Top Italy Classes & Workshops

Take advantage of your time in Rome and go a step beyond simply eating pizza and gelato by taking a cooking class. Whether you’re confident in the kitchen or consider yourself a beginner, improve your skills with insights from a professional chef. Get access to premium toppings during this hands-on workshop.

Learn how to make pasta from scratch in this interactive cooking workshop in Rome. See how authentic gelato is made up close, then improve your cooking skills with guidance from a chef. Feel like a professional as you use high-quality tools and ingredients to make your meal. The reward for your hard work is delicious food and unlimited wine.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just by eating these dishes at a restaurant. The group class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own workstation and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Touring Florence's endless cultural treasures can get tiring for young visitors, so break up your time in the city with a kid-friendly, hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy preparing two crowdpleasers: authentic Tuscan pizza and creamy Italian gelato. Your chef instructor will lead your family through the process step-by-step, keeping your kids engaged and busy. End by sampling your handiwork over lunch, ideal as a substitute for a restaurant meal.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s notable landmarks—but understanding its history is difficult without a guide. On this small-group tour, listen to stories of emperors and gladiators as you tour the ancient amphitheater. Then visit the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to gain further insight into the city's ancient history. This tour comes with different upgrades, so you can customize your experience to suit your budget and interests.

Instead of only eating Rome’s signature dishes, learn how to recreate them at home with hands-on guidance from a local chef. After visiting a gourmet shop, prepare pasta and tiramisu from scratch while picking up practical techniques and cooking tips. Then enjoy what you’ve made with your group, accompanied by local wine or Prosecco for a memorable alternative to another restaurant meal.

Step into a real Roman kitchen and learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic creamy tiramisu with a local chef during this small-group cooking masterclass. Discover the secrets behind iconic sauces like carbonara and cacio e pepe while enjoying local drinks and insights into Italian culinary traditions. End the experience by savoring your handmade dishes with wine and limoncello, then take home a recipe ebook to recreate the flavors at home.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Take a break from sightseeing and learn something new in Rome. Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Roman mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, use natural marble, and create your own mosaic masterpiece to take home from an authentic mosaic studio.

Immerse yourself in the art of Italian pizza-making during this cooking class in Sorrento. Learn from your chef/guides, pros at rolling and tossing dough, and picking out the freshest ingredients. Have fun learning the techniques, tasting olive oil and mozzarella, and sit down to feast on the pizzas you make with wine.

Ensure your arrival into Rome is straightforward and stress-free by arranging a private transfer ahead of your trip. When you hop off your train at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina railway station, simply join up with your private driver, settle into your comfortable, private vehicle, and enjoy an effortless journey direct to your central Rome hotel

Explore Milan's most significant historical landmarks, including skip-the-line access to da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', during this walking tour. With your local art historian guide, visit sites like Sforza Castle, the Scala Theater, Piazza dei Mercanti, and the Duomo. View 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, without waiting in the general admission line. All entrance fees are included on this small-group walking tour.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and La Scala opera house with a local guide on this half-day tour in Milan, and learn the history behind each of the sights. With a pre-booked ticket, you'll avoid the main entrance lines to see the ‘The Last Supper’ — a painting that attracts scores of visitors. In addition to spending some time with the masterpiece, you'll also explore La Scala Theater, the glamorous shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Milan Duomo.

After sampling delicious pizza and pasta in Rome, make sure you know how to recreate the culinary magic at home. Learn to cook these favorite Italian dishes during a half-day small-group cooking workshop in the Italian capital. Get hands-on instruction from a chef as you prepare the dough and sauces from scratch. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired tiramisu, wine, and limoncello.

It isn’t a trip to Rome without pasta—and during this hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn the art of making authentic pasta from scratch. Make your way to Rome’s Testaccio neighborhood, don an apron, and try your hand at preparing fresh pasta, plus iconic sauces including cacio e pepe, amatriciana, and carbonara. Be sure to come hungry: at the end of class, you’ll enjoy the food you helped cook, washed down with wine

Create your own signature scent in the heart of Florence during a perfume masterclass with a master perfumer at the historic Antica Erboristeria San Simone. Step into a centuries-old apothecary and discover the art of fragrance-making, inspired by the Renaissance alchemists. Craft your personalized 30ml perfume using rare essences, and take home both your custom blend and a certificate to commemorate the experience. A unique and sensory journey awaits.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Learn how to prepare two types of Italian pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this chef-led cooking workshop. Head to the elegant, art-filled home of a Michelin-trained Milanese local and get hands-on instruction in recreating pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from one-of-a-kind family recipes. Workshops include local wine, limoncello, and the meal prepared during the class.

Cycling along the ancient Appian Way is a must for fans of history and nature, but reaching this off-the-beaten-track location —and figuring out where to rent a bike—can feel daunting. This half-day e-bike tour supplies all the equipment you need. Plus, a tasty lunch or late-afternoon aperitivo is included, depending on which option you pick. The longer tour also includes a guided visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Skip the crowded restaurants and visit a Florentine home to learn how to make traditional Italian dishes during this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to turning out authentic, hand-rolled pasta with a variety of sauces while enjoying insights about the city’s culture and cuisine from your local host and instructor. Top off your experience by sitting down to feast on the fresh dishes you've prepared together.

Avoid travel hassles and headaches at the end of your cruise to the Port of Civitavecchia by booking this stress-free private transfer to your hotel in Rome. Easily meet your driver holding a sign with your name at the port, hop in the luxury car, and travel to Rome in comfort and style.

Secure your entry to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, a private art collection housed in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, one of Rome’s most stunning estates. Browse the family-owned collection at your own pace and get first-hand looks at masterworks from Italian artists like Raffaello, Tiziano, and Caravaggio. Your ticket includes a timed entry admission and a downloadable digital map with audio commentary.