--- title: Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 247 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Staying in Varenna? rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Varenna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/cesarine-small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-varenna/ --- # Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Staying in Varenna?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Enjoy this unique experience in a… - Max 12 people: small group - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food included: Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles - Children from €55: ages 4 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person for the Express: Ravioli Making Class option; other options up to €149 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 247 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Cesarine: Cooking Class ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Express: Ravioli Making Class | €110 / person | English, Italian | 2hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: You'll learn to prepare fresh ravioli from scratch, create delicious fillings together with your Cesarina | | 2 Pasta Recipes and Tiramisu | €149 / person | English, Italian | 3hours Hands-on Cooking Class:: You’ll learn to make 2 typical fresh pasta recipes and traditional tiramisu from scratch together with your Cesarina | ## What's included - Beverages (water, wines and coffee) - Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu - Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu-making Class - Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC1rRJcQXhEcRWYKLTTIbMLM ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves ## Compared with other Varenna Tours | 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](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-lake-como-bellagio-varenna-hidden-gorge-boat/?format=md) | €119 | 10h | 4.94 (865) | shared | | [Private Boat Tour on Lake Como from Bellagio and Varenna](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-on-lake-como-from-bellagio-and-varenna/?format=md) | €350 per group | 1h | 4.95 (58) | private | | [Private Boat Tour from Varenna on Lake Como](/italy/lake-como/tours/private-boat-tour-from-varenna-on-lake-como/?format=md) | €450 per group | 1h | 4.96 (48) | private | Ranked #4 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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