Cooking Classes
Top-rated experiences in Cooking Classes
The most booked cooking classes in Europe
The top-rated cooking classes in each city we cover, side by side and sorted by GetYourGuide reviews. Each row links to our full comparison for that city.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine | 2 to 2.5 hours | 4.8 (17,018) | Florence Cooking Classes | Check availability |
| Pasta and Tiramisù Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican | 2.5 to 3 hours | 4.9 (8,834) | Pasta Making Classes in Rome | Check availability |
| Official Pizza Making Class and Tiramisù with a Drink | 3 hours | 4.9 (6,640) | Pizza Making Classes in Naples | Check availability |
| Paella Cooking Experience and Boqueria Market Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (4,406) | Paella Cooking Classes in Barcelona | Check availability |
| Pastel de Nata Baking Class from Scratch | 2 hours | 4.9 (3,330) | Lisbon Cooking Classes | Check availability |
| Paella and Sangría Workshop in Central Madrid | 3 hours | 4.8 (1,826) | Madrid Cooking Classes | Check availability |
| Pizza Dough and Tiramisù Professional Cooking Class | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,819) | Naples Cooking Classes | Check availability |
| Pasta and Tiramisù Cooking Class with Wine | 3 hours | 4.7 (1,743) | Milan Cooking Classes | Check availability |
Our pick: the Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine, rated 4.8 from 17,018 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
Pick the city you are visiting. The most booked are in Florence Cooking Classes, Pasta Making Classes in Rome, Pizza Making Classes in Naples; open the city page to compare every option there.
A cooking class is the tastiest souvenir there is – a few hours in a local kitchen, market basket in hand, learning to make the dishes you came to eat, then sitting down to enjoy them. From pasta in Florence and pizza in Naples to paella in Valencia, mantı in Istanbul and pastéis de nata in Lisbon, these are the best places to roll up your sleeves.
Also popular: Marrakech cooking classes.
Why take a cooking class abroad?
It’s the most hands-on way to understand a food culture – you shop the market, learn the techniques and the why behind them, and leave able to recreate the meal at home. Most classes run three to four hours, are beginner-friendly and taught in English, and end with everyone eating what they made, usually with local wine. Pick a market class for the full experience, a small-group class for the social side, or a private class for a couple or family.
What you’ll learn, by destination
Fresh pasta and pizza in Italy, paella and tapas in Spain, French patisserie and macarons in Paris, mantı and meze in Istanbul, goulash in Budapest, and pastéis de nata in Lisbon – every kitchen tells a different story.
Where to go
Italy
- Amalfi Coast Cooking Classes
- Bologna Cooking Classes
- Cinque Terre Cooking Classes
- Florence Cooking Classes
- Lake Como Cooking Classes
- Milan Cooking Classes
- Naples Cooking Classes
- Palermo Cooking Classes
- Pasta Making Classes in Florence
- Pasta Making Classes in Rome
- Pizza Making Classes in Naples
- Positano Cooking Classes
- Puglia Cooking Classes: Orecchiette & Masseria Kitchens
- Rome Cooking Classes
- Sicilian Cooking Classes in Taormina
- Sorrento Cooking Classes
- Turin Cooking Classes
- Tuscany Cooking Classes
- Venice Cooking Classes
France
Spain
- Madrid Cooking Classes: Paella & Tapas
- Paella Cooking Classes in Barcelona
- Valencia Paella Cooking Classes
Portugal
Greece
Austria
Hungary
Croatia
Slovenia
United Kingdom
Turkey
FAQ about Cooking Classes
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cooking class abroad cost?
Typically €45-90 per person for a three- to four-hour class including the meal; more for a private class or one with a full market tour.
Which country is best for a cooking holiday?
Italy is the classic for pasta and pizza, Spain for paella and tapas, France for patisserie, Greece and Turkey for the eastern-Mediterranean table - it comes down to the food you love most.
Are cooking classes good for beginners and vegetarians?
Yes - most are aimed at all levels and taught in English, and the vegetable-rich cuisines of the Mediterranean adapt easily to vegetarian menus. Mention any dietary needs when booking.
What are the most booked cooking classes in Europe?
On GetYourGuide the most booked are the Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine (Florence Cooking Classes, rated 4.8 (17,018)) and the Pasta and Tiramisù Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican (Pasta Making Classes in Rome). The table above shows the top pick for each destination.