--- title: Bellagio Cook With a View + Villa Melzi lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 260 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 106 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, it] guidekin_pick: Pasta, gardens on opening days rank_in_category: 15 of 24 (Bellagio Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/bellagio-cook-with-a-view-villa-melzi/ --- # Bellagio Cook With a View + Villa Melzi **Guidekin's take:** A cooking class in Bellagio making ravioli and tagliatelle with an English speaking chef in a room looking over the lake, paired with entry to the Villa Melzi gardens on their opening days. Recipes and a return transfer are included; hotel pickup, tips and extra drinks are not, and dietary needs go in at booking. 4.76 from 106 reviews at €260 per person. ## Overview Make Memories to last a Lifetime on our “Cook with a view” experience in one of the most enchanting village on Lake Como: Bellagio. Learn to make ravioli, tagliatelle and a delicious dessert at an enchanting location with magnificent views over the lake and mountains. Break the ice and sit together around a large table and practice some Italian with your local chef that will guide you through every step and teach you new cooking techniques. Inhibitions fall away when engaged in chopping or rolling pasta dough – a great way to get conversation flowing. Enjoy your delicious lunch and mingle with your new travel companions over a glass of red wine. We’ll share our secret Pasta dough recipe, plus tons of tricks. Bring your friends and try your hand at creating your own culinary masterpiece. Our cooking classes are designed to be social events that do not require any previous experience. The package includes complimentary tickets to the magnificent Villa Melzi’s gardens. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please wait outside Banca Intesa… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30, 16:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Extra drinks and meals not included in the… - Age 13+: minimum age to join - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €260 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 106 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 94% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Taste & Travel Italy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Entrance Tickets to Villa Melzi's Gardens (Tickets provided only during the opening days) - Recipes - Friendly English speaking professional chef - Complimentary return transfer - Cooking Class ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Gratuities - Extra drinks and meals not included in the program ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 10:30, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Please wait outside Banca Intesa Sanpaolo in Bellagio (Via Lungo Lario Manzoni, 24). Our driver will pick you up there in a green and white Volkswagen ID. Buzz van, which should be easy to recognize. Kindly be ready a few minutes in advance to ensure a smooth departure. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1-c4oq6JhkcRjAnQqxrGqm8 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. - Operates in all weather conditions. ## Compared with other Bellagio Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 24** | €260 | 4h | 4.76 (106) | shared | | [Lake Como Private Boat Tour from Bellagio with a Local](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-private-boat-tour-from-bellagio-with-a-local/?format=md) | €320 per group | 1h | 5.0 (364) | private | | [Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Lake Como Kayak Tour from Bellagio](/italy/lake-como/tours/lake-como-kayak-tour-from-bellagio/?format=md) | €85 | 1h 30m | 4.95 (601) | shared | Ranked #15 of 24 in Bellagio Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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