About this tour
Learn to make three Italian classics—pesto, gnocchi, and tiramisù—in a 17th-century palazzo with Tiziana, a certified pesto specialist. This two-hour hands-on class covers technique from scratch, starting with the mortar-and-pestle method for authentic pesto. You'll prepare each dish, taste your work, and leave with the confidence to recreate them at home. All equipment, ingredients, prosecco, and brunch are provided.
Highlights
- Pound pesto the traditional way with mortar and pestle
- Roll and shape fresh gnocchi by hand
- Layer and set your own tiramisù
- Learn from a certified pesto expert
- Cook in a restored 17th-century palazzo
- Brunch and prosecco included
- Vegetarian menu available on request
What to expect
Arrive at the palazzo and put on your apron. Tiziana walks you through making pesto first—you'll crush basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in a mortar, learning why this method beats any food processor. Next comes gnocchi dough: you'll mix, knead, and cut. Finally, you'll assemble tiramisù, layering ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. Between tasks, you taste what you've made and sit down for brunch with prosecco. The class is paced so you're working most of the time but not rushed.
Good to know
Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The palazzo has a pet—check if you're sensitive to dog or cat hair beforehand. Prosecco is 18+ only. Vegetarian versions of all three dishes are available; mention allergies when booking. Public transport is nearby if you need it.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.