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Palermo
Palermo Pizza & Gelato: Authentic Italian Cooking Class
180
Overview
Palermo's Delight: Unleash the Secrets of Pizza and Gelato Making! Discover the heart of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Palermo. This food-focused experience lets you craft your own pizza and gelato, learning from a skilled pizzaiolo and chef. Learn the secrets to making pizza dough and flavorful tomato sauce.
Under the guidance of the pizzaiolo, you'll stretch, sauce, bake, and slice your very own pizza. Plus, everyone learns how to make delicious chocolate gelato, complete with a homemade cone. This fun and easy experience is perfect for families, offering a taste of Italian culture and its most delicious specialties.
Savor the fruits of your labor with a delightful meal, and take home a digital booklet filled with recipes to impress your friends and family. This unforgettable afternoon promises laughter, learning, and the joy of creating authentic Italian flavors. 
Highlights
Make Your Own Pizza: Learn to make pizza like a true pizzaiolo, from stretching the dough to adding your favorite toppings.
Create Authentic Gelato: Discover the secrets of Italian gelato making and enjoy your own homemade creation.
Enjoy a Delicious Meal: Savor the pizza and gelato you made during the class, accompanied by drinks.
Take Home Recipes: Receive a digital booklet with recipes to recreate the magic at home.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers say the pizza and gelato making class is a fun and great experience.
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They highlight the instructors as friendly and helpful.
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Reviewers appreciate the hands-on aspect of making pizza and gelato from scratch.
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Many mention that the experience is well-organized.
Some customers mention that this is a tourist trap.
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Some customers note that the space can feel crowded during the class.
The Journey
Palermo
Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, is a city steeped in history and culture. Known for its stunning architecture, bustling markets, and delicious cuisine, Palermo offers a unique blend of Arab, Norman, and Italian influences. It serves as the starting point for this culinary adventure.
Pizzaiolo's Kitchen
This is where you'll learn from a skilled pizzaiolo the art of pizza making, from kneading the dough to adding the perfect toppings. Discover the secrets to creating a tender, flexible crust and a flavorful tomato sauce.
Gelato Workshop
Delve into the world of Italian gelato and learn how to make this creamy dessert from scratch. Explore the history of gelato and master the techniques for creating the perfect frozen treat.
Know Before You Go
This cooking class includes a gelato making demonstration, use of aprons and cooking utensils, lunch or dinner with wine and Marsala wine (soft drinks for children), a digital recipe booklet, and a pizza and gelato lesson with a local chef, as well as a graduation certificate. Gratuities and hotel pick-up are not included.
Hot Tip
Some reviews say that, make sure to come hungry and ready to participate. The class is hands-on, so be prepared to get your hands dirty and have fun! Also, ask questions! The chefs are knowledgeable and happy to share their tips and tricks.
Review Summary
People usually say this cooking class offers an authentic and fun hands-on experience, praising the expert pizzaiolo guides and the delicious results of their efforts. Many highlight the interactive learning of both pizza and gelato making as a unique cultural immersion. Some guests mention minor issues with timing or space constraints, but the overwhelmingly positive feedback focuses on the warm atmosphere and the value of learning traditional Sicilian recipes.
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Palermo
€69
Palermo Street Food Tour: Eat Like a Local!
4.9
(2090 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
The Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty is a delicious adventure in Palermo, Italy! It's the best food tour in Italy, according to lots of happy travelers. A friendly local guide will take people on a walk through the lively Capo and Vucciria markets. These markets are where the heart of Palermo beats.
During this tour, people will see cool places like the grand Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. But the best part is trying yummy street foods! Get ready for 'arancine' (rice balls), 'panelle' (chickpea snacks), local wine, and sweet treats like cannoli or ice cream. If people are feeling brave, there's even a chance to try 'pani ca' meusa' (a veal sandwich!). This tour is for small groups, so it's easy to chat with the guide, the food sellers, and other travelers. It's a real food adventure, away from boring tourist traps. Stops includes Meeting Point, Local Food Market, Old Bar, Orientation Point, Backstreets, Gelateria/Bakery, Tour End Point.
This tour includes a tasty seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato, or something else yummy), three drinks (like beer or wine), Sicilian cheese and olives, and lots of traditional street food to fill up. The tour guide is a local expert, and people get to try authentic arancini. What's not included is extra food or drinks and bottled water. Streaty is known for being the most experienced food tour company in Italy. Even famous people like Rick Stein and Paul Hollywood have joined their tours!
Sicily
€99
Savor Palermo: Market Tour & Sicilian Cooking Class at Casa Di Cilla
5.0
(362 reviews)
Duration: 300
minutes
At Casa Di Cilla, immerse yourself in Palermo's vibrant culture with a market tour and hands-on cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at the bustling Cape market, then prepare a delicious Sicilian meal in a local home. Experience authentic flavors and culinary traditions in an intimate setting.Perfect for food lovers!
Sicily
€85
Palermo Food Tour: Savor Sicily's Secret Flavors
5.0
(507 reviews)
Duration: 210
minutes
The Palermo Walking Food Tour with Secret Food Tours lets you explore Palermo's famous spots and hidden gems. An expert guide will lead you through the lively markets of Sicily, showing you the best sights, smells, and tastes.
Visitors will discover the delicious flavors of Sicily and sample dishes many tourists miss. You'll learn about the city's rich food history and how influences from around the world have shaped Sicilian cuisine. Key stops include the bustling Vucciria Market, the historic Ballarò Market, and the stunning Palermo Cathedral. You'll also stroll through the Cassaro, experience authentic Italian cuisine, enjoy a local coffee break, and explore historic Palermo.
By the end of the tour, guests will have tasted some of Palermo's most amazing dishes and gained a deeper understanding of the city's culture. The tour includes tasty treats like Pasta alla Norma, a Secret Dish, Sicilian olives, cheese and charcuterie, Palermitan spiced sausage, a mix of local vegetables, real cannoli, classic arancina, and panelle and crocché (fried local favorites). Guides gratuity and hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.
Palermo
€98
Savor Sicily: Palermo Market Tour & Authentic Cooking Class
5.0
(278 reviews)
Duration: 270
minutes
The Sicilian Pantry offers an immersive Sicilian cooking class, starting with a market tour in Palermo. Learn to prepare a four-course traditional meal, mastering techniques to recreate it at home. Enjoy your culinary creations with local wines, homemade liqueurs, and coffee. Suitable for all skill levels, it's a delicious journey into Sicilian cuisine.
Palermo
€30
Unveiling Palermo: A Whirlwind 3-Hour Italian Adventure!
5.0
(353 reviews)
Duration: 180
minutes
Discover Palermo in 3 hours! An expert Italian-speaking guide unveils the city's heart: baroque churches, markets, and noble palaces. Taste street food, visit Palermo Cathedral, hear tales of Teatro Massimo and local legends. Conclude with the best cannoli and coffee, experiencing Palermo's hidden gems and history.
Trapani
€115
San Vito Lo Capo Boat Tour: Zingaro & Scopello
5.0
(292 reviews)
Duration: 480
minutes
Full Day Boat Tour San Vito Lo Capo to Castellammare del Golfo explores the stunning Sicilian coast by boat. This tour, limited to 12 people, offers a personal experience, stopping at beaches with crystal-clear water—something larger boats can't do. Imagine the colors and scents of the Mediterranean as the boat uncovers hidden caves and coves in the Zingaro Reserve, Scopello, and San Vito lo Capo.
What to Expect: The boat will dock at San Vito Lo Capo, where there will be a break for lunch and a visit to the village. Stops include the Tonnara del Secco, the romantic Cave of Lovers, and Cala del Leone. The tour also features Tonnara di Scopello and its famous Faraglioni rocks, plus a chance to see Castellammare del Golfo from the sea. There are opportunities to snorkel and swim in beautiful spots.
This full-day adventure includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water, soda, onboard restrooms, and alcoholic drinks. This tour does not include lunch. This boat tour promises an unforgettable day exploring Sicily's most beautiful coastal treasures.
Ippodromo La Favorita
Aug 29
5:00 PMJOVA SUMMER PARTY: Tickets at La Favorita
JOVA SUMMER PARTY 2026, L’ARCA DI LORÈ, promises an electrifying experience at Palermo's Ippodromo La Favorita. With anticipation building for new music and a reputation for high-energy shows, Jovanotti's summer parties are legendary events, drawing fans from across Italy and beyond. His recent collaborations and continuous evolution keep his sound fresh and engaging.
Jovanotti, a pioneer of Italian rap and world music fusion, consistently pushes creative boundaries. Ippodromo La Favorita, a historic horse racing track in Palermo, transforms into a vibrant concert venue, offering a unique open-air setting for large-scale events.
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