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15 Wine Workshops & Classes Around the World Worth Opening a Bottle For

57 tours  ·  from $21 a head

The 15 best wine workshops & classes you can book today, with what each pours, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Sauces that make the lesson useful
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

1.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,285 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

In a 13th-century tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, an English-speaking chef such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, or Valentino guides you through ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle, and matching sauces. You cook, eat everything you make, and enjoy Tuscan wine or unlimited soft drinks.

“This activity was a ton of fun and was actually the BEST pasta we ate our entire trip! Chef Victoria was funny and helped us make 3 different pastas. Wine was great too! Definitely recommend fitting this in your itinerary while in Florence.”

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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Making fresh pasta from scratch
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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

2.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

In a Florence restaurant, an English-speaking chef such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, or Narghess guides you through fresh pasta and tiramisu. You cook, eat your meal with wine, and finish with limoncello or coffee. The three-hour class suits beginners, families, and food-loving couples.

“Great experience. The drinks kept poring and this was genuinely the best tiramisu I have ever had. The guide was great, and even gives you a printout of the recipes to take home!”

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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Sauces that make the lesson useful
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

3.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

In central Florence, a professional chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle in a 1200s medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. You make the pasta from scratch, learn three sauces, then sit down to eat with Tuscan wine and unlimited soft drinks. Classes are in English and welcome all skill levels.

“Had a great experience with Nico - very easy to follow cooking class and he was super friendly. Plus accomodating for my friend who is vegetarian. Would definitely recommend, thank you!”

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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican - Traditional tiramisu for the sweet finish
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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

4.Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,852 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Make fresh pasta and traditional tiramisu with an English-speaking chef at a local restaurant near the Vatican. The 2.5 to 3.5-hour class includes fine wine, Prosecco, soft drinks, recipes, and a sit-down meal. Vegetarian substitutions are available, but the standard lesson uses gluten, dairy, and eggs.

“I had an amazing time with Chef Carlos. This was my first cooking experience and it did not disappoint. His bubbly personality ensured that all participants were catered for and didn’t feel behind or get left out while the class was going on. We all had a great time. A lot of laughs and generally a fun activity for all ages! If I’m ever back in Rome, I’ll rebook the class and the wine was definitely unlimited! His assistant was also very helpful too”

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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert - Kneading dough with flour and eggs
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

5.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

At Pastamania inside Palazzo Grazioli, an English-speaking chef such as Olga, Giorgio, Christian, or Fabrizio guides you through three fresh pasta shapes. You knead, roll, fill, cook, and eat your work with organic Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello.

“The cooking class was a really nice experience Giorgio was an excelent teacher. And we enjoyed the pasta we did. (And the really good chocolate salami!)”

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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine - Fettuccine, ravioli, and the value of hands-on work
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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

6.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Guides such as Alessandro, Ambar, Katarina, Clive, and Jacob lead the hands-on class, followed by a meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello.

“What an amazing experience! We have done many classes like this, but Amber took the experience to a whole new level with her teaching style and culinary experience! If you get a chance, book this tour, but make sure you ask for Amber as your chef for the night!!”

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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello - Starting with tiramisù before the pasta
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Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

7.Fettuccine & Tiramisù: Cooking Class with Wine & Limoncello

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,103 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

At Gusto Restaurant on Via Giuseppe Zanardelli, an English-speaking chef guides you through tiramisù, fresh fettuccine, and your choice of sauce. Expect three hands-on hours, a shared meal, wine or a soft drink, limoncello or coffee, and recipes to take home.

“I’m not a great cook but my husband and I had a fantastic time. The chef was very patient and helpful and we met some wonderful people from around the world. We had fun and the food was delicious 😊❤️”

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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm - Learning pizza with Anna and the family
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Sorrento: Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

8.Pizza Lesson, Wine, and Limoncello at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Meet Francesco and his family at a hillside farm above Sorrento. With Anna and the family team guiding you, you will make pizza, taste farm produce, drink local wine and limoncello, and enjoy a full seasonal dinner. Round-trip transport from central Sorrento is included.

“This was likely the best experience of any tours we did during our 4 weeks in Italy We loved it and met some great fellow travellers and had heaps of laughs with Francesco and his family In our opinion a must do experience”

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Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

9.Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,319 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours near the Vatican making fresh fettuccine, ricotta-spinach ravioli, and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef. You will cook in a small group of up to 12, drink Prosecco and DOCG wine, then finish with limoncello and coffee. Guides may include Alessia, Claudio, Sara, Fiore, or Carlo.

“We had a fantastic time at this pasta making class. Our teachers were great fun and the wine was free flowing. The teachers were absolutely brilliant , genuinely funny, and made the entire class engaging from start to finish. . Highly recommend this class,”

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Florence: Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine - The pizza you make becomes dinner
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Florence: Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine

10.Premium Pizza & Gelato Preparation Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,306 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Spend three hours in Florence learning pizza dough, tomato sauce, and gelato basics with an English-speaking chef such as Lisa, Jon, Alice, or Niccolò. You will make your own pizza, watch a chocolate gelato demonstration, eat dinner, and enjoy Chianti. A cappuccino and tiramisu option is also available.

“Really fun class with Niccolo yesterday. Learned a lot, he was entertaining and knowledgeable and the pizzas and gelato tasted amazing!”

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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Dine & Drink Wine With Local Chef - Two sauces and a proper meal
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Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Dine & Drink Wine With Local Chef

11.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Dine & Drink Wine With Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

In Trastevere, a local chef such as Luca, Jamila, Stefano, or Asia guides you through handmade fettuccine and ravioli, two sauces, and gelato. You begin with aperitivo and prosecco, then sit down to eat with wine. Groups can include up to 14 people, and a pizza option is available.

“This was such a fun experience for us! We booked this for our honeymoon and we had a great time! The chefs explain everything really well and at the end we got to eat what we prepared and everything was beyond delicious! They also give you great restaurant recommendations for the rest of your trip which was amazing, thanks to this we had the best dinner of our whole trip!”

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Rome: Combo Pizza and Pasta Cooking Class with Wine - Pizza first, with dough under your hands
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Rome: Combo Pizza and Pasta Cooking Class with Wine

12.Combo Pizza and Pasta Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,180 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

You’ll make pizza from dough to wood-fired oven, shape three pasta styles, and prepare two sauces with Italian chefs such as Eduardo and Giuseppe. The 2.5-hour class takes place in a countryside garden outside central Rome, with wine, tiramisu, limoncello, and return transport included.

“We had an amazing time making pizza & pasta in the European countryside! Would definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Rome with some extra free time! The staff were super friendly & informative! We enjoyed a great date night on our honeymoon! 🍕🍝🕊️”

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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia - Shopping inside Central Market
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Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

13.Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,150 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet Sea Saffron near MYR Hotel Palau Vallier and walk to Central Market with a local guide. Buy fresh ingredients, learn Valencian paella step by step, and share your meal with tapas and Spanish wine. Guides may include Daniel, Victor, Reyes, Belen, or Juan.

“Absolutely fantastic class!!! Juan and his partner were great, we really enjoyed the experience. Paella is one of my favorite dishes and making it with my wife and daughter, with a little help from Juan ;), was a highlight of our trip to Valencia.”

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Milan: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine - Making Pasta Dough, One Step at a Time
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Milan: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

14.Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,106 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Meet your English-speaking chef, raise a glass of Prosecco, then make fresh pasta and tiramisu at your own workstation in a Milan restaurant. You will learn about flour, pasta fresca, pasta secca, and traditional recipes before sitting down to eat with wine. Chef Mimo is among the named hosts.

“I love Italian food, but don't love to cook, however taking a cooking class makes it fun. We made tiramisu first, then 2 types of pasta, and after the staff cooked the pasta and added sauce, we got to eat them. It was a lot of food and tasty! There were about 15-20 of us in the class, and I've only taken smaller cooking classes before, so this was a little tougher to ask questions or get details, but the hosts did a good job of explaining things and were very welcoming.”

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Athens: Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine - Starting at Athinas 36
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Athens: Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

15.Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend four hours with a Greek home cook at The Greek Kitchen, beginning with a 30-minute walk through Athens Central Market. Prepare tzatziki, spanakopita, dolmades, stuffed eggplant, and portokalopita, then eat together with bread, olives, and 250ml of local wine. Recipes are provided.

“Absolutely wonderful time with wonderful hosts! And probably my favorite meal in Athens. Definitely recommend. :)”

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