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Authentic Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class in Rome
Embark on an Italian culinary adventure in a 17th-century palace near Piazza Navona!
What's included
Expert English-speaking chef
Learn to cook in a 17th-century palace
Prosecco and Italian aperitivo
Make authentic Italian gelato
Make a traditional Italian pizza
Included wines, beers, and soft drinks
Pizza fantastica!
Guide tips
Itinerary
Meet your chef in Piazza Navona
Your experience begins in Piazza Navona, where you meet your local chef near the elegant Baroque fountains. As the square buzzes with street artists and café chatter, you’ll get a quick overview of the class and stroll toward the nearby cooking school.
Settle into a 17th-century palace kitchen
Step inside a 17th-century palace near Piazza Navona and enter a bright, professional kitchen set for your group. Your chef walks you through the menu, ingredients, and tools so you feel confident before you start cooking.
Enjoy an Italian aperitivo together
To ease into the class, gather around a shared table for a classic aperitivo with prosecco and local antipasti. As you sip and snack, your chef explains how Italians use this pre-meal ritual to slow down and whet the appetite.
Learn the secrets of artisan gelato
Next, you focus on gelato, starting with a simple base and seasonal flavors. You mix, churn, and taste while learning how temperature, texture, and ingredients create that dense, silky scoop you expect from a true Roman gelateria.
Knead and shape traditional pizza dough
With dessert prepped, you turn to pizza, measuring flour, yeast, and water to build a smooth, elastic dough. Your chef shows you how to knead properly, rest the dough, and stretch it by hand so the base stays light yet sturdy.
Top and bake your Roman-style pizzas
Once the dough is ready, you choose sauces and toppings from fresh, in-season ingredients laid out on the workbench. You slide your pizzas into the oven, watch them blister and rise, and learn how to judge doneness by color and aroma.
Your tour ends with a homemade meal in the palace
Finally, you sit down together in the palace dining area to enjoy your pizzas, house-made gelato, and included wines, beers, or soft drinks. By the time you say goodbye, you have new recipes, practical skills, and a favorite food memory in central Rome.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: Due to the location in a historic 17th-century palace, this class is not wheelchair accessible. Guests will need to climb 3–4 flights of stairs to reach the venue. If you have doubts about your mobility, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Dietary Needs: Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions, so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.
Age Restriction: Kids aged 5 and up are welcome to join this cooking class.
Alcohol Consumption: Alcoholic beverages are included with the welcome aperitivo and the final meal. The legal drinking age in Italy is 18 years old.
Please Note: Recipes for all the dishes made in class will be provided for you to take home. Ingredients are fresh and seasonal, meaning the specific flavors and toppings will vary.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 2.5-hour class includes:
Expert English-speaking chef
Learn to cook in a 17th-century palace
All ingredients and necessary equipment
Prosecco and Italian antipasti to snack on
Make authentic Italian gelato
Discover the secrets to making a traditional Italian pizza
Delicious, homemade dinner with wines, beers, and soft drinks
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
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Emilie P.
September 12, 2026
Steven E.
August 07, 2026
Christen W.
August 03, 2026
Awesome tour!
Brian M.
July 24, 2026
Julio was our chef and he was awesome. We had out granddaughter with us and we all had fun making gelato and pizza. I would highly recommend this tour!
Michael W.
July 17, 2026
Perfect Pizza Night
Frank S.
September 23, 2025
Our chef was excellent, patient, funny and great interaction with the other diners. Great night finished off with home made pizza and giggles!
Family Highlight of Rome
Hannelore K.
September 21, 2025
Children had fun kneading pizza, parents had the wine. Dessert was a hit with everyone — particularly the chocolate gelato.
Authentic Roman Vibes
Oliver R.
September 20, 2025
Chef Marco’s instructions were simple to follow. We all felt included and left happy and full!
Hands-On Fun for All
Katja O.
September 18, 2025
Our family adored making pizza from scratch, and the gelato was incredibly creamy! Super interactive and cheerful class.
Hands-On Italian Night
Christoph B.
September 16, 2025
Immerse in Italian tradition! Loved making everything from scratch. All thumbs up from chef’s tips and to every bite we savored.
Tasty Memories Made
Holger L.
September 13, 2025
Our trip’s highlight! There was the mixing, baking and tasting of pizza and gelato, while slurping a little wine and making memories to last.
Friends, Food, and Fun!
Annika S.
September 10, 2025
Spending time around the dough, Laughing with strangers. Special Roman family led by hilarious chefs — I felt like it had become a big-family dinner by the end!
For All Skill Levels
Thorsten R.
September 07, 2025
Class is friendly to beginners and you feel comfortable. And the chef was so funny and patient that even participants with minimal cooking skills didn’t get bored.
Savoring Rome’s Best
Gisela A.
September 04, 2025
Beautiful setting, knowledgeable cooks, and a session for every level. The second thing is the food was delicious and fairly simple to make.
Klara M.
September 02, 2025
Kids Loved Every Minute
Sonja W.
August 31, 2025
Great activity for our elementary-aged children! From choosing toppings to churning gelato, everyone participated and left with huge smiles.
Home Chef Approved!
Jürgen P.
August 27, 2025
Went home with new skills and some genuine recipes. After taste-testing pizzas and gelatos, however, the results went beyond anyone's imagination. Great hosts and wonderful to be in their kitchen - a lovely evening!
From Dough to Delight
Heidi W.
August 23, 2025
The pizza-making class was fun and informative, with lots of wine. A mandatory for any who have hands-on Roman tire experience!
Unforgettable Night in Rome
Sven F.
August 19, 2025
Wine poured, pizza cooked, gelato churned — loved it all! Great way to relax after sightseeing, great people and the flavor keeps coming!
Cooking Class of Dreams
Volker S.
August 15, 2025
The group was galvanized by the chef’s energy and knowledge. We learned the ritual of kneading dough, making gelato and sharing laughs. Highly recommended!
Allergy-Friendly & Delicious
Angelika W.
August 11, 2025
Michela and Lidia could not have been more accommodating of dietary restrictions. Good for gluten and nut allergies. Great space and super fun night!
Cooking, Culture, and Laughter
Dirk O.
August 07, 2025
Great group activity- we learned, laughed and ate well. A low student-to-faculty ratio enables each student to be treated as an individual to uniquely experience.
Johanna O.
August 04, 2025
Best Culinary Tour in Rome
Elke D.
August 03, 2025
A must-do for foodies! The mood was lively, and dining on pizza with bottomless toppings was delightfully delicious and joyful the whole time.
For the Love of Gelato!
Tobias F.
July 30, 2025
Never thought I’d master gelato! The recipe is easy and delicious. The chef was the definition of patience, and it made me feel like an Italian for a day!