Amalfi Coast: Cooking Class & Farmhouse Tour with Garden Harvest

Summary

Fresh lemons underfoot laughter in the kitchen wine poured by new friends

You’ll walk Amalfi Coast’s terraced gardens picking herbs and lemons before rolling up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in a real farmhouse kitchen. Learn family recipes from locals, then sit down together for a long lunch paired with regional wine and limoncello. It’s messy, lively—and you’ll carry those flavors home with you.

What’s the experience like?

We wound up the narrow road above Amalfi, legs a little stiff from the bus, and I remember thinking—how do people even garden on these hills? Our guide, Lucia, met us at the gate with a smile that felt like she’d been expecting us for years. The air smelled sharp and green, almost fizzy from all those lemon trees. She handed out baskets and gloves, saying something about “Sfusato Amalfitano”—the local lemons—though I probably mispronounced it. We wandered through rows of vegetables and herbs, brushing past basil that left my fingers sticky. There was this moment where everyone just stood quiet for a second, listening to bees somewhere in the thyme.

Inside the farmhouse kitchen it was warm and a bit chaotic—bowls everywhere, flour dust on the counter. Lucia showed us how to stuff zucchini flowers (I tore my first one, she just laughed and showed me again). Someone spilled olive oil and we all pretended not to see. Making pasta from scratch is messier than it looks on YouTube. My spaghetti came out lopsided but tasted like sunshine anyway. The main keyword here is “Amalfi Coast cooking class,” but honestly it felt more like being at someone’s family dinner than any class I’ve taken before.

Lunch stretched into afternoon—four courses, maybe five if you count the espresso at the end. We ate what we’d made: bruschetta with tomatoes so sweet they barely needed salt, fried mozzarella wrapped in lemon leaves (didn’t expect that flavor), ravioli stuffed with shrimp and lemon zest. Local wine kept showing up in our glasses; Lucia’s uncle poured it straight from a jug he’d brought up from the cellar. Someone asked about limoncello and suddenly there were tiny glasses all around. I still think about that view from their terrace—sunlight bouncing off old tiles, sea glinting way below—and how full I felt, not just from food.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Cooking class and garden tour

• Welcome and introduction
• Tour terraced gardens and groves
• Learn about Limoncello, olive oil, wine
• Pick fresh vegetables and herbs
• Put on aprons and start cooking
• Prepare traditional Italian dishes
• Enjoy 4-course meal with local wine

Top questions

Is this Amalfi Coast cooking class suitable for beginners?

Yes, beginners are welcome—the local chef guides everyone step by step.

Are vegetarian options available during the cooking class?

Vegetarian options are available if requested when booking.

Does this tour include picking ingredients from the garden?

Yes, guests pick fresh seasonal veggies and herbs directly from the terraced gardens.

How long does the Amalfi Coast farmhouse tour last?

The experience lasts several hours including garden tour, cooking class, and meal.

Is transportation included to reach the farmhouse?

No hotel pickup is included; public transportation options are nearby.

Can children join this cooking class?

No children under 8 are allowed; all guests must be over 7 years old.

Will we get recipes to take home after the class?

Yes, recipes for all dishes prepared are provided after the class.

Is limoncello tasting part of this experience?

Yes, homemade Amalfi Coast limoncello is served during lunch.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided tour of terraced gardens and groves on the Amalfi Coast, hands-on ingredient picking with baskets and gloves provided, a cooking class led by an expert chef using seasonal produce you gather yourself, plus all dishes made during class alongside extra local specialties. Lunch features regional wine and homemade limoncello; bottled water and Neapolitan coffee round things out before you leave with recipes—and probably some flour on your shirt.