The 7 Best Dessert Tours in Rome

1.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48Our pick

At Palazzo Grazioli, a short walk from the Pantheon and Piazza Venezia, an English-speaking chef guides you through making three pasta shapes: ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine. You knead and shape the dough, then eat your work with sauce, Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. Classes last three hours and are limited to 10 people.

“Fantastic experience. Never realized that goes into making pasta. Olga was great working closely with us and the finished product was Soo yummy. tone of food so come hungry.”

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2.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pizza and Pasta with Wine & Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 651 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Chef Giuseppe and his team lead a hands-on class in pizza dough, egg pasta and water-based pasta. Shape cavatelli rigati and fettuccine alla chitarra, bake your own Neapolitan pizza in a wood-fired oven, then eat in a Roman garden with wine, tiramisù and limoncello. Round-trip transfers from Laurentina Metro are included.

“The meeting place was unclear as google map addresses read the subway entrance , not the stop at end of subway line as stated in the description! Once we arrived it was fun… the food was delicious, instructor was knowledgeable!”

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3.Trevi Fountain District Underground Tour and Ice Cream

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

Join an English-speaking guide for a one-hour visit to Vicus Caprarius, the underground Roman site near Trevi Fountain. See ancient masonry, coins and amphorae, and hear how the Virgo aqueduct still feeds the fountain. Guides have included Carla, Erika, Noemi and Alessia. The tour ends with a gelato voucher for a nearby historic shop.

“This was a last minute addition to our trip, but I am so glad we did it. Our host was so passionate and so funny! She told us wonderful tales of the history of the waterways, but also context about Roman history that helped us put ourselves back in that time and appreciate more what we were seeing. Can’t recommend this tour enough!”

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4.City Tour by Vespa with Pictures and Sweets Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $79Top rated

Ride as a passenger with an English-speaking guide through central Rome, from Piazza Navona to Janiculum Terrace and the Orange Garden. The 90-minute tour includes Italian dessert tasting, a photographer, and a group of up to 10. Guides have included Vahid, Eddy, Rami, Rahid, and Elchin; the specific guide may vary.

“One of the best experiences I’ve had in Rome—definitely a must-try! The Vespa tour lets you see the city through a totally different lens, all while moving and feeling its energy. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and shared great insider tips on hidden spots. It’s also amazing to know that by joining, you’re helping support local business owners. And if you’re a solo traveler like me, the best part is you’ll come home with great photos too!”

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5.Fresh Pasta Making and Tiramisu Dessert Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $57

At Osteria San Giorgio in Rome, learn to make Roman tonnarelli and tiramisu in a 2.5-hour, English-language class for up to 10 people. You’ll work with an instructor, then enjoy the food you’ve made with wine. Past classes have been led by Christian and Shula, though your instructor may differ.

“Het was een leuke activiteit. Leuke en gezellige host.”

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6.Fettuccine & Tiramisu Masterclass: Pasta & Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $66

At Restaurant Gusto in central Rome, an English-speaking local chef guides you through making fettuccine from scratch and assembling tiramisu. You roll and cut the pasta, choose from three sauces, then eat your meal with wine or a non-alcoholic drink. Water is included, with limoncello or coffee to finish.

“Fantastisk måde at opleve Rom på en alternativ måde og helt vildt spændende! kan varmt anbefales.”

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7.Cooking Class of fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58

At Osteria San Giorgio, an English-speaking chef guides you through kneading, rolling and cutting fresh pasta, then whipping and mixing tiramisu. You make the meal yourself and sit down to eat it with a glass of wine. The 2.5-hour class costs $58 per person and includes ingredients and utensils.

“kristian a été un bon formateur!! super sympa et nous avons trop aimé déguster notre repas fait main! Merci pour cette expérience”

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