Top Italy Classes & Workshops

Experience the essence of Italian culinary tradition at this cooking classes set in a picturesque farmhouse nestled amidst lush olive trees. Immerse yourself in a unique journey as you and the host Emilio begin with a tour of our farm, followed by a visit to the oil mill where we craft our exquisite olive oil. Indulge in a delightful appetizer before delving into the art of creating three authentic dishes from the region: a tantalizing starter, a flavorful pasta-based main course, and a delectable Salento dessert. For those seeking relaxation, unwind with a refreshing swim in our olive tree-fringed pool while savoring a Salento aperitif. Join the host Emilio for a truly unforgettable culinary and leisure experience in the heart of nature.

Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure at the Sicilian Twist - Fusion Cuisine Show Cooking and Social Dinner. Delight your taste buds with a carefully curated 4-course menu that beautifully blends the essence of Sicilian cuisine with flavors from around the world. Imagine savoring a samosa bursting with a medley of eggplants, pine nuts, tomato, and basil, or relishing a green curry infused with mint, lemon, and the freshest local seafood. The culinary journey continues with Sicilian-style hummus featuring almond butter, fennel seeds, and tomato, and culminates in decadent sicilian cannoli filled with creamy ricotta cheese and subtle notes of matcha tea. Experience firsthand the chef's creations with insightful explanations and even participate in the cooking process. Enjoy a communal dining experience with diverse menu options accommodating various diets and preferences. Prior communication ensures a tailored dining experience, promising unforgettable flavors and warm hospitality.

This masterclass isn’t just about making gelato—it’s about savoring the soul of Bologna. In Roberta’s countryside home, you’ll discover how simple, fresh ingredients transform into unforgettable flavors: creamy fiordilatte topped with amarena cherries, tangy lemon sorbet that captures the Italian summer, and silky crema gelato enhanced with the surprising touch of aged balsamic vinegar. Paired with seasonal fruit and a glass of sparkling Lambrusco, the experience blends tradition, creativity, and local authenticity, offering a taste of Italian life you won’t find anywhere else.

In Antonia's Neapolitan Meatballs Cooking Class, participants will actively engage in making delicious, authentic meatballs from scratch. They will chop, mix, and cook alongside fellow food lovers, learning the secrets of traditional Neapolitan cuisine. Plus, they'll savor the magnificent views of the Gulf of Naples as they create and enjoy a delightful meal together!

With Damiano, your local host, you will discover the best technique to make Italian pasta from scratch. You will also be able to enjoy your creation in a fantastic garden. Why we love this experience: • Authentic Italian experience: fresh pasta, ragù alla bolognese, tiramisú and espresso • Located in the countryside a few kilometers from Como • If you catch the train, Damiano will pick you up from the station! • Damiano is a professional chef and will teach you the skills to recreate everything at home

Discover authentic Sicilian home cooking in the heart of Catania with local host Mariella. Choose from six private culinary experiences, including hands-on pizza cooking classes, traditional Sicilian pasta cooking classes, or a market tour followed by a cooking class and meal. Every experience takes place in Mariella's welcoming home overlooking the sea, where you'll learn family recipes, cook with fresh seasonal ingredients, and enjoy genuine Sicilian hospitality. After working in the industry for 35+ years, Mariella shares her lifelong passion for Sicilian cuisine with travelers from around the world. Along the way, you'll discover how Greek, Roman and Arab influences shaped Sicily's unique food traditions. • Choose from six private cooking experiences (pizza, pasta or market + cooking) • Learn authentic Sicilian family recipes using seasonal local ingredients • Enjoy your homemade meal paired with two glasses of Sicilian wine • Vegetarian options available

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Tuscany when you experience this private Italian cooking class and cheese tasting. Join your host, a culinary expert with roots tracing back to her grandma's recipes and a trattoria in Florence. Discover the secrets of crafting a few traditional Italian dishes in the cozy setting of a local home kitchen. Savor your creations together in the charming ambiance of your hosts' Tuscan abode.

Experience the magic of Italian cooking with a 2-hour hands-on class in Sabrina’s charming garden home in the countryside of Pompeii. Surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Vesuvius and the Lattari Mountains, you'll learn to prepare traditional Campanian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. The experience starts with a tour of Sabrina’s lush garden, where many of the herbs and vegetables for your meal are grown. In her cozy kitchen, you’ll master the art of making fresh pasta from scratch and a classic Italian dessert. Sabrina shares stories of local culture as you cook, making this not just a class, but a cultural immersion. Afterward, enjoy your homemade meal with local wine and liqueur, just minutes from the famous Pompeii ruins.

Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class in Città della Pieve, a picturesque town between Tuscany and Umbria. This hands-on pasta making class or pizza making class teaches traditional Italian recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. Learn to make fresh dough from scratch while discovering local food traditions, culture, and everyday life in rural Italy. This authentic cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking a true local experience in Umbria.

Join locals in their welcoming home nestled in the peaceful countryside of Poggibonsi in La Gruccia, amidst the rolling hills of Chianti, for an authentic Tuscan cooking experience. Learn to make fresh handmade pasta, from preparing the dough and rolling the sheets to shaping the pasta and making traditional sauces. Discover treasured family recipes and Tuscan cooking traditions while enjoying a relaxed, hands-on class. Sit down with your hosts to enjoy the meal you've prepared, along with a traditional Italian dessert and a glass of local wine.

A unique blend of creativity and culinary delight awaits families in Venice. This private experience kicks off with a hands-on Venetian mask painting workshop led by a local artist, where you and your children can design your own masks to take home. After showcasing your artistic flair, step into the kitchen with Massimo, a warm and engaging host and expert cook, to prepare a traditional Italian meal using fresh ingredients from the local market. This interactive cooking session not only includes preparing pasta and dessert but also offers a glimpse into Venetian culture through stories and laughter shared around the dining table.

Learn how Sicilians create traditional meals from start to finish with this private chef-led cooking class that begins with shopping at Via Scala Carini market and ends with dinner. Select the best seasonal ingredients, then prepare a four-course meal including starters, two main courses, and dessert. Improve your kitchen skills during this easy-level culinary experience with Chef Antonio.

Watch master cheesemakers transform fresh local milk into mozzarella and burrata using traditional techniques, then enjoy a tasting of their warm, freshly made products, including mozzarella and burrata.

Enjoy a wine tasting in a wine bar located in the historic center of Neive, in the heart of the Langhe. Sample three wines from a renowned local winery and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks.

Experience the enchanting world of Sicilian wine through a curated tasting journey in a baroque wine bar, celebrating the island’s rich cultural heritage, with 4 wines and food pairings for them.

Uncover the art of Italian pasta making in the heart of Ginosa, a gem nestled among ravines about a 30-minute ride from Matera. Under the guidance of skilled local chefs, participants will learn to craft traditional Apulian orecchiette from scratch, paired with a delicious homemade sauce. This engaging class not only provides hands-on experience but also fosters social interaction as you share a meal with fellow cooking enthusiasts, enjoying the fruits of your labor alongside local wines. A convenient private transfer service from Matera or Bari is available to ensure a hassle-free journey to this culinary adventure.

Step into Vittoria’s cozy private villa in the Salento countryside for a hands-on orecchiette cooking class near Otranto that feels like an evening at a local home. In a small group, learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough and shape traditional handmade orecchiette with guidance available in English, German, and Italian. While the pasta rests, relax in the garden with local wine and meet fellow travelers in a warm, possibly multilingual setting. Dinner highlights seasonal products from small local producers and, whenever possible, ingredients from Vittoria’s own garden. Even the table has a personal touch, with unique vintage plates collected from local markets. Finally, enjoy the orecchiette you made, cooked with classic tomato sauce, together with local food, wine, seasonal dessert, homemade liqueur, and coffee. A relaxed home-style cooking experience for food lovers, couples, and friends looking for authentic Puglia near Otranto.

Be inspired by the unspoilt beauty of the Lago Preola and Gorghi Tondi Nature Reserve, where nature and art meet in a unique experience. In the heart of the Baglio Aimone winery, at sunset, take part in an extemporaneous open-air painting, led by an expert artist who will accompany you step by step, whether you are a beginner or a passionate painter.

The climbing gym, recently built (2017) offers the possibility of indoor climbing on over 80 routes from 3b to 8b + on a maximum height of 24 meters and up to 30 meters of development. The gym offers a valid alternative to outdoor climbing when it is not possible to climb outside, also the proximity to the center of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the ease of access allow you to be able to climb even with limited time available.

La Cucina del Gusto Cooking School in Sorrento provides cooking lessons, cooking vacations and culinary based programs throughout Sorrento and Amalfi Coast. In 2004, La Cucina del Gusto was featured in the American Food Network’s “Recipe for Success”, as one of the most successful cooking vacation in the South of Italy and is considered to be a leader in the field of cooking vacations in the Amalfi Coast! We have carefully designed a series of cookery holidays and food experiences to meet the needs of people coming to Italy to enjoy its food and wine and learn how to cook. All the lessons are specially designed to assist you to quickly and easily learn the secrets of the various dishes, including the secrets for preparing an authentic Neapolitan specialities so that, once back home, you will be able to easily repeat the preparation of the dish and provide an amazing dinner that will astound your friends. Be ready to enjoy a great week, having fun and drinking wine with chef carmen

Experience the thrill of windsurfing with a basic course in Bari Sardo, on the beautiful east coast of Sardinia. Your adventure will take place on the beautiful Planargia beach, with its emerald green waters, deep seabed and unspoilt nature. This corner of paradise is the ideal environment to learn and have fun at the same time. This experience is perfect for beginners wishing to approach windsurfing, an exciting sport that combines adrenalin, fun and adventure. Under the guidance of experienced and passionate instructors, you will learn the basic techniques: from balancing and manoeuvring the sail to starting off safely. Don't miss the opportunity to have an exciting experience among the waves in a dreamlike landscape!

For those seeking an exclusive and regenerating wellness experience: Perfect for those who want to disconnect from the daily routine and dedicate themselves to their psychophysical well-being, in a unique and relaxing setting. For those who practice Pilates and want to experience a new dimension of the discipline: Ideal for Pilates enthusiasts who want to try a sweet and therapeutic version of the practice, immersed in the natural beauty of the sea. For small groups, couples or individuals looking for an intimate and personalized experience: Suitable for up to 4 participants, the experience is designed for those who want to enjoy a moment of tranquility and harmony, away from the daily hustle and bustle.

Accompanied DA an experienced local Guide you will take a short and pleasant walk along a mountain stream in search of wild herbs. You will find out which ones are edible, how you can use them and which ones are DA be avoided. Finally some of the herbs collected will be added to the butter made together at that time. Followed by a tasting of butter spread on the pücia (typical local bread). As a greeting there will also be a recipe and a little surprise DA take home.

Step into a real Italian home near the Adriatic Sea and cook traditional Abruzzo dishes alongside three generations of a local family - son, mother, and Nonna - together with an American co-host. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon or an evening in an intimate setting with homemade pasta, regional recipes, wine, and warm conversations. It feels more like being invited to dinner than attending a cooking class.