Riomaggiore: Cooking Class at a Local’s Home
Description
Your culinary adventure begins just a short uphill walk from the meeting point to a cozy local home in Riomaggiore, where you’ll join a small group for a hands-on Italian cooking class.
You'll prepare a full menu from scratch - starter, pasta, and dessert - while sipping local wines and learning regional techniques passed down through generations.
The experience is as heartwarming as it is delicious, offering stunning views along the path and an intimate setting in a host’s kitchen where you’ll feel more like family than a visitor - an unforgettable Italian cooking class that’s both fun and flavorful.
Tour Features and Highlights
- Cook a full Italian meal in a real local home
- Learn 3 authentic recipes from a passionate home cook
- Taste your creations with local red and white wines
- Small group experience (max 10 people) for personal attention
- Recipes include a starter, fresh pasta, and dessert
- Enjoy family-style dining with your host
- Beverages (water, wine, coffee) included
Additional Information
Tour Duration
3 hours
Max. Group
10 people
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes (short uphill walk required)
Notepad or phone for taking recipe notes
Appetite and curiosity
Weather-appropriate clothing
Notepad or phone for taking recipe notes
Appetite and curiosity
Weather-appropriate clothing
Languages
English and Italian
Reservations
Reservations can be made in advance, with the option to reserve now and pay later, allowing for flexible travel plans.
Cancellations
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Important
This tour takes place in a private local home for a truly authentic experience; full address details are provided after booking.
A short 200m uphill walk is required to reach the host’s house.
To tailor the experience to your needs, guests must provide details such as food allergies, and how they plan to travel to the home.
A short 200m uphill walk is required to reach the host’s house.
To tailor the experience to your needs, guests must provide details such as food allergies, and how they plan to travel to the home.
Tour Meeting Point - Confirmed on Booking
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10:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday
10:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00- Wednesday
10:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00- Thursday
10:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00- Friday Today
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10:00 - 13:0017:00 - 20:00
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Key Details
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What to Expect
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Key Details
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Key Details
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Key Details
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- Photographers
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Key Details
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