Tuscan Cooking Class in Cortona: Make Pasta and Tiramisu

Make two Tuscan dishes from scratch, then eat them

A 3-hour hands-on cooking class in Cortona where you prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu under the guidance of a local instructor, using traditional recipes and fresh local ingredients. The class includes a welcome aperitif with Tuscan products and ends with tasting everything you've made. Small groups work together in a relaxed, friendly setting.

The experience

The class starts with a welcome drink of typical Tuscan products, then you move straight into the kitchen. You'll work alongside your instructor to make fresh pasta by hand, learning the techniques that have been passed down through generations in the region. The recipes are authentic, not simplified for tourists, and built around ingredients sourced locally. After the pasta is ready, you shift to making tiramisu, the classic Tuscan dessert, using the same hands-on approach.

Once both dishes are finished, you sit down together to taste what you've prepared. This is not a demonstration where you watch from the sidelines. You're doing the work, making the mistakes, and learning how the ingredients actually behave. The atmosphere stays casual and social: small groups mean the instructor can adjust to your pace and answer questions as they come up. You leave with the recipes written down and the muscle memory of having made them yourself.

What’s included

• Cooking instruction from a local instructor.
• welcome aperitif with Tuscan products.
• all ingredients for pasta and tiramisu.
• tasting of everything you prepare.
• recipes to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cortona - Cooking Classes With Giada

Is this one for you?This class suits anyone who wants to actually cook, not watch. You're making the pasta and tiramisu yourself in a small group, so you leave with real skills and the confidence that comes from having done it, not just heard about it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long does the cooking class in Cortona actually take?

The class runs for 3 hours total, including the welcome aperitif, both cooking sessions, and the tasting at the end.

What exactly do you make in the Cortona cooking class?

You prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, both traditional Tuscan recipes. The instructor guides you through each step, and you use fresh local ingredients throughout.

Do you eat what you cook, or is it just a demonstration?

You taste everything you've made at the end of the class. The meal is part of the experience, not something you take home.

Is the cooking class in Cortona private, or do you cook with other people?

You work in a small group with other guests and the instructor. Everyone participates in the cooking, not as observers but as active participants making the dishes together.

What's included in the class besides the cooking instruction?

A welcome aperitif with typical Tuscan products is served at the start, and the tasting of your finished dishes is included. The recipes are provided so you can recreate them at home.