Exclusive Lake Como Cooking Class near Villa Balbianello

Duration5h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into a truly exclusive experience on Lake Como, where elegance, privacy and authentic Italian lifestyle come together in a setting reserved just for you.

Your journey begins in Lenno, where your private chef will welcome you at the pier and escort you to a stunning lake-view villa. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, enjoy an intimate culinary experience far from the crowds.

Guided by your chef, discover the art of Italian cuisine by preparing fresh handmade pasta using ancient grains, paired with a traditional dessert. Choose between a hands-on class or a relaxed cooking show, tailored to your pace.

More than a cooking class, this is a private immersion into Italian culture, with premium ingredients and genuine hospitality.

After cooking, enjoy an elegant aperitivo followed by lunch overlooking the lake. At the end, your chef will accompany you back to Lenno.

Perfect for couples and travelers seeking an intimate and memorable experience.

Options

Cooking Show

This experience is a demostration-style cooking show with limited hands-on participation.

Hands - On Class

Hands-on Cooking Class: This is a fully interactive cooking class where guests actively prepare each dish.

What's included

Exclusive hands-on pasta-making class in a private villa (fresh pasta and dessert)
Tasting of local cured meats and cheeses
Escort to Lenno Boat Terminal after the class (25 min walk)
Escort to a charming villa at Lido di Ossuccio (25 min walk)
1 bottle of wine every 3 people, water and coffee

Gratuities
Extra drinks and meals not included in the program
Hotel pickup/drop-off

What to expect

Start your experience in the charming village of Lenno, known for its scenic waterfront and the world known enchanting Villa del Balbianello, one of the most famous villas on Lake Como, known for its terraced gardens and appearances in movies like Star Wars and James Bond.

Lake Como
Isola Comacina
Lenno

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your chef outside "La Fabbrica del Gelato" icecream shop in Lenno at Piazza 11 Febbraio. At the end of the cooking class, your chef will accompany you to the Lenno ferry dock, where you can catch a public boat back to Bellagio.

End point

Meet your chef outside "La Fabbrica del Gelato" icecream shop in Lenno at Piazza 11 Febbraio. At the end of the cooking class, your chef will accompany you to the Lenno ferry dock, where you can catch a public boat back to Bellagio.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Participants should be physically fit to walk approximately 25 minutes from the villa to Lenno after the class.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.