Top Italy Pasta Making Classes in 2026

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.

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Save time and explore the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian with prebooked skip-the-line entrance tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Learn how the magnificent monument was built around AD 123 and used over the years as a fortress, prison, and papal residence. Enjoy access to the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, home to a fascinating collection of fine art, antique furniture, military memorabilia, and medieval weapons.

Visit the historic vacation homes of Rome's elite on a Rome-to-Tivoli day trip—no need to navigate buses or trains. Tours Tivoli’s two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins, and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Enjoy a hassle-free start to your cruise with a private transfer service from the Rome airport to the Civitavecchia cruise port. Meet your driver at Fiumicino Airport (FCO), and relax on the journey to Civitavecchia to board your departing ship. You can even upgrade to include a 3-hour tour of Rome along the way.

When your cruise docks at the Civitavecchia cruise port, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver when you get off your ship and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle, rather than struggling to flag a taxi or taking heavy luggage onto public transportation.

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.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Avoid shuffling after a large tour group and explore the acclaimed Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line admission. Breeze past the lines at the entrance and spend longer inside the museum admiring masterworks from artists such as Raphael, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Plus, get access to a digital audioguide, and learn more about the Renaissance art on display than you possibly could from just reading panels.

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.

Seeing Rome in a day is a monumental task but this private, full-day tour covers it all. Visit the city’s iconic landmarks including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Vatican City. Quickly get between sites with private transportation and enjoy a delicious Roman lunch as part of your package. Choose from multiple options to fit your budget and vacation schedule.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

When your cruise ship docks at Civitavecchia port, make the most of your time in the Eternal City on a private shore excursion in Rome, which you can customize to match your interests and preferred pace. Visit the heart of the Vatican at St. Peter’s Square or step back in time to Imperial Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The day is yours to spend as you like, and your driver makes it all happen with ease. Please note that all food and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Maximize your vacation time with a comprehensive tour that covers the best of Southern Italy—saving you hours, if not days, of planning and research. Starting in Rome, head out to visit Pompeii's ancient ruins, explore the stunning Sorrento Coast, and sail to Capri's Blue Grotto (weather permitting). Recharge between days with an overnight stay at a 4-star hotel.

Delve into Italy's culinary scene by learning how to make a selection of traditional dishes in this group cookery class. Start off by crafting 3-classic Italian spritz cocktails, Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello, learning how to balance the specific flavors. Then, sip your creations as you master the art of crafting pizza or pasta. Skip the tourist traps and enjoy this hands-on experience in the heart of Rome.

Go beyond enjoying Italian food and learn how to make it in a hands-on cooking class in Florence. Guided by a chef, learn how to make fresh pasta including ravioli and rigatoni, as well as delicious tiramisu. Pick up tips and tricks to try at home, ask plenty of questions, and sip local wines. Choose from a morning, afternoon, and evening session to suit your schedule.

Get ready to live an authentic experience in the heart of Bari, in a secret place that holds the true spirit of Apulian cuisine. In the company of a local guide, you will put your hands in the dough to prepare two symbols of tradition: the focaccia from Bari, queen of street food, soft and crisp with juicy cherry tomatoes, which even beat the Genoese focaccia in a last-ditch challenge, and the handmade orecchiette, prepared according to the ancient Bari technique, celebrated by the New York Times as a heritage to be protected. After the lesson, we will sit at the table to enjoy together the fruit of our work, accompanied by a good local wine and stories that smell of tradition. An intimate, engaging and genuine experience, designed for those who want to discover the true soul of Bari through its cuisine.

Tuscan food is a big part of why people come to Siena, and this cooking class puts you in the kitchen of a local restaurant to make two Italian classics yourself. Start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, then roll out fresh pasta dough and layer a tiramisu from scratch. Sit down afterward to eat what you've made, with a glass of wine alongside.

Put a fun slant on a food experience in Palermo with this small-group cooking class and market tour. Shop alongside chefs at Mercato del Capo, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients, then learn to make a typical 3-course meal from scratch, including arancini, pasta alla Norma, and freshly baked cannoli. Enjoy your creations family-style with local wines, savoring authentic Sicilian flavors. The group is limited to 20 people, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Learn how to make some of Italy’s best loved dishes in this pasta-making masterclass in central Rome. Grab an apron and try your hand at preparing fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, and finish with the perfectly assembled tiramisu. Sit down to your freshly prepared 3-course meal and take your new skills and know-how with you to recreate your dishes at home.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with this small-group cooking lesson in Florence. The class is a practical, interactive group experience that allows you to learn and enjoy an important part of the culture. Prepare four courses: an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish such as potato gnocchi and egg pasta, a meat dish like Hunter's chicken, and dessert such as panna cotta. Then sit down to enjoy your creations paired with local wine.

Brush up on your culinary skills with this pasta and tiramisu cookery class. Master how to make a two-course Italian dinner in a kitted-out restaurant kitchen. An excellent activity for foodies and travellers who like to learn about a culture through its food heritage. Impress family and friends with your newly acquired Sicilian cookery skills and enjoy a taste of Italy when back home.

Learning how to prepare handcrafted pasta in Italy is a quintessential travel experience—but for travelers who are gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant, culinary workshops are usually off limits. During this special pasta-making class in Florence, get hands-on instruction in making three types of traditional pasta shapes, all using gluten-free flour. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal paired with unlimited Tuscan wine.

Take more home from Rome than memories of great meals by learning to make two Italian favorites yourself. Join a chef at a neighborhood restaurant for hands-on instruction in preparing fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, picking up techniques you can recreate at home. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your creations with wine and Prosecco for an experience that combines learning and dining.