Top Rome Classes & Workshops

Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator at the Gladiator School of Rome. During a hands-on lesson with instructors from the Historic Group of Rome, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt. Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history, sports, and culture. Select a lesson time when booking.

Artists and arts-lovers will enjoy this art-focused sketching tour of Rome. With a drawing instructor guide, travel through the city to some of the most sketch-worthy locations. A handmade sketchbook, pencils, pens, and watercolors are provided for you; you can take advantage of as little or as much guidance from your instructor as you wish.

Get first-hand experience making mosaics on this workshop with a master mosaicist. At a historical family-owned mosaic studio, work with local marble tiles to create traditional Roman mosaics. Learn about texture, composition, and marble tile cutting while hearing stories about the history of the craft. Take home your completed mosaic at the end of the workshop.

Experience Rome to the fullest by including an Italian cooking class into your sightseeing itinerary. In a private kitchen in central Rome, you'll learn how to make a 4-course meal under the watchful eye of an instructor. Plus, visit Rome’s Central Market to shop for ingredients and chat with local farmers and other vendors. You'll receive personalized attention while you cook in a group limited to eight people. Then sit down to enjoy your meal with wine.

Create your own souvenir during a 3.5-hour mosaic workshop in Rome. Regardless of experience level, it’s a great activity for both children and adults. Take a short tour of the Trastevere neighborhood, then enjoy a leisurely workshop with your teacher. Choose from a variety of designs, then let the creativity flow. With maximum eight people in each class, you get lots of personal attention from your instructor.

Experience a side of Rome rare to visitors with a mosaic-making workshop in the heart of the city—all materials included. Your instructor, who ensures that everyone in the class is attended to, teaches you little-known techniques used by 19th-century artisans who made gifts for the pope. The workshop leaves you with a unique souvenir to remember your stay in Italy.

An ancient art workshop is an original way to make your own personal souvenir. A moment to use creativity and manual skills. An experience to understand how the ancients worked.

Taking a cooking class is a great way to discover Italian cuisine and this private masterclass is tailor-made for families. Get hands on as you make authentic stone oven pizzas, have fun creating your own custom toppings, then tuck into a delicious homemade pizza dinner.

See Rome’s major sights and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza during this walking tour that combines history and culinary culture. With a guide, check out attractions like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona before a pizza-making class at a nearby restaurant. Select a morning or afternoon tour when booking.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza in Rome with a professional chef. At a local restaurant near the Trevi Fountain, enjoy this 90-minute class that provides hands-on instruction for making pizza dough and how to use the best toppings. Then sit down to enjoy your creation, served with wine.

Learn to make classic Italian dishes—pasta and tiramisu—during this workshop in Rome. With a small group, enjoy a hands-on workshop and have plenty of time to ask questions. Then, sit down with your fellow classmates and enjoy the meal with a glass of wine. You have plenty of time to ask questions about Italian cuisine to your host.

Take a break from sightseeing for a different type of experience in Rome at the workshop of an Italian artist. This is an untraditional painting class, where you are free to create whatever inspires you with provided materials. The artist-guide offers a little training and support and encourages you to simply relax and paint to the background music.

Step inside an authentic, 17th-century palazzo overlooking the Piazza Navona for a hands-on pasta making workshop. Prepare time-tested Italian recipes, passed down from generations: stuff ravioli, create the distinctive tortellini twist, and cook up savory sauces for tagliatelle or fettuccini. You’ll also learn how to make a creamy tiramisu, the quintessential Italian dessert. Then, sit down to enjoy your two-course lunch, paired with wines and antipasti.

Discover the tips and tricks of authentic pizza-making during a private workshop located in the heart of Rome. In addition to providing fresh local ingredients, your chef guides you through the process while offering you an inside perspective on Italian culture and cuisine. A range of workshop times, complimentary wine, and convenient location make this tour a popular choice for families.

A nice way to discover the city centre and pick up in your mind and on your paper the best impressions of your favorite monuments . It's en educational walk , especially recommended for kids... but older kids like it very much as well ! while your are drawing or painting ,helped by the guide, you can listen to the history and anecdotes of the place. You 'll take your time, relaxing and having fun , you will learn a lot about Rome

If you’ve been missing afternoon drink outings to bars, restaurants, or pubs, this Withlocals virtual aperitivo lesson with a Roman local is a great way to still experience a fun, social activity while sipping on some delicious drinks. Your instructor teaches you how to make a traditional Italian aperitivo in real time, and talks about Italian culture in a private, online setting that you can experience right from home.

Savor the authentic taste of two Italian homestyle favorites during this cooking class and meal led by a professional chef. Tie on an apron, sip a glass of wine, and learn to make stuffed ravioli and Nonna’s meatballs from scratch. Sit down with new friends to enjoy the homemade lunch or dinner, paired with red or white wine.

If you're a home cook looking to add a crowd-pleasing dish to your repertoire, don't miss this virtual cooking class where you master an Italian classic: pasta carbonara. Following along with a chef in Italy, you learn to prepare a rich traditional Roman pasta, ask questions as you go, and take home a digital recipe you can add to your cookbook.

Master the art of making traditional pasta during a cooking class with an Italian nonna (grandma) in Rome. Rather than cooking in a studio, you’ll prepare pasta with love in a local home and benefit from the undivided attention of your host during this private experience, which proves ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers.

If you have always wanted to paint a masterpiece but lack the nerve to try, join this fun, no-pressure experience in the heart of Rome. Visit an artist's studio and unleash your creativity under the guidance of your art instructor. Sipping on excellent Italian wines is sure to help the process.

Pizza is undeniably one of Italy’s most famous exports. Where better to learn the secrets behind traditional pizza making than in Rome during a 2.5-hour cookery experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, you’ll make pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients before feasting on the fruits of your labor with fellow foodies. Conclude your experience with Italian gelato and receive personalized attention from your pizza chef on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Embrace Italian culinary culture and learn to make gelato with our hands-on gelato-making class in Rome. It’s fun for adults and it’s fun for kids too! Learn the secrets behind the creaminess of gelato and the freshness of sorbets in the laboratory of an authentic Roman gelateria.

Make fresh pasta like a Roman. This is a cooking class that explores traditional recipes with a local chef. Working alongside the chef, prepare pasta dough from scratch, learn classic cuts from tagliolini to tagliatelle, then sit down to a hearty meal of Italian specialties. This private experience includes, along with the cooking class, 4-course lunch or dinner, a welcome glass of wine, and it’s the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

Don’t just eat like a Roman—learn how to cook like one, too. Choose a lunchtime or dinnertime session, and sign up for a pasta- and tiramisu-making cooking class. With just a small group for company, you’ll learn how to fill ravioli and make perfectly folded tortellini, as well as master the art of tiramisu. Each class includes personal instruction, antipasti snacks, plus a full meal and drinks.