Top Sicily Classes & Workshops

Rather than looking up recipes online, enjoy a more authentic and practical way of learning how to make Italian dishes—a hands-on cooking class in Syracuse. To help expand your knowledge of local ingredients, the experience begins with a market tour to pick up seasonal produce. Then, go to a local’s home for an aperitivo and a chance to make both pasta and tiramisu.

Our Cooking Class in Catania is designed for those who want to live an authentic and engaging experience to discover Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisine, learning how to prepare typical dishes in a welcoming, convivial and stimulating environment. Each participant will be personally involved and, guided step by step, will prepare the recipes together with our team. You will learn techniques and secrets of Sicilian tradition that you can easily replicate at home. But above all, at the end of the experience, you can enjoy what you have prepared with your own hands, sharing dishes with other participants and experiencing the pleasure of Sicilian conviviality. The Cooking Class is available for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people and lasts about 3 hours. Cook, taste, share and bring with you the true flavor of Sicily, along with new recipes and a special memory of Catania!

Though known for its ancient landmarks and history, Syracuse also boasts a rich culinary culture that shouldn’t be overlooked. Combine a market tour with a cooking class for comprehensive insight into Sicilian cuisine and benefit from the full attention of your local host throughout. Browse fresh produce in a bustling market, get hands-on experience preparing three regional specialties, and enjoy an intimate dining experience with your private party and host.

Complement your Taormina excursions with a dose of Italian culture when you attend this evening of opera. Talented singers will perform duets and arias from some of the most popular Italian-written operas, including La Traviata, Tosca, and La Bohème. Tickets also include a glass of Champagne, plus opportunities to admire photo-worthy views of the city from the theater's terrace.

Sicilian cuisine is renowned as some of the best in Italy, and this half-day group cooking class is the perfect introduction. Alongside a professional chef, learn to make traditional Sicilian dishes, including fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade 4-course lunch or dinner, accompanied by Sicilian wine.

Learn to cook Sicilian Arancini, starting from cooking the filling, preparing the crust, and secrets and techniques to make the right shape. Available also for Gluten Free and Lactose intolerant, Vegetarian, Vegan, and other food intolerances.

Experience Sicily’s cuisine and hospitality first-hand with this home pizza and tiramisù class in Syracuse. Meet your host and get right to work kneading and forming pizza dough then finishing it off with classic toppings before assembling a creamy tiramisù. Cap off your lesson by sampling the fruit of your labors over a celebratory meal with your host.

Experience Sicilian culture in a fun and delicious way with this home cooking class. Spend the afternoon learning 3 authentic recipes, with options including pasta with sardines, cassata, eggplant stew, swordfish rolls, cannoli, and more. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local red or white wine. Take home a special apron and shopping bag to remember your experience.

Go beyond restaurant dining and dig into Sicily's traditional cuisine on this exclusive chef-led cooking class in central Taormina. Join a professional Sicilian chef to purchase ingredients at the local market, then head back to the restaurant kitchen to get to work. Learn about the history of the regional cuisine as you prepare a 3-course meal from scratch, then sample your handiwork over lunch (served with wine).

Marvel over the geological wonders of Mount Etna on this action-packed small-group tour from Catania. Soak up the dramatic scenery of Europe’s highest active volcano as you trek along its paths, explore a cave formed by lava, and taste local products. Then, spend the afternoon enjoying your free time in Taormina, among medieval churches, ancient Greek theater, and a lively shopping district.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

Discover the authentic spirit of Sicily through an immersive Marsala wine tasting experience inside a historic winery. Explore ancient cellars, learn about traditional winemaking, and taste iconic Sicilian wines such as Marsala, Zibibbo, and Nero d’Avola guided by expert staff.

Live this unique experience enjoying an unforgettable atmosphere: you will cook a delicious and abundant traditional 4-course Sicilian lunch. This activity is private and includes the transfer service by air-conditioned car in the Taormina area. Choosing the freshest ingredient is the first step to cooking a genuine and tasteful Sicilian specialty, that's why you will be accompanied to the local market and traditional shops to learn how to choose the right and fresh ingredients, but only after the typical Sicilian breakfast with Granita and brioche. After choosing the ingredients, prepare to tie the apron and cook under the watchful eye of the professional chef in a typical and traditional restaurant, who will offer his useful advice along the way to successfully create a typical Sicilian menu. You will cook an entire menu (appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert) according to local traditions and culinary techniques.

Take a break from the heat and crowds of the mainland and see Taormina and Mount Etna from the sea on this small-group boat tour. Depart Giardini Naxos to follow the coast, as you admire attractions such as the Grotta dell'Amore, Capo Taormina, the Grotta delle Sirene and the Scoglio dell'Elefante. Dive into the crystal clear waters off Isola Bella for a refreshing swim and relax on board while savoring Sicilian sweets and Prosecco.

LaPasta Fresca Siciliana: from Flour to Tasting Pasta is the undisputed queen of Italian cuisine: what better way to bring with you an authentic memory of Italy than by learning to prepare it with your own hands? In our cooking workshop, the chef will guide you step by step in the preparation of fresh pasta, from raw material to cooking and dressing. During the first part you will learn how to prepare two traditional doughs: the classic egg pasta and the typical Sicilian semolina dough. With your own hands you will make tagliatelle, stuffed pasta and butterflies. In the second part you will discover how to prepare some of the tastiest seasonings of the tradition: Ragù, Pasta alla Norma and Sicilian Pesto. After preparing your pasta, the chef will complete the cooking and you can sit at the table to taste what you have made, accompanied by excellent Sicilian wine. An experience of about 2 - 3 hours, fun, authentic and deliciously Italian!

Sicily is famed for its cuisine, but it takes insider knowledge to know how to eat like a local. Taste your way around stunning, coastal Taormina during this private or small-group evening culinary tour. Complement your dishes with a glass of Prosecco, red and white wine, and Italian liqueur. As you walk and taste, learn more about the city's food history from your guide.

Enjoy a top-notch Italian culinary adventure in this exclusive experience where you will discover how to prepare three regional recipes and taste local wines. Enjoy the guidance of your personal host as they share Italian cooking techniques you can recreate at home, all within the comfort of their residence. Ultimately, share a meal with them for a personal experience that not every traveler can savor.

Rather than a formal cooking lesson in a commercial kitchen space, this class offers a more intimate alternative—a cooking lesson with a local family in a country house. Get top cooking tips that you likely wouldn’t find out about otherwise—such as how to select the best seasonal ingredients at a local market. Explore the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, make multiple dishes, and best of all—eat them at the end!

Discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine on a private cooking course in Taormina. Join your host in their home for an authentic culinary experience and benefit from their personalized attention and insights as you cook three traditional meals together. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy your handiwork together and hear insights into local culture over a glass of wine.

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.

Mt. Etna is the largest active volcano in Europe and home to fertile vineyards and farms. With this tour, avoid the stress of navigating the winding roads on the mountain on your own and instead visit the dramatic Silvestri Craters and a farm on the slopes of Mt. Etna with a driver. End your experience with a tasting and lunch at a local winery at the foot of the mountain.

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.

Experience the authentic flavors of Sicily with a hands-on home cooking class in the heart of Catania. Under the guidance of a passionate local chef, you’ll master the art of preparing fresh pasta, including pistachio-filled ravioli, caserecce, and gnocchetti, while learning the secrets of traditional Sicilian recipes. Discover how to pair your creations with classic sauces like the iconic Pasta alla Norma, aromatic Trapanese pesto, and the rich flavors of the Aeolian style. After the cooking session, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with carefully selected local wines that enhance the flavors of each dish. This immersive culinary journey is perfect for food lovers eager to embrace Sicilian traditions, learn valuable cooking techniques, and savor the essence of Catania’s vibrant food culture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this class will leave you with new skills, unforgettable memories, and authentic recipes to share with your loved ones

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.