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Learn to Make Fresh Pasta or Pizza with Giada in Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany

Experience an authentic hands-on cooking class just outside Cortona in the heart of Tuscany, where you’ll join a local in her charming Tuscan farmhouse for a 1.5-hour session that connects you to genuine regional food and culture; begin with a welcome aperitif and a scenic stroll around her beautiful countryside home, then learn to make classic dishes like handmade pasta or pizza and beloved desserts such as tiramisu or cantucci, picking up family recipes and expert tips passed down through generations of Italian cooks-an immersive culinary journey in Arezzo that highlights local ingredients, heartfelt tradition, and authentic flavors ideal for food lovers, curious travelers, and anyone booking memorable experiences through Varoom.

About this activity in Arezzo

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Join a hands-on 1.5-hour cooking class in a charming Cortona farmhouse, learning traditional Tuscan recipes near Arezzo, Tuscany.
  • Start with a welcome aperitif and a leisurely stroll around the countryside home before cooking.
  • Make classic dishes like handmade pasta or pizza and finish with beloved desserts such as tiramisu or cantucci.
  • Learn family recipes and generational tips using local ingredients for an authentic Tuscan culinary experience.

Important Information

  • This experience is hosted in a private farmhouse in the Cortona area - please note there is no hotel pick-up or drop-off service.
  • Inform the host at least one week before your visit if you prefer pizza instead of pasta; otherwise pasta will be prepared; menu may change with seasonality.
  • Dietary needs (lactose-free or vegetarian) can be accommodated if requested in advance; infants may sit on an adult’s lap and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
  • The residence is a traditional home and does not have air conditioning; public transportation options are available nearby.

Meeting Point

Meet at the host’s charming farmhouse in the Cortona countryside (exact address and arrival instructions will be provided after booking).

Includes

  • Enjoy authentic home-cooked Italian food prepared in a local home - a true taste of Tuscany you can savor in Arezzo.
  • Sample carefully selected wines paired with your meal to complement classic regional flavors.
  • Take part in a hands-on handmade pasta or pizza class inside a local home, perfect for Food & Drink lovers and workshop-seekers.

Excludes

  • Please note that hotel pick-up and drop-off are not provided for this experience.

Other

  • This experience is hosted in Arezzo, Tuscany; the setting reflects a traditional Italian home atmosphere in the region.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making the activity family-friendly for those traveling with young kids.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the host easily without a car.
  • For safety, infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the experience.
  • Menu offerings are subject to change depending on seasonality, ensuring fresh, locally inspired dishes.
  • Giada can accommodate a lactose-free and vegetarian diet on request - please inform the host in advance to ensure your needs are met.
  • Please note that, as is common in many Italian homes, this residence does not have air conditioning; plan accordingly for warm-weather visits.
  • Check the menu in advance and inform the host at least one week prior if you prefer pasta or pizza; otherwise, pasta will be prepared by default.

Customer Reviews

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TB0123
• Oct 14, 2025 09:27:40 AM
Summary: We did the pasta cooking class with our family (girls ages 19, 13, and 6) and everyone loved it. So much fun and we’d love to do it again if we ever go back. It was the highlight of our trip. And she was so helpful on the area in general.

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You’ll join a local in her charming Tuscan farmhouse for a 1.5-hour hands-on cooking class that begins with a welcome aperitif and a scenic stroll around the countryside home. The immersive experience focuses on authentic Italian food using local ingredients and family recipes handed down through generations.
Yes. The hands-on workshop-learning format is family-friendly and accommodates infants and small children in a pram or stroller; however, infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the experience.
By cooking in a local home with recipes passed down through generations and using local ingredients, you’ll gain an authentic taste of Tuscan culinary tradition and a personal connection to regional food culture around Arezzo.
You’ll learn to make classic dishes such as handmade pasta or pizza and beloved desserts like tiramisu or cantucci, plus expert tips and family techniques that highlight authentic Tuscan flavors.
Yes. The host can accommodate a lactose-free and vegetarian diet if informed in advance, and you should check the menu and let the host know at least one week prior if you prefer pizza instead of the default pasta.
The farmhouse offers an intimate, countryside setting and wine as part of the inclusion. Public transportation options are available nearby, there is no hotel pick up or drop off, and the residence does not have air conditioning, so plan accordingly.