Top Lucca Cooking Classes

Immerse yourself in Tuscan culinary traditions at a charming farmhouse near Lucca. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, create a delicious sauce with homegrown tomatoes, and enjoy a homemade three-course meal paired with local wine. Antonietta will guide you through the process, making you feel like part of the family.

Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.

Learn the art of Italian pasta making in a vibrant, hands-on class set in beautiful LUCCA. Make two types of fresh pasta, and churn real Italian creamy gelato! This Class Is Perfect For You If You: * Are looking for a truly authentic workshop that only uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the excting "The Locals' Table" project, highlighting Tuscany's unqiue agrifoods); * Love connecting with fellow foodie travelers; * Prefer a small-group, intimate setting with personalized attention and a warm and friendly instrcutor; * Want to deepen your understanding of Tuscan cuisine and Tuscan products while having a lot of fun;*Appreciate experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers This class is suitable for children, too (ages 7 and above).

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of white and red Italian wines.

What makes this experience special is its authentic and intimate atmosphere. It’s a genuine hands-on Tuscan cooking experience where guests can learn traditional recipes in a relaxed and friendly environment. We prepare fresh homemade pasta, traditional Tuscan meat ragù, and classic cantucci following local family traditions, all paired with carefully selected local wines, including the famous Vin Santo. The experience takes place inside a real working kitchen laboratory, giving guests the opportunity to discover authentic Tuscan culinary traditions from the inside and enjoy a true local food experience.

Hosted through Cozymeal, this 4-course cooking class in Lucca invites you into a welcoming restaurant in the historic center. Led by a local culinary expert, you’ll explore refined Italian flavors and techniques through a menu featuring antipasti, risotto, veal and dessert. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Beef carpaccio, rustic tartare and buffalo mozzarella with tomato blend - Second course: Risotto with four options, including saffron and shrimp, porcini mushroom, radicchio with speck and Gorgonzola, or squid ink with seafood - Third course: Veal scaloppine cooked four ways, with variations such as sage, lemon and wild mushrooms - Dessert: Creamy semifreddo with caramelized almonds This class combines authentic recipes with chef-led instruction in a refined yet accessible setting, offering both a cultural journey and a memorable dining experience.

Embark on a culinary journey in Lucca with this 4-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Set in the historic city center, this immersive workshop pairs authentic instruction with regional specialties, giving you the chance to master timeless Tuscan recipes in a welcoming group setting. In this chef-led experience, you’ll prepare: - First course: Antipasti Trio, Panzanella, chicken liver crostini, eggplant toast - Second course: Tordelli with Ragù, Lucca-style ravioli in slow-cooked meat sauce - Third course: Tuscan Pork Loin & Roasted Potatoes, seasoned pork with pancetta - Dessert: Cantuccini, crunchy Tuscan almond cookies with vin santo Guided by a local chef, this hands-on class blends cultural depth with culinary practice, offering both unforgettable flavors and lasting skills from Tuscany’s rich heritage.

This Gelato & Tiramisu Cooking Class is the ultimate Italian dessert class! Most Tuscan classes make you choose (gelato OR tiramisu), but we do both! And the entire activity is wonderfully intimate, like cooking at a friend’s house. Book this if... -You're looking for a class that features both Gelato and Tiramisu (and teaches you how to make everything from scratch like an Italian pro). -You're looking for a true hands-on activity: No "demonstrations"—you’ll be the chef, whisking and mixing from minute one (though your instructor is always there to help and give you a hand). -You prefer small groups: We limit your classes to 10 participants, to ensure that the experience is intimate, warm, unhurried, and genuinely fun. -You're looking for an activity that is open for everyone: This class is perfect for solo travelers, couples, groups of friends, and families (kids ages 7+).

An interactive course with the possibility of tasting. With the help of the master ice cream maker you will discover how to recognize a real artisan ice cream from an industrial ice cream.

Take a break from sightseeing and head to the hills surrounding Lucca to sample the area’s excellent wines. Connect with a winemaker at a boutique winery for a relaxed private tour through the vineyards and cellar, with plenty of time to ask questions about the history and production of the local vintages. Then relax on the terrace overlooking the rolling countryside to sample the estate’s wines and olive oil while enjoying the view.

Learn how to make traditional Tuscan pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking class in the home of a local in Lucca. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines, plus coffee. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is your fully-equipped workstation.

This self-guided bike tour allows travelers to explore country roads between Lucca and Pisa on their way to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Follow a 20-mile (33 kilometers) route on dirt and asphalt backcountry roads around the Monti Pisani hills. A little over the halfway mark, stop for a break in San Giuliano Terme’s charming central square. Return to Lucca on a direct bike route or short train ride (own expense).

Avoid the hassle of navigating Lucca’s historic center on foot or missing hidden local spots on your own with a relaxed bike tour through Lucca. Cycle along the city’s ancient walls and quiet streets while a guide brings local history and food culture to life. Pause to enjoy regional wine, brunch, snacks, and Tuscan specialties without needing to plan stops or reservations.

Italian cuisine is all about simplicity, high-quality ingredients, and easy preparation. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn to make classic Italian pizza from scratch, including bianca, Margherita, Quattro Stagioni, Capricciosa, and Napoletana. Discover the secrets of dough leavening and cooking in both a wood-fired and electric oven. Afterward, prepare delicious homemade gelato, like fior di latte or stracciatella with dark chocolate. Enjoy the experience with Tuscan red wine, Italian craft beers, homemade coffee, and a traditional digestif. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Pistoia like a local!

Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.

Step into a welcoming Pistoia home for a hands-on pasta class. Learn traditional egg pasta, shape classic formats, enjoy it with Tuscan wine, and leave with printed recipes and tips

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

Pair an e-bike tour with a wine tasting to put a fun twist on your Lucca sightseeing plans. This half-day tour takes place in a small group of just 10 people with a local guide, meaning you'll pedal around the walls and cycle paths of Lucca with less rush. Let your bike's electric motor do the hard work on any hills beyond the city, and finish on a high note with a wine tasting at a local wine estate.

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations without having to rent a car on a small-group tour from Lucca to Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by minivan, train, and boat (depending on the weather) between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See why the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage.

Hosted through Cozymeal, this pizza and bread-making class takes place at a welcoming restaurant in the historic center of Lucca. Led by a local culinary expert, you’ll prepare classic breads, focaccia, pizza and a sweet Italian finale while mastering authentic techniques. The menu you will prepare includes: - First course: Bread varieties made with whole wheat, semolina and Tuscan flour - Second course: Traditional pizza and focaccia with toppings such as mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, spicy salami and buffalo mozzarella - Dessert: Dessert pizza topped with seasonal fruit or chocolate This interactive workshop explores the craft of dough-making, teaching you how small changes in flour and method create distinct textures and flavors. It’s a flavorful and hands-on journey into Lucca’s culinary heritage.

Discover the essence of Tuscan cooking with this 5-hour, 5-course class hosted through Cozymeal. Set inside Lucca’s historic city walls, this experience invites you to join a local chef to craft multiple varieties of handmade pasta plus a traditional Italian dessert, all prepared with seasonal ingredients. In this class, you’ll prepare: - First course: Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli, green pasta with your choice of sauce - Second course: Black Ravioli with Salmon & Chives, squid ink pasta with salmon and herbs - Third course: Squid Ink Tagliolini, hand-cut pasta with lemon and seafood sauce - Fourth course: Potato Gnocchi, soft gnocchi with creamy or puttanesca sauce - Fifth course: Fettuccine or Tagliatelle, classic pasta with arrabbiata, Gorgonzola, or carbonara - Dessert: Semifreddo al Croccantino, crunchy almond semifreddo This class blends Tuscan tradition with hands-on practice, offering both culinary skill-building and a flavorful connection to the heart of Lucca.

Lucca is one of the most cyclist-friendly cities in Italy, with a compact historic center and scenic bike path atop the medieval city walls. Explore its old town on two wheels, without the rush of a group tour, with this self-guided bike tour through the town center. Follow the custom map to take in Lucca’s top sights at your own pace, stopping to read about the town’s history and main attractions in the map details.

Learn to craft Tuscan schiacciata and yeast-free thin pizza using simple tools and an electric oven. This hands-on class is perfect for all skill levels and ages. Master essential techniques for kneading, shaping, and baking dough to perfection. Discover tips and tricks for achieving the perfect textures, and gain insight into Italian and international baking traditions. Recipe handouts are provided, so you can recreate these delicious breads at home. At the end of the class, enjoy your fresh creations or take them home to share. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn the secrets of traditional bread-making and enjoy the fruits of your labor! Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us to cook, taste, and enjoy Pistoia like a true local!