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Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside

4.8 · 272 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours
Duration
7h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A day out of the city to cook: transport to the medieval village of Mazzano Romano, ingredients picked at a market or a farm, a class for all ages with a professional chef and a long lunch of your own dishes with wine, in a group capped at eight.

Transport, ingredients, class and lunch are included at €221 per person, tips and hotel pickup are not.

In our comparison: #191 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
EnglishThe page priceEnglishMeeting point: Tour in English. Departure at 8:30am. Meet at 8.15am€221
SpanishSpanishMeeting point: Tour in Spanish. Departure at 8:30am. Meet at 8.15am€221

Children from €152 (ages 0 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Lunch with prepared dishes paired with wine
  • Guided tour to source fresh ingredients
  • Round trip transportation from Rome to Mazzano Romano
  • All ingredients for the cooking class
  • Small group experience (max 8 people) for personalized attention
  • Cooking class with a professional chef
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Reviews

4.8
272 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 260 of 272

Star breakdown of all 272 ratings

5 stars
242 · 89%
4 stars
18 · 7%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
3 · 1%
1 star
7 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching, market visits and village setting; some report missing recipes or having to request them.

Praised

  • Patient chefs who explain cooking techniques and involve beginners
  • Shopping for fresh ingredients at local markets and butcher shops
  • A relaxed setting in a village home away from Rome
  • Small groups with personal attention from the cooking team
  • Generous meals and wine, with dishes reviewers enjoyed eating

Complaints

  • Some did not receive recipes or had to request them, while others received copies
  • Some found the class poor value, while others considered it worth the cost

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 September 2017 to 9 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The Meeting Point is in Via Ludovisi, 60 - next to the entrance of Ludovisi's parking. Please be there 15 minutes before the tour starting time. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, daily except Sun; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

- Discover a charming Medieval town a few kilometers North of Rome
- Handpick fresh ingredients from a farmer's market or a local farm
- Engage in a step-by-step cooking class suitable for all ages
- Master the art of making fresh Italian pasta and traditional dishes
- Savour your self-made Italian feast complemented by fine wine

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €152 ages 0 to 12
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

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

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Food Tours

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This tour · #191 of 197€2217h4.78 (272)shared
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Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)€853h4.99 (906)shared
Rome: 3 Spritz Cocktails & Fresh Pasta Cooking Class€593h4.98 (1838)shared

Ranked #191 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. Compare all 197 Food Tours

From €221 per adult · English