Authentic Cooking Classes & Food Tours in Italy
Learn traditional Italian cooking, make fresh pasta from scratch, and discover regional food culture through hands-on cooking classes and expert-led food tours across Italy.
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Cook, Eat & Experience Italy Like a Local
Discover authentic Italian cuisine through hands-on cooking classes and local food tours led by expert guides. Cook traditional recipes, taste regional specialties, and explore Italy’s food culture like a local.
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Why experience Italy with us?
Authentic local experiences
Our Italian cooking classes and walking food tours are led by passionate local guides who take you beyond tourist areas into real neighborhoods, family-run trattorias, and authentic food destinations. Each experience is rooted in regional traditions and genuine local culture.
Hands-on cooking classes & immersive food tours
Learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes through hands-on cooking classes and discover regional specialties on walking food tours. From fresh handmade pasta to local wines and historic food streets, each experience connects you directly with Italy’s culinary heritage.
Small groups, real connection
Our small-group cooking classes and food tours create a personal and relaxed atmosphere where you can engage with local hosts, ask questions, and experience Italian food culture in an authentic and meaningful way.
Learn About Popular Italian Dishes
Italy has given the world some of its most beloved dishes, from fresh handmade pasta and lasagna to pizza, gelato, and regional specialties.
In our hands-on cooking classes, you’ll build real cooking skills by learning from local expert hosts who show the time-honoured way of making fresh pasta by hand.
On our walking food tours, you’ll stroll through real neighbourhoods with passionate local guides, discovering authentic dishes, carefully selected regional bites, and fine Italian wines, all brought to life with heartfelt storytelling.
Discover Our ExperiencesLoved by Our Guests: Real Reviews of Cooking Italy Experiences
- Alyssa Anderson8/27/2026Giorgio was the best host!! He was so smart funny and was very great at teaching the proper techniques on how to make a proper Italian tiramisu and pasta. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Went as a date night with my fiance and was on the top of the list with memories we will bring back home with us <3Read moreRead less×Alyssa Anderson8/27/2026Giorgio was the best host!! He was so smart funny and was very great at teaching the proper techniques on how to make a proper Italian tiramisu and pasta. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Went as a date night with my fiance and was on the top of the list with memories we will bring back home with us <3
- Silvina Mitchell8/26/2026Oh my goodness what a delightful cooking class we had with Claudio. He took us through the whole process clearly & patiently. So pleased that I will now be able to make my own fresh pasta. The tiramisu was delicious & so is ravioli & fettucini. The sauce was provided but we were given the recipe so we can make it ourselves. We had such a great time & will highly recommend for anyone interested while in RomeRead moreRead less×Silvina Mitchell8/26/2026Oh my goodness what a delightful cooking class we had with Claudio. He took us through the whole process clearly & patiently. So pleased that I will now be able to make my own fresh pasta. The tiramisu was delicious & so is ravioli & fettucini. The sauce was provided but we were given the recipe so we can make it ourselves. We had such a great time & will highly recommend for anyone interested while in RomeDiana Segura8/26/2026We had such an amazing time at this cooking class in Florence! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The kids absolutely loved making fresh pasta and tiramisu, and the whole experience was so much fun for our family.Seda and Peter were fantastic! They were not only great teachers but also so entertaining and made the class fun and engaging for everyone. And of course, the food was absolutely delicious!Such a fun and memorable experience in Florence. We would definitely recommend this class to families and anyone looking for a great Italian cooking experience!Read moreRead less×Diana Segura8/26/2026We had such an amazing time at this cooking class in Florence! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The kids absolutely loved making fresh pasta and tiramisu, and the whole experience was so much fun for our family.Seda and Peter were fantastic! They were not only great teachers but also so entertaining and made the class fun and engaging for everyone. And of course, the food was absolutely delicious!Such a fun and memorable experience in Florence. We would definitely recommend this class to families and anyone looking for a great Italian cooking experience!
- Kim Eiler8/25/2026We had yet another fantastic tour last night—this time eating and drinking our way through the enchanting neighborhood of Trastevere! 🇮🇹❤️What truly made this experience so special, though, was our wonderful guide, Tone (Toni). From the moment we met her, she was incredibly outgoing, warm, bubbly, and personable. She has such a fun, engaging personality that our small group of just seven people immediately felt like we were spending the evening with an old friend rather than simply being led on a tour.And Tone KNOWS her stuff! She was incredibly knowledgeable about Rome’s food history, the traditions behind the dishes we were tasting, and the wines we were enjoying along the way. She didn’t just tell us what we were eating and drinking—she brought the history and culture behind it all to life. Her enthusiasm for Roman food, wine, and her city was absolutely contagious!And WOW, did she feed us! 😂 We ate SO MUCH!Our first stop featured traditional Roman street food, including delicious supplì and trapizzino. At stop two, we sampled an incredible selection of meats, pesto, truffle spreads, olive oil, and cheeses. We even tasted a very rare, authentic traditional balsamic vinegar aged for more than 50 years—and selling for around $350 for a very small bottle! 😳Then came stop three… PASTA! 🍝 And ohhhh my goodness—the BEST pasta we have had anywhere so far! We also had pizza 🍕, although by that point we were approaching serious food overload, so we managed only one piece each. 😂Of course, Tone had one more stop up her sleeve. She told us that stop four was for our “other stomach,” and off we went for gelato! 🍧😂And the WINE! 🍷 Ohhh myyyy goodness! The first three stops were overflowing with wonderful local wines, both whites and reds. Tone’s knowledge of the wines and her explanations of what we were tasting made the experience even more enjoyable.But honestly, as incredible as the food and wine were, Tone was the heart of this tour. Her energy, humor, warmth, and incredible knowledge made the entire evening feel effortless and so much fun. She created such a wonderful atmosphere for our group, and we genuinely looked forward to each new stop simply because we were having such a great time with her.This was an outstanding tour from beginning to end, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to experience beautiful Trastevere with Tone as our guide. She gave us not only an amazing introduction to Roman food and wine, but an evening we will remember for a very long time.Another “core memory” officially locked in! 🇮🇹❤️✨Read moreRead less×Kim Eiler8/25/2026We had yet another fantastic tour last night—this time eating and drinking our way through the enchanting neighborhood of Trastevere! 🇮🇹❤️What truly made this experience so special, though, was our wonderful guide, Tone (Toni). From the moment we met her, she was incredibly outgoing, warm, bubbly, and personable. She has such a fun, engaging personality that our small group of just seven people immediately felt like we were spending the evening with an old friend rather than simply being led on a tour.And Tone KNOWS her stuff! She was incredibly knowledgeable about Rome’s food history, the traditions behind the dishes we were tasting, and the wines we were enjoying along the way. She didn’t just tell us what we were eating and drinking—she brought the history and culture behind it all to life. Her enthusiasm for Roman food, wine, and her city was absolutely contagious!And WOW, did she feed us! 😂 We ate SO MUCH!Our first stop featured traditional Roman street food, including delicious supplì and trapizzino. At stop two, we sampled an incredible selection of meats, pesto, truffle spreads, olive oil, and cheeses. We even tasted a very rare, authentic traditional balsamic vinegar aged for more than 50 years—and selling for around $350 for a very small bottle! 😳Then came stop three… PASTA! 🍝 And ohhhh my goodness—the BEST pasta we have had anywhere so far! We also had pizza 🍕, although by that point we were approaching serious food overload, so we managed only one piece each. 😂Of course, Tone had one more stop up her sleeve. She told us that stop four was for our “other stomach,” and off we went for gelato! 🍧😂And the WINE! 🍷 Ohhh myyyy goodness! The first three stops were overflowing with wonderful local wines, both whites and reds. Tone’s knowledge of the wines and her explanations of what we were tasting made the experience even more enjoyable.But honestly, as incredible as the food and wine were, Tone was the heart of this tour. Her energy, humor, warmth, and incredible knowledge made the entire evening feel effortless and so much fun. She created such a wonderful atmosphere for our group, and we genuinely looked forward to each new stop simply because we were having such a great time with her.This was an outstanding tour from beginning to end, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to experience beautiful Trastevere with Tone as our guide. She gave us not only an amazing introduction to Roman food and wine, but an evening we will remember for a very long time.Another “core memory” officially locked in! 🇮🇹❤️✨
- William Lawless8/24/2026Had a great evening with Tina, she’s a fantastic guide and we had such a good time. The food and places we visited were fantastic, hard to pick a favourite! Thank you Tina for a great evening, we wish we did this tour at the start of our time in Rome, not the end as we learned so much about Roman and Italian cuisine.Read moreRead less×William Lawless8/24/2026Had a great evening with Tina, she’s a fantastic guide and we had such a good time. The food and places we visited were fantastic, hard to pick a favourite! Thank you Tina for a great evening, we wish we did this tour at the start of our time in Rome, not the end as we learned so much about Roman and Italian cuisine.Damians NIKON8/23/2026This was so much fun I could not recommend it enough. We were lucky enough to get Cicco who was so kind and funny and interactive. A great & filling dinner He kept it simple, kept the wine flowing, and was a very personal experience! It could not be better, so safe , so fun.Read moreRead less
- andrea mays8/23/2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Much Fun—and Delicious!This cooking class was one of the highlights of my time in Rome! We made fresh fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, and everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and full of laughs (and plenty of wine!).Our chef was fantastic—knowledgeable, entertaining, and just the right amount of Gordon Ramsay… all the talent, but thankfully without the yelling! 😂What really made the experience special was when he learned it was my birthday. He made sure to recognize it and had everyone sing Happy Birthday to me, which was such a sweet and unexpected touch.Great food, great wine, lots of laughs, and a wonderful birthday memory in Rome. Absolutely a 5-star experience and a must-do! 🇮🇹🍝🍷🎂Read moreRead less×andrea mays8/23/2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Much Fun—and Delicious!This cooking class was one of the highlights of my time in Rome! We made fresh fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, and everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was fun, relaxed, and full of laughs (and plenty of wine!).Our chef was fantastic—knowledgeable, entertaining, and just the right amount of Gordon Ramsay… all the talent, but thankfully without the yelling! 😂What really made the experience special was when he learned it was my birthday. He made sure to recognize it and had everyone sing Happy Birthday to me, which was such a sweet and unexpected touch.Great food, great wine, lots of laughs, and a wonderful birthday memory in Rome. Absolutely a 5-star experience and a must-do! 🇮🇹🍝🍷🎂
- Thaddeus Capeles8/22/2026Valeria was absolutely amazing!!!! We were all visiting from out of the country and she brought the Italian culture to us….something we will be able to take home and use in our everyday lives… it was an absolute blast and the whole staff was beyond 5 tstars!!!!!!!!!Read moreRead less
- Yamina Roland8/21/2026Found this amazing food tour through Get Your Guide and have no notes! Our tour guide was funny and informative, the places we went were literally some of the best in Italy and a fun group drink all of that wine with! One of the highlights of my trip to Rome! If you're lucky enough to get Giordano as your guide, you will not be disappointed! 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾Read moreRead less×Yamina Roland8/21/2026Found this amazing food tour through Get Your Guide and have no notes! Our tour guide was funny and informative, the places we went were literally some of the best in Italy and a fun group drink all of that wine with! One of the highlights of my trip to Rome! If you're lucky enough to get Giordano as your guide, you will not be disappointed! 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾Leah Louise Urey8/20/2026this was the best experience i’ve ever had in rome!!! Giorgio is absolutely brilliant, he was the best chef we could learn from! it was extremely fun! The drinks were amazing and unlimited with the cooking lesson! would highly recommend. you get the chance to meet lots of new people! 🫶🏽Read moreRead less×Leah Louise Urey8/20/2026this was the best experience i’ve ever had in rome!!! Giorgio is absolutely brilliant, he was the best chef we could learn from! it was extremely fun! The drinks were amazing and unlimited with the cooking lesson! would highly recommend. you get the chance to meet lots of new people! 🫶🏽
- Vanessa Sampson8/19/2026Absolutely exceptional experience! This Italian cooking school is truly something special. From the atmosphere to the food, everything feels authentic, passionate, and made with love.A special mention has to go to Cicco (Simone) who is simply incredible!!! His cooking skills are on a completely DIFFERENT level …. you can GENUINELY see the passion, the pure talent and the dedication he puts into everything he creates. He is truly blessed with an amazing gift, and it’s incredible to watch him turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary.What makes the experience even more memorable is the way he shares his knowledge and passion. You don’t just learn how to cook Italian food you actually experience the culture, the tradition, and the love behind it…. Which is just amazing to be honest!!If you’re looking for an unforgettable Italian cooking experience, look no further. The food, the people, the energy, and especially the incredible talent in the kitchen make this place a must-visit. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!A truly special experience, with truly exceptional talent. 🇮🇹❤️🍝Read moreRead less×Vanessa Sampson8/19/2026Absolutely exceptional experience! This Italian cooking school is truly something special. From the atmosphere to the food, everything feels authentic, passionate, and made with love.A special mention has to go to Cicco (Simone) who is simply incredible!!! His cooking skills are on a completely DIFFERENT level …. you can GENUINELY see the passion, the pure talent and the dedication he puts into everything he creates. He is truly blessed with an amazing gift, and it’s incredible to watch him turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary.What makes the experience even more memorable is the way he shares his knowledge and passion. You don’t just learn how to cook Italian food you actually experience the culture, the tradition, and the love behind it…. Which is just amazing to be honest!!If you’re looking for an unforgettable Italian cooking experience, look no further. The food, the people, the energy, and especially the incredible talent in the kitchen make this place a must-visit. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!A truly special experience, with truly exceptional talent. 🇮🇹❤️🍝Marko Dimitrov8/18/2026Absolutely loved the pasta and tiramisu-making workshop! It was such a fun, interesting, and enjoyable experience. The chef was excellent, friendly, and very engaging. Everything was perfectly organized, and we had a wonderful time. A truly perfect experience — highly recommended!Read moreRead less×Marko Dimitrov8/18/2026Absolutely loved the pasta and tiramisu-making workshop! It was such a fun, interesting, and enjoyable experience. The chef was excellent, friendly, and very engaging. Everything was perfectly organized, and we had a wonderful time. A truly perfect experience — highly recommended!enzo pinheiro8/17/2026Chico and Mattia made this cooking class one of the most heartwarming parts of our whole trip. Their warmth, humor, and genuine passion turned a simple pasta and tiramisu lesson into a real memory we’re taking home with us. Thank you both for such a special afternoon — five stars isn’t enough!Read moreRead less×enzo pinheiro8/17/2026Chico and Mattia made this cooking class one of the most heartwarming parts of our whole trip. Their warmth, humor, and genuine passion turned a simple pasta and tiramisu lesson into a real memory we’re taking home with us. Thank you both for such a special afternoon — five stars isn’t enough!
- Evgenios Bampagiants8/14/2026Brilliant experience for it value of money and Mike (the instructor) was very good and simple guiding us. 3hrs worth to go and learn how to make home ravioli, fettuccine and tiramisu. Also, accompanied by prosecco, wines and limoncello! Thank you very much Il Segreto family!Read moreRead less×Evgenios Bampagiants8/14/2026Brilliant experience for it value of money and Mike (the instructor) was very good and simple guiding us. 3hrs worth to go and learn how to make home ravioli, fettuccine and tiramisu. Also, accompanied by prosecco, wines and limoncello! Thank you very much Il Segreto family!
- Nicole Jordan8/12/2026Our family did the pasta and tiramisu cooking class. The host was super friendly and helpful throughout the cooking experience. Everyone from the 11 year old to the 80 year old in our family thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Added bonus, the food we made was delicious!Read moreRead less





















































































