--- title: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Rome, Hands-On Italian Experience lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 200 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 186 of 197 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/pizza-gelato-cooking-class-in-rome-hands-on-italian-experience/ --- # Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Rome, Hands-On Italian Experience **Guidekin's take:** Pizza with your own toppings and a gelato churned by you, a short walk from Piazza Navona, with a glass of wine or a soft drink and a limoncello or coffee to finish. Class, meal and drinks are included at €48 per person, tips and extras are not. Fully wheelchair accessible, with vegetarian and nut free versions and gluten free pizza on request. In our comparison: #186 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This class offers an authentic and personal approach to two of Italy’s most beloved specialties: pizza and gelato. Instead of watching a demonstration, travelers actively prepare both recipes step-by-step together with a professional local chef, learning real Italian techniques in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The experience takes place in central Rome, just a short walk from Piazza Navona, making it easy to include in any itinerary. Travelers enjoy high-quality ingredients, personalized guidance, and the satisfaction of creating and tasting their own pizza and gelato. This combination of hands-on learning, cultural insight, and a delicious final meal makes the class memorable for guests of all ages. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your chef at the location: Gusto… - Starts 11:00, 19:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €45: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.78/5 from 200 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eat and Walk Italy - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.78 from 200 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 186 of 200. - 5 stars: 177 (89%) - 4 stars: 9 (5%) - 3 stars: 9 (5%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient teaching and family participation, though some report gaps in arrival guidance. **Praised:** - Clear cooking instructions and patient help at each step - Chefs who engage children and adults in the cooking - Practical dough tips and recipes to try at home - A sociable atmosphere and shared meal with other participants **Complaints:** - Some report inadequate guidance on reaching the restaurant Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-12 to 2026-09-23); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Beverages included: Glass of wine or soft drink - Your choice of a shot of Limoncello or hot coffee - Water - Your own Italian Gelato - Your Pizza with toppings of your choice ## Not included - Extra drinks or food - Tips or Gratuity ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Meet your chef at the location: Gusto Restaurant Address: Via Giuseppe Zanardelli 14 Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity start time for check-in. Late arrivals may miss part of the experience. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY3bPdVBgLxMRhwGzjnvwGtg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Vegetarian, nut-free and alcohol-free options are available. Gluten-free pizza can be provided upon request; however, wheat flour is used throughout the class and we cannot guarantee a contamination-free environment for guests with celiac disease. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #186 of 197** | €48 | 2h 30m | 4.78 (200) | 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 #186 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/food-tours-rome/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/pizza-gelato-cooking-class-in-rome-hands-on-italian-experience/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md