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Description
Good to Know
Guided by a professional chef, you'll discover the secrets behind real gelato: from selecting quality ingredients to mixing, churning, and freezing. You'll explore seasonal flavors and classic pairings, using fresh fruit, chocolate, nuts, or spices to create different flavors.
This hands-on experience is perfect for both adults and families, and suitable for curious beginners as well as food lovers. You’ll work step by step through the process, learning techniques you can easily replicate at home, even without a gelato machine!
At the end of the class, you’ll taste your own creations with the group and take home a recipe booklet including everything you prepared and more ideas to experiment with in your own kitchen.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
This activity is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants.
Please let us know if you have food allergies or dietary requirements.
Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
Please note that some parts of the activity may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Equipment (ingredients, apron...)
Cookbook with Gelato recipes
Gelato Making Class
Chef
Join a gelato-making class in a cozy kitchen in the heart of Bologna and learn how to make real Italian gelato from scratch. Guided by a professional chef, you'll explore the essential techniques to prepare artisanal gelato using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Once your gelato is ready, you'll taste it with the rest of the group. At the end of the class, you’ll receive a recipe booklet with everything you’ve made, along with some extra ideas to try at home.
The activity is suitable for adults, families, and anyone curious about Italian food culture. It is also designed to be easy to follow, even if you have no cooking experience.
DESSERT
Homemade Gelato
Prepared by yourself with seasonal ingredients
Meeting Point
La Soffritta - cooking class Bologna, Via de' Gargiolari, Bologna Città Metropolitana di Bologna Emilia-Romagna, Italy, IT, 40123
- The Chef will be waiting for you inside the Cooking School "La Soffritta".
- The Cooking School is inside the Falcone and Borsellino Gallery. Click the Google Maps link to reach the location easily.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance.
End Point
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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LISA_GSeptember 2026 • Viator
Great Italian experience!
Great experience! Delicious gelato! Was very interesting to try with a different toppings at the end
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Response from ViatorSeptember 25, 2026
Thank you, Lisa! We’re so happy you enjoyed the gelato and had fun trying all the different toppings. It was a pleasure to have you with us in Bologna! 😋
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nn52September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Creamy Gelato
Creamy Gelato that you make!! Our instructor, Mattia, guided us thru the steps to make some of the most wonderful gelato that I ever tasted…amaretto, peach sorbet, and creamy dreamy chocolate!
We had a great time and our bellies are satisfied!!! Grazie Mattia
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Response from ViatorSeptember 22, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you had such a fun time making gelato with Mattia and enjoyed all those delicious flavours, especially the amaretto, peach sorbet and chocolate! We’ll definitely share your lovely words with him. 😋
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S9188DKrobertmSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Gelato class
Mattia was great. Very professional and fun to cook with. We had a lot of fun in the class. Would definitely recommend this others.
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Response from ViatorSeptember 22, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re really happy you had such a fun time with Mattia and enjoyed the class. We’ll definitely share your kind words with him, and we truly appreciate the recommendation! 😋
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J2327WNkimeSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Gelato making
Very informative about the various types of gelato/ sorbet. Guide excellent
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lisacG9393MWSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Cookery class in Bologna - a must do
Absolutely brilliant cookery class. Highly recommend, we made lasagne, and had gelato, wine, and aperitif. Great value for money and friendly fun evening.