Top Italy Pizza Making Classes in 2026

Naples is the birthplace of pizza, which makes it the ideal place to learn the craft from the pros. In this hands-on class, a local chef shows you how to knead, season, and bake your own pizza from scratch, before moving on to artisanal gelato made with fresh ingredients using traditional methods. After the work is done, sit down to enjoy your creations with wine or beer.

Pizza reigns supreme on the Amalfi Coast, and you'll learn the secrets to preparing authentic "pizza napolitana" during this hands-on pizza-making class overlooking the sea. Join your hosts for a stroll through the terraced garden to learn about the local culinary traditions, then roll up your sleeves to prepare your personal pizza, from dough to wood-fired baking. Feast on the fruit of your labors paired with local wine and limoncello.

When you’re in Palermo, dodge the tourist trap eateries that you can find anywhere, and make your own pizza and gelato instead. With a local "pizzaiolo" as your host, you’ll learn to make a kneadable dough that stretches wafer-thin, and create the toppings for favorite pizzas such as the margherita, marinara, and capricciosa. After, you’ll turn your attention to chocolate, finishing with your own handmade gelato.

Master the techniques behind Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on cooking class in the center of Milan. Choose from either pizza and unlimited gelato, or pasta and tiramisu depending on your tastes. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson and learn to make each dish from scratch. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

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.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Learn the secret to preparing pasta from scratch like a true Italian “nonna” in the heart of Florence with this hands-on pasta cooking class. Make three types of fresh pasta plus traditional sauces with guidance from your instructor as you sip unlimited Tuscan wine and connect with fellow foodies. Then cap off your lesson by sampling your creations with a celebratory meal served with even more wine.

Primaluce is set between seas and mountains, among the green hills of Sorrento, up to look out over the infinite shades of blue of the Gulf of Naples. Here we offer a culinary & gourmet food tour through a genuine and seasonal path, dedicated to all those who love true and uncontaminated flavors! - Welcome drink - Stop in the relaxation area (lawn) - Pizza school with relative tasting - Lunch in a farmhouse consisting of your own pizza baked in a traditional wood oven, an appetizer of cold cuts and fresh mozzarella, field vegetables. Water, wine, limoncello and traditional homemade dessert included.

Nothing says "pizza" quite like Naples—but, while anyone can visit the city and grab a slice, it takes local insight to understand all that goes into crafting a perfect oven-fired pie. During this small-group pizza-making workshop, get hands-on instruction as you learn how to prepare your own meal, from choosing fresh ingredients to kneading dough and firing your creation. Then, sit down to enjoy a homemade lunch to dinner.

Take a break from sightseeing in Florence, and spend some time inside cooling off from the daytime heat, with this gelato and pizza cookery class. Under the guidance of a chef, learn how to make these Italian dishes whilst getting insight into the country's culinary traditions along the way. Feast on what you have made after the class has wrapped up and celebrate with unlimited wine and soft drinks.

Discover how to make an authentic Neapolitan pizza–and learn far more than you would by just eating it–in this Lake Como cooking class. Discover why the Margherita is an Italian classic, perfect your dough-kneading techniques, and get hands-on with local ingredients. Pick up insider tips and tricks for recreating the dish at home before enjoying your finished creation with a glass of Italian beer or wine.

Pizza is an Italian staple, and different regions of Italy have their own styles for food lovers to enjoy. In this half-day small-group cooking class in Florence, learn to knead pizza dough from scratch, prepare authentic Italian gelato, and cook your creations in a local pizzeria. After the hands-on workshop, enjoy a meal paired with a selection of Chianti red wines.

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.

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.

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.

Italy’s culinary secrets are closely guarded, and it is tough to learn what goes into the art of pizza-making without insider access. During this small-group, half-day cooking workshop in Sorrento, get hands-on instruction from a trained “pizzaiolo” (master pizza maker) in preparing pizza step by step from scratch, followed by a creamy, traditional tiramisu. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal, along with wine, limoncello, and conversation.

Naples is the home of the pizza margherita and there’s no better gift to bring back from southern Italy than the art of perfect pies. Learn recipes, tips, and techniques from a master pizza chef during this immersive experience in a garden with views of the Gulf of Naples. Select ingredients, knead the dough, and prepare your pies in a wood-fired oven, then enjoy them with included drinks.

Take a break from Rome's culture and learn how to make two classic Italian dishes—pizza and tiramisu—during this short workshop with a local Italian chef. Assemble a creamy tiramisu and shape and bake your personal pizza with all ingredients and equipment provided, then relax over a meal with your small group featuring the dishes you've prepared served with wine and limoncello.

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this pizza-making cooking class in the heart of Naples. Meet your pizzaiolo and small group in a restaurant near Piazza Plebiscito, and learn the secrets of the pizza-making trade, such as finding the finest flour, proper cooking temperatures, and where to find the best mozzarella. Enjoy tour pizza with wine and sorbet or coffee.

Arriving at the mill with a convenient courtesy car, you will meet the staff who will accompany you throughout the gastronomic tour and pizza lesson. Sipping a welcome drink, Francesca, Viola, or a member of our staff will explain the ancient origins of pizza and the different styles of pizza in the world. For example: the differences between slice pizza and Neapolitan pizza. You will then be ready for the practical part! Prepare your first pizza! After the lesson you will eat in front of Mount Vesuvius and taste Limoncello and typical liqueurs. This experience is also suitable for guests with coeliac disease. Upon request, we can arrange the cooking class with a fully gluten-free experience.

Don’t miss an unforgettable experience on a real family-run farm. Begin your day with a peaceful stroll through fragrant lemon orchards, where you’ll discover the secrets of making fresh, zesty lemonade straight from the tree. Then, wander into the ancient olive groves and savors the rich, robust flavors of our organic extra virgin olive oil – cold-pressed and full of tradition. Next, witness the art of cheesemaking in action. Participate in the preparation of fresh mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and delicate caciotta, made the traditional way with care and passion. Learn how to make the perfect Margherita pizza from scratch – knead your own dough, choose the freshest farm ingredients, and bake it to perfection in a classic wood-fired oven. From pasture to plate, this immersive experience offers a true taste of Italy, where every step connects you to the land, the people, and the age-old traditions that make Italian cuisine so beloved around the world.

Learn how to make a Neapolitan-style pizza from scratch during this two-and-a-half-hour, small-group pizza-making workshop outside Sorrento. Head to a scenic local farmhouse to get hands-on instruction from a professional pizza chef. Prepare a generations-old recipe, then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, followed by a homemade dessert and glass of limoncello. Gluten-free options are available.

Learn how to make pizza the Sicilian way in this cookery class. Based in an authentic pizzeria, get hands-on experience making dough whilst familiarizing yourself with traditional ingredients. Settle into a fun and laid-back atmosphere as you enjoy a choice of wine and soda. The perfect activity for travellers who enjoy learning about a new culture through its food heritage. Take away new culinary skills and try what you have learnt at home.