Top Naples Dining Experiences

Delve into Italian culinary heritage with a hands-on Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Naples, where tradition and flavor unite. Under the expert guidance of a professional local chef, create two types of fresh pasta, fettuccine and ravioli, using time-honored techniques. Enhance your creations with classic sauces, then transition to mastering authentic Italian gelato, learning the key differences from regular ice cream. This interactive experience culminates in a shared meal, celebrating the dishes you've crafted alongside fellow food enthusiasts, fostering connections through the love of Italian cuisine.

Journey from Naples to the fertile slopes of Mount Vesuvius for a sensory experience that combines dramatic landscapes, rich history, and exceptional local flavors. The Volcanic Vineyards: Relax during a comfortable transfer to a boutique, family-owned winery nestled in the shadow of the volcano. Stroll through the unique vineyards rooted in dark, mineral-rich volcanic soil, and discover how this extreme environment shapes the unforgettable character of the local grapes. The Tasting & Lunch: Under expert guidance, enjoy a guided tasting of three distinct regional wines, including the legendary Lacryma Christi, learning to appreciate their crisp minerality and rich aromas. The tasting is accompanied by a traditional Mediterranean lunch featuring regional pasta with authentic local toppings, designed to create a perfect harmony with each glass. (Please note: This experience focuses entirely on the winery; entry to the Mount Vesuvius crater is not included).

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.

Learn to prepare Southern Italian cuisine like a local with this private cooking class. Meet at the home of your instructor and learn the secrets of famous Neapolitan dishes such as spaghetti with fresh clams or paccheri pasta with potatoes. After watching a cooking demonstration, try your hand at cooking from your workstation with all the needed tools and ingredients. Then, enjoy the fruit of your labors with local wines.

Few experiences get you closer to Neapolitan food culture than making its most beloved dishes by hand. In this small-group class at Via Medina in Naples, a local chef teaches you how to make fresh pasta and creamy tiramisù from scratch, sharing stories of Italy’s culinary traditions as you cook. Once the work is done, sit down to enjoy your creations over a glass of wine.

Touring the Amalfi Coast only by land means missing some of the best sights it has to offer. This guided boat tour offers the chance to explore the UNESCO-listed coastline from the water, taking in views of secluded beaches and caves, and making some stops for swimming and snorkeling along the way. The tour also includes time to explore the towns of Amalfi and Positano. Light lunch & drinks included onboard.

In the heart of Naples, this hands-on cooking class immerses you in the authentic art of fresh pasta. Guided by local Neapolitan chefs, you’ll learn to prepare soft potato gnocchi and hand-rolled tagliatelle entirely from scratch. Using high-quality ingredients, you’ll discover traditional techniques for mixing, kneading, shaping, rolling, and cutting the dough, just as Neapolitan families have done for generations. You’ll also prepare a fresh homemade tomato sauce made with classic ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and basil, designed to perfectly enhance your handmade pasta. As you cook, you’ll uncover the secrets behind simple and flavorful southern Italian cuisine in a warm and social atmosphere where culinary skills meet genuine hospitality. This experience is a memorable highlight of your visit to Naples, combining authentic cooking, local traditions, and the joy of tasting your own creations.

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.

Spend a day experiencing the natural beauty of Capri with this small-group boat tour from Naples. Included transfer to the port removes the guesswork of taxis and public transit, allowing you to maximize your limited time. Along with your guide, you’ll enjoy a boat tour around the island, stopping at the Marvellous Grotto and more. Later, use your free time to independently explore the island on land.

Get a true taste of one of Italy's culinary capitals on a food and sightseeing tour of Naples. Spend some time exploring the city, stopping at the city's main squares and basilicas, as well as at hidden eateries to sample traditional dishes. Learn the history of Naples as you make your way from one mini-feast to the next, dining on everything from zucchini flowers and spritzes to ragù, baccalà, and pizza. Come hungry: the tasting tour is a meal in itself.

There’s no better place to perfect your pizza-making skills than Naples, the birthplace of authentic “pizza napolitana”. Connect with a local “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef) in his home kitchen to learn how to turn out pies like a pro, from classic baked “pizza margherita” with mozzarella and basil to traditional fried and stuffed pizza. Then sample your handiwork over dinner with your host.

Uncover the heart of Naples in a spirited Pizza Making Class led by a passionate local chef. Gather with family, friends, or that special someone in a professional cooking studio filled with warmth and laughter. Begin your culinary journey with a glass of local wine as you savor a traditional starter of wood-fired bread topped with fresh cherry tomatoes. Dive into the hands-on experience of kneading and shaping your own pizza dough, learning the art of crafting the perfect crust. Assemble your pizza with high-quality ingredients, then watch it bake to golden perfection. Celebrate your creation with a slice and a glass of wine while sharing the joy of this authentic Neapolitan experience.

The slopes of Mt. Vesuvius are home to vineyards that thrive in the volcanic soil and family-run wineries that produce a wine known as Lacryma Christi, but it’s not easy to find the tiny local wineries on your own. With this wine tasting and lunch, sample at least five wines at a local cellar and relax over lunch featuring local products and traditional dishes, all while enjoying the view over the Bay of Naples.

Naples is the birthplace of pizza and one of Italy’s great foodie cities. On this small-group walking tour, discover the city’s street food with a local guide who speaks English and Italian. Learn about Naples’ culinary heritage as you tuck into tasty street foods and sample specialties such as folded pizza, meatballs, tarallo, pasta fritter, and babà, with alcoholic beverages included.

Taste the flavors of southern Italy through the eyes of a local. Visit a traditional family-owned winery and get to know the owners. Enjoy a wine tasting in the heart of the historic center of Naples. Immerse yourself in local culture by trying homemade Neapolitan food. Savor wines and delicacies at a 60-year-old bar in the city center.

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do. Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The Amalfi Coast and Pompeii are southern Italy’s blockbuster sights, but visiting them by public transportation can be stressful and tedious. Optimize your time and take in both the colorful fishing villages and Roman ruins in a single day with this exclusive private driving tour. Enjoy hassle-free pickup at your chosen location and direct transport via air-conditioned vehicle to Positano, Sorrento, and Pompeii.

This pizza class is a unique experience that brings participants into the heart of Neapolitan culinary tradition. It’s special because, guided by local chefs, participants learn to make an authentic Margherita pizza using traditional Neapolitan recipes and genuine ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. In addition to mastering the secrets of the dough, they’ll enjoy an appetizer and a paired drink, making the experience truly immersive and special. After creating and savoring their own pizza, each participant receives a personalized diploma as a keepsake of this unforgettable experience.

Skip the crowded restaurant scene for this cooking class with a pasta chef in a typical Neapolitan restaurant. Learn how to cook Neapolitan specialties with a small group: Your menu includes two types of beloved pasta, ravioli and gnocchi, and authentic tiramisu dessert. After you’ve prepared your dishes, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal with your new friends.

For those who want to try a new experience, I think they should do it by booking a dinner at my house. We are a simple family who loves good food. Obviously with good notice there is the possibility to decide together what to cook, for those with intolerances just communicate it and I will satisfy your palates….

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Uncover the secrets of Italian cuisine and hospitality during a private immersion into the world of Neapolitan dining. Meet your cesarina (chef) at a local market, help them select fresh produce, and watch as they cook up an exquisite 4-course meal. Exploring a market with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier and discover products you may otherwise have missed.

Discover the cuisine of Naples on a private food tour led by a local host. Choose from 6 or 10 tastings depending on how hungry you are, and find out how chefs in Naples make their recipes as you enjoy the tastings. In between food stops, you'll also get a sense of the city as you explore on foot.