A set menu with lake views in our Cooking Classes comparison.
Trade-off: Three recipe class requires at least two people.
Last checked: September 26, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A hands on class in Varenna with lake views, cooking a set menu of panzanella with trout pâté, handmade tagliolini with bottarga and tiramisu, then sitting down to eat it with local wine. Recipes go home with you, ingredients are provided, and a second option covers just the pasta and the tiramisu. 4.7 from 40 reviews at €135 per person.
Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna.
Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert techniques.
You’ll create a three-course meal including: Panzanella and Trout Pâté, a Tuscan-inspired bread salad with fish pâté; Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, fresh pasta paired with savory bottarga; and Tiramisu, Italy’s iconic dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits.
After cooking, enjoy your meal with local wines, all in the cozy atmosphere of an Italian home. Ideal for food lovers and home cooks, this class offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.
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 experience may take place in Varenna, Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride), or Vestreno (approximately a 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 experience may take place in Varenna, Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride), or Vestreno (approximately a 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 · #8 of 11 | €135 | 3h | 4.7 (40) | shared |
| 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 #8 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