Top Lake Como Classes & Workshops - page 2

Beautiful private space, with stunning views of the lake. we have two beautiful locations both with amazing view of the lake. our kitchens are large and has been designed specifically for cooking lessons, providing a safe cooking and working environment. The experience is hands-on and you will learn many tricks and tips to cooking an authentic Italian meal. There are relaxing areas which can be used pre or post the cooking lesson to enjoy your welcome drink or your coffee, as well as a dining area to enjoy the labors of our lesson.

Step into the home of a local in the beautiful region of Lake Como, often referred to as the ‘pearl of Lombardy,’ for a private cooking class. Learn the secrets and techniques of Lombard cooking from your host as you get hands-on experience making a delicious meal. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with a selection of local red and white wines to cap off this amazing experience.

You will find yourself immersed in Italian authenticity and you will learn the art of homemade cooking! You will make two traditional pasta dishes with their toppings and the famous tiramisu. You will share the dishes you prepare accompanied by a prosecco wine!

Pick up the basics of northern Italian cooking in a private class in the home of a local. Visit the local market visit to select your fresh ingredients under the guidance of your host, then head to the kitchen for hands-on experience preparing classic Como recipes. Afterwards, sit down together to savor your homemade specialities and chat with your host over a glass of local wine.

More than a cooking class, this is an immersion into local culture and family traditions, where professional guidance meets genuine hospitality. A refined yet relaxed atmosphere makes you feel at home while learning time-honoured techniques and culinary secrets

Connect with a passionate home cook on the shores of Lake Como to discover the secrets to making flawless pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch with this private, hands-on experience. Join your host in her home kitchen to hone your skills at rolling and shaping fresh pasta and assembling luscious tiramisù, then relax over lunch or dinner to sample your handiwork served with local wines and Italian espresso.

Enjoy an exclusive cooking class with a professional chef at a charming location right in the historical center of Bellagio. Our pasta class is dedicated to discovering how to make pasta from scratch. You'll learn all the tips & tricks to make egg pasta dough and water pasta dough. Making pasta sheet, slicing tagliatelle, and fettuccine. After we'll explain how to make gnocchi and prepare our most delicious Italian dessert. We'll provide you utensils, food and everything need to make it. Families, friends, and people curious about food are warmly welcome to spend this time with Alessandro for an authentic Italian experience! We prefer to host people from 1 to 5 person for a more personal experience.

Relax and enjoy the mosaic art experience, you could fill your souls with a tactile and spiritual experience, in an uncommonly astonishing location near the beautiful Bellagio. Explore the magic of the marble and stones tiles, a unique way to enjoy your visit to Lake Como originally and unforgettably and discover Italian secrets and historical techniques. A special way how to create your special memory that will remember this special vacation forever.

This is a very unique experience for we are offering up our beautiful space to be enjoyed. We have renovated our baita in the forest of Blevio. The spot is extremely secluded and the view is magic. You can also often see deer, rams, pigs, goats, and chickens. This is a fantastic opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle for a few hours and immerse yourself in nature.

Step into a truly exclusive experience on Lake Como, where elegance, privacy and authentic Italian lifestyle come together in a setting reserved just for you. Your journey begins in Lenno, where your private chef will welcome you at the pier and escort you to a stunning lake-view villa. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, enjoy an intimate culinary experience far from the crowds. Guided by your chef, discover the art of Italian cuisine by preparing fresh handmade pasta using ancient grains, paired with a traditional dessert. Choose between a hands-on class or a relaxed cooking show, tailored to your pace. More than a cooking class, this is a private immersion into Italian culture, with premium ingredients and genuine hospitality. After cooking, enjoy an elegant aperitivo followed by lunch overlooking the lake. At the end, your chef will accompany you back to Lenno. Perfect for couples and travelers seeking an intimate and memorable experience.

Experience the magic of Lake Como with this exclusive blend of luxury cruising and authentic Italian cuisine. Depart from Bellagio for a one-hour private boat tour, admiring iconic villas such as Villa del Balbianello, Villa Carlotta, Villa Cassinella and Villa Balbiano. Disembark near Isola Comacina, where a local chef will welcome you and escort you to an enchanting villa for an exclusive hands-on pasta-making class. In this personalized session, you will prepare fresh pasta from scratch, mastering traditional techniques and discovering the secrets behind perfect dough texture, shaping, and seasonal fillings. Unlike standard group classes, this experience is tailored to your pace and interests, allowing for meaningful interaction and individual guidance. After enjoying your creations, you’ll be accompanied to Lenno, with the option to explore further or return to Bellagio by public ferry. Perfect for couples, honeymooners, and travelers seeking something truly memorable.

This is far from a typical cooking class — it’s a carefully curated, fully private culinary experience designed just for you. You’ll enjoy a 100% private session with personalized guidance from a local chef, in an intimate and refined setting reserved only for you and your guests. Every step is hands-on, with practical tips and insider techniques to help you master the art of fresh pasta. The class moves at your pace, tailored to your interests and preferences, ensuring meaningful interaction and a genuine cultural connection. This is more than cooking — it’s a true immersion into Italian cuisine, away from the usual tourist experiences. Unlike standard group classes, this experience emphasizes exclusivity, connection, and quality, making it perfect for special occasions, romantic getaways, or travellers seeking an authentic, memorable taste of Italy.

Get away from the crowds on the mainland and discover the quieter side of Lake Como with this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 11.5m long boat to admire the attractions along the coast, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside the Comacina island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with music, drinks and snacks.

Many visitors to Lake Como head directly to Bellagio and Villa Balbianello, but the city of Como is rich in history and culture. Take a deep dive into the city’s past during this walking tour that covers its most important highlights in just hours. Learn about the its architecture from ancient Rome through the Rationalists, with insights from your guide at every stop.

Cook Italy’s most loved comfort foods in this 4-course cooking class in Como hosted through Cozymeal, featuring Prosecco, natural yeast pizza dough and a classic tiramisù. In an intimate home kitchen setting, you’ll learn authentic techniques for shaping, topping and baking pizza, beginning with a traditional Margherita before getting creative with seasonal ingredients. Menu: - First course: Prosecco wine & nibbles with local sparkling wine, olives, nibbles and cured meats - Second course: Pizza Margherita with flour, Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes - Third course: Pizza with a variety of seasonal and fresh toppings with flour, Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and vegetables - Dessert: Traditional tiramisù with eggs, mascarpone cream cheese and cocoa This experience is designed for solo travelers, couples and small groups who want to cook, laugh and connect over real Italian flavors.

Get off the tourist track on this private, half-day cooking workshop. Enjoy a fully bespoke experience in the home of a Lake Como local as you master recipes for three different pasta dishes. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly-cooked meal, paired with red and white wines from regional cellars.

Join a shared cooking class at a local's home and discover the secrets of Italy's most famous dishes while savoring your creations paired with local wines. Your host will guide you through preparing three authentic recipes, providing all the necessary ingredients and utensils. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've made, complemented by red and white wines. This experience offers the chance to enjoy traditional Italian food, learn regional recipes, and connect with a welcoming family. Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of over 1000 home cooks across 500+ cities, offers immersive culinary experiences rooted in family traditions and local specialties.

With the Pizzocchero Food Game you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the Valtellinese tradition. In the first part of the activity you will participate in a treasure hunt. You will discover the views and historic shops of Morbegno where between one test and another you will get all the ingredients needed for lunch. Once you have collected all the ingredients you will reach the last stage where, under the guidance of a chef, you will learn how to knead and roll the Pizzoccheri della Valtellina by hand. During the cooking phases you will be able to taste an aperitif that will accompany you to lunch with the Pizzoccheri prepared by you. Lunch will be the perfect conclusion to a morning dedicated to discovering the Valtellina gastronomic tradition and the streets of a mountain village

It is unmissable to practice efoil because it offers a unique experience that mixes adrenaline, adventure and connection with nature in an extraordinary way. There are several elements that make this activity so fascinating and engaging. Firstly, the efoil offers a feeling of absolute freedom. Hovering over the water, driven by the silent power of the electric motor, gives a unique sensation of lightness and control. It's like flying above water, with a different perspective and a feeling of total mastery of the liquid element. Furthermore, efoil is accessible to all skill levels, anyone can learn to master this discipline. The advanced technology of the efoil adds an extra element of appeal, plus it is electric and therefore environmentally friendly.

My father, a chef for over sixty years, will supervise the experience helping you whenever you need it, telling anecdotes about the recipes. We'll learn how to roll out the dough, whip the cream by hand, so when you get home you can show it off with your friends. We will tell you about our history and traditions that make us unique within this country that is Italy.

If there’s one dish everyone wishes they could bring home from Italy, it’s fresh egg pasta, a northern Italian signature. Learn how to mix, roll, cut, and cook your own fresh pasta alongside a local chef in a hotel kitchen or another location near Bellagio—then eat it for lunch or dinner along with wine and coffee or tea. With numbers capped at just 10 travelers, you’re sure to master the tricks of the trade.

Discover the authentic beauty of Lake Como with an exclusive experience in Cernobbio. Literature Relive the immortal passages of Alessandro Manzoni’s famous writing with a cultural guide who will declaim his verses in an enchanting atmosphere. Art and nature Walk along the lake and visit a secret garden, a hidden corner of rare beauty. Language and culture Take part in a mini-Italian lesson, perfect for immersing yourself in the musicality of the language. Local flavours End this experience with a taste of the best local wine, toasting the magic of this journey into Italian culture. The tour takes place entirely on foot to fully enjoy the magic of Cernobbio.

Come and visit our olive grove, learn about the manufacturing process and taste our extra virgin olive oil, learning the correct sensorial techniques. Then enjoy it paired with different local ingredients and a good glass of wine from the region. An exclusive experience in a fairytale location on Lake Como, where elegance and agricultural reality blend happily.

Utilizing fresh ingredients, this pizza-making class teaches you how to prepare this beloved dish the Italian way. Meet a passionate home baker and small group of up to four participants during a private lesson in Como to learn how to knead and top your pizza before baking. End this informal hands-on class with a glass of wine and a pizza feast.