Your own party in Varenna in our Cooking Classes comparison.
Trade-off: €105 per person is Lunch or Dinner Experience; class is separate.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A private class in a Varenna home for your own party, led by a local home cook, making a starter, fresh pasta and a dessert and then eating them as lunch or dinner. Local wines, water and an espresso are included, the price is per person, and it suits those who want to cook rather than watch. 4.75 from 53 reviews at €105 per person.
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 Varenna 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 Varenna 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.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00. 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.
Experience the warmth of a Cesarina’s home. For privacy, the exact address will be shared after booking. Your experience may be hosted in either Varenna or Bellano, just an 15-20 minute taxi ride apart.
Open in Google MapsExperience the warmth of a Cesarina’s home. For privacy, the exact address will be shared after booking. Your experience may be hosted in either Varenna or Bellano, just an 15-20 minute taxi ride apart.
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 · #7 of 11 | €105 | 3h | 4.75 (53) | private |
| 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 #7 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