4
Fun and tasty cooking class
Alice and Francesco were warm and welcoming. The lesson was fun and informative and the food was delicious!
Cooking class in Palermo city center
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $125 / person
- Location
- Palermo, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 125 reviews
- Languages
- EN, IT, FR, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Alice
Description
In a familiar and comfortable environment I will guide you step by step to the creation of an entire 3-course Sicilian menu from starter to dessert. You will be greeted by a welcome drink and immediately afterwards you will tie on your apron to start cooking! We will begin by preparing a starter that varies with the season. Then I will reveal the tricks for making the best fresh pasta at home, starting with the dough made of water and flour, which will be topped with a great seasonal sauce that I will teach you how to prepare. We will also make together a traditional dessert according to the season such as water melon jelly or a cassatella with ricotta cheese. At the end of the preparation we will taste the dishes together with some excellent local wine.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $125
- Child (ages 2–7)
- $62
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:22 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 14 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Local wine served exclusively during the meal
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Dinner
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
125 reviews
How it compares in Palermo
- Rated higher than 79% of 101 reviewed tours in Palermo
- No. 28 by number of reviews among 335 tours in Palermo
- Starting price $125 is 45% below the typical $229 for tours of similar length in Palermo
Excurgo comparison of 335 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The apartment is located on the first floor; there is no elevator (1 flight of stairs)
- We are unable to accommodate guests with SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES (anaphylactic shock) or CELIAC DESEASE. Please let us know when you book if you have any particular food restrictions in order to confirm whether we can accommodate your reservation without health concerns.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cooking class in Palermo city center take?
Cooking class in Palermo city center lasts about 3h 30min.
How much does Cooking class in Palermo city center cost?
Prices start at $125 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cooking class in Palermo city center run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Cooking class in Palermo city center cost for children?
Children aged 2–7 pay from $62, adults from $125. Infants go free.
Does Cooking class in Palermo city center sell out?
It can: 14 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Cooking class in Palermo city center for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Cooking class in Palermo city center offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cooking class in Palermo city center worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 125 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alice.
Reviews(125)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
H
Pasta, Tradition, and Genuine Sicilian Warmth
Alice and Francesco’s Sicilian cooking class was the best part of our Palermo trip. Completely hands-on — we made pasta from scratch, eggplant polpette, and semifreddo, with Alice and Francesco explaining the history behind every dish. They welcomed us into their home, then sat down and shared dinner with us, chatting about Italian heritage and giving us great local tips. Warm, generous hosts and a truly authentic experience. Highly recommend!
C
Wonderful meal shared with our hosts
We would recommend the traditional Sicilian cooking class 100%. Alice and Francesco were so warm and welcoming and made our experience that much more enjoyable. We made an amazing traditional Sicilian meal including pantesca, fresh pasta ( we learned to make several different types) a green bean/tomato salad and a fantastic dessert made with sheep ricotta. Alice and Francesco taught us so much about all of the different cultural influences in Sicilian cooking and taught us to make a traditional Sicilian meal. This was one of our favorite meals while traveling through Italy and Sicily and we really enjoyed sharing it with our wonderful hosts.
M
Fantastic Palermo cooking class
Alice’s pasta cooking course with her partner Francesco was a brilliant experience. They were wonderful hosts in their lovely apartment in the centre of Palermo. Their knowledge of the history of Sicilian cookery was excellent and the whole evening was a delight. The three course meal my daughter and I made under their direction was delicious and their hospitality helped make the evening a truly memorable experience. I would highly recommend the booking of this course. Just brilliant.
7
Highly recommend Alice and Francesco’s Cooking Class in Palermo
We had the best time at Alice & Francesco’s cooking class in Palermo! Alice is very detailed oriented and technically perfect! Francesco told us the history of the dishes and how the ingredienys are sourced. We made a 3 course dinner comprised of CAPONATA DI MELANZANE, PASTA CON LA TONNINA and the best dessert ever -SEMIFREDDO ALLA RICOTTA. I never thought I would make pasta but I did! We were 2 couples in the class ; we are from India and they are from Ukraine. So there was a lot of wonderful cultural exchanges and knowledge transfer of cooking and dining traditions. I would highly recommend this cooking class in Palermo!! Thank you Alice and Francesco!!
2
Best pasta in Sicily (and you make it yourself!)
What an amazing experience, Alice and Francesco were full of knowledge about the food we were preparing, and made the experience fun and inclusive for everyone. After 3 hours of cooking pasta from scratch we sat down and all shared in the bounty of which we created. Would definitely highly recommend to anyone looking to experience cooking some Sicilian cuisine. Having the shared meal really felt as if we were family.
G
Wonderful experience and highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience with Alice and her husband Francesco. We made delicious Sicilian food, we learned a lot about the history of the dishes and are so inspired to attempt the dishes again when we return home. Exceptional experience!
5
Perfect cooking experience.
Wonderful cooking dinner experience. Everything was well organized, the darling couple worked together well to teach us how to cook a delicious meal, making all feel at home. Thank you.
M
Fresh Sicilian food cooking class
Loved learning to cook fresh Sicilian food
M
Great food and fun hosts
We loved it. This is truly a cooking class and we learned a lot about making Siciliaan cuisine. The food was excellent as well as the chefs.
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