Siena Pasta Making Class with Tiramisu
Prepare egg pasta ravioli, thick pici noodles, and gnocchi with an expert chef and wine in Tuscany
Master the delicate balance of flour and eggs during an intimate cooking class in the heart of Siena. Led by a passionate chef, start with a glass of Prosecco, then learn to craft handmade ravioli, soft gnocchi, and rustic, Siena style pici from scratch. Next, assemble a traditional tiramisu before sitting down to a multi-course feast featuring your handmade dishes and local wine. This tour offers a look into professional Italian kitchen life and ensures you leave with a full heart and stomach.
What You Get With This Tour
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Master three distinct doughs
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Expert English-speaking guide and chef
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Prosecco welcome glass
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3 Pasta & Tiramisù cooking class
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Full meal of prepared dishes
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Tuscan wine pairings
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Trattoria Fonte Giusta
Meet your chef at Via Camollia 102 to begin your cooking class. You will receive a warm welcome with a glass of prosecco as the group gets settled in the professional kitchen. -
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Prepare the classic tiramisu base
Start your lesson by assembling Italy's most famous dessert so the flavors have time to meld. Learn as the chef teaches you the correct way to layer espresso-soaked biscuits with mascarpone cream for a rich, authentic result. -
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Knead three authentic pasta doughs
Roll up your sleeves to master the making of egg-based ravioli, soft potato gnocchi, and thick pici, pasta typical of Siena. Your chef explains the history of these noodles while helping you achieve the perfect texture. -
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Enjoy a sit-down Tuscan feast
Next, move from the kitchen to the dining table to taste the fruits of your labor. Your handmade pastas are served as a multi-course meal accompanied by curated local wines and lively conversation. -
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Your tour finishes at Trattoria Fonte Giusta
The experience concludes at the restaurant after your dessert and coffee. Leave with the skills to recreate a traditional Siena feast for your friends and family at home.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Dietary Restrictions: Please contact us in advance with any special dietary restrictions or allergies. This tour is not suitable for guests with gluten, dairy or egg allergies, as we cannot guarantee 100% free of cross contamination.
Alcohol Consumption: This tour includes local wine; participants consuming alcohol should be of legal drinking age in Italy (18). Please bring a government-issued ID if you plan to partake.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can begin on time.
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide and chef
Three pasta making stations
Tiramisu preparation session
Prosecco welcome drink
Full meal of prepared dishes
Local wine and water
Maximum group size of 20
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable shoes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour family friendly?
Yes, children are welcome to participate in the cooking process, though the legal drinking age for wine and prosecco is 18. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that usually keeps younger travelers engaged.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour involves standing for long periods at cooking stations. It is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
What is pici?
Pici is a thick, hand-rolled pasta traditional to the Siena region, similar to a fat spaghetti but with a rustic, chewy texture. It is made using a simple dough of flour and water, making it a staple of Tuscan "cucina povera" or peasant cooking.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Please contact us in advance with any dietary restrictions. We offer substitutes for those with allergies or food preferences, but the class will always focus on the traditional recipe (containing gluten, dairy and eggs). We cannot guarantee 100% free of cross contamination.
What should I wear for the class?
We recommend casual, comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes since you will be standing and working in a professional kitchen. You might get a little flour on your clothes, so choose something practical for a hands-on environment.
