Top Italy Classes & Workshops - page 3

Discover what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator in Rome. During a hands-on lesson, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt (available for rent). Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history and culture.

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.

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!

included in the price: -pick up and drop off -cooking class -dinner with drinks included -chef apron with embroidered Chez Barone logo -certificate of attendance -recipe book with procedures and doses of the dishes made during the cooking class

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Gianicolo Hill. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

Master the art of tiramisu and fresh pasta during a private cooking class in Olbia. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a general cooking class, and enter the home of a local, who is part of the famed Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare, cook, and eat two classic Italian dishes, and learn about local culinary traditions in the best place — an authentic Italian home kitchen.

Learn how to create classic dishes from the Amalfi Coast during this half-day, small-group cooking workshop, which takes place in a traditional farmhouse. Enjoy a full farm-to-table experience, beginning by selecting fresh ingredients from terraced gardens. Get hands-on instruction in preparing bruschetta, pasta, and a lemon tiramisu dessert. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wine and limoncello.

Join a small-group cooking class led by a charismatic Milanese chef, where you'll master the art of handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and a perfectly layered tiramisu. Swap foodie tips as you savor your creations paired with local wines, all in the company of just like-minded culinary enthusiasts. Leave with authentic Italian recipes and the confidence to host your very own feast at home.

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

Set on the bank of the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most impressive sights. With this entry ticket, enjoy more time to explore the interiors with the insights of an audio tour via your smartphone. Learn about the history and architecture of Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum and the legend behind its name as you visit at your own pace.

Take a break from sightseeing and let your hair down in a tipsy cooking class in the heart of Rome. Try your hand at rolling, cutting, and cooking fettuccine pasta and making a traditional carbonara or cacio e pepe sauce, all under the watchful eye of a local chef. Mix three classic Italian spritzes to enjoy while you cook and finish by savoring your own handiwork. For an even more personal experience, upgrade to a private class.

Naples can throw the most careful plans out of whack with anarchic traffic, heat, and crowds. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the often-long ticket lines and break from the drama by going underground, some 130 feet (40 meters) below the city’s historic center. Tour subterranean air-raid shelters, Greek-Roman aqueducts, caves, a garden, and a Roman theater—it’s all part of Naples’ unconventional history.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most beloved dishes during a hands-on cooking class in Rome. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll gain practical skills for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while learning about local culinary traditions. Enjoy your creations with drinks at the end of class for a rewarding experience that combines food, culture, and learning.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from a chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Complement the fruits of your labor with complimentary Tuscan wine.

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.

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.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano that takes place in the historic Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls.

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.

this is a unique experience. you can come to a local's home and rediscover the passion for the land and the fruits, the old family traditions. taste delicious dishes prepared together with your hands with love. We will be happy to tell you the history of the place and the food. We want you to be able to carry us in your heart at the end of this experience. we will prepare fresh pasta following the old local tradition, we will show you all the tricks to have a good pasta. We want to show you our garden and collect together the ingredients that we will use for our dishes. We will prepare two types of pasta: ravioli, fresh pasta filled with ricotta or vegetables or meat. and the noodles that we will dress with sauce or with vegetables, or an excellent pesto. we love to show you an ancient recipe for a cake with chocolate pears. a good glass of wine will not be missing and at the end of the lunch we will let you taste our liqueurs.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s notable landmarks— but understanding its history isn’t easy 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.

Rome is a vast city with heavy traffic, so exploring by foot or bus can be a hassle. Cover more ground and skirt the traffic jams with a full-day Vespa rental. Hop on a zippy Italian scooter and breeze through the heart of Rome, stopping to take in the top sights and panoramic views without the hassle of finding parking. The rental requires a valid driving license and good two-wheel driving experience.

Brush up on your cookery skills with this pizza-making class in Naples. Learn how to make this dish in the city where it was created. In just a couple of hours, make pizza dough from scratch and discover what ingredients make an authentic margarita pizza. When it's time to eat, indulge in Italian appetizers before trying out your own, handmade pizza.