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Top 15 Workshops & Classes

35 tours  ·  from $23 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert - Ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine from one dough
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

1.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

At Pastamania in Palazzo Grazioli, an English-speaking chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine from flour and eggs to dinner. The three-hour class includes wine, dessert, limoncello, recipes, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“lovely evening spend with our host georgio.. and others from around the world, informative and fun class on pasta. which you eat with wine, cake and lemonchello at the end. I will never buy dried again. thank you”

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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails - Mixing Three Italian Spritzes
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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

2.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,937 reviews · 3 hours · from $99Top rated

Spend three hours near the Colosseum making pasta from scratch, choosing carbonara or cacio e pepe, and preparing Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello spritzes. English-speaking hosts such as Sunny, Angela, Gio, and Shivi lead the hands-on class for groups of up to 14.

“Shiva and Tsi were excellent hosts. Fun filled afternoon. Pasta amazing and the spritz excellent.”

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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria - Back at GAB Lab, the meal begins with tapas
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Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

3.Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,531 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Start at GAB Lab near La Rambla with a chef-led visit to La Boqueria, where you learn to choose fresh ingredients. Back in the kitchen, make tapas, sangria, and seafood paella, with chicken and vegetarian options available. The English-language class lasts about three hours and accepts up to 12 people.

“Wonderful class- a market tour, cooking class, sangria and tapas and dessert with great teachers. Matt and Maria were so funny and nice. We left smiling and enjoying our new friends.”

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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello - Tiramisu comes first for a practical reason
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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

4.Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,103 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

At Gusto Restaurant in central Rome, an English-speaking chef guides you through tiramisu and fresh fettuccine from scratch. Choose tomato and basil, amatriciana, or cacio e pepe, then sit down with wine or a soft drink, limoncello or coffee, and the food you made.

“The chef was very entertaining and also a good teacher. The food was great. The restaurant was a great space for a cooking class. We enjoyed all the people that participated.”

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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails - Making fettuccine is the real hands-on lesson
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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

5.Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours near the Colosseum making fresh fettuccine and carbonara or vegetarian cacio e pepe while learning Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. Hosts such as Sunny, Jimmy, Benjamin, and Sherry keep the class social, practical, and hands-on.

“Giovanna and TSI did an amazing job. Had an amazing experience meeting everyone. Made lots of new friends and food was amazing”

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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm - The 20-minute ride from Sorrento
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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

6.Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Join Francesco and his family at Primaluce, a hilltop farm above Sorrento. You will make pizza from scratch, taste farm-made products, and sit down to a generous dinner with wine and limoncello. Round-trip transport from central Sorrento is included.

“It’s was so much fun!! Highly recommended going and it’s such great value for money! Francesco and his family are such lovely people especially Anna who was wonderful! Also perfect for any age we had older people as well as young children on our experience”

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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails - Carbonara or cacio e pepe on your plate
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Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

7.Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about three hours in Rome making fresh fettuccine, carbonara or cacio e pepe, and three spritzes: Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello. A local chef leads the class, with hosts such as Sunny, Angela, Gaia, and others depending on the session. You eat what you make and take home the recipes.

“Sunny was amazing!!!!!!!!! Book this experience. One of our best times while in Rome. Personality, customer service, food, and fun top tier!”

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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid - Morning paella starts at the market
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Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

8.Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Spend about four hours cooking Spanish food in a small group of up to 12. Morning sessions include a market visit, paella, gazpacho, and sangria. Evening sessions focus on tapas such as tortilla, garlic shrimp, patatas bravas, and crema Catalana. English-speaking chefs including Angel, Teresa, Elisa, and Eduardo lead the class.

“The experience started with Angel explaining what we were going to do in class. We then traveled as a group to the market where Angel gave a brief explanation as to the typical diet of locals as well as well produce, seafood and meats are sourced/consumed throughout Spain. Overall it was an educational, fun and delicious experience.”

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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center - Mixing sangria before the paella
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Madrid: Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

9.Paella and Sangria Workshop in the City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Meet your host outside Bon Vivant tattoo studio on Calle de la Montera, 24, then head upstairs for a hands-on paella and sangria class. With chefs such as Ivan and guides including Cristal and Miguel, you chop, stir, mix, eat, drink, and take home the recipes.

“Great experience; very good balance between socializing and enjoying the food. I would definitely recommend if you’re in Madrid!”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Shopping at Central Market Valencia
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

10.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron at MYR Hotel Palau Vallier for a four-hour Valencia food experience. Guides such as Daniel, Víctor, Reyes, and Belén lead you through Central Market, fresh ingredients, paella preparation, tapas, and Spanish wine. Market access depends on the day and time.

“Daniel was a great cooking instructor and city guide, leading us to and through the central market and teaching us in a fun and creative way how to cook three kinds of paella. Accompanied by great wine and tapas, we had a marvelous time!”

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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - The opening beer tasting
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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

11.Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, or Brecht guides you through three Belgian beer tastings and a hands-on waffle class. Work in pairs, add beer to your batter, cook several waffles, and finish with toppings including fruit, chocolate, whipped cream, and speculoos.

“Very well done and informative. The host was knowledgeable about both the food and its history.”

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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas - Meeting the mixologist before the first pour
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Barcelona: Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

12.Cocktail Master Class by Mixologist with Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 959 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Meet an English-speaking mixologist in a private bar area in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Over two hours, you’ll prepare four classic cocktails with step-by-step help, then enjoy tapas such as Padrón peppers and Catalan tomato bread. Guides may include Simon, Miguel, Jordan, Lupe, or Andrew.

“We had an amazing time at the cocktail class! Miguel was so much fun, and the drinks and tapas were incredible. Highly recommend!”

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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine - Sé - The pastry limitation, and why it matters
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Porto: Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

13.Pastel de Nata Cooking Class with Port Wine – Sé

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 888 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41Best value

At Domus Arte near Porto Cathedral, an English-speaking instructor such as Teresa, Luis, or Sofia guides you through custard, baking, and pastel de nata history. The pastry is pre-prepared, but you make the filling and several tarts, enjoy Port and snacks, and take home a recipe and boxed pastries.

“This is such a great experience! It’s small group, there were only four of us in the group (a couple and two solo travellers). The Pastel de Natas we made were delicious and got the recipe to take home as well! Highly recommend!”

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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato - Making dough from flour and eggs
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Rome: Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Wine and Gelato

14.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 in Trastevere, then make fettuccine, ravioli, sauces, and gelato in a small cooking class. Guides including Elisa, Stefano, Luca, and Fernanda lead the work, with prosecco, wine, appetizers, and a shared meal included.

“The guides were very friendly. It was so much fun and we learn many things for making own pasta. We would book again. :)”

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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group - Castellina in Chianti: a quick first taste
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Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

15.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Florence into Chianti for medieval villages, two wine tastings, and a hands-on cooking class at Agricola Poggio Ai Laghi. Guides such as Marco and Marta add local context, while free time lets you explore Castellina, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, and Certaldo at your own pace.

“Marco was a wonderful guide for the day in these 3 towns in Tuscanny, we enjoyed it very much! He showed us were to find the most important sighrs in each city, gave us some insider tips on where to eat or drink or enjoy sweet delights. Great tasting of wine, olive oil, aceto balsamico. Nice group size of just 15, new friends were made by the end of the day!”

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