In the kitchen · GELATO MAKING CLASSES

The 15 Best Gelato Making Classes in Italy

53 classes  ·  from $34 a seat

Most gelato lessons ride along with a pasta class, with the base churning while you eat. These 15 are priced and clear about how much of the session is really gelato and how much is everything before it.

Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm - Focaccia, Chianti, and a proper welcome
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Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

1.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Meet in central Florence and ride 15 minutes to a private estate above the city. Chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, and Tiziano guide you through fresh pasta or wood-fired pizza, sauces, and gelato. You’ll eat a three-course meal with wine or beer before returning by coach.

“We had an absolute blast! All the instructors were so nice and funny. They helped us have a great evening and helped us cool some really great food. We can’t wait to try these recipes at home! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun cooking class. It was just right outside the city but felt like you were in the countryside with amazing views.”

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Florence: Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine - What the gelato demonstration really teaches
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Florence: Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine

2.Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,306 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Spend three late-afternoon hours with an English-speaking chef making individual pizza from yeast dough, watching a chocolate gelato demonstration, and eating your creations with Chianti. Instructors such as Lisa, Niccolò, Jon, and Federico keep the class lively, while families, solo visitors, and couples work side by side.

“The pizza and gelato making class was so much fun! My husband and I loved learning from Jon and Nico. They were both very knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and were so much fun. Highly recommend this class with them!”

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Florence: Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato at a Tuscan Farm - Arriving at a Private Farmhouse
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Florence: Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato at a Tuscan Farm

3.Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $141

Leave Florence for a Tuscan farmhouse and spend five to seven hours making gelato, then choosing pizza or pasta. English-speaking chefs such as Cris, Tiziano, Livio, Max, and Carmela guide the work, followed by a generous meal, wine, and countryside views.

“It was a great experience. We were brought to a Tuscan farmhouse in Florence, welcome with wine and bruschettas. Tried making pastas from scratch, had more wine, finally got to taste the pastas and gelatos we made and more wine. Highly recommended.”

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Palermo: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine - What the three-hour schedule feels like
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Palermo: Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

4.Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 951 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

At Towns of Italy in central Palermo, chefs such as Lidia and Marcello guide you through dough, toppings, sfincione palermitano, and chocolate gelato. You eat your creations with wine or soft drinks, then take home a digital recipe booklet and graduation certificate.

“It was a wonderful cooking course! 🍳💛 The atmosphere was amazing, full of laughter and hands-on learning. Every recipe was delicious, and the instructor truly inspired us with their passion for cooking. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spread their culinary wings and have a great time! Thank you, Lidia, for a fantastic course!”

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Florence: Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class - Kneading, rolling, and shaping two fresh pastas
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Florence: Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

5.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 877 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Spend three hours at Towns of Italy Cooking School making fresh pasta and learning gelato techniques with English-speaking chefs such as Roberta, Lisa, Jon, and Tommaso. The premium option adds a Central Market visit, seasonal tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu.

“Lisa the chef was amazing and funny. We learned so much more than I ever thought we would and we had a fun time. The food we made was delicious.”

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Milan: Pizza or Pasta and Gelato-Making Class with Wine - Pizza Class: From Yeast Dough to the Oven
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Milan: Pizza or Pasta and Gelato-Making Class with Wine

6.Pizza or Pasta and Gelato-Making Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 864 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

In central Milan, an English-speaking chef such as Matteo, Alfredo, or Fabrizio guides you through pizza or fresh pasta, then gelato. You will work with real ingredients, enjoy wine or soft drinks, sit down to eat, and leave with digital recipes and a certificate.

“Alfredo was excellent, pizza and gelato top class, overall a great Italian experience”

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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato - Prosecco, appetizers, and a friendly start
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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato

7.Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 813 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking chef near San Giovanni della Malva and walk to a home-style cooking studio in Trastevere. You’ll make fettuccine, ravioli, Roman sauces, and gelato, then eat your work with prosecco and unlimited wine. Small groups and private classes are available.

“The entire experience was fun and I learned a lot of things about making pasta and sauces that I will be able to use back home. It was a great time and I’d be happy to do another class.”

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Night Tour of Rome with Local Pizza Dinner and Gelato Experience - A drive and walk itinerary through central Rome
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Night Tour of Rome with Local Pizza Dinner and Gelato Experience

8.Night Tour of Rome with Local Pizza Dinner and Gelato Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 780 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237

Ride through Rome after dark with an English-speaking driver-escort, stopping for pizza or pasta and gelato. The route includes the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides such as Giuseppe and Roberto add convenience.

“The whole adventure was great. The weather was cool, and seeing everything lit up was awesome. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Dinner was amazing.”

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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Piadina, Mortadella, and Pignoletto first
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Bologna: Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

9.Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 775 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours in central Bologna learning hand-rolled tagliatelle with an English-speaking sfoglina, then eat it with house ragù. You will also make a Casoni Spritz, taste Pignoletto and Sangiovese, and finish with Moka coffee, amaro, and gelato with balsamic vinegar.

“It was a fun and friendly hands on activity. I went with a couple of friends and we had a great experience learning to make pasta.”

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Super Fun Pasta & Gelato Class by Vatican with Wine + Oil Tasting - Finding the class near the Vatican
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Super Fun Pasta & Gelato Class by Vatican with Wine + Oil Tasting

10.Super Fun Pasta & Gelato Class by Vatican with Wine + Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 726 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

In a friendly English-language class near the Vatican, you’ll make pasta from scratch, prepare seasonal sauce and gelato, taste bruschetta, and enjoy drinks with your meal. Chefs including Massimo, Carla, Luca, Carlo, and David have led sessions for beginners, families, and experienced cooks.

“Excellent class taught by a very knowledgeable chef. Worth the money. It was fun and very enjoyable. There were 2 young children in the group who had a wonderful time learning to make pasta and gelato. The chef kept them thoroughly engaged.”

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Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making - Kneading, shaping, and topping your pizza
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Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making

11.Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

At Towns of Italy’s cooking school above Mercato Centrale, chefs such as Matteo, Alfredo, Fabrizio, and Diego guide you through handmade pizza and gelato in about three hours. You knead dough, choose toppings, make a cone, eat your work, and receive digital recipes and a certificate.

“Matteo our chef was great, and great fun. I’d highly recommend this cookery class. The pizza and gelato was delicious. And the wine flowed generously..”

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Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato - Rolling and cutting tagliatelle the traditional way
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Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

12.Bologna Local Pasta Cooking Class, Ragu, Spritz, Wine & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Join a local sfoglina and a small group in central Bologna for a hands-on tagliatelle class. Make pasta by hand, learn a Casoni spritz, eat it with homemade ragù, and finish with wine, coffee, amaro, and gelato. Recipes can be sent by email.

“Loved loved loved this activity! Our hosts were so welcoming and engaging, and they kept our group busy and entertained. Roberta showed us how easy it’s is to mix, roll out, and cut tagliatelle, and Lucrezia taught us the secrets of making a good aperol spritz. Plenty of food and drinks for everyone, and we all ended up with leftover pasta to cook at home. Would recommend this class to anyone who loves to cook, eat and drink with other food lovers.”

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Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence - Ravioli from scratch, then tagliatelle
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Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

13.Premium Pasta and Gelato Cooking Class in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend about three hours at Towns of Italy in Florence making filled pasta and tagliatelle with a professional chef, then watch a gelato demonstration. Instructors such as Lisa, Roberta, John, Victoria, and Alicia are praised for warm, playful teaching. The class is in English and suits beginners and vegetarians.

“Excellent class with hands on experience and clear instructions ... and LOTS of great tips and tricks for how to cook at home. Best for adults.”

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Rome: Pizza & Gelato Making Class with Wine & Limoncello - Beginning with gelato, and checking the dessert menu
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Rome: Pizza & Gelato Making Class with Wine & Limoncello

14.Pizza & Gelato Making Class with Wine & Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 499 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $81

Join an English-speaking chef near Piazza Navona for a 2.5-hour pizza and gelato class. You will mix and shape dough, prepare gelato, eat your creations, and finish with wine plus limoncello or coffee. The class is hands-on, social, and suitable for families, couples, solo visitors, and beginners.

“Great experience to learn some of Italian cuisine. The chef Maria was excellent at explaining how to cook, she was amusing and charismatic, with a good sense of humour. Thank you a lot!”

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Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making - Kneading dough and learning the pizza basics
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Palermo’s Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making

15.Palermo’s Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

At Palermo’s Delight, local chefs such as Lidia, Enza, Salvo, and Marcello guide you through handmade pizza and chocolate or vanilla gelato. You knead dough, shape and top your pizza, watch gelato being made, then eat with wine or soft drinks. The class welcomes families and offers vegetarian alternatives.

“We had a fantastic time! We had 3 generations of family members and we all enjoyed the experience! The chef Salvo was fun, engaging and entertaining! It moves along nicely with individual attention and fun references. The location was convenient and easy to find! I highly recommend the experience for couples and families! Thank you so much for a night to remember.”

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