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Fresh Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in a Roman Home with Cristina

About this experience

This Rome cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, hands-on culinary experience in a local’s home.

Cook and dine in Cristina’s beautiful Roman home, surrounded by olive trees and local charm. Choose from two seasonal menus featuring regional Italian dishes made from scratch. Enjoy a hands-on 2-hour cooking class, learning to make fresh pasta and crostata or gelato, ravioli and gnocchi. Savor a delicious home-cooked meal paired with local wine and Prosecco Valdobbiadene. Experience authentic Italian hospitality and culture, guided by Cristina’s family recipes and warmth.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Cooking class + dinner
Cooking class + lunch

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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What is included

  • Local wine
  • Private, hands-on fresh pasta class in a local home
  • Authentic, home-cooked Italian meal

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy a 2-hour hands-on Italian cooking class in Rome in Cristina’s beautiful garden home. Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes using family recipes, traditional techniques, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose to make two types of fresh pasta, such as bucatini, spaghetti alla chitarra, rigatoni, or fettuccine, with a traditional sauce and crostata (a classic Italian tart), or prepare handmade ravioli, potato gnocchi, and gelato. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with a glass of local wine and great conversation.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet your host directly at her home. Exact address and Google Maps link can be found in your voucher upon confirmation - please check the 'before you go' section. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Traveling Spoon

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Cristina can accommodate a vegan, vegetarian and lactose free diet, if informed in advance.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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