Pasta Classes · FOOD & DRINK
Every trip has one free evening too few. These 15 food & drink experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the eating.
Taste Bologna’s pasta, Parmigiano, balsamic vinegar, wines, and market specialties on a small-group food tour with local guides.
“This tour had us experiencing truly local and delicious foods with a very knowledgeable and kind guide.”
Make fresh Roman pasta, taste family-made Frascati wines, and enjoy dinner in a historic cellar just outside Rome.
“This was an absolute highlight of our trip! We had so much fun and it was such a beautiful area. All the staff was friendly, accommodating, and patient with us who have never made pasta before! Love that it’s a family owned business. Would recommend to anyone who goes to the real area and would love to be back sometime!”
Make fresh pasta, taste Frascati wines, and explore a historic family cellar on this friendly half-day escape from Rome.
“We learned so much and had a great time! We ended up getting off the train at the wrong station, but they texted us when we didn’t arrive and let us know the best way to get there. A wonderful experience without a doubt.”
Make fresh pasta, tomato sauce, bruschetta, and gelato near the Vatican in a friendly 2.5-hour Rome cooking class with drinks.
“This class is a “must-do” experience. It was fun, educational and delicious. Massimo and Peter were fabulous. 10 out of 10!!!!! #ChefsKiss”
Review of a Tuscan farm day from Florence with organic wine, vineyard walks, handmade pasta, lunch or dinner, and practical planning tips.
“This was such a wonderful experience! The location is gorgeous, the wine is great, and the whole day is very well-paced. Our host Christina was simply a delight. We especially loved seeing the animals, as well as the snack pairings with the wine-tasting. Pasta making was fun for all, regardless of your skill level, and Raffaella guided us expertly. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for an agriturismo day trip experience!”
Taste Bologna’s pasta, mortadella, tigelle, gelato, and more on a friendly 3.5-hour food tour with local guides and four food stops.
“Lucca was a fantastic guide with lots of local knowledge. Food was amazing, so much food at each stop. Unfortunately being a Sunday many places were closed but we visited amazing restaurants.”
Review of Florence’s four-hour food tour with truffle pasta, Florentine steak, gelato, tastings, and free-flowing wine.
“This was a fabulous evening from start to finish. My husband and I were the only 2 in the group and were thrilled they still ran the activity just for us . Our guide Kat was such good company . Knowledgeable, very sweet and friendly - just a pleasure to be around. The stops and food were excellent - I was so full I could not even think about the gelato for the final stop . The truffle pasta dish was literally one of the best we have had in 2 trips to Italy. Another highlight was the tasting of the 30 year old balsamic at our first stop as…”
Taste Venetian pasta, wine, gelato, and bakery treats while exploring the Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio with a local guide.
“This was an extremely enjoyable, informative and delicious way to learn about the area, its people and of course the food. Vanessa was awesome and she went above and beyond for her guests. We learned a lot, saw a lot and ate a lot.. I would whole heartedly recommend this tour to anyone that is interested.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisù in central Naples with a chef, wine, and a full meal for $29 in this friendly small-group class.
“The experience was so fun! Claudio and Chef Gino were super friendly and made the cooking class a must do it activity in Naples. You cook your own food and dessert, and finish eating all, with a glass of wine. I can't recommend enough.”
Taste pasta, truffles, olive oil, cantucci, Florentine dishes, and gelato while exploring Florence with a local guide.
“Anna was a brilliant tour guide. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved tasting all the best foods in town and listening to all the tales.”
Make three pastas, taste Italian wines, and learn a family tiramisu recipe in a welcoming Bologna home for $97.
“Great activity to do while in Italy! Federico was a great host and teacher. Cozy vibes since the activity is in small groups :)”
Make pasta, taste Tuscan wine, and explore a 900-year-old castle near Florence in this intimate cooking class and lunch experience.
“Absolutely loved the experience! Tommy is a doll and explained every step with detail. The staff was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend.”
Learn to make orecchiette at a historic masseria near Ostuni, then enjoy local cheese, starters, organic products, and Apulian wine.
“We had the best time making orecchiette in this beautiful Messeria. The wonderful Maria is passionate and made the experience feel like cooking with family. You leave the place with a very full belly and having had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend!!”
Learn handmade tortelli, tagliatelle, and fettuccine with a Michelin-trained chef in Florence, including three pasta dishes, Tuscan wine, recipes, and an apron.
“Our chef was knowledgeable and friendly! Excellent instructor! All the food was delicious! Wine was great! Would definitely recommend it!!”
Make Sicilian pasta in a small Palermo class, enjoy several dishes with wine, and take home recipes, an apron, and new kitchen skills.
“The pasta making class was excellent! We had lots of fun with Giacomo and Claudia and my sons were delighted!”
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