In the kitchen · FAMILY COOKING CLASSES
Children roll pasta happily for about an hour, which is why the family classes are shorter and end with pizza. These 15 state the minimum age, the price for a child and how long you are standing up.
In a three-hour English-language class near the Colosseum, an expert chef guides you through tiramisu, fresh fettuccine, and your choice of carbonara or cacio e pepe. You cook, eat, and drink together in a small group, with vegetarian and non-alcoholic options available by request.
“Lively and fun. New friends made and delicious pasta and tiramisu enjoyed by all!”
At La Vigna degli Dei in Agerola, Pasquale and Rosanna guide you through their family garden, herb foraging, handmade ravioli, tagliatelle, wine cellar, and lemon tiramisù. The 2.5-hour class is limited to 10 people and includes a full meal with homemade wine.
“It was a magnificent experience, Pasquale’s home is unique, all the ingredients are homemade and grown from scratch, freshly made, he is a funny person, very talented and hospitable, we will treasure those memories and next time we will be in the area definitely will come again.”
Spend about three hours cooking fresh pasta and tiramisu with a Cesarine host in a private home around Positano. Hosts may include Rocco and Carla, Antonio, Sergio, Rubina, or Valeria. Expect a small group, family-style meal, local wine, and possible travel to nearby Praiano.
“The host and the staff were terrific. However, the description of the course is completely deceiving. First, it wasn’t a pasta course but an into to Italian food. It is a nice opportunity to socialize with other tourists but NOT a hands on cooking course. For anyone interested in actual cooking experience this is NOT the class for you.”
Walk from Campo de’ Fiori through Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain with a child-friendly guide such as Marco, Francesco, or Alessandra. Expect quizzes, scavenger hunts, pizza, drinks, and gelato, with a flexible pace for families.
“We had the absolute BEST time exploring Rome in the evening and eating amazing pizza and gelato at stops along the way. Our guide, Giulia, was kind, funny, and engaging with our whole party and we would 100 percent recommend this tour for families.”
Spend four hours with Valli and Dave at historic Palazzo Balladoro in central Verona. Make pasta dough, tagliatelle, ravioli, colored pasta, and several classic cuts, then sit down for a three-course meal with regional wine and recipes to take home.
“Very insightful and delicious pasta cooking class! Valli gave a lot of tips and tricks and introduced us to the world of pasta. The tagliatelle and ravioli we made were truly delicious! Dave added to a very amusing atmosphere.”
Travel from Positano to Agerola for a hands-on farmhouse class with Pasquale and Rosanna. Pick herbs, make ravioli and tagliatelle from family recipes, prepare lemon tiramisù, and share your meal with wine, coffee, and farm products.
“Pascal (sp?) and his family were the most amazing hosts. He was patient with everyone and explained clearly each step in the Pasta making process. Everyone was involved and it was a fun, small group activity. We met some amazing people from all over the world. The final product was so delicious that I don't think that I will ever be able to eat store bought ravioli again. I feel competent enough to try my own pasta and sauce at home. Thank you so much for having us into your home and sharing your love of food, family and togetherness with us.”
At La Vigna degli Dei in Agerola, Pasquale and Rosanna guide you through milking a cow, stretching Fior di Latte mozzarella, shaping gnocchi, and making classic or lemon tiramisù. You will tour the farm and cellar, taste organic wine, and eat what you prepare.
“We loved the personalities of Pasquale and Rosanna and they made us feel so welcomed. The setting was wonderful and the food was great! It was neat to be taught a recipe that had been passed down for generations. It was nice to be in a more local setting as opposed to a touristy business setting. Be sure to walk to the lookout point before or after your class.”
In Florence’s Oltrarno, an English-speaking chef guides you through pizza dough and two gelato flavors in a small group of up to 12. You cook, eat, and relax on a garden terrace with Prosecco, wine, or soft drinks. Children can take part, and you leave with recipes.
“A really wonderful cookery class, very enjoyable and the food we made was delicious. Elena was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.”
Near Piazza Navona, you’ll make and shape pizza with a professional pizzaiolo at Ristorante Pizzeria Pasquino. Chefs such as Simone, Hassan, Luca, and Cleo have worked especially well with children. Expect hands-on dough work, toppings, a wood-fired oven, and a meal at the restaurant.
“Again, my 11 year old grandson and I enjoyed this very much.”
Join Pasquale and Rosanna at their family farm in Agerola for coffee, a vineyard visit, cellar wine tasting, fresh mozzarella and gnocchi workshops, and a meal with dessert and limoncello. You will need to arrange your own transport to Pianillo, or pay extra for a transfer.
“Although it was quite a drive out over the rocky Amalfi roads, this was a great experience. My parents are from Italy so I’ve seen all of this many times before but my adult kids loved it so much. We had a wonderful time. Hosts were kind and welcoming”
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.”
Meet a professional chef at Via Antonio Scialoja for a three-hour English-language class capped at 12 people. You’ll make pizza dough, sauce, and two gelato flavors, then eat your work for lunch. Chef Niccolò has hosted several sessions, often adding thoughtful touches for families.
“Owner/chef was very welcoming and made us all enjoy the hands on experience of this. We loved what we made, delicious, fun experience”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piazza della Signoria at 5:30 pm for a 2.5-hour private family walk. Expect games, a treasure hunt, Florence stories, pizza, drinks, and gelato. Guides including Julia, Giovanna, Martina, Marina, Rachele, and Raquel have helped make the outing work for children from 5 to 16.
“Another excellent tour with my 3 children ages 12, 15?and 10. Viator helped make our trip to Rome Florence and Venice great. We took tours with Viator in every city we visited”
You and your family follow a private kid-friendly guide from Campo de’ Fiori to Trevi Fountain, stopping for Roman pizza, gelato, and the Pantheon. Guides such as Martina and Alessandra bring patience, humor, and clear storytelling to a compact central Rome walk.
“Martina was wonderful! She was everything we could have hoped for and more. Knowledgable, patient, fun, great with kids, and friendly. I would highly recommend her!”
Spend about three hours in Rodello learning tajarin pasta and zabaglione with a local chef, then sit down to Langhe antipasti, your handmade pasta, hazelnut cake, and a glass of wine. The small class welcomes up to eight people and is offered in English.
“We made our own pastas and dessert, learned about the region and had a wonderful time as a family. My six year old absolutely loved it. Great experience!!”
Pick a city, a shape of pasta, or a bench with the wine left open.
