Authentic Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class in Rome
Embark on an Italian culinary adventure in a 17th-century palace near Piazza Navona!
Wish you could make authentic pizza and gelato just like they do in Italy? In this immersive cooking class set in a fabulous 17th-century palace near Piazza Navona, a talented chef will guide you through the steps to make these classic Italian staples from scratch! You’ll learn the techniques and secrets to making traditional pizza and gelato, while using only fresh, in season ingredients! Finally, sit down and enjoy your own delicious creations, along with a selection of local wines and beers.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert English-speaking chef
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Learn to cook in a 17th-century palace
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Prosecco and Italian aperitivo
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Make authentic Italian gelato
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Make a traditional Italian pizza
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Included wines, beers, and soft drinks
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Pizza fantastica!
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Meet your chef in Piazza Navona
Your experience begins in Piazza Navona, where you meet your local chef near the elegant Baroque fountains. As the square buzzes with street artists and café chatter, you’ll get a quick overview of the class and stroll toward the nearby cooking school. -
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Settle into a 17th-century palace kitchen
Step inside a 17th-century palace near Piazza Navona and enter a bright, professional kitchen set for your group. Your chef walks you through the menu, ingredients, and tools so you feel confident before you start cooking. -
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Enjoy an Italian aperitivo together
To ease into the class, gather around a shared table for a classic aperitivo with prosecco and local antipasti. As you sip and snack, your chef explains how Italians use this pre-meal ritual to slow down and whet the appetite. -
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Learn the secrets of artisan gelato
Next, you focus on gelato, starting with a simple base and seasonal flavors. You mix, churn, and taste while learning how temperature, texture, and ingredients create that dense, silky scoop you expect from a true Roman gelateria. -
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Knead and shape traditional pizza dough
With dessert prepped, you turn to pizza, measuring flour, yeast, and water to build a smooth, elastic dough. Your chef shows you how to knead properly, rest the dough, and stretch it by hand so the base stays light yet sturdy. -
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Top and bake your Roman-style pizzas
Once the dough is ready, you choose sauces and toppings from fresh, in-season ingredients laid out on the workbench. You slide your pizzas into the oven, watch them blister and rise, and learn how to judge doneness by color and aroma. -
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Your tour ends with a homemade meal in the palace
Finally, you sit down together in the palace dining area to enjoy your pizzas, house-made gelato, and included wines, beers, or soft drinks. By the time you say goodbye, you have new recipes, practical skills, and a favorite food memory in central Rome.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Due to the location in a historic 17th-century palace, this class is not wheelchair accessible. If you have doubts about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Dietary Needs: Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions, so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.
Age Restriction: Kids aged 5 and up are welcome to join this cooking class.
Alcohol Consumption: Alcoholic beverages are included with the welcome aperitivo and the final meal. The legal drinking age in Italy is 18 years old.
Please Note: Recipes for all the dishes made in class will be provided for you to take home. Ingredients are fresh and seasonal, meaning the specific flavors and toppings will vary.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 2.5-hour class includes:
Expert English-speaking chef
Learn to cook in a 17th-century palace
All ingredients and necessary equipment
Prosecco and Italian antipasti to snack on
Make authentic Italian gelato
Discover the secrets to making a traditional Italian pizza
Delicious, homemade dinner with wines, beers, and soft drinks
Maximum group size of 12
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
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Customer Reviews
Our chef was excellent, patient, funny and great interaction with the other diners. Great night finished off with home made pizza and giggles!
Children had fun kneading pizza, parents had the wine. Dessert was a hit with everyone — particularly the chocolate gelato.
Chef Marco’s instructions were simple to follow. We all felt included and left happy and full!
Our family adored making pizza from scratch, and the gelato was incredibly creamy! Super interactive and cheerful class.
Immerse in Italian tradition! Loved making everything from scratch. All thumbs up from chef’s tips and to every bite we savored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
Please bring your ID, as well as your appetite!
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
This tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Rome.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
In case you have doubts about your mobility, please let us know beforehand and we will do our best to accommodate you. Unfortunately, due to the location of this cooking class, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
What happens if it rains?
We run our cooking classes rain or shine!
Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?
While is it very unlikely that your tour would be cancelled, in the event of any unforeseen circumstances, your class will be rescheduled or you will be provided a full refund.
Is there a dress code for this class?
No, there is no dress code for this class. Wear whatever you are most comfortable cooking in!
How comprehensive is this cooking class?
This cooking class is quite comprehensive, as you will learn the step-by-step recipes and techniques for making both authentic gelato and Italian pizza.
Is dinner included in the price of the tour?
Yes! After making your authentic Italian pizza and gelato, you will enjoy your delicious homemade dinner with the rest of your group.
What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?
Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.
How many glasses of wine will I get?
You'll enjoy at least one glass of Prosecco when you arrive, and at least one glass of wine with dinner.
What if I don’t drink alcohol but I’d still like to join this class?
Not a problem. Please let us know in the comment box when you book your tour so we can make sure an alternative drink is provided.
Can I bring my kids and do I have to pay for them?
Kids aged 5 and up are welcome to join this cooking class, and there is a reduced fee for anyone aged 5-15. Please choose accordingly during the booking.
Does this tour include hotel pickup?
No hotel pickup is included on this tour. You’ll meet your guide at the designated meeting point at Corso del Rinascimento.
Where does this tour end?
This tour ends at the cooking school in Corso del Rinascimento. After enjoying your homemade dinner, the class will end and you are free to continue exploring the lively neighborhood at your leisure!
