You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta from scratch with your Cesarina. 
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. 
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up

Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Viareggio

This is truly a wonderful experience, one that you will treasure for life. Discover the five picturesque villages scattered along a beautiful stretch of the Mediterranean coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cinque Terre Small Group Tour from Viareggio-Forte dei Marmi

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. 

Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). 

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Lunch or dinner and cooking demo at a local home in Viareggio

Book a tasting of our organic/biodynamic wines produced on the Lucca hills; we will take a tour of the vineyard near the cellar, a visit to the internal rooms and finally we will taste the wines, oil and honey under a pergola.
I will sit at the table with the customer to explain the history of our family business, our philosophy on natural wines, the manufacturing processes and the organoleptic characteristics of our 4 wines accompanied by croutons and local cheeses, our extra virgin olive oil and our acacia, chestnut, millefiori and pollen honeys.
Depending on the period in which they visit us, they can assist in some of the manufacturing processes (harvest, foot pressing, vinification, bottling, labeling all done manually).
We will try to make our customers understand the love and passion we put into our work.
Depending on the number of guests, the tour can last an hour or more generally more than two hours.


Lucca - Wine tasting at Tenuta Mareli

Explore Cinque Terre with rare flora and small villages that hug the coastline. Plenty of time to swim, enjoy lunch, taste home-made Italian gelato. Our tour leader will make this tour easy going and you'll have all the tips of what to see and where to go.

Enjoy incredible views and scenery from the boat (weather permitting) and take splendid panoramic photos of the villages, characterised by their colourful houses. 
We will stop to visit the charming villages of: Vernazza, the tiniest and most unique village thanks to its medieval castle; Manarola, with its ancient case-torri; and Monterosso, the biggest fishing village of the Cinque terre. 

Monterosso is also renowned for its amazing beaches, so you will have plenty of time for a swim, an incredible experience!

The Best of Cinque Terre Small Group Tour from Viareggio

Enjoy the visit of the most beautiful medieval villages in Tuscany with us: Siena and San Gimignano. Admire the lovely and stunning views driving in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Discover the vibrant local life, the colorful pottery shops and the tallest towes of S. Gimignano. In Siena will you will learn all the secrets about the famous horse race "Palio" and Campo square. A special guided Chianti wine sampling and the visit of a famous wine estate will be reserved for you.


Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti Wine Small Group from Viareggio

With the Carrara Marble Tour you will have a great view of the Apuan Alps and discover the history of the production and manufactoring of the white flawless marble. We will visit one of the most ancient marble quarries. Here, you will have the chance to discover the different tools involved in the cutting of this precious material, and see a detailed reproduction of a house used by the workers of the marble quarries. Then, a special visit to the village of Colonnata, renowned all over the world for its exquisite "lardo", seasoned with a local spice and originally conserved in marble blocks. This tour is suitable for everyone because it involves only a gentle stroll and allows you the opportunity to explore.

Carrara Marble Tour Small Group from Viareggio

The best way to enjoy a Chianti Wine tasting in Tuscany. Our small group sizes mean a more intimate and fun Tuscan Wine experience for you! You will enjoy a relaxing drive through the Tuscany countryside area, while learning more about wine and extra-virgin olive oil making. You will also a stop in the historic Medieval Village of Vinci and have the opportunity to explore Leonardo Da Vinci's birthplace. At the wine estate you will meet the owners, who will show you around, let you visit their cellars and tell you more about the top quality wines they produce. You will then find a gorgeous table set just for you with fresh bruschettas and organic tomatoes, cold cuts, Tuscan olives, pecorino cheese and the extra-virgin olive oil they produce. You will try four generous glasses of Chianti and Super Tuscan wines while learning the professional techniques of tasting and pairing with food. To end this perfect wine tasting, you will try a sweet dessert wine with delicious Tuscan biscuits.

Half-Day Chianti Wine and Olive Oil Tour from Viareggio

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. 
Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class.
You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. 
After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. 
This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship. 


Small Group Market tour and Cooking class in Viareggio

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. 

During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes.

Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 

Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Viareggio

This tour will take you to the heart of Tuscany. Pass through rolling hills on this tour and discover the charm of Volterra, the ancient Etruscan town and Alabaster land that overlooks the entire valley.

Volterra and San Gimignano with Bocelli's Theatre from Viareggio Private Tour

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of local cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.

During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. During this private hands-on cooking class you will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Viareggio

Dive into the Italian way of life by living just like the locals do.

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic local recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. 

Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag.

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private market tour, lunch or dinner and cooking demo in Viareggio

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the "cucina italiana"?
Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience.
Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients.
Then, head to your Cesarina's house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host.
You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.


Small Group Market tour and Dining Experience at a Cesarina's home in Viareggio

Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Viareggio's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture.

What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? 

Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine.

The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Viareggio

Dive into Viareggio like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. 
Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. 
A delicious way to discover Viareggio and its gastronomy! 

• Street food tasting tour 
• Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops 
• Sample some of Viareggio typical street food staples 
• Do some sightseeing in Viareggio as you walk from tasting to tasting
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Small-group Street food tour in Viareggio

A stop in Casoli will allow us to admire the uniqueness of its graffiti on the walls of the houses.
Walking through the village you will find unique ones, which tell the ancient traditions and
culture of the Casolino people.

Guided visit to the magical waterfalls in the Candalla forest

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home.

With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. 

Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! 
This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Viareggio

Learn to make fresh pasta by hand (tagliatelle and ravioli), and the classic tiramisù in an authentic hands-on Italian cooking experience!

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