Top Palermo Classes & Workshops

This experience does not take place in a tourist kitchen, but in my private home in Palermo. It is not a show: it is real cuisine, with authentic recipes of Sicilian cuisine, local ingredients and the atmosphere of a royal family. For thirty years I worked in haute cuisine in different parts of the world, passing through the most prestigious starred restaurants. I was the Chef of National TV Shows (Rai 1) and author of two cookbooks. I chose to go back to the roots and open the doors of my home to those who want to experience Sicily, not just taste it. Every dish tells a story, every gesture has a value: here you cook, eat, talk, laugh. It is an experience that also nourishes memory. You will not find scripts or fiction, but spontaneity and warmth, just like at the home of a Sicilian friend. I'll teach you what you don't find in books: perfumes, slow tempos, dialect words, hands stained with dough. For a few hours, you will really immerse yourself in Sicilian culture.

Get more out of your time in Palermo by taking part in this small-group cooking class. Rather than a commercial kitchen setting, this intimate experience takes place at a local’s home. Enjoy the rare opportunity to use freshly picked ingredients from the garden, as you make a delicious pasta dish and traditional Sicilian cannoli—with lots of family traditions and recipes shared throughout.

Put a fun slant on a food experience in Palermo with this small-group cooking class and market tour. Shop alongside chefs at Mercato del Capo, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients, then learn to make a typical 3-course meal from scratch, including arancini, pasta alla Norma, and freshly baked cannoli. Enjoy your creations family-style with local wines, savoring authentic Sicilian flavors. The group is limited to 20 people, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Brush up on your culinary skills with this pasta and tiramisu cookery class. Master how to make a two-course Italian dinner in a kitted-out restaurant kitchen. An excellent activity for foodies and travellers who like to learn about a culture through its food heritage. Impress family and friends with your newly acquired Sicilian cookery skills and enjoy a taste of Italy when back home.

You will discover how simple it is to prepare fresh pasta and sauces and an excellent dessert, so you can amaze your friends at home. I will help you and teach you the techniques. We will spend hours in perfect harmony. You will discover how beautiful it is to share the pleasure of being together in authentic Sicilian cuisine with original smells and flavours.

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

In a familiar and comfortable environment I will guide you step by step to the creation of an entire 3-course Sicilian menu from starter to dessert. You will be greeted by a welcome drink and immediately afterwards you will tie on your apron to start cooking! We will begin by preparing a starter that varies with the season. Then I will reveal the tricks for making the best fresh pasta at home, starting with the dough made of water and flour, which will be topped with a great seasonal sauce that I will teach you how to prepare. We will also make together a traditional dessert according to the season such as water melon jelly or a cassatella with ricotta cheese. At the end of the preparation we will taste the dishes together with some excellent local wine.

Spend a day exploring the ancient sights of the Valley of the Temples with this day trip from Palermo. Travel to Agrigento for a quick coffee break (own expense) before visiting the fascinating site for a 1-hour tour. See the temples of Hera, Concordia and Apollo. Take a midday break for lunch (own expense) before stopping at the archaeology museum for a 1-hour self-guided visit.

Experience an authentic Sicilian cooking class in Palermo set on a panoramic 7th-floor terrace overlooking the city. Join a local chef for a hands-on culinary experience where you’ll learn how to prepare traditional Sicilian pizza, classic sfincione, and a delicious ricotta tiramisù. Enjoy local appetizers, wine, and breathtaking city views while discovering the flavors, techniques, and stories behind Sicilian cuisine. This small-group experience combines food, culture, and conviviality in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for couples, and food lovers looking for a memorable cooking experience in Palermo.

Learn how to make pizza the Sicilian way in this cookery class. Based in an authentic pizzeria, get hands-on experience making dough whilst familiarizing yourself with traditional ingredients. Settle into a fun and laid-back atmosphere as you enjoy a choice of wine and soda. The perfect activity for travellers who enjoy learning about a new culture through its food heritage. Take away new culinary skills and try what you have learnt at home.

Discover the sweet heart of Sicily through a practical workshop dedicated to the creation of its famous festive desserts. Under the expert Guide of Ciavurusiciliano, you will have the opportunity to make delicacies such as the Sicilian Cassata, Buccellato or Sfince di S. Giuseppe, using fresh and fragrant ingredients. Each dessert tells a story, and as dough and decorations take shape, you'll relive Sicilian gastronomic traditions, immersing yourself in an experience that awakens creativity and brings back childhood memories. Choose a favorite dessert, specify it in your Reservation and get ready to taste the authentic flavor of Sicily.

Connect with a passionate home cook in Palermo and experience the city’s culinary culture first-hand with this private pasta class and meal in a local's home. Hone your kitchen skills by preparing three different types of fresh pasta and sauces with the help of hands-on instruction from your host. Then relax over a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you’ve prepared together paired with local wines.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Palermo, one of Italy’s most captivating destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead pasta dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli cooks, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Palermo's culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with fine regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for both beginners and experienced foodies, teaching you the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

This is one of the most authentic and engaging experiences we offer, inspired by the ancient Sicilian tradition of homemade pasta. In the past, making fresh pasta in Sicilian families was a true shared ritual: everyone had a role, and kneading together became a moment of sharing, culture, and tradition. During this experience, you'll literally get your hands on the dough, learning step by step how to prepare traditional Sicilian fresh pasta shapes made from semolina. Once the pasta is ready, we'll gather around a cozy table to enjoy seasonal dishes prepared with the pasta we've made together, accompanied by carefully selected Sicilian wine. As a special keepsake, you'll receive a digital recipe for fresh pasta, so you can bring a piece of Sicily into your kitchen.

Break up your sightseeing in Palermo and learn how to create authentic Italian pizza under the guidance of an expert “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) with this hands-on pizza-making workshop. Learn about the history of pizza as you work the dough, topping it with specialties like heirloom tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella. Bake your creation in a wood-burning oven and sample your handiwork with Sicilian wine.

Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo offers an unparalleled experience. The elegance and grandeur of the CruiserCar, the first 9-seater cabriolet, set the stage for an unforgettable journey through this beautiful city. Our expert drivers will guide you through Palermo's rich culture and history, taking you to top landmarks such as the historic Capo Market, the stunning Cathedral, and the panoramic Mount Pellegrino, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. With only one tour available per session, each journey is exclusive and intimate. We also offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience. Book your tour today and discover why CruiserCar's city sightseeing tours in Palermo are truly one of a kind. Secure your exclusive seat now!

Get hands-on practice making Sicilian cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Palermo. See local life during visits to a market and artisan shops, use fresh ingredients, and learn Sicilian cooking techniques directly from your host. Make an authentic Palermo dish, such as pasta con le sarde, panelle, or caponata.

Learn how to cook two pasta dishes and tasty tiramisu from scratch from a Palermo local who’s more than happy to welcome you into their home for lunch or dinner. Your teacher will share their top tips and tricks while you learn how to make these iconic dishes. And when you eat the fruits of your labor, you’ll enjoy the meal alongside some local wines.

Get your hands dirty with this pasta workshop, limited to 12 people to offer an intimate atmosphere. Learn how to make three kinds of Sicilian pasta and a traditional Sicilian dessert from a local instructor. After the class, raise a glass of wine and feast on the dishes you prepared. This cooking workshop includes recipes to take home.

Discover the unique flavors and influences of Sicilian cuisine with a 5-hour, hands-on cooking class in Palermo. After shopping for fresh, seasonal ingredients at a local farmers’ market, head to a well-equipped home kitchen in an 18th-century building. Under the guidance of a chef instructor, learn to prepare an authentic 4-course meal of classic Sicilian dishes including dessert. Sit down to savor your freshly made creations paired with local wine.

Experience warm Sicilian hospitality first-hand and learn how to recreate it at home with this hands-on aperitivo workshop in a Palermo home. Connect with a local host and delve into the Italian art of the aperitivo, or cocktail hour, by learning how to prepare a variety of finger foods using Sicilian specialties. Then relax over nibbles and bubbly with your hosts as you swap stories around the table.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine under the guidance of a local chef at the family-run Mamma Corleone in the heart of Palermo. Take part in a small-group class and create a selection of traditional Sicilian dishes such as pasta Alla Norma, meatballs with tomato sauce, and biancomangiare dessert. Get hands-on in the kitchen, pick up plenty of cooking tips and tricks, then sit down to enjoy your delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

An immersive cooking class exploring the origins and secrets of arancine, a symbol of Sicilian tradition. Under Ileana’s expert guidance, guests will prepare the classic butter filling and observe the preparation of the risotto, an essential step for achieving perfect arancine, as well as the shaping and filling of the golden rice balls, which will then be cooked using traditional techniques. At the end of the class, guests will enjoy freshly fried arancine accompanied by an excellent Sicilian wine, and will receive a digital recipe to take home and recreate the flavors of Sicily.