Naples Pizza Making Class with a Local Maestro Pizzaiolo
Make authentic pizza at the birthplace of the world's favorite food in a historic pizzeria
If you’ve ever struggled to recreate the perfect pizza at home, this class offers the ultimate solution. Join a small group of 15 or fewer and learn from a maestro pizzaiolo as they teach you the authentic techniques behind making Neapolitan pizza. From preparing the dough to baking the perfect Margherita in a wood-fired oven, you’ll master the art. Then, enjoy your creation with a glass of local wine and discover what truly makes Neapolitan pizza world-famous.
What You Get With This Tour
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Certified pizza instructor
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Demonstration and interactive pizza making class
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Pizza
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Wine, beer or water
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Bruschetta with local ingredients
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Maxim group size of 15
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Chef gratuities
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Hotel pickup
Tour Itinerary
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1
Meeting point in Via delle Zite
Meet your chef in central Naples -
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Learn traditional cooking techniques
With a local chef leading the way, learn traditional cooking techniques -
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Taste real bruschetta
Enjoy a typical bruschetta with tomatoes, mozzarella and extra-virgin olive oil -
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Create the perfect pizza dough
Learn the differences between a hand stretched and hand tossed pizza -
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Flavour the world's best tomatoes
Decorate your pizza with the best tomatoes in the world -
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Top your pizza
Top the pizza with fresh local products -
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Bake your pizza
Bake Your Delicious Pizza in a Wood Fired Oven -
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Embrace the traditional wood-fired oven
Work the oven like a professional pizza maker -
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Enjoy your masterpiece!
Enjoy your Masterpiece! -
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Ending point
This tour ends where it started at NaplesBay Lab
Additional Information
Start your tour by meeting your guide in Via delle Zite, where laboratory is located, in the ancient historic center of Naples. Here you'll learn about the essential tips and history of pizza making in Naples before rolling up your sleeves to prepare your own pizza dough. In less than 2 hours, you'll become a pizza making pro and enjoy the tasty flavor of an authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Naples Pizza Making Class Description
This 2-hour pizza making class includes:
Certified pizza instructor
Demonstration and interactive pizza making class
One drink and handmade pizza
Local starter
Pizza chef diploma
Maximum group size of 15
The History of Pizza Starts in Naples
Meet your guide at the pizza workshop located at Via delle Zite 30 in central Naples. Immerse yourself in the enticing aroma of wood-fired ovens and freshly baked pizzas in this charming corner of the city. Discover the fascinating history behind the iconic Margherita pizza, created in 1889 to represent the red, white, and green of the proud Italian flag.
Create a Classic Margherita Pizza
Inside the pizzeria, your certified pizzaiolo will share their knowledge about how to make the vera pizza Napoletana (true Neapolitan pizza).
Whether you'd like a classic Margherita or prefer to create your own combination of ingredients, you can build your pizza canvas. Discover the best way to stretch out the pizza dough and why tossing the pie can be very controversial.
Taste a Typical Neapolitan Appetizer
After receiving your tools and apron and getting hands-on with the dough, you'll enjoy a delicious bruschetta made from local ingredients to tantalize your taste buds.
You'll discover every ingredient that goes into making the perfect pizza, from San Marzano tomatoes to buffalo mozzarella and extra virgin olive oil, all paired with an incredible bruschetta.
Bake Your Pizza in a Wood-Fired Oven
Once your pizza is topped with the best local ingredients, slip the pie on the peel and head to the oven. Feel the heat of the 900-degree Fahrenheit oven, that cooks the pizza incredibly fast.
Watch the pizza rise watch in just moments with a beautiful char that's perfect for eating.
Buon Appetito!
Enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink as you cut in to your delicious pizza. It tastes so much better when made with your own hands with the help of a master pizza maker!
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Customer Reviews
Issam is the best! He was very personable with all of the different members of our group. He was especially good with one of young children, making sure he was engaged and staying happy after a long day. Do this if you are in Naples!
10/10- Great pizza making class experience! Anthony was an awesome instructor!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes. Please bring your voucher, either an electronic or printed version is sufficient.
What to bring?
Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes. Please bring your voucher, either an electronic or printed version is sufficient.
What if I'm vegetarian, vegan, or have special dietary requirements?
Please contact us after booking to let us know your requirements. We'll work with our partners to accommodate your needs.
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, the tour is operated by our trusted partners in Naples.
Is food and drink included?
Yes, your homemade meal is included along with a drinks.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
If you have doubts about your mobility, please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to assist you. Strollers are welcome on this tour. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Can I bring my kids, and do I have to pay for them?
Kids are welcome on this tour, and children aged 3 and under may join for free, while kids aged 4-11 pay a reduced fee.
What happens if it rains?
We run our Pizza Cooking Class rain or shine.
Does this tour include hotel pickup?
No hotel pickup is included on this tour.
Where does this tour end?
This tour ends where it started, at Via delle Zite 30 in Naples.
