of Messina and Giardini Naxos are included.

Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. Visit the Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan.

Engage in a hands-on Italian cooking class in Rome and learn to craft fresh pasta and traditional tiramisù from scratch! Guided by a professional chef, you’ll create delicious stuffed ravioli, fettuccine, and tiramisù while mastering authentic techniques in a fun, interactive setting. After cooking, relax in a cozy restaurant to savor your homemade meal, complete with wine and a refreshing taste of limoncello.

Take a course on mask-making from a local instructor in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

Step into a real Roman kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic creamy tiramisu with a local chef during this small-group cooking masterclass. Discover the secrets behind iconic sauces like carbonara and cacio e pepe while enjoying local drinks and insights into Italian culinary traditions. End the experience by savoring your handmade dishes with wine and limoncello, then take home a recipe ebook to recreate the flavors at home.

A gluten-free diet shouldn’t mean missing out on pasta in Italy. Learn how to adapt Italy’s flavors to your gluten-free lifestyle with this Florence cooking class. Under the guidance of a professional chef, create entirely gluten-free adaptations of gnocchi, ravioli, and lasagne. At the end of the lesson, sit down to enjoy your homemade meal with wine and craft beer. Just note that participants must be at least 16 years old.

Naples can throw the most careful plans out of whack with anarchic traffic, heat, and crowds. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the often-long ticket lines and break from the drama by going underground, some 130 feet (40 meters) below the city’s historic center. Tour subterranean air-raid shelters, Greek-Roman aqueducts, caves, a garden, and a Roman theater—it’s all part of Naples’ unconventional history.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s notable landmarks—but understanding its history is difficult without a guide. On this small-group tour, listen to stories of emperors and gladiators as you tour the ancient amphitheater. Then visit the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to gain further insight into the city's ancient history. This tour comes with different upgrades, so you can customize your experience to suit your budget and interests.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano that takes place in the historic Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls.

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Gianicolo Hill. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.