Gelato Making Class: Craft Authentic Flavors

Uncover gelato secrets in Bologna with a chef-led class. Create, taste, and take home recipes. Perfect for beginners and food lovers.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Via de’ Gargiolari, 1 - Participate in a gelato-making class set in a charming kitchen in the heart of Bologna, where you will learn to create authentic Italian gelato from scratch. Under the guidance of a professional chef, discover the fundamental techniques for crafting artisanal gelato using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
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What's Included
  • Gelato Making Class
  • Cookbook with Gelato recipes
  • Equipment (ingredients, apron…)
  • Chef
Meal Options
  • Homemade Gelato - Prepared by yourself with seasonal ingredients
Additional Information

Under the guidance of a professional chef, participants will uncover the secrets of authentic gelato: from choosing high-quality ingredients to the processes of mixing, churning, and freezing. They will delve into seasonal flavors and classic combinations, utilizing fresh fruits, chocolate, nuts, or spices to craft various flavors.
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Location
La Soffritta - cooking class Bologna
Via de' Gargiolari
- The Chef will be waiting for you inside the Cooking School "La Soffritta". - The Cooking School is inside the Falcone and Borsellino Gallery. Click the Google Maps link to reach the location easily. - Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan_s
Oct 17, 2025
Gelato by Francesca - A terrific experience. Francesca was delightful. We made chocolate gelato, yogurt ice cream, pastry cream gelato and pear sorbet. Topped with an array of flavors.
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Trevor_r
Sep 26, 2025
Learn how the Italians make their excellent gelato. - If you love gelato this is for you. We had a group of four people so it was easy to hear and understand the steps of the recipes. Each of us had the chance to make three different types of gelato. The recipes were easy to understand, used simple and easy to find ingredients, and the instructor was very knowledgeable. Plus you get to eat the lesson at the end. On the day we were there, we made pistachio, pear sorbetto (sorbet), and fiore di latte (Italian vanilla) with our choice of mix ins. I recommend the amarena cherries and balsamic vinegar. Though there is no wrong answer with the mix ins. The ingredients will change based on the season as the instructor picks up whatever is freshest. The location is a little difficult to find as it is inside a small mall. The door is hidden away in the corner. You can see the kitchen clearly through the windows from the corner of the mall from the outside. The outside is near a small piazza with some trees and benches. If you arrive too early (we did) you can people watch from the benches. All in all it was a truly delightful experience.
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Austin_t
Sep 15, 2025
Lovely Gelato class! - The gelato class in Bologna was such a treat. It was really was fun and engaging, thank you Monia!! 🙏
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Camille_h
Sep 15, 2025
Fun and Tasty Class! - The gelato class was such a fun and unique experience! I loved learning how to make it from scratch and experimenting with different ingredients. What surprised me the most was how many unusual flavor combinations we tried. A memory I’ll definitely take home from Bologna! Thank you Monia! ⭐️
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Emily_c
Sep 15, 2025
Gelato Experience - I absolutely loved the gelato class! 🍧 We had the chance to try so many different flavors and combinations, some of which I never would have thought of, and they turned out to be absolutely delicious. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bologna! 😍
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Matteopasqualotto
Sep 13, 2025
A Must-Do Experience for Gelato Lovers - Gelato is my passion, and this class was fantastic — truly one of the highlights of my trip to Italy. Thank you to Monia for the warm welcome and all the tips she shared. I highly recommend it to all travelers visiting Italy and Bologna!
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Marisol_t
Sep 13, 2025
I absolutely loved the... - I absolutely loved the gelato-making class! Monia made the whole experience fun and welcoming, and I learned so much. The flavors we created were incredibly tasty — some of them were completely new to me. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone visiting!
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M_p
Sep 13, 2025
An Unforgettable Gelato Experience! - The gelato-making class experience was really wonderful, I recommend it to everyone. Monia was fantastic and very welcoming, and the gelato flavors I tried here were delicious — I had never tasted them before. Highly recommended!
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S498069bc65154552025
Nov 22, 2025
Highly recommended - The instructor provided clear instructions and explanations. She was very helpful in giving advice on how to prepare ice cream for diabetics.
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Andrea
Oct 17, 2025
Not as “hands-on” as promised - It was a pleasant few hours, buy not really a participating one. Someone poured in a pre-measured cup of sugar, another stirred a cup. The instructor was nice but had some trouble with English. I did not know how to make gelato at the end of the course.there was not a physical Handout but just something to scan.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).