L
Amazing experience!
Experience was amazing!! They were extremely friendly and welcoming and the food was incredible. Great experience for all!
Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $166 / person
- Location
- Taormina, Italy
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Cesarine: Cooking Class
- Meeting point
- This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
Description
Dive into the regional traditions of everyday Italy and discover the secrets of Taormina's cuisine. Learning how to cook in a local home is a wonderful way to gain insight into Italy's real culture. What could be a better souvenir than cooking knowledge to last a lifetime? Learn how to prepare 3 local recipes from scratch with your Cesarina, and discover the secrets of regional Italian cuisine. The pleasure of conviviality goes far beyond good food and wine. Our guests take part in an experience which is so much more than just a cooking class. Learning and dining with a Cesarina gives you the chance to be welcomed in like one of the family and live like the Italians do. Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 9+)
- $166
- Child (ages 4–8)
- $83
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:19 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 19 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Cooking Class (learn to make 3 Iocal traditional dishes)
Tasting session (lunch or dinner) with wine, beverages and coffee
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
4 reviews
How it compares in Taormina
- Starting price $166 is close to the typical $155 for tours of similar length in Taormina
Excurgo comparison of 183 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes! All Cesarine are always very careful and attentive of the important sanitary rules needed, even more now! The homes provide all the essential sanitary equipment for the guests (paper towels for washing hands, hand sanitizing gel and so on). Remember to always maintain 1 meter distance from each other and if not, wear masks and gloves
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 Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina take?
Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina lasts about 3 hours.
How much does Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina cost?
Prices start at $166 per person for this Taormina experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
How much does Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina cost for children?
Children aged 4–8 pay from $83, adults from $166. Infants go free.
Does Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina sell out?
It can: 19 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Taormina worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Cesarine: Cooking Class.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
Fabulous meal!
Donatella and Gabrielle was fantastic hosts! We cooked a wonderful dinner and had a lovely evening with them. I highly recommend this experience!
S
Too expensive
The dishes were very very simple, the starter was nearly ready when we arrived. the main corse were nudels, prepared fresh, that was good, but the pesto was very simpel. The sweet was also nearly prepared, we did a creme in the prepared or perhaps buyed cannoli. The cooking teacher was very friendly, and because of my languege knowledge we had much fun. In comparison with the price of 149 € per person it was absolutely not to tolerate. We didn't get a coffee, no offer for a coffee, what is normal in Italy. This cooking course is for absolutely beginners, who have no ideas, what Italien food is like. For this price I expected a kind of meat or fish, but nothing like this.
Operator response
Hello, Thank you for sharing your opinion with us. It is always important to listen from our customers. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Italy. Warm regards, Cesarine Team
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