My Gelato Lab

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Emilia-Romagna, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn the tricks and techniques to turning out gelato and other icy Italian treats like a pro with this gelato-making workshop just outside of Bologna. Join a former professional “gelataio” (gelato maker) to create gelato, sorbetto, and granita together. Pick up tips for telling these three refreshing treats apart (and how to spot quality versions in shops), then sample your handiwork at the end of the class.

A fun and delicious way to break up your sightseeing in Bologna
Customize the private workshop to your group’s ages and skill level
Learn to make gelato, sorbetto, and granita in a single lesson
Feast on your creations and bring the leftovers with you to finish later

Sample Menu

Dessert

Gelati sorbetti e granite

What's Included

Snacks

Gelati sorbetti e granite
Use of the kitchen and equipment

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Antonio Vivaldi, 26, 40033 Riale BO, Italy
From Bologna Piazza Malpighi take bus n 94 or 671 direction Bazzano and get off at Ceretolo Vivaldi bus stop. From Bologna Central train station, at west platform, take the train direction Vignola and get off at Casalecchio Palasport. Then it is a 5 mins walk. I can come to pick you up if you need.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Elizabeth_D

Alessandro was wonderful! He is so knowledgeable and welcoming. The Gelato, Sorbet and Granita were so fun to make and even more delicious to eat!! A truly unique experience that is not to be missed if you are in the Bologna area! Fantastico!

Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Excellent Experience!

Christine_V, Jan 2026

I write this as I am eating more gelato that we brought back to our Airbnb after our morning at Alexander’s gelato lab. This is the best gelato we’ve ever had! We learned so much this morning and really enjoyed learning about the relationships between ingredients, the process and the importance of the temperature. We made granita which was tasty and interesting, and had a choice of flavors for our gelato. We chose Fiore de latte and pistachio and then were gelato like we’ve never had before, all because they were so fresh. We are so glad that we had this experience ! Thank you Alexander!

Authentic Gelato making experience

Elizabeth_D, May 2025

Alessandro was amazing...

Miroslava_M, Apr 2025

Alessandro was amazing and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed every bit of it. We enjoyed all three gelatto , sorbet and granita.

Super fun experience....

Tyler_M, Feb 2025

Super fun experience. Very friendly and got to learn lots about history of Gelato. Very engaging. Very tasty Gelato to eat and take with us

Prepare yourself for beautiful, self-made gelato!!

Melissa_D, Aug 2024

Alessandro's class was a lot of fun and is very interesting. We learned about the differences between gelato, iced cream, granita, and sorbet and he took us through all the procedures to make them. All the while he did it with humor and made everything look easy! You can clearly see that Alessandro prepares his classes very well and that he knows a lot about the art of gelato making by years of experience in his own shop. He'll guide you smoothly through the different steps of preparing gelato and granita, so you'll be able to eat really tasty, self-made products during the workshop and back home!

Do not leave Italy without doing coming here!

sam_h, Jul 2024

We traveled out of Bologna to come do this gelato lab and it was so so worth it! I cannot recommend it enough, Alessandro was super knowledgeable about all things sweet - we were treated to hazelnut and pistachio paste tastings and learnt about granita, sorbet and gelato. He was so kind and entertaining, do not miss out on this opportunity!

Gelato Fun To Be Had!!!!!

Charles_T, Apr 2024

OMG!! This cooking class was SO MUCH FUN!! Alessandro was so friendly & knowledgeable-we learned a ton about making authentic gelato & granita!! The class is in his beautiful home just a quick train ride and 5 minute walk away from Bologna central. And can I just say YUMMY!! We each made our favorite flavor and got to share our finished product. He even packaged up our remaining gelato in insulated boxes to carry with us. Don’t miss this experience!! Alessandro’s home is in the beautiful Casalecchio neighborhood that happens to have the most amazing shopping mall & Primark just across from the train station so after class we hopped over for some shopping fun & great dining options. Makes for a great day!!

Fabulosa

Pablo_I, May 2024

Fue una grata experiencia. Alessandro fue muy amable y nos enseño de manera muy clara y entretenida cómo hacer el vero gelato italiano. Vimos distintos tipos de helados, conocimos de la historia del helado, y nos divertimos mucho cocinando y entendiendo el proceso que se requiere para hacer un buen gelato. Además pudimos disfrutar de lo que cocinamos después de que finalizó el taller. Es un muy buen taller, lo recomiendo 100%.