Top Lombardy Lunch

Step into a local's home in Como to learn how to make fresh pasta and a classic tiramisu. In an intimately sized small group of just 12 people, you'll hear the tricks to roll fresh pasta by hand, and create two dishes as you learn about Lombardy food from your Cesarine host — part of a network of home cooks who preserve regional culinary traditions.

The class will learn to cook three typical dishes of the Italian tradition, using professional tricks and techniques; it will be followed step by step by me as a professional chef but at the same time the atmosphere will be relaxed and pleasant. The recipe cards will be provided so it will be easy to replicate them at home with friends and relatives. The lesson will take place in my cooking workshop, that is, in a real professional kitchen. It is possible to have special menus in case of allergies, intolerances or special diets: please specify your request when booking

Make two fresh pasta dishes by hand during a small-group cooking class in Varenna, Lake Como. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger cooking class, and rustle up creations in the home of a local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare and eat pasta and a tiramisu as you learn about the wider Lombardy region in the best place — an Italian home kitchen.

Become immersed in Italian culture as you learn to make traditional dishes during this cooking class in Varenna. This private class takes you to a local home where you can learn all about Italian cooking while making a number of dishes. Learn tricks and tips so you can recreate the dishes at home and sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wine.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, visit the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and enjoy your choice between skip-the-line entry to ‘The Last Supper’ or a tour of Leonardo da Vinci's Vineyard. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Get a close-up view of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece, 'The Last Supper' with this exciting guided tour. In addition to your skip-the-line-admission the 'The Last Supper,' see the 'Atlantic Codex,' a 12-volume bound set of drawings and writings by Da Vince in the late fifteen and early sixteenth century. Also spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed church, Santa Maria delle Grazie. This tour is a great way to learn about one of the world's greatest artists.

See Milan's main sights and landmarks and take advantage of your skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' by booking this action-packed, small-group tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper.

See the most popular sights of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 24 or 48 hours. Take in the views of this fashionable city from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, from which you see the iconic Milan Duomo and the famous opera house La Scala. With three different bus routes to choose from, and opportunities to get on and off as much as you like, the city of Milan is yours to discover.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and La Scala opera house with a local guide on this half-day tour in Milan, and learn the history behind each of the sights. With a pre-booked ticket, you'll avoid the main entrance lines to see the ‘The Last Supper’ — a painting that attracts scores of visitors. In addition to spending some time with the masterpiece, you'll also explore La Scala Theater, the glamorous shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Milan Duomo.

Secure admission to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ and tour the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent and church (where the painting is held) with this small-group tour and ticket combo. Learn the history of the celebrated 15th-century mural, and the groundbreaking technique that Leonardo used in creating it. Visit the UNESCO-listed church with your guide before finishing your tour in the Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Explore Milan's most significant historical landmarks, including skip-the-line access to da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', during this walking tour. With your local art historian guide, visit sites like Sforza Castle, the Scala Theater, Piazza dei Mercanti, and the Duomo. View 'The Last Supper', Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, without waiting in the general admission line. All entrance fees are included on this small-group walking tour.

Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ is one of the world’s most famous paintings but it’s just one of Milan’s many Renaissance treasures. This tour includes skip-the-line access to The Last Supper, plus a walking tour of Milan monuments such as Castello Sforzesco, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and the UNESCO-listed Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Shop 'til you drop (and save money while doing it) on this day trip to Serravalle Designer Outlet from Milan, with round-trip transfers. Board a comfortable coach in Milan for the 60-mile (100-kilometer) ride to the outlet center. Once there, go wild popping into as many of the 200 shops that your time there will afford. Take advantage of discounts of 70% off name brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Versaci, Timberland, and more. For more benefits, upgrade the tour to the VIP Shopping Pass and get a 10% discount and fast-track coach boarding.

Discover Italian cuisine in an immersive way during this private cooking class in the heart of Milan. Join your host in creating pasta from scratch as well as the iconic Italian dessert, tiramisu. Get your hands dirty and learn techniques from your host, so you can recreate the delicious dishes at home. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Cernobbio treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Pasta lovers—prepare to be amazed! This pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home is the perfect way to learn new skills and taste incredible food too. As it’s a private class, you’ll have direct access to your teacher for questions along the way. Learn the secrets of the region’s most loved pasta dishes, and make three recipes. The best thing about the experience is that you get to eat the food at the end with wine included.

The delicious taste, the scenery, the sounds of nature, and the secluded location are all the ingredients we need for the best picnic experience in a wonderful place. You will suddenly find yourself in the foothills of the Alps, and rediscover all the splendor of Lake Como from a bird's eye view. We have prepared for you an exclusive aesthetic picnic with a taste of local products from the Valtellina and Valsassina valleys. Take a nice short walk in the forest while enjoying the views of all the famous places of Lake Como from above. Learn about the local producers and farms and their lives. Enjoy a photogenic venue, fully equipped for an unforgettable experience. Savor our lovingly selected and prepared fresh products: meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables, light snacks, water and wine.

This half-day cooking class in Milan pairs you with an expert chef who takes you to the market to buy fresh ingredients and then instructs you how to whip it up into a delicious Italian meal. Learn how to cook four courses, from homemade pasta or gnocchi to dessert. Then sit down and indulge in the food, complete with two glasses of Italian wine.

Food lovers won’t want to miss this hands-on, private cooking lesson at a local home in Bergamo. Sip Prosecco as you chat with your host, then learn to prepare pasta or pizza dishes, before tucking into the fruits of your labor as part of a three-course menu plus liqueur and coffee for an intimate and informative experience few travelers get to enjoy.

Learn to cook Italian staples during your time in Milan with this small-group cooking class. Discover techniques to create fresh pasta and prepare two different types, with help from your host. To top off your class, learn to make an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Sit down to a delicious 4-course meal prepared by a local during your trip to Milan. This private dining experience is perfect for those who want to taste real Italian cooking and learn a few techniques along the way. The meal includes a starter, a pasta dish, a main course, and dessert paired with a selection of red and white wines from Lombardia. 

Get an intimate view of Bergamo culture by learning to prepare regional cuisine from a local home cook. This private cooking class takes place in your instructor’s home, where you will learn to make three different local specialties, including a pasta dish, appetizer, and a dessert such as Sbrisolona cake or Tiramisu. When the cooking is done, you’ll enjoy a meal of what you made, along with a glass of local wine.

Get ready to Rock with our Artisanal Food and Wine Adventures!!! During the meal we will also provide many secrets about Italy and Milan that you wouldn't be able to find on a normal Guide!! Instagram: @home.cooking.milan