--- title: Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps lang: en type: tour city: Lake Como country: Italy price: 185 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 11 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-09-26 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/lake-como/tours/traditional-cooking-class-with-views-of-lake-como-and-the-alps/ --- # Traditional Cooking Class with Views of Lake Como and the Alps **Guidekin's take:** A cooking class in a penthouse over the lake and the Alps, built on Lombardy's flours, polenta, buckwheat and yellow fioretto, made into a starter, pasta and dessert. It is a small hands on group, with three courses paired with red and white wines, homemade limoncello to finish and the recipes to take home. 5 from 41 reviews at €185 per person. ## Overview Step into a beautiful penthouse with stunning views of the Swiss Alps, Lake Como, and Monte Rosa. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Lombardy as you learn to work with traditional local flours—polenta, buckwheat, and "fioretto" yellow flour. Under expert guidance, create a delicious appetizer, fresh pasta, and a mouthwatering dessert. Enjoy the process while savoring red and white wines perfectly paired with each dish. The experience culminates with a glass of homemade limoncello made from organic lemons. Leave with not only newfound culinary skills but also authentic recipes to impress friends and family. This is more than a class; it’s an unforgettable culinary journey that brings the true taste of Italy right to your table. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Como like a local! ## Before you book - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 17:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €93: ages 4 to 8 ## Key facts - Price: from €185 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 100% 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Cooking Class | €185 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Cooking Class AM + Lunch | | Afternoon Cooking Class | €185 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Cooking Class PM + Dinner | ## What's included - A three-course meal paired with fine local wine - Small group 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, 17:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 11** | €185 | 3h | 5.0 (41) | shared | | [Premium Pizza Making Class at a Pizzeria in Como](/italy/lake-como/tours/premium-pizza-making-class-at-a-pizzeria-in-como/?format=md) | €85 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (73) | shared | | [Pasta Fresca Hands-on Cooking Class with a Local in Como](/italy/lake-como/tours/pasta-fresca-hands-on-cooking-class-with-a-local-in-como/?format=md) | €119 | 3h | 4.91 (44) | shared | | [Small-Group Pasta and Tiramisu Class in Como with Aperitivo](/italy/lake-como/tours/small-group-pasta-and-tiramisu-class-in-como-with-aperitivo/?format=md) | €89 | 3h | 4.85 (241) | shared | Ranked #2 of 11 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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