Staying in Varenna? in our Cooking Classes comparison. Book Express: Ravioli Making Class in Varenna at €110 per person, 4.84 from 247 reviews; two pasta recipes and tiramisu are a separate option.
Trade-off: Full pasta and tiramisu menu requires a separate option.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A hands-on class in a local host's home in Varenna, rolling sfoglia by hand, shaping two pasta types from scratch and finishing with a tiramisu, all eaten afterwards. It opens with a prosecco aperitivo and nibbles, water, wine and coffee come with the meal, and it runs as a small shared group. 4.84 from 247 reviews at €110 per person for 3h.
You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina.
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture.
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up
Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 26, 2026.
Enjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 15-20 minute taxi ride).
Open in Google MapsEnjoy this unique experience in a Cesarina's home. For privacy reasons, the full address of your host will be shared after booking. Please note that the location may be either in Varenna or in Bellano (approximately an 15-20 minute taxi ride).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 11 | €110 | 3h | 4.84 (247) | shared, max 12 |
| Small-Group Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Hidden Gorge & Boat | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared |
| Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna | €350 per group | 1h | 4.95 (58) | private |
| Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como | €450 per group | 1h | 4.96 (48) | private |
Ranked #4 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €105 to €350, median €150; typical length 4h. 4 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Varenna Tours