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Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes

4.8 Great 213 reviews
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3h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

A three course cooking class in a Como home led by a local home cook, making a starter, fresh pasta and a dessert from recipes handed down through generations at your own workstation. Everything you cook becomes your lunch or dinner, with local wine, water and an espresso included. 4.79 from 213 reviews at €89 per person for 3h.

From the guide

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Como dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included.

You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Como recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Express: Ravioli Making Class

from €89 / person
Guide: English, Italian

2hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You'll learn to prepare fresh ravioli from scratch, create delicious fillings together with your Cesarina

3 Recipes Cooking Class

from €179 / person
Guide: English, Italian

3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: You’ll learn to make three traditional recipes from scratch together with your Cesarina

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00
Available year-round

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.

What's Included

Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
Alcoholic beverages: Water, local wines and Espresso
Hands-on cooking class

Departure & Return

Start point

This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.

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End point

This experience will be held in a local's home. For privacy reasons, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you by e-mail after you've booked to match you up with your ideal host based on what you are looking for.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 11€893h4.79 (213)shared
Premium Pizza Making Class at a Pizzeria in Como€852h 30m5.0 (73)shared
Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps€1853h5.0 (41)shared
Pasta Fresca Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local in Como€1193h4.91 (44)shared

Ranked #8 of 11 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €85 to €260, median €119; typical length 3h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Cooking Classes

From € 89 / person