Italy · PASTA
Every Italian trip has one free day too few. These 15 pasta experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the fun part of planning.
Make three fresh pastas in a 1200s Florence tower, eat what you cook, and enjoy unlimited Tuscan wine for an exceptional value.
“This activity was a ton of fun and was actually the BEST pasta we ate our entire trip! Chef Victoria was funny and helped us make 3 different pastas. Wine was great too! Definitely recommend fitting this in your itinerary while in Florence.”
Make pizza or pasta, focaccia, and gelato at a Tuscan farm near Florence, with wine, recipes, a chef, and round-trip transport.
“This was a great experience. All of the leaders Chris Tiriano and Lodovik (? On his name) were friendly, helpful and informative. Thy were all focused on making sure everyone was happy. Couldn’t recommend them or the tour more. We actually have been critiquing all of the other pizza and gelato we have been eating again what we msde and we all think what we made was better.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, limoncello, and coffee in a local restaurant.
“We had a delightful experience in Clive’s cooking class with our family of four. It was a memorable day as we learned to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu. Clive was incredibly patient with us, as we were complete beginners in cooking. He made the class engaging and enjoyable, especially for our 16 and 18-year-olds. We ended up making some fantastic food that we thoroughly enjoyed afterward. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Florence.”
Make ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle in a medieval Florence tower, then enjoy Tuscan sauces, dinner, and unlimited wine.
“Amazing experience! Chef was knowledgeable and it was so fun meeting so many different people. Highly recommend.”
Make pasta and tiramisu near the Vatican with a local chef, unlimited wine, and a sit-down meal for $41 per person.
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and so much fun. Learning to make fresh pasta from scratch was such an incredible experience. And making tiramisu the traditional way was the sweetest ending (literally!). We laughed, learned so much, and enjoyed every bite of what we created. It wasn’t just a class, it was a memory we’ll always cherish. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Italy who wants a true hands-on culinary experience! 🍝🍰”
Make ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine in central Rome, then enjoy your pasta with Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello.
“It’s was wonderful experience. I never cooked anything and here learned how to make pasta and was delicious!”
Make three fresh pastas in Florence, then enjoy your creations with Tuscan wine, dessert, and recipes to take home.
“We had such a fantastic time at the pasta-making class! The pasta was absolutely delicious, and Lucrezia was wonderful—her personality lights up the room, and her expertise made the experience both fun and educational. She shared so many great culinary tips and tricks along the way. My kids (7 and 13) absolutely loved it and can’t wait to get home to practice what they learned. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough!”
Make fettuccine in Piazza Navona with an English-speaking chef, then enjoy bruschetta, drinks, and your pasta with a Roman view.
“My activity was amazing and the guide who helped us “Manuele” he was amazing and helped a lot”
Make fresh pasta, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and three Italian spritzes in a lively three-hour Rome cooking class.
“fantastic activity, delivered in a funny and informative way”
Make fresh fettuccine and tiramisu near Piazza Navona, then enjoy dinner with wine, limoncello, or coffee in this friendly Rome class.
“This was a great activity. Paris was the best teacher. So patient and thorough. It has been one of the best meals I've had in Rome. Also, meeting and sharing the meal with my classmates was a nice way to end the class.”
Learn fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello in a friendly small-group class.
“Amber the instructor was amazing. She made the class super fun and entertaining. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Florence.”
Make fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisù with an Italian chef in Rome, then enjoy your meal with wine, bruschetta, and new friends.
“My husband and I had an absolutely amazing time during this! Vincenzo was funny and his instructions were easy to follow. The food we made tasted delicious in addition to the small bites and drinks provided by the restaurant. A fun experience to learn how to make pasta and tiramisu.”
Make fresh fettuccine, carbonara, and three Italian spritzes in a fun small-group class near Rome’s Colosseum.
“Giovanna and TSI did an amazing job. Had an amazing experience meeting everyone. Made lots of new friends and food was amazing”
Make Spritz, hand-cut pasta, and enjoy a Roman meal near Piazza Navona in this friendly 2.5-hour cooking class for up to 12 people.
“Maria was brilliant! It was such a fun experience and everything we made tasted amazing (some of the best I’ve had on my whole trip)!!!!”
Cruise La Maddalena from Palau with beach stops, seafood pasta, island views, and free time in La Maddalena town for $59.
“I recommend having a boat trip with Nautica Jasmine, it was so great trip with amazing crew and delicious pasta! Grazie mille!”
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