Sorrento Pizza Making Class: Learn Neapolitan Pizza

Two hours making pizza, tasting local wine and limoncello, eating in front of Mount Vesuvius

A pizza-making class in Sorrento where you prepare Neapolitan pizza from scratch under a chef's guidance, then sit down to eat what you made with a glass of local Campanian wine and limoncello tasting, all with hotel pickup included. The school teaches the history and regional styles of pizza alongside the hands-on technique. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available on request.

The Experience

A courtesy car picks you up and brings you to the pizza school on the hills of Sorrento, positioned to overlook Mount Vesuvius. You'll start with a welcome drink while the chef—Francesca, Viola, or another member of the staff—walks through the ancient origins of pizza and explains the differences between regional styles: Neapolitan pizza versus slice pizza, and how each one is made. This isn't a lecture you watch; it's the foundation for what comes next.

Then you move to the practical part. You prepare your first pizza with the chef guiding you through the technique, learning the secrets of real Neapolitan pizza as you work. The school is built around more than just the cooking: you'll taste extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella cheese, and local salami as part of a typical antipasto selection. After the lesson, you eat the pizza you made, paired with a glass of local Campanian wine, still facing Mount Vesuvius. The day closes with a limoncello and local liqueur tasting.

The class runs about two hours total and includes all the pizza equipment you need. If you have coeliac disease or follow a dairy-free diet, the school can arrange the entire experience gluten-free or dairy-free on request. The guide speaks English, Spanish, or Italian depending on the group.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in a courtesy car.
• welcome drink.
• instruction from a chef in pizza history and Neapolitan technique.
• antipasto tasting with local cheese, salami and vegetables.
• the pizza you make.
• a glass of local Campanian wine.
• limoncello and local liqueur tasting.
• all pizza-making equipment.
• gluten-free or dairy-free menu on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Frantoio Gargiulo

Is this one for you?You do the cooking yourself with live instruction, so it suits anyone who wants to learn the skill and take it home, not just watch. The shared class format keeps the cost down and puts you with other travelers; if you prefer private instruction, ask at checkout whether that option is available.

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Top questions

How does the pizza-making class work—do I make the whole pizza myself or watch a demonstration?

You prepare your first pizza yourself with the chef's guidance throughout. It's hands-on instruction, not a demonstration: you're the one shaping the dough and building the pizza.

What's included in the price besides the pizza-making lesson?

The class includes hotel pickup, a welcome drink, an antipasto tasting with cheese and salami, the pizza you make, a glass of local Campanian wine, limoncello and liqueur tasting, and all equipment and taxes.

Is the class suitable if I have a gluten allergy or dairy intolerance?

Yes. The school can arrange a fully gluten-free experience or dairy-free menu on request—let them know when you book.

Where exactly is the pizza school, and what will I see from there?

The school sits on the hills of Sorrento with a view of Mount Vesuvius. You'll eat your finished pizza overlooking the volcano.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide leads the class in English, Spanish, or Italian depending on your group.

Can infants or very young children come along?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult's lap. The class suits all fitness levels, and service animals are allowed.