Top Sicily Classes & Workshops

Experience a boat trip through the spectacular caves, bays and waters along the coast of Taormina. See several of the most popular attractions in the area that are mainly accessible by boat, including the Cave of Love, Isola Bella, and the charming fishing village of St. Nicholas. The express tour duration frees up the rest of your day to spend how you wish.

Take a deep dive into Sicilian culinary culture with a traditional cooking class guided by a local who was born and raised there. Learn how to make three delicious courses with locally sourced, fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your teacher can set up candles if you’d like a more romantic ambiance for a special occasion. Just make sure you bring your appetite.

Whether you want to commemorate a family trip to Sicily or you want to capture some magic moments with your partner, this photographer can help. Your guide knows the most photo-friendly places to go in Cefalù and how to tease the best shots possible out of you and your party. See local landmarks and hidden gems alike while you walk and pose for your photographer.

In Modica, Sicily's Unesco baroque town, create your own personalized chocolate bar in a hands-on workshop, learn about cocoa origins, join a guided tasting, and package your bar to take home.

With the help of the winemaker, you’ll learn about the fascinating art of winemaking, diving into the history and techniques that make our wines unique. You’ll explore the hidden aspects of the winemaking process, tasting four distinct wines, including one still aging in barrel. The experience culminates in a hands-on activity where you’ll bottle, cork, and label your own bottle of our finest wine, creating a personalized keepsake to remember your time with us.

Under Francesca's expert guidance, you will master the art of making these sweet treats from scratch. After the hands-on cooking session, relax and indulge in your creations with a cup of coffee in our picturesque garden setting. Uncover the beauty of dessert-making and leave with newfound skills to impress your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your culinary expertise with Francesca's guidance.

Mandranova is a farm located in the south of Sicily in the Palma di Montechiaro area (Agrigento). The farm develops over ca. 180 hectares, the main products are extra-virgin olive oil and almonds. Mandranova farm is run by family members Giuseppe and Silvia who, at the end of the nineties, decided to renovate the family farm with the goal of combining tradition and innovation. Mandranova produces extra-virgin olive oil from Sicilian native cultivar groves using integrated agriculture techniques and polyconic vase pruning. Harvest occurs from mid September to mid October employing a mix of mechanical and semi-mechanical harvest. The olives are processed in a proprietary mill through mechanical cold extraction. Mandranova produces both monocultivar and blend extra-virgin olive oils. In term of organoleptic characteristics, the oils tend to be medium to intense fruity, rich in polyphenols with green intense color.

During the cooking classes, we will be happy to share the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, and tell the origin and anecdotes linked to each individual dish. Participating in an expert-led extra virgin olive oil tasting is like embarking on a journey through the flavors and aromas of Sicily of the past like you have never experienced before. Find out how home-grown olive oil is produced, how to pair it with food and how to buy a quality product at home. Our recipes and preparation methods respect the culinary tradition of the area, using zero kilometer raw materials, the result of the work of our producers. At the end, it will be possible to taste the dishes created and sip the wine best suited to the dish.

Pizza, Italian symbol in the world! Want to learn how to make it? Discover the secrets of the perfect pizza in a lesson led by a Pro Pizza Maker. You will learn how to prepare the dough, under the careful Guide of our Pizzaiolo, starting from flour and yeast, discovering techniques and secrets to obtain a fragrant and tasty pizza. You will prepare the classic Pizza Margherita and you can create other variations, even, ON REQUEST, in VEGETARIAN version. And then, at the table! You will taste the pizza you have prepared, sharing it with the other participants in a cheerful and convivial atmosphere, accompanied by Sicilian Red Wine and Limoncello. Finally, you will attend a Show Cooking dedicated to Sicilian Cannolo and you can stuff it with excellent fresh ricotta. Knead, bake, taste and experience the authentic taste of Italy through its pizza! The course is available for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 16 people.

Experience Sicily's rich flavors and traditional cuisine during this small-group cooking class at a local home in Taormina. Roll up your sleeves to prepare a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes from various regions in a cozy home under the guidance of your instructor. Cap off your experience by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared over lunch or dinner alongside local wines.

For visiting food lovers, exploring Catania’s dining scene is a must. But for a more in-depth experience—and to learn to cook like a true Sicilian—it’s worth signing up for a small-group class. Led by a local cook instructor, make classic dishes from scratch, from homemade pasta to cannoli. Benefit from insider tips and tricks, and walk away with new culinary skills you can flex at home.

Thanks to this activity you will be able to learn how to cook a very famous dish of Sicilian cuisine "LE ARANCINE" You will learn the secret techniques for cooking a delicious recipe of the Sicilian tradition. You will get to know the local people and you will be able to ask the chef about the culinary history of Sicily. You will receive the recipes and the certificate of participation.

A journey of taste "full immersion" in nature and Sicilian history. Not only excellent products : the Baglio Ingardia farm is much more. Inside our eighteenth-century structure, you can participate in guided tours, with technical tastings of Organic Wine and Grand Cru EVO Oil. A journey through history but also among the authentic flavors of Sicily.

Enter a hidden corner of the most authentic Sicily, among centuries-old olive trees, lemon scents and golden light. At the Azienda Agricola Oliva, we will welcome you to our estate, cared for with love and craftsmanship, where oil is not just a product: it is culture, slowness, elegance. The experience begins with a walk among organic olive trees and lemons in bloom. You will discover the techniques of sustainable cultivation and the history of our territory. You will visit the boutique oil mill, an essential and well-kept environment, where we will show you the artisan process of oil extraction. This will be followed by a guided tasting of several award-winning organic EVO oils, paired with fresh bread and seasonal products. Each taste is a journey through different scents, textures and flavors. This is a private, welcoming and tailor-made experience, in a rural-chic setting, designed for those seeking the true soul of Sicily through taste, nature and discreet elegance.

Do not miss the opportunity to live an authentic and unforgettable experience in the heart of Sicily. At Baglio Florio, every detail is designed to offer you a complete immersion in our culture and traditions. Why choose us? Walk in the olive grove: Walk through our centuries-old olive groves and let yourself be enveloped by the scents of the Sicilian countryside. Historical visit: Explore the historic original Baglio Florio, where grapes were once processed. Tasting of fine oil: On the way back, enjoy a guided tasting of our organic extra virgin olive oil. Traditional lunch: End the experience with a rich and varied lunch. This experience is designed for those who want to get in touch with the authentic soul of Sicily, through its flavors, its landscapes and its warm hospitality.

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.

We invite you to discover the authentic local cuisine of Salaparuta and the unique hospitality of our Home Restaurant. Book with us for an unforgettable dining experience that will make you feel part of our culture and family. Don't miss the opportunity to get to know our famous Catarratto Chardonnay blend, the Lunedda Grillo and the Alikase Nero d'Avola and Chardonnay. Tasting Leonarda Tardi wines will be a special occasion especially with the combination of special typical Sicilian dishes prepared with passion by your personal chef Calogero. You will discover the true essence of our place. We are waiting for you for a dream gastronomic experience that will make you feel at home away from home. See you in Salaparuta. If you should need a transfer, we can organize a transfer privately. Contact us for any food allergies or intolerances so we can organize the ad hoc menu.

Immersing yourself in authentic Sicilian cuisine is an experience you will not forget. At Annalisa’s house, each lesson is a journey into the flavors and traditions that have marked the culinary history of the island. With fresh and local ingredients, you will prepare traditional dishes handed down from generations, while the family atmosphere will make you feel like part of a real Sicilian family. After cooking, the moment of sharing is enriched with a convivial lunch, where you can enjoy your creations accompanied by local wine and stories that make each bite unique.

With the chef of Loredana you will have the opportunity to prepare with your own hands a real Sicilian menu in a convivial and joyful atmosphere. You will discover particular techniques and stories related to tradition. The lesson lasts about 2 hours. At 11.30 am there is a break to visit the bell tower of Messina, which is just a 7-minute walk away. Participants, on their return will find lunch consisting of the dishes they prepare. The lesson is also suitable for industry professionals

This is more than just a culinary class—it's a journey through Sicily’s flavors, culture, and stunning landscapes. With Chef Francesco and the stunning Seafront Villa, you’re guaranteed a unique and unforgettable experience. Book now and immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian experience that blends food, history, and nature like never before!

Preparation and tasting of two typical Sicilian Sunday dishes, paired with two wines from one of the most important wineries in Sicily and the Palermo area.

While Sicilian cuisine tends to be very meat heavy, there are a number of vegetarian-friendly dishes that are integral to the local gastronomy. Head to a farmhouse in Noto for a private cooking class where you learn to make authentic, Sicilian vegetarian dishes from scratch. Then, enjoy your farm-to-table meal paired with Italian wines and good conversation.

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.

Mamma Corleone was born in the historic centre of Palermo, just a few steps from the Cathedral, in a characteristic alleyway of the 17th century, which represents the city in its traditions and culture. Mamma Corleone is a family business which mission is to share with other cooking lovers their passion and knowledge about Sicilian food and taste. To enhance this value, a real Sicilian Mamma drives Mamma Corleone's kitchen, in the heart of the old town, very close to the Cathedral of Palermo.