---
title: Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 221
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 272
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 191 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/cooking-class-in-rome-s-countryside/
---

# Cooking Class in Rome's Countryside

**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 (table below).

## Overview

- 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

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The Meeting Point is in Via Ludovisi,
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Children from €152: ages 0 to 12
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €221 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 272 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.78 from 272 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 260 of 272.

- 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 (2017-09-11 to 2026-07-09); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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 | €221 / person | English | Meeting point: Tour in English. Departure at 8:30am. Meet at 8.15am |
| Spanish | €221 / person | Spanish | Meeting point: Tour in Spanish. Departure at 8:30am. Meet at 8.15am |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

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.

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ3i8YKphLxMRud5AsB0qfNo

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- We also offer vegetarian cooking classes; please mention this preference when booking
- Bookings require a minimum of 2 participants

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #191 of 197** | €221 | 7h | 4.78 (272) | 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 #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.

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