The 5 2-Hour Classes in Italy We Would Book

1.2 Hour Florence Pizza and Gelato Small Group Guided Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96Our pick

At Florence Food Studio, an Italian chef guides you through fresh pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors. The English class lasts about 2.5 hours, serves up to 12 people, and ends with your handmade meal and a glass of wine.

“Georgio couldn’t have been more welcoming! My family said this has been their most favorite part of the trip! This is a must do while in Florence. Making beautiful and delicious memories.”

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2.2-Hour Guided Family Pasta or Pizza Cooking Class in Acqui Terme

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Ariela in Acqui Terme for a two-hour family cooking class with a choice of fresh egg pasta or stone-baked pizza. You will mix, knead, shape, cook, and eat your dish with salad, local wine, dessert, and a take-home recipe.

“my wife and I took a cooking lesson of how to make pasta with Ariela, and we loved it! Atiela was so welcoming and explanatory. We enjoyed learning from her, and she is a great hostess! The experience was absolutely superb.”

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3.2-Hour Authentic Italian Pizza Making Class in Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58Best value

Meet your pizzaiolo near Via Medina and learn to make pizza from weighed ingredients to wood-fired baking. You will knead dough, add sauce and toppings, then eat your pizza with starters, a drink, and dessert. Martina and Rafael have both led friendly, hands-on classes.

“We had an amazing time learning how to make pizza! My family can’t wait to try this recipe back home!”

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4.2-Hour Pizza Class & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $198

At Tenuta Torciano near San Gimignano, chefs including Dante, Anton, and Donato guide you through a 120-minute pizza class. Knead, roll, top, and bake your own pizza, then sit down for 90 minutes of Tuscan food and wine tasting. English and Italian instruction is available.

“Dante was an amazing teacher and filled the class with humour! Really enjoyed learning how to make pizza which I will definitely try at home! The wine tasting was fantastic too.”

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5.San Diego: 2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Spend two hours with a local chef learning to mix, knead, roll, and cut fresh fettuccine, then cook a spicy marinara with Calabrian chile. The class takes place at a brewery that varies by date, with drinks available for purchase. It is for ages 21 and up.

“Thank you for your fantastic review and for rating the "San Diego: 2-Hour Pasta Cooking Class at a Local Brewery" 10/10! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to one of our future classes. If you captured any photos or videos during your class, we would love for you to share them on Instagram and TikTok and tag us using our handle @classpopeven”

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