Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna
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.
Cook Like a Local in Como: Hands-On Class 3 Traditional Recipes
Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Como dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included. You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Como recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.
Italian Cooking Class with Lake Views in Varenna by Cesarine
Discover traditional Italian cuisine in a private cooking class in Varenna. Learn to prepare authentic dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expert techniques. You’ll create a three-course meal including: Panzanella and Trout Pâté, a Tuscan-inspired bread salad with fish pâté; Handmade Tagliolini with Bottarga, fresh pasta paired with savory bottarga; and Tiramisu, Italy’s iconic dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked biscuits. After cooking, enjoy your meal with local wines, all in the cozy atmosphere of an Italian home. Ideal for food lovers and home cooks, this class offers new skills, recipes, and unforgettable memories.
Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Cernobbio
Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of the Italian 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. Each participant 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 red and white local wines.
90 minutes, Private painting class on Lake Como shores Bellagio
The opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonderful and evocative Villa Melzi in Bellagio, and its nineteenth-century historical gardens that overlook the lake, where you can perceive the atmosphere that have inspired Italian artists for centuries. You will learn the secret special technique of painting with the body movements led by Master of arts Abele. You will also enjoy a tour that will make you discover the beauty of the place; an unforgettable memory of the atmosphere, charm and romance of the waters of Lake Como. The artwork made by you as memory of this emotional experience for life
Experience a unique Lombard cooking class in a stunning penthouse with panoramic views of Lake Como and the Alps. This intimate, hands-on class will teach you to prepare classic Northern Italian dishes using traditional flours like polenta, buckwheat, and "fioretto" yellow flour. Guided by passionate local hosts, you'll create a three-course meal, including: Polenta Balls with Luganega sausage, Buckwheat Flour Ravioli with bresaola, potatoes, and casera cheese, and Pan Meino, a traditional dessert made with "fioretto" flour. Enjoy your meal with premium wines and homemade limoncello. Whether you're an experienced cook or beginner, this class offers an authentic Lombard culinary experience.
Pasta and Tiramisu Class with a View near Lake Como
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 local host. 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. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.
Neapolitan DOC Pizza Class And Cooking in a Wood Oven at a Local's house
We only use the original recipe for Neapolitan Pizza. That means that every single ingredient is compliant with the specifications to call it Neapolitan DOC Pizza. As in the wood-burning oven we use only 100% beech wood and not mixed wood as usual in restaurants, the flavour will be really unique!
Private Clay sculpture class with local mixed clays
An unforgettable memories of the beautiful hamlet of Loppia in Bellagio; imagine a romantic walk along the shore of Lake: how cool is that? The opportunity to visit the enchanting nineteenth-century historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, overlooking the lake; all the necessary equipment and tools to make your clay artwork in a real and rare Italian “Bottega d’arte”(atelier) under the guidance of a great Master of Arts; the feeling of jumping into the past learning the “Colombino” and “Cotto Lombardo” techniques, typical of this Italian region; improve your personal experience on the Lake in Bellagio relaxing and expressing yourself while experiencing the special sculpture techniques that your Master Abele will teach you; the pride of being a real sculptor even if this is your first modelling experience;
Don't miss the chance to become a pizzaiolo (pizza-maker) and tiramisù expert in Como! Step into a local home, connect with an experienced Italian Mamma, and discover how traditional pizza and tiramisù are made in Italian households. In this small-group, hands-on cooking class in Como, you will learn to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch with guidance from a real Italian family. Once prepared, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner, paired with a selection of local wines. Test your cooking skills, have fun, and bring home the secret to hosting an authentic Italian pizza and tiramisù party! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. About Your Hosts Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks, present in over 120 cities. Passionate and welcoming, these expert Mammas open the doors of their homes to travelers seeking authentic, immersive Italian culinary experiences.
Join a shared cooking class at a local's home and discover the secrets of Italy's most famous dishes while savoring your creations paired with local wines. Your host will guide you through preparing three authentic recipes, providing all the necessary ingredients and utensils. After cooking, enjoy the meal you've made, complemented by red and white wines. This experience offers the chance to enjoy traditional Italian food, learn regional recipes, and connect with a welcoming family. Cesarine, Italy's oldest network of over 1000 home cooks across 500+ cities, offers immersive culinary experiences rooted in family traditions and local specialties.
Wine and Culture on the Lake: An Italian Experience in Como
Discover the authentic beauty of Lake Como with an exclusive experience in Cernobbio. Literature Relive the immortal passages of Alessandro Manzoni’s famous writing with a cultural guide who will declaim his verses in an enchanting atmosphere. Art and nature Walk along the lake and visit a secret garden, a hidden corner of rare beauty. Language and culture Take part in a mini-Italian lesson, perfect for immersing yourself in the musicality of the language. Local flavours End this experience with a taste of the best local wine, toasting the magic of this journey into Italian culture. The tour takes place entirely on foot to fully enjoy the magic of Cernobbio.
Exclusive Private Mosaic Art Experience with marble tiles
Relax and enjoy the mosaic art experience, you could fill your souls with a tactile and spiritual experience, in an uncommonly astonishing location near the beautiful Bellagio. Explore the magic of the marble and stones tiles, a unique way to enjoy your visit to Lake Como originally and unforgettably and discover Italian secrets and historical techniques. A special way how to create your special memory that will remember this special vacation forever.
inlingua Como offers you a professional and enthusiastic way to develop your learning path using inlingua method. Our instructors are qualified and experienced professionals with certified teaching credentials and extensive training in the inlingua method. They are young, dynamic and passionate about teaching, so they will always help you to study with enthusiasm and dedication.
Individual courses: VFFP (Virtual Flexible Frequency Programme) courses start any day. Individual, one-to-one, training is the most efficient way to learn a language. With the exclusive attention of your trainer you have the opportunity to progress at your own pace. More importantly the course can be adapted and tailored to your individual needs and focus on specific language skills and vocabulary that are or will be important to you in your job. If you can’t attend a rapid, full-time training course, or if you prefer to attend an online course “VFFP course” is perfect for you. Numers of lessons: 10/20 or 30 lessons of 60 minutes each with a qualified mothertongue teacher Frequency: according to the student’s needs Days/time: according to the student’s needs. Our teachers are available from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 20.00 (italian time)
Discover the pleasure of outdoor painting in a fascinating three-hour session at Vezio Medieval Castle, overlooking Lake Como. Immerse yourself in art while painting with oil paints, capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With materials provided and admission fee included, this experience is perfect for everyone from beginners to experienced artists. Be inspired by the breathtaking views and tranquility of the place as you bring your creativity to life.
This isn’t just a photo session—it’s a cinematic way to relive your family holiday on Lake Como. It is the blend of artistry, storytelling, and the relaxed, playful atmosphere that allows your family’s real personality to shine. Instead of stiff poses or rushed snapshots, you’ll enjoy 1 to 1.5 hours of natural exploration, moving through some of the lake’s most beautiful corners. I gently guide you with simple prompts that spark genuine interactions—laughter, curiosity, hugs, little adventures—so the images feel alive, emotional, and authentically yours. Every family is different, and the session adapts to your rhythm. Whether your kids are energetic explorers or more reserved observers, the experience is designed to make everyone feel comfortable and free to be themselves. You’ll receive at least 20 professionally edited and carefully refined, high‑resolution photos, delivered through a private online gallery.
Cook Authentic Italian Dishes With Stunning Lake View
What makes this experience truly special is the guidance of a private local chef with a complete professional background in Italian food and wine culture. The class takes place in a private home surrounded by nature, nestled in a secluded forest with panoramic views over Lake Como. An intimate setting where cuisine, landscape, and authentic Italian hospitality come together