Naples Pizza Making Class: Learn from a Local Pizzaiolo

Measure, knead, top and bake your own Neapolitan pizza in 2.5 hours

Learn to make pizza the traditional Neapolitan way in a class held at an authentic pizzeria in Naples' old city center, taught by a native pizzaiolo. You'll measure and knead your own dough, add homemade sauce and toppings of your choice, bake it in a wood-burning oven, and taste the finished pizza. The class includes a starter and one drink.

The experience

You arrive at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria a few steps from Maschio Angioino castle in the heart of Naples, where a professional pizza chef meets your group, no more than 14 people, around a wooden table laden with toppings. The class runs 2.5 hours, and what you do in that time is the whole point: you measure flour and water, mix and knead the dough with your hands, roll it out, spread the homemade sauce, choose your toppings, and slide the pizza into the wood-burning oven. The pizzaiolo walks you through each step, sharing the reasoning behind the recipe and the technique that separates Neapolitan pizza from everywhere else.

While your pizza cooks, you eat the starter that comes with the class. When your pizza emerges from the oven, you taste it. Your own work, made the way locals have made it for generations. One drink is included: a glass of wine, beer or soft drink, your choice. The class is taught in English by a local guide who knows the craft and the stories behind it.

Public transportation stops nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the city or arriving without a car. Children are welcome as long as an adult is present. Wear smart casual dress. The class does not accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets, so check your needs before booking.

What’s included

• A starter and one drink of your choice (wine, beer or soft drink).
• instruction from a professional pizzaiolo in English.
• all ingredients and use of the wood-burning oven.
• your finished pizza to eat at the end of the class.

Before you book

Lasts 2h 30m, runs Monday to Friday at 10:00 and 16:00, from € 69 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tours of Naples

Is this one for you?The class is held in the old city center near public transportation, so you don't need a car or a hotel pickup: walk there or take the metro if you're staying elsewhere in Naples. The 2.5-hour timeframe fits a free afternoon or a morning slot before other plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I learn to make in the pizza class?

You make one complete Neapolitan pizza from start to finish: measuring and kneading your own dough, spreading homemade sauce, choosing toppings, and baking it in the wood-burning oven. The pizzaiolo teaches you the traditional technique and the reasoning behind each step.

How many people are in the class at once?

The class is semi-private with a maximum of 14 participants, so you're learning alongside other travelers but not in a large group.

Is the pizza I make the only food I eat during the class?

No. A starter is served while your pizza cooks in the oven, and then you eat the pizza you've made. One drink (wine, beer or soft drink) is included.

Where exactly in Naples does the class take place?

The class is held at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the old city center, just a few steps from Maschio Angioino castle. Public transportation is available nearby if you need it.

Can I attend if I have dietary restrictions?

The class does not accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets, so if you follow either of those, this class is not suitable for you.