---
title: 4 Hour Traditional Italian cooking Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 111
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 142 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/4-hour-traditional-italian-cooking-experience/
---

# 4 Hour Traditional Italian cooking Experience

**Guidekin's take:** A four course traditional Italian meal cooked by you in a small group with chefs who have taught for decades, each course paired with a local wine and a keepsake to take home. Class, meal, ingredients and wine pairings are included at €111 per person. The listing is short on specifics, so ask what the menu is and whether diets can be handled.

In our comparison: #142 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Hands on learning 
A small group ensures that everyone gets individual attention

Wine included
Enjoy local Italian wines that complement your meal
Exclusive experience: Perfect for those who love the art of Italian cooking

Chefs have over 20 years of experience in culinary instructions
Receive a keepsake to commemorate your cooking experience

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 10:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €89: ages 4 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €111 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Fabiolous Cooking Day
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 10:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.87 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 31.

- 5 stars: 30 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and the meals; some cooking steps remain with the chef.

**Praised:**
- Patient, encouraging teaching helps beginners feel comfortable in the kitchen
- Market visits introduce local ingredients before the cooking begins
- Practical lessons in making pasta and sauces
- Meals prepared during class earn repeated praise for flavour and variety

**Complaints:**
- Chefs handle some cooking steps, so guests do not prepare every part of the meal themselves

Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-08-02 to 2026-09-12); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- 4-course meal made by you, with traditional Italian dishes. Hands-on cooking lesson led by professional chefs. All ingredients and tools needed for the class. Wine pairings for each course.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Please meet your Chef by the Obelisk - at the pillar in front of the Church of St. Bartolomeo in Tiberina Island
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJaymHIEpgLxMRmSl91soOfs8

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #142 of 197** | €111 | 4h | 4.87 (31) | shared |
| [Rome Afternoon Sightseeing Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato](/italy/rome/tours/rome-afternoon-sightseeing-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato/?format=md) | €149 | 4h | 5.0 (742) | shared |
| [Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)](/italy/rome/tours/rome-pasta-making-class-with-sauces-and-wine-included-gf-option/?format=md) | €85 | 3h | 4.99 (906) | shared |
| [Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class](/italy/rome/tours/rome-3-spritz-cocktails-fresh-pasta-cooking-class/?format=md) | €59 | 3h | 4.98 (1838) | shared |

Ranked #142 of 197 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €373, median €80; typical length 3h. 26 of 197 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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