--- title: Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 135 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: A set menu with lake views rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Varenna Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/italian-cooking-class-with-lake-views-in-varenna-by-cesarine/ --- # Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Enjoy this unique experience in a… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Children from €68: ages 4 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €135 per person for the 3 Recipes Cooking Class option; other options up to €149 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 93% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Cesarine: Cooking Class - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 3 Recipes Cooking Class | €135 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | 3hours Hands-on Cooking Class: Learn how to prepare classic regional dishes such as Panzanella, handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, and authentic Tiramisu | | 2 Pasta and Tiramisu Class | €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 - A three-course meal paired with fine local wine - Hands-on cooking class with expert guidance - Step-by-step recipes to take home and recreate your dishes - All ingredients and materials provided for a full Italian meal ## 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 experience may take place in Varenna, Bellano (approximately an 8-minute taxi ride), or Vestreno (approximately a 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 ## Compared with other Varenna Tours | 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](/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 #8 of 11 in Varenna Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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