Gelato and pizza making class in downtown Milan
Ever thought about taking a pizza-making class? This fun-filled experience is ideal for a family outing, where you’ll not only master the art of crafting the world’s favorite dish—pizza—but also learn to make the delightful dessert, gelato! Visit our premier cooking studios in Milan, where skilled pizzaiolos will lead you through each step of the process.
- Follow the cues of an expert “pizzaiolo” to create a delicious and instagrammable pizza
- Get hands-on experience: The cooking classes at Mercato Centrale cooking school are designed to be hands-on, so you'll be actively involved in every step of the cooking process
- Mix the ingredients and churn your own gelato!
- Enjoy your delicious creations once they’re finished
- Get a full digital recipe booklet to impress your friends and family back at home
Meeting Point
TOWNS OF ITALY COOKING SCHOOL & TOURIST HUB
Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini 1 (corner piazza IV Novembre) next to Central Rail Station.
Towns of Italy Cooking School &Tourist Hub is located inside the CENTRAL MARKET ON first floor (1 floor UP from the ground floor).
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Is a pizza-making class in Milan worth it as a tourist activity?
For visitors spending more than one day in Milan, a pizza and gelato class is a genuinely worthwhile investment. It's a 3-hour hands-on experience that leaves you with real skills, a full meal with wine, and a more personal connection to Italian food culture than any restaurant meal can offer. The location inside Mercato Centrale - right next to Milan Central Station - also makes it one of the most convenient activity bookings in the city.
What should you look for when choosing a pizza-making class in Milan?
The most important factors are the instructor's background (a professional pizzaiolo vs a generic chef makes a significant difference), group size (smaller groups get more hands-on time), what's included in the price, and location. In Milan, a class inside or near Mercato Centrale is ideal, it's central, accessible from the main station, and the market itself is worth exploring before or after.
Is the pizza and gelato class in Milan a good activity for couples?
Yes, it's consistently one of the top-rated couple activities in Milan. The class is hands-on and social, you work together at the same station, and the shared meal at the end feels more intimate and memorable than a restaurant booking. It's a particularly popular choice for couples on a city break who want an experience rather than just another dinner out.
Can you combine a pizza-making class in Milan with a visit to the Duomo or the Last Supper in the same day?
Yes,the class runs for approximately 3 hours, making it easy to combine with a morning visit to the Duomo or an afternoon visit after a morning tour of the Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie. The cooking school is located at Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini 1, inside Mercato Centrale at Piazza IV Novembre, directly adjacent to Milan Central Station.
Is this pizza class suitable for vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions?
Yes the class can accommodate vegetarians, as the pizza toppings can be adapted to avoid meat. However, this class is not suitable for people with coeliac disease or severe gluten intolerance, as the dough is made with wheat flour and the kitchen is not a gluten-free environment. If you have other dietary requirements or allergies, we recommend informing us at the moment of booking.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the tour departure. For cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time, as well as in case of no-shows, the full amount will be charged.
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