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Siena

Siena: Small Group Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Wine

Trusted PartnerGuided Tour

Prepare egg pasta ravioli, thick pici noodles, and gnocchi with an expert chef and wine in Tuscany

Trusted PartnerGuided Tour

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3 h


Max 24 Guests

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Master the delicate balance of flour and eggs during this small group cooking class in Siena. Led by a passionate chef, start with a glass of Prosecco, then learn to craft handmade ravioli, soft gnocchi, and rustic, Siena-style pici from scratch. Next, assemble a traditional tiramisu before sitting down to a multi-course feast featuring your handmade dishes and local wine. This tour offers a look into professional Italian kitchen life and ensures you leave with a full heart and stomach.

What's included

Master three distinct doughs

Expert English-speaking guide and chef

Prosecco welcome glass

3 Pasta & Tiramisù cooking class

Full meal of prepared dishes

Tuscan wine pairings

Guide tips

Itinerary

Your tour begins at Trattoria Fonte Giusta

Meet your chef at Via Camollia 102 to begin your cooking class. You will receive a warm welcome with a glass of prosecco as the group gets settled in the professional kitchen.

Prepare the classic tiramisu base

Start your lesson by assembling Italy's most famous dessert so the flavors have time to meld. Learn as the chef teaches you the correct way to layer espresso-soaked biscuits with mascarpone cream for a rich, authentic result.

Knead three authentic pasta doughs

Roll up your sleeves to master the making of egg-based ravioli, soft potato gnocchi, and thick pici, pasta typical of Siena. Your chef explains the history of these noodles while helping you achieve the perfect texture.

Enjoy a sit-down Tuscan feast

Next, move from the kitchen to the dining table to taste the fruits of your labor. Your handmade pastas are served as a multi-course meal accompanied by curated local wines and lively conversation.

Your tour finishes at Trattoria Fonte Giusta

The experience concludes at the restaurant after your dessert and coffee. Leave with the skills to recreate a traditional Siena feast for your friends and family at home.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

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Start times are in the product’s local time

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!

Tue, 29 Sep 2026

Meeting and drop-off point

Meet your chef at Trattoria Fonte Giusta, located at Via Camollia, 102, 53100 Siena. Your tour also ends at this location after the meal.

Important Details

Discover what to expect, what's included, and everything you need to know before booking.

Good to know:

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies. This tour is not suitable for guests with gluten, dairy or egg allergies, as we cannot guarantee 100% free of cross contamination.

  • Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.

  • Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin on time.

Your 3-hour tour includes:

  • Expert English-speaking guide and chef

  • Three pasta-making stations

  • Tiramisu preparation session

  • Prosecco welcome drink

  • Full meal of prepared dishes

  • Local wine and water

  • Maximum group size of 20

What to bring:

  • Government-issued ID

  • Comfortable shoes

See what people are saying

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Fantastic

Alessio M.

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July 26, 2026

Fantastic class with a wonderful chef.

Tiramisu Mastery

Pranav W.

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July 23, 2026

Starting with the tiramisu base was a smart move so the flavors could meld. The chef taught us the authentic way to make this dessert without any shortcuts. Combined with the pasta lessons, this class covered everything we wanted to learn. We left with a full heart and stomach as promised.

Highly Recommend

Rose C.

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July 07, 2026

Highly recommend this class to all foodies.

Memorable Feast

Weston S.

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July 06, 2026

The sit-down Tuscan feast was the most memorable meal of our vacation. We tasted the fruits of our labor paired with excellent local wine. The chef's guide tips on cooking and culture added so much value to the experience.

Great Date

Jan G.

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June 25, 2026

Great date idea for couples visiting Tuscany.

Sophia M.

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June 23, 2026

Professional Kitchen Experience

Kinsley W.

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June 09, 2026

Getting a look into professional Italian kitchen life was an eye-opening experience. The chef taught us how to make soft potato gnocchi and egg-based ravioli from scratch. The guidance on achieving the right texture for each dough was invaluable. The full meal of prepared dishes was a testament to what we had learned.

Worth It

Ian S.

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June 04, 2026

Worth every euro for the quality of the instruction.

Perfect Group Size

Francesco B.

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May 16, 2026

Although the max group size is larger, our session felt intimate and personal. The chef ensured everyone got hands-on time at the three pasta-making stations. We assembled a traditional tiramisu and learned the correct way to layer the biscuits and cream. The lively conversation during our meal made us feel like part of a family.

Max R.

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April 30, 2026

Delicious

Ivy W.

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April 28, 2026

Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere.

Authentic Siena Style

Riya B.

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April 03, 2026

The focus on Siena-style pici made this class unique compared to other cooking tours. We rolled up our sleeves and learned traditional techniques that have been used for generations. The chef's passion for Italian kitchen life was contagious and inspiring. We left with the skills to recreate a traditional Siena feast for our friends at home.

Great Fun

Luca R.

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March 11, 2026

Great fun and very educational.

Three Types of Pasta

Isaac C.

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March 06, 2026

Learning to make three distinct doughs in one session was incredible. The chef explained the history of pici and gnocchi while helping us achieve the perfect texture. It was fascinating to understand the difference between the various pasta styles of Tuscany. Sitting down to eat our creations with curated local wines was the highlight of our trip.

Amazing Experience

Leonardo K.

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February 21, 2026

Amazing experience for anyone who loves Italian food.

Tuscan Dream Come True

Greyson P.

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January 19, 2026

Mastering the delicate balance of flour and eggs in a professional kitchen was a dream come true. Our chef was an expert who made us feel welcome from the first glass of Prosecco. We learned to craft handmade ravioli, soft gnocchi, and the rustic pici noodles typical of Siena. The multi-course feast with local wine was the perfect reward for our hard work.

FAQs

Where to meet?

Meet your chef at Trattoria Fonte Giusta, located at Via Camollia, 102, 53100 Siena. Your tour also ends at this location after the meal.

Is this tour family friendly?

Yes, children are welcome to participate in the cooking process, though the legal drinking age for wine and prosecco is 18. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that usually keeps younger travelers engaged.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This tour involves standing for long periods at cooking stations. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

What is pici?

Pici is a thick, hand-rolled pasta traditional to the Siena region, similar to a fat spaghetti but with a rustic, chewy texture. It is made using a simple dough of flour and water, making it a staple of Tuscan "cucina povera" or peasant cooking.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions. We offer substitutes for those with allergies or food preferences, but the class will always focus on the traditional recipe (containing gluten, dairy and eggs). We cannot guarantee 100% free of cross contamination.

What should I wear for the class?

We recommend casual, comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes since you will be standing and working in a professional kitchen. You might get a little flour on your clothes, so choose something practical for a hands-on environment.