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Learn to make classic Italian dishes—fettuccine and tiramisu—during this workshop in the heart of Rome. With a small group, enjoy a hands-on workshop where you learn to make these iconic dishes from scratch. 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.

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just eating these dishes at a restaurant. The class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own work station and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

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, lunch or dinner, a welcome glass of wine, and it’s the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

Get your hands doughy on a quest for pasta perfection with this hands-on cooking course. Make traditional pasta with traditional Roman sauces and a sweet tiramisu for dessert. Learn to make two Italian favorites—homemade pasta and tiramisu - in this fun and educational cooking class. Uncover the secrets to making authentic Tiramisu and then start to prepare your pasta using fresh local ingredients. Use egg and flour to beat and shape fresh pasta from a simple dough. Cut your pasta into fine strips of fettuccini. Make cacio e pepe or carbonara, the two sauces that Rome is most famous for. Discover culinary methods and traditions that have been passed down through generations during the food making process. Once the hard work is done ,sit together as a group and enjoy all the wonderful food you have produced in a fine Roman meal. Listen to stories of traditional foods and the people behind them as you eat your food and enjoy refreshments.

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on this 3-hour Viator Exclusive tour. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you'll listen to your guide's engaging narrative. This small-group tour includes just 6 participants per group for guaranteed personal attention from your guide and can only be booked through Viator.

Explore the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian with skip-the-line access to Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Learn how the magnificent Roman monument was built around 123 A.D and used over the years as a fortress, prison and papal residence. Best of all: enjoy access to the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, which presents a fascinating collection of fine art, antique furniture, military memorabilia and medieval weapons.

Enjoy a hassle-free ride to your cruise ship with this private transfer service from central Rome to the Civitavecchia port. After meeting your driver in the city, relax on the journey to Civitavecchia to board your departing cruise. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this Roman Catacombs and Crypts Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Nicola in Carcere, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well so you can get more out of your visit.

If you’re traveling to Rome by train, make sure your arrival is straightforward and stress-free by booking this private transfer service. When you hop off your train at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina railway station, simply join up with your private driver, settle into your comfortable, private vehicle, and enjoy an effortless journey direct to your central Rome hotel. It’s that easy!

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Rome with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers plus one checked bag and carry on per person.

Set on the bank of the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most impressive sights. With this skip-the-line ticket, avoid a delay at the entrance and enjoy more time to explore the interiors with the insights of an audio tour via your smartphone. Learn about the history and architecture of this ancient mausoleum and the legend behind its name as you visit at your own pace.

Experience Rome’s restaurant-filled Trastevere district on this evening food tour with an insider guide. You’ll sample authentic Roman dishes at a selection of eateries in the historical neighborhood, known for its local nightlife scene. Enjoy a glass or wine or prosecco, as well.

Save time waiting in line for this popular attraction with skip-the-line tickets for to Rome's famous Borghese Gallery. With tickets in hand and your tour guide in the lead (optional), explore the gardens and see masterpieces by Raffaello, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Choose to explore independently or take the guided tour option.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

A true must-do for history lovers, this Appian Way small-group e-bike tour from Rome provides you with all the equipment you need to bike the road and stop by its main ancient highlights. Ride down the road and pass through the Parco dell’Appia Antica to see many ancient Roman aqueducts. Your guide tells you about the heights of the Roman Empire, as well as its fall.

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 20 people.

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this evening experience includes local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

Skip the crowded restaurant scene for a homemade meal prepared in your own kitchen by a private chef. With this experience, a chef meets you at your accommodations and prepares a 4-course traditional Roman meal on their own or with your help. Start with an antipasto followed by classic pasta and meat dishes. End the evening on a sweet note with tiramisù. Wine is available for an additional cost; vegetarian or pescatarian options are available.

In 4 years of activity in our pasta shop, me and Angelo, we have received many nominations: in the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" guide since 2017 and among the beest 10 pasta factories in Rome. In Italy, the "pastificio" is a place where fresh pasta is made and sold to those who want to cook it at home. We have been inspired by the pasta that our grandmother made in the kitchen when we were child. It was a very special pasta and today we made our dream come true because we re proud to teach, right inside our "EX pastificio", the old Italian method for making pasta to hundreds of people who want to learn how to eat healthy pasta according to the true Italian tradition thus transmitting all the love and passion of our families. Today we dedicate all ourselves to organizing cooking classes of great value to teach how to make fresh artisan pasta in a simple and effective way, thus managing to make all the recipes of the lesson at home.

Escape the crowds in Rome and discover the peaceful Castelli Romani hills just outside the city, famed for its wine production since ancient times. With this tour, skip the hassle of the train with hotel pickup and a scenic drive directly to one of the most historic wineries in Frascati. Tour the vineyards and barrel room before sitting down to taste a variety of wines paired with olive oil and other local treats.

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Rome on this guided food tour. During this 2.5-hour tour you will discover captivating neighborhoods such as the Jewish Ghetto and Pantheon while savoring tasty street food specialties alongside locals. Sample traditional delicacies like carciofi (seasonal) or zucchini flowers, supplì, or gelato before indulging in one very special surprise Italian dessert at the famous square, Piazza Navona.