Lake Como Market Tour & Cooking Class with Annamaria

5.0
(3 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Experience the best of Lake Como with a guided local market tour followed by a hands-on cooking class with a local expert. This experience is perfect for anyone looking to dive into Lake Como’s culinary culture and discover authentic local flavors. Whether you’re a food lover or simply seeking unique things to do in Lake Como, this activity offers an opportunity to experience Lake Como like a local.

- Private, hands-on cooking class with a local in a cozy and elegant home overlooking the stunning Lake Como
- In your Lake Como cooking class learn how to make fresh dough, roll out pastry, and shape handmade pasta from scratch
- Savor your meal at an outdoor dining table, complemented by wine, dessert, and great conversation in a picturesque setting
- An intimate and memorable experience in one of Italy’s most scenic regions
- If you choose the market option, enjoy a guided tour of a vibrant neighborhood market to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class

Example Menu

Starter

Homemade coffee

Main

Hand made fresh pasta

Tagliatelle or bow ties or garganelli or tagliolini or pappardelle or colored pasta

Main

Stuffed pasta (ravioli or tortelli)

Dessert

Tiramisu

Dessert

Local wine

What's Included

Local wine
Homecooked Italian meal
Private, authentic cooking class in Lake Como in a local home
If you choose the market option, enjoy a guided local market tour
Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host directly at her home. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to explore traditional culture and cuisine. Located in Lierna, Annamaria (and her 2 dogs) welcomes you into her home with homemade coffee to experience the art of Italian cooking. In your hands-on cooking class learn how to make fresh dough, roll out pastry, and shape handmade pasta from scratch. Throughout the class, Annamaria will guide you through the process of making pasta - explaining the different types of flour used, and showing you how to roll and shape the dough using both a rolling pin and a pasta machine and how to prepare pasta fillings using seasonal, fresh ingredients. For the cooking class learn to cook fresh egg pasta and tiramisu or risotto and panna cotta or pizza or gnocchi and tiramisu.

If you choose the market tour option, take a short walk to the vibrant neighborhood market before you start your cooking class. You'll have the opportunity to purchase fresh ingredients for your cooking class, ensuring your meal is made with the best seasonal produce. After the market tour, return to Annamaria's home, where you'll transform these freshly sourced ingredients into delicious dishes in a fun and interactive cooking class.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Annamaria can accommodate a vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free diet, if informed in advance
  • Please note that the host offers multiple tour options combining the activities described above. Your tour itinerary will be determined by the combo option you select when booking your tour
  • If you have a dog allergy or fear them, please let Annamaria know and she will put them in another room, so that you can enjoy the experience
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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Restaurants
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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