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Italian Pasta & Gelato: Tuscan Culinary Class
5.0
14 Ratings
Lucca
Discover authentic Tuscan flavors in Lucca with a hands-on pasta and gelato class. Connect with fellow foodies and savor local ingredients.
Discover authentic Tuscan flavors in Lucca with a hands-on pasta and gelato class. Connect with fellow foodies and savor local ingredients.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Foundation Campus - Degree in Tourism - Experience the Delight of Traditional Tuscan Pasta Making in the Heart of Lucca!
Immerse yourself in an engaging, hands-on cooking class located in the picturesque town of Lucca, where you will uncover the secrets of crafting fresh Italian pasta from scratch.
- Create Pasta: Participants will make two classic…
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Foundation Campus - Degree in Tourism - Experience the Delight of Traditional Tuscan Pasta Making in the Heart of Lucca!
Immerse yourself in an engaging, hands-on cooking class located in the picturesque town of Lucca, where you will uncover the secrets of crafting fresh Italian pasta from scratch.
- Create Pasta: Participants will make two classic varieties: Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle, and ravioli filled with fresh ricotta—all crafted using locally sourced ingredients directly from nearby farms (100% local and sustainable).
- Craft Gelato: To enhance the experience, participants will also learn to make creamy, authentic Italian gelato using seasonal flavors.
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Savor a Shared Meal: After cooking, everyone will gather to enjoy the meal together—an unforgettable celebration of Tuscan taste and tradition.
This class is part of THE LOCALS’ TABLE project, which honors Tuscany’s delectable food products through exciting experiential activities. Are you ready to join the fun? We would love to welcome you to our table!
What's Included
- Meals
- Meals
Meal Options
- Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle - Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle – made with 100% local flour from a nearby mill, served with a creamy Pecorino Toscano DOP sauce
- Ricotta-stuffed ravioli (straight from the farm!) - Ricotta-stuffed ravioli – filled with top quality rich Tuscan ricotta (from the best farms!), served in a fresh herbed…
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Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle - Spaghetti alla chitarra or tagliatelle – made with 100% local flour from a nearby mill, served with a creamy Pecorino Toscano DOP sauce
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Ricotta-stuffed ravioli (straight from the farm!) - Ricotta-stuffed ravioli – filled with top quality rich Tuscan ricotta (from the best farms!), served in a fresh herbed tomato sauce
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Real Italian gelato made with seasonal ingredients - Homemade Italian gelato – made with local, seasonal fruit from trusted Tuscan farms
Additional Information
Discover the skill of crafting Italian pasta in an engaging, hands-on class located in the picturesque city of Lucca. Create two varieties of fresh pasta and make authentic Italian creamy gelato!
This Class Is Ideal For You If You:
- Seek a genuinely authentic workshop that exclusively uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we…
Discover the skill of crafting Italian pasta in an engaging, hands-on class located in the picturesque city of Lucca. Create two varieties of fresh pasta and make authentic Italian creamy gelato!
This Class Is Ideal For You If You:
- Seek a genuinely authentic workshop that exclusively uses 100% local, high-quality ingredients and Tuscan products (we are part of the exciting “The Locals’ Table” project, which showcases Tuscany’s unique agrifoods);
- Enjoy connecting with fellow food enthusiasts;
- Prefer a small-group, intimate environment with personalized attention and a warm, friendly instructor;
- Wish to deepen your knowledge of Tuscan cuisine and products while having a great time;
- Value experiences that are sustainable and celebrate local farmers and producers.
This class is also suitable for children aged 7 and above.
- This class is not suitable for travelers with food allergies
Location
Foundation Campus - Degree in Tourism
Via del Seminario
Enter through the gate, turn right, and drive all the way to until you reach the main entrance to the building. Our instructor will meet you by the entrance to the main building.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(14 Ratings)
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Alexandra_k
Aug 25, 2025
You can feel her love for food, cooking and the region! - We did the pasta course with Ariela and had a wonderful day! You can feel her love for food, cooking and the region. We learnt so much. The course is something for everyone who wants to learn about Italian cuisine, Tuscany and attention to detail. Without a lot of frills, you learn hands-on what is important when making pasta and there was also wonderful gelato. If we were ever in the region again, we would definitely book a tour with Ariela! alla prossima :)
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Sarahpwiltshire
Aug 21, 2025
Highlight of our summer holiday! - Most certainly the highlight of our trip to Lucca! Very easy to book and we were made to feel very welcome. My husband and I have never done a cooking class before so was a first for us. We can’t believe how easy it is to make pasta and then to turn it into two different dishes with two different sauces. And then to finish off with churning our own gelato!
This experience comes well recommended, we have even told friends about this who will be on holiday next summer!
Thank you Ariela 🥰
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Sophiemk683vv
Aug 20, 2025
Great pasta making class! - We had a great time making pasta and gelato in this class. It was very fun and informative! The food was delicious and we would 100% recommend. Our teacher Ariela was very kind and made the experience memorable :)
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Dream22694507153
Aug 13, 2025
Cooking in Lucca with Ariela - This was an amazing experience for our family - cooking in Lucca with Ariela! My wife and I bonded with our grown children and grown grandchildren. Ariela taught us to make two kinds of pasta, two kinds of sauce and gelato for dessert. After we made everything, we got to eat it all - it was delicious and all the ingredients were from Tuscany.
I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to get off the beaten tourist path and have a unique adventure.
Ron C.
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Shaunhh5442ht
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience! - Absolutely a highlight of our trip to Lucca! Ariel made the class fun, hands-on, and perfectly paced. We made fresh pasta and gelato from scratch, learned great tips, and enjoyed everything together in a warm, friendly setting. Delicious food, great people, and an authentic Italian experience — highly recommended!
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413elisabethu
Aug 3, 2025
Fun and inspirational - Its was a really great experience - from the attentive and warm welcome to the grand finale of tasting the lovely food we made.
We really enjoyed your warmth and superb knowledge of food and balances. And it was an absolutely great family experience. As er talked about driving home, this was educative, bonding and also inspiring to make more pasta back home TOGETHER 🙏🏻 Thank you for that ❤️
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18arnes
Aug 1, 2025
Great experience - My girlfriend had suggested taking a cooking class during our vacation in Tuscany and it was totally worth it!
Our instructor, Ariela, had everything prepared for us and was very warm and welcoming. The whole experience was super fun, time flew by and we learned a lot about Tuscan food and its history on the way while making our own pasta and gelato.
Also all the ingredients for this cooking class were locally sourced in Tuscany and we ended up with some really delicious pasta and gelato. Also make sure to bring a lot of appetite or some Tupperware because there is gonna be plenty of food.
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Henry_e
Jul 31, 2025
Great experience not only... - Great experience not only cooking but learning about local products as everything was locally sourced. Cooked ravioli, tagliatelle and gelato
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Kayleight399
Jul 30, 2025
Fun and Delicious workshop - We did the Pasta and Gelato course from 10:00 to 13:00. Three hours might sound like a long time, but time truly flies when you’re having fun!
We learned how to make fresh pasta dough and turn it into delicious ravioli and tagliatelle. In between, we also learned how to make amazing gelato.
The atmosphere was very warm and pleasant and our instructor was very professional and knowledgeable. She had a great way of explaining each step and took the time to share the “why” behind every technique. All the ingredients came from local farmers, not only to support them and put them in a spotlight, but also because the quality and flavor is outstanding.
I would absolutely recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn how to make pasta from scratch or is looking for a fun and tasty activity. Either way, it’s a super fun experience.
Just be sure to come hungry, because you’ll be eating plenty of your own delicious creations!
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Francesca_b
Jul 16, 2025
Super friendly and engaging - We loved this experience and had a great time making pasta ravioli and gelato (amazing gelato!). Our teacher was very friendly and offered plenty of insights and the food was just delicious! I would highly recommend this activity to anyone traveling to Lucca.
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