Taste the flavors of Rome as history comes alive on this half-day cooking class and walking tour. Visit some of Rome's most magical monuments: the Trevi Fountain, Navona Square, and the Pantheon. Then, prepare pastas and tiramisu as part of an interactive culinary experience with an expert chef.
Stroll the streets of Rome and steep yourself in ancient history while discovering the secrets of savory Italian cuisine. Join a professional chef for a fun and participatory class on classic Italian cooking. Learn how to make 3 distinct kinds of authentic Italian pasta and create a rich, traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu. Enjoy the fruits of your labor at a local restaurant in the heart of Rome and receive a glass or two of wine on the house!
First, we'll whet our appetites for the feast to come with a guided walking tour. Meet your seasoned guide and a small group of people. Passing through Rome's charming plazas, you'll visit many of Rome's iconic monuments. Our journey on foot begins at the magnificent Navona Square, where exemplary examples of Baroque architecture line the famous city square.
Navigate Rome's bustling streets and listen as your guide recounts the fascinating history of the Roman Empire. Enter Piazza della Rotonda and approach your next stop, the prodigious Pantheon. Once a temple to the ancient gods, this incredibly well-preserved piece of ancient architecture is now a church. Listen as your guide tells you about the Pantheon's fascinating two thousand year existence as the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.
After 1.5 hours, end your walking tour at the famous Trevi Fountain. The largest Baroque fountain in the city, the Trevi has appeared in many well-known films. Don't forget to toss in a coin and make wish before heading on to your cooking class!
Now that walking has made us good and hungry, we'll head to a nearby restaurant and get started cooking! Meet your experienced chef with a small group, capped at 12 people to ensure an intimate, inclusive environment. Get ready to learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some tips that you can take home!
Watch and learn as your chef guides you through the preparation of a traditional, 3-course Italian meal. Prepare 3 different types of pasta and of course a delicious dessert of classic Italian tiramisu. Finally, sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine. As we say in Italy, "Buon Appetito!"
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Please communicate food allergies at the moment of booking, in order to arrange a different meal for you.
We suggest you wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.