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title: Small-Group Pasta Making steps from the Vatican Museums
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 80
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.93
reviews: 46
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 120 of 197 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-pasta-making-steps-from-the-vatican-museums/
---

# Small-Group Pasta Making steps from the Vatican Museums

**Guidekin's take:** A small group pasta class a few steps from the Vatican Museums, with a local chef who mixes recipes with the history of Italian cooking and a lunch of what you made with wine, rated 4.93 across 46 reviews. Class, lunch, wine and a recipe booklet are included at €80 per person. Handy for the morning after a Vatican visit.

In our comparison: #120 of 197 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

You'll learn how to cook some amazing recipes with the guidance of a local chef in a unique location, steps away from Vatican City ,while discovering our culinary tradition with historical tips on the Italian cuisine and most importantly we'll make you feel at home!
Giving you an authentic experience to cherish for ever is what we aim to do, in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The closest Metro station is Ottaviano…
- Starts 11:30, 18:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Children from €80: ages 14 to 17

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €80 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.93/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rome Cooking Class
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 11:30, 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.93 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 46.

- 5 stars: 44 (96%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the teaching, food and welcoming atmosphere; some wanted to make the sauces as well as the pasta.

**Praised:**
- Clear instruction and practical tips for making pasta at home
- Warm hosting and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere
- Fresh pasta meals and the accompanying wines
- Welcoming kitchen setting within walking distance of the Vatican

**Complaints:**
- Some wanted more involvement in making sauces

Written by Guidekin from the 32 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-07-21 to 2026-04-16); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- recipe booklet
- Lunch
- Kitchen equipment

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:30, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- 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

The closest Metro station is Ottaviano and from there is a 5 minutes walk through Via Ottaviano and then Piazza Risorgimento.
We are 7 minutes from St.Peter Basilica and the Vatican Museums, you can find me on google maps as "Rome Cooking Class"
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiRCb3JnbyBBbmdlbGljbywgMDAxOTMgUm9tYSBSTSwgSXRhbHkiLiosChQKEgmTX81JZ2AvExG22YAk0bCw1BIUChIJu46S-ZZhLxMROG5lkwZ3D7k

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #120 of 197** | €80 | 3h | 4.93 (46) | 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 #120 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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