Itinerary
Why not spend a few hours during your Lake Como vacation learning how Italians live and cook in this area?
An opportunity not to be missed, an experience that will give you an insight into how the locals really live…
Our cooking course takes place in the very centre of the renowned town of Bellagio, at an amazing location: a private home with a beautiful fireplace and a cozy yard where you will be able to enjoy your meal forgetting about the crowds filling the town alleys not far away from you.
Chef Alessandro is awesome, engaging and of course professionally skilled. He will teach you how to make homemade pasta, using seasonal, local fresh ingredients.
You will be made to feel at home preparing and then enjoying a home cooked meal and local wine, all accompanied by great company.
The menu changes according to the season. This cooking course will enable you to discover local cooking traditions and tips, ideas and methods which you can take back to try out in your home country and share with your friends and family.
We’ll provide all food and drink, all that is required is that you bring enthusiasm and willingness to learn, to meet new people and try to speak some Italian along the way.
What are you waiting for then…
Come and have fun with us!
Before you go
What is included?
- Local, friendly English speaking licensed chef
- All cooking instructions and recipes
- Delicious meal and wine
What is not included?
- A tour guide is not included
- Souvenirs. We will be glad to point you to the best spots to buy local gifts
- Pick-up and drop-off from a different location is available upon request and quoted separately
- Extra food & drinks and what is not explicitly included and detailed in the program must be paid separately
- Any Extras you might want to consider
- Tips are not mandatory but very well appreciated by guides and drivers if you enjoyed their service
What should I bring and know?
- While in Italy you should always carry an ID card with you. When taking a boat tour in particular, at least one person in the group must carry his/her passport or ID or a copy or a picture. If failing this requirement, boarding might be denied.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No pets allowed
- This tour is in English. Other languages are available upon request, please contact us
What is your cancellation policy?
- CANCELLATION:
Booking made by a private customer:
30% non-refundable service fee at confirmation and 70% payment by 30 days before tour.
Full refund (excluding service fee) until 30 days prior to tour/itinerary start. No refund thereafter.
Booking made by/through a travel agent / tour operator:
10% non-refundable service fee at confirmation and 90% payment by 15 days before tour.
Full refund (excluding service fee) until 15 days prior to tour/itinerary start. No refund thereafter. - OTHER TERMS:
- Some tours may require a fixed deposit in order to purchase services/tickets in advance.
We will let you know case by case once we receive your request. - A 4% credit card fee will be applied to cc payments. Credit card/Banking fees are not refundable.
- Tours and activities take place rain or shine. If one of our suppliers cancels (i.e. boat), we will do our best to propose an alternative solution. Full refunds will not be guaranteed in case the alternative is not accepted, as some services (i.e. guide, car) might still be due remuneration.
- We encourage travel insurance for all trips.
- Some tours may require a fixed deposit in order to purchase services/tickets in advance.
- The present terms may vary in case the booking includes hotels or services requiring a stricter cancellation policy. This will be reflected in the confirmation email/document sent by us.
You can find our full “2026 Terms and Conditions for tours and ground services” policy here
