Top Italy Pasta Making Classes in 2026

Avoid the rush of group tours and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided AI video tour. Simply download the app on your phone, plug in your own headphones, and explore. Wander the main floors of the ancient amphitheater before continuing to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s rich history, art, and architecture—without missing the finer details—on this guided tour. Visit the Uffizi Galleries, then explore the Accademia Gallery to view masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Renaissance paintings. Stroll through the city's historic streets with your guide, visiting landmarks including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.

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.

The dome atop Florence's Duomo offers unique views of the city, but tickets sell out long in advance. Secure your spot with prebooked entry on this guided tour. After exploring the cathedral's interior, make your way up the staircase and along corridors—closed to the public for centuries. Then, continue to the top of Brunelleschi’s Dome, if you wish.

Take a break from sightseeing to learn how to make an authentic Spritz cocktail and fresh pasta like a Roman. This cooking class explores traditional recipes with a local chef in the heart of the city. Working alongside the chef, prepare pasta dough from scratch, cut it into fettuccine and maltagliati, then assemble a bruschetta starter and tiramisu for dessert. Afterwards, sit down for lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine, limoncello, and espresso for the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

As one of Florence's top attractions, the Accademia Gallery draws huge crowds of people wanting to see Michelangelo's "David" sculpture. This guided tour helps you get inside the museum fast, so you can spend less time waiting and more time admiring world-class artwork. Plus, you can upgrade to include a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or a city walking tour after your museum visit for more context.

Explore the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel without spending hours in line on this comprehensive tour, which includes skip-the-line entry and visits to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who offers special insights into collections you would likely miss on your own.

Tying together Florence's historical, cultural, and architectural highlights takes planning—more than most travelers can manage alone. Leave the itinerary to a guide; check off sights such as the Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio Bridge, and stop to see Michelangelo's "David" in the Accademia Gallery. Cap the experience with a visit to the Florence Duomo, the city's Gothic-style cathedral.

Immerse yourself in Italian culinary tradition with this engaging cooking class hosted by a Cesarina, a member of Italy's oldest network of home cooks. Learn the art of rolling fresh pasta by hand and create two iconic pasta dishes from scratch. End on a sweet note by mastering the classic Tiramisu. Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo with prosecco, wines, and nibbles as you connect with fellow food enthusiasts. This small-group experience (max 12 people) offers an authentic taste of Italian culture.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food shapes Roman culture and sample food and wine from vendors across the city.

Step away from the crowds in Rome's historic center, and explore the lesser-known neighborhood of Prati, on this group walking and tasting tour. Discover locals-only gourmet shops and eateries you're unlikely to uncover on your own, and sample a wide variety of specialties. Feast on artisan charcuterie and cheeses, pizza by the slice, pasta dishes, and Italian wine as you learn about the city's culinary culture.

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Depending on the option selected, you can also explore the artworks in the Uffizi Gallery, or visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips.

See the best of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Enjoy views from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, including the Milan Duomo and La Scala opera house. Choose from four routes covering all main attractions, with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. The 72-hour weekend ticket from June to September also includes a Milan night tour.

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.

We would prepare two classic dishes of the Italian tradition that every Sunday are present on the tables of every self-respecting Italian family. We will visit the Pasta Museum with an expert Guide. We will do both a historical/theoretical introduction and then move on to the practical part where you can make with your own hands two gourmet dishes that have made Italy famous in the world: Lasagne and Tiramisu!

Avoid the hassle of waiting for taxis or taking slow public buses, all thanks to this private transfer service from the Civitavecchia cruise port to anywhere in Rome. After meeting your driver by your ship at the port, relax on the journey into central Rome. Your private vehicle can accommodate groups of up to eight passengers.

Exploring the Villa Borghese's curated collection can be a little daunting for first-time visitors, but this group tour lets you maximize your visit. Instead of figuring out what to priortize, let your art historian guide lead the way as they guide you through the gallery and its highlights, including artworks by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael.

Visit the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) to learn about the ancient Roman Empire and skip the long lines with this pre-booked ticket. Considered the world's first museum, it features art and artifacts that depict Rome's history, including a sculpture of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

Join an immersive experience right in the heart of Milan during this Italian cooking course. With your guide and a small group, learn to make pasta and ravioli from scratch, as well as sauces to pair with them. Discover the secret to making the perfect tiramisu and gelato and, in the end, sit down and enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by flowers and fruit trees.

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.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

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.

The Colosseum and the Roman Forum are two landmarks rarely left off any Rome itinerary, but without a guide to offer explanations, it can be hard to know what you’re looking at. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide, with plenty of time to answer questions. Upgrade to include VIP perks like hotel transfers and arena access, or to continue your tour at the nearby Roman Forum.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, and let your guide lead you Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.