Varenna Walking Tour and Cooking Class

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Prepare yourself for an authentic and extraordinary journey through Italian culture & cuisine! Travellers come from far and wide to explore Lake Como. Meet your tour guide in Varenna and learn about the history, culture and food of this enchanting hamlet. Walk along the lake and take photos of the elegant XIX century villas surrounded by enchanting mountains. Visit Piazza San Giorgio with its beautiful Church and follow your guide through picturesque stone alleys to meet your chef.

Get ready for the second part of your adventure. Make Memories to last a Lifetime on our “Cooking Masterclass experience". Break the ice and sit together around a large table. Inhibitions fall away when engaged in chopping or rolling pasta dough – a great way to get conversation flowing. Learn to make an appetizer, two pasta shapes and a delicious dessert. Our local chef will guide you through every step and teach you new cooking techniques for a memorable experience.

What's Included

Professional chef
Varenna Walking Tour (1.5 hours)
Cooking Class (3.5 hours - lunch included)
Friendly English speaking local guide
Receive personalised attention in a small group limited to 12
Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us outside the Boat Terminal Ticket Office in Varenna (opposite Hotel Olivedo). Look out for our "Taste & Travel Italy" local guide.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Lake Como (Pass by)

    A guided Varenna walking Tour combined with a 3 hours cooking class with a professional local chef.

    Admission ticket free
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    Meet your guide in Varenna. Nobody can resist this world famous village. Explore the charming hamlet walking along the lake and through its picturesque steep stone alleys admiring the elegance of its villas and boutiques. Continue visiting the historic center to Piazza San Giorgio and learn about the history and culture of this magic place. Take photos of the main Church which like a shrine holds the treasures of this small community and follow your guide to meet our chef to start the second part of this adventure. Enjoy a 3 hours cooking class and learn all the tips & tricks that will turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. You will be guided through every step always using fresh, seasonal and healthy ingredients.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Supplied by Taste & Travel Italy

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
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