---
title: Authentic Roman Cooking Class & Market Experience
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 195
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 363
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 180 of 199 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-13
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/authentic-roman-cooking-class-market-experience/
---

# Authentic Roman Cooking Class & Market Experience

**Guidekin's take:** A long, small class capped at eight that starts with grocery shopping in the centre's markets and shops, learning what good ingredients look like before cooking pasta and seasonal Roman dishes with a chef and eating them with wine. Shopping, class, lunch and drinks are included at €195 per person, tips are not. Vegetarian on request.

## Overview

- Dive deep into Italy's food culture with a hands-on cooking experience
- Grocery shop in the heart of Rome, visiting local markets and shops
- Learn about authentic ingredients, traditions, and quality discernment
- Prepare traditional Italian dishes under expert guidance
- Handcraft pasta from scratch and explore seasonal local dishes
- Engage in lively conversations as you dine on your own creations
- Celebrate your culinary efforts with Italian wine or other beverages

## Key facts

- Price: from €195 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 363 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | €195 / person | English | Tour in English |
| Spanish | €195 / person | Spanish | Tour in Spanish |

## What's included

- Cooking class with all ingredients, necessary tools, and guidance of a skilled chef
- Guided grocery shopping in Rome's city center
- Available in both English and Spanish languages
- Small-group experience (maximum of 8 people)
- Lunch made up of dishes you've prepared
- Complimentary beverages, including Italian wine

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

Largo Argentina
The meeting point is outside the main entrance of Teatro Argentina, next to Rossopomodoro Restaurant

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- For vegetarian cooking options, please indicate during booking.
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 booked participants.

## How it compares in Food Tours

Ranked **#180 of 199** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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