Unique things to do in Apennine Mountains
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Unique things to do in Apennine Mountains

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Exclusive Colosseum with Vip Arena Access
Explore the ancient wonders of Rome like never before with our Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor Experience. Highlights include: ⭐ Knowledge of expert historian guide ⭐ Complete tour of Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, including VIP Arena floor area. We will begin with the Colosseum, where you'll have the unique opportunity to walk on the same ground as gladiators and emperors. With an expert historian, you will gain a unique perspective of the Colosseum and its history. Next, you'll visit the Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome. Here you'll have the opportunity to explore the ruins of the emperor's palace and learn about the daily lives of ancient Romans and the role the Hill played in the city's history. Finally, you'll head to the Roman Forum, the political and economic center of ancient Rome. You'll walk through the ruins of the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and more, as you discover the center of the Roman Empire. Small groups only. Limited spots available for the arena floor, so don't wait - book your spot now! NOTES: Please remember to bring a valid form of photo ID for each participant. We will either start with the Colosseum OR Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, depending on ticket timings. The group size is 15 maximum.
The art of Pasta - Authentic Recipes
We will show you every secret to achieve an amazing pasta dough like in a Michelin star restaurant. I learn everything from my grandma, true pasta maker from Emilia Romagna (Bologna city). After many experience in Michelin star restaurant in Italy and around the world, I decide to open my experience on Airbnb to share my passion for pasta. You will meet only the best chefs in town, all with Michelin start restaurant back ground, all with the same mission, share our experience and our family traditions, ready to share the love for Italian Gastronomic culture. We going to start with a little introduction to the ingredients, after that we are going to do the dough and you will be able to prepare you own pasta from scratch! I will teach you many different kind of pasta shapes as: -Tortelli -Tagliatelle -Fettuccine and a lot more :) A wonderful experience about the magical word of pasta. Of course, at the end we are going to enjoy together some amazing pasta dishes. I will show you how to prepare few different sauces for our amazing pasta! We will be taste 3-4 different pasta dishes! This Class is suitable for vegetarians. Please note: open classes would not be suitable for gluten free and dairy free, I’m sorry about that. Private classes we can arrange a menu and dietary restrictions. Can't wait to share with you more about Pasta world!
Italian Spaghetti & Lasagna
lasagna is one of the best dishes in Italy. We will teach you how to do it! It will be a very fun experience, our teachers are waiting for you in our cooking school.
Also will learn how to make Spaghetti! We will be in San Frediano, the school can be reached from any point of the historic center even by walking. We will provide you with the tools useful for the preparation: kitchen gown, rolling pin and pasta cutter, eggs and flour. We will show you how to cook sauces to season your pasta. During the experience we will offer you the wine that I produce in my organic farm, make with natural method. Wine will be served at mealtime. If you want to drink during the lesson you can buy some bottles at our shop before the class. After preparing the pasta, we will set a table and eat it together the pasta that you have prepared, like an italian family. To finish, we will also taste a delicious chocolate dessert. All of you will received the recipes with our secrets. Generally the course lasts 3 hours with about 12 people per group, we are pleased to meet you and let you spend a nice time with us for a fun and unique experience
Handmade pasta with grandma
Cook with the best Italian chefs ever: obviously our grandmas, the Nonnas from Palombara! The grannies of our small village will show you how to prepare the perfect handmade pasta—no machines, just your hands, the freshest local ingredients, and love. All of these women started to make pasta in their childhood, keeping alive a tradition that is slowly disappearing. And they are ready to pass it to you! You’ll be part of our crazy big family for a day and join us as we walk the tiny medieval streets of Palombara Sabina to Grandma’s kitchen, located in the old winepress where our great-grandpas used to make wine that the community tapped straight from the barrel (or in Grandma's home... according to the weather). It's a special place for our family and the entire village. We will cook Ravioli, Fettuccine and Farfalle... you will be in a food coma at the end of the experience! Nonna Angela, Nonna Lalla, Nonna Renzia, Nonna Gio, Nonna Marisa are waiting for you!!! Mangia mangia!!! In loving memory of Nonna Nerina. For all the times you fed us, for your love, for all the hugs you gave to thousands of travelers from all over the world. This is your legacy. We love you, forever.
Handmade Pasta Class in Pantheon
I will teach you how to make the real Italian pasta from scratch. We will make two italian traditional pastas: ravioli and fettuccine. In addition to making homemade pasta we will prepare different sauces: Tomato and basil, Amatriciana, Gricia, Butter and sage. I live in a 17° century building 50 meters close to Piazza Campo dei Fiori. I'll wait for you there, in one of the most ancient square of Rome to tell you welcome to this traditional experience. We'll have a short speach in my penthouse (with a 360 view of the Roma roofs) to break the ice and talk about roman cuisine, then I'll show you ingredients we'll need. Then the cooking class can begin! You will become a perfect italian chef in only 3 hours. When we are finished we will cook, eat, and savour our pasta together. I’ll tell you all the secrets for the italian handmade pasta and some tipa to replicate easy at home. Other things to note: We don't have a gluten free option, sorry. Please tell me for any food allergies or intolerance. Vegetarians are welcome!

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Rome photo session
Join me on a captivating journey through Rome. I am a professional photographer, and I host an Airbnb experience dedicated to capturing the essence of Rome's iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps, among many others. Here's what you can expect from this unforgettable experience: ~ If it's your first photo shoot, don't worry! I'll guide you through poses, making you comfortable and confident ~ For guests who opt for a private session, the freedom is yours to choose the route. Tailor your experience to suit your preferences, ensuring a truly personalized photo shoot. ~ I will capture 100 original and 10 professionally edited photos. ~ You will receive the original photos on the same day, ensuring that your memories are fresh and vivid. The edited photos, highlighting the best of your experience, will be delivered to you within 3 days. Important Notes: * Guests desiring to change outfits during the session or those who prefer not to share their experience with others should book a private session. * To make the most of our photographic journey, please bring as few items as possible. Come, let's discover and capture the timeless beauty of Rome together.
Positano coast and Pompei Photoshoot
Would you like wonderful photos of your trip to Positano coast and Pompei? This experience is for you. During that experience we will do Photoshoot in Pompeii and Positano coast. Our Experience will start in front of Colosseo then we will explore there where we will take both candid and posed Photos of you. After Coloesseo we will go to Pompeii where is located 2 hours away from Rome. Pompeii is a vast archaeological site in southern italy Campania region , near the coast of the Bay Naples. i will give you so important and historical informations . Pompeii was buried under meters of ash and pumice after the catastrophic eruptions of mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. We will take also so uniqe photos in Arhaeological Park of Herculaneum. After finish our photoshoot tour in Pompeii we will go to our last place Positano coast. Positano Coast is a village and in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast where have awesome nature and sea view. I will take your photos and we will see around together and explore there. I will help you to give pose and we will capture your special moments. There will be our last point and our experience will finish at Positano coast. At the end of experience you will get all raw photos with high quality and a lots of historical information about city. This photosession will provide you as a individual souvenir of Rome.
Vespa Voyage Customized Roman Tour
Dear Guest, If you've visited Rome several times and find other tour routes boring, this tour is perfect for you. With our flexible route options, you can create your own personalized experience. Upon booking our tour, you will receive detailed information about the beautiful places to visit in Rome. This information will help you craft an incredible Roman Vespa Tour. Each spot on the tour lasts for 20 minutes, and your total tour time is 120 minutes, allowing you to choose up to 6 spots for your itinerary. At the conclusion of the tour, you can indulge in the best Italian Tiramisu, which is included in the package. *Important Note: All offerings are included in the price; there are no additional payments required. We do not accept cash payments. Please refrain from contacting us outside of the Airbnb platform, as doing so will result in automatic reporting. Guests may request their preferred drop-off point.
Rome Food and Wine Tour outside the tourist district
Do you want to explore authentic Roman eateries outside the tourist district with a local foodie? This is the right tour for you! Discover Garbatella, one of Rome's most typical district and sample a number of real Italian Aperitivo while experiencing the real roman local life. Highlights: Wine Dinner Local Guide Stories about the landmarks and the neighborhood We will start our walk from Piazza Benedetto Brin, where Garbatella was founded. We will then explore the unique architecture of the Lotti and we will do some sightseeing of the Public Baths, Palladium Theatre and Alberghi Suburbani. First stop at the winery La Mescita, the historycal organic winery of Garbatella, where you can enjoy a nice Italian Aperitivo Second stop at the winery-bistrot Il Melograno (which it's minimum staggering distance from the metro station!). Here you can taste the best Roman dishes in town. Just bring your curiosity and comfy shoes! The route includes several slopes, stairs and narrow streets.
Hidden Gem, Roman Countryside with Local Expert by Luxury
If you ever wanted to explore the real Italy this is for you! We will spend our day exploring three villages in the uncontaminated land of Sabina. We will enjoy the nature, taste local food and take beautiful photos, we are professional photographer and will be taking photos of you throughout the day. The Sabina area is still authentic and unspoilt with breath-taking sceneries wherever you go. It is a magical land of castles, medieval little towns connected by winding country roads, elegant restaurants and family run taverne. NOTE : For transportation we use ONLY LUXURY cars as Audi S6 C7 Avant or Audi A5 B8 Sportback or Mercedes Benz C220 SW AMG. We don't use any kind of bus or any kind of public transportation.

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Francy's Pasta&Gnocchi on the hills of Florence & city view
Don't miss this experience, learn the art of fresh egg pasta in a splendid Florentine villa from the 1500s. We will be on the hills of Florence, just ten minutes from the city center, from which you'll enjoy a fantastic view! Get out of the tourist circuit and enjoy your new friends!_ Transfer from the city center is included to come and back from my. place._We'll start with a welcome coffee and cookies in the morning , aperitivo in the evening, to get to know each other a little bit, then let's get our hands in the dough from scratch with flour and eggs, following our instructions, we'll do two different shapes of pasta. We will roll it out by hand and with the pasta machine, making shapes for Cappellacci & Spaghetti, but not without a small aperitif with tomato and basil “bruschetta” and few glasses of Prosecco! It is already time to prepare another dough, the potatoes Gnocchi. Come in the kitchen and watch how do the sauces for gnocchi, spaghetti and cappellaci with ricotta and spinach. We'll prepare the table to eat together all the meals you've made! Cheers, Salute! and buon appetito!Enjoy the home, and the splendid city view from the terrace, the red wine, the music, the conversation!The home is beautiful and cozy, with all the comforts.Our team will glad to host you and share our love for pasta and Tuscany with you!
Luca & Lorenzo, cooking in Chianti hills
Before booking please , read here below : We will meet in Santa Maria Novella station and we will take you in our house. The Journey takes just 20 minutes.We’ll explore the rich flavors of Italian cuisine in this interactive cooking class in a hillside woodland home. Together we’ll prepare different kinds of pasta from scratch,sauces, then learn how to make a traditional Italian dessert in a very friendly way .We’ll kick off lunch with a selection of Italian snacks with aperitivo before tasting our culinary creations.During the experience we will offer you ,free of charge, wine. Our meal will feature seasonal local herbs and of course you will taste our Oil .You'll enjoy a day outside from the noise of the city a non-turistic experience. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL MAKE HIS OWN PASTA THEN WE WILL COOK IT IN THE SAME POT TO BEEN SHARE IT , THEN WITH THE REST OF THER GROUP LIKE AN ITALIAN FAMILY. Our experience is a journey about food, love & passion. Other things to note Just the ones that are more than 16 can enjoy the experience Please let us know if you have allergies or dietary restrictions before booking,we are currently unable to accomodate those with celiac/dairy disease/vegans/gluten free , in our land and house there are dogs,cats, etc in case you are allergic There is no AC in the house Luca & Lorenzo won awards for Best Loved and Best rated experience worldwide
Once in a life time cooking class
Welcome home to our warm and heartfelt Roman cooking experience and learn to cook with the best chef ever, a roman Mamma! With us you're not just joining any cooking class; you're becoming a part of our roman family,mamma daughter Rolly and the family will thrilled to welcome you to our beautiful family home perched at top Gianicolo Hill, It offers the most breathtaking views of Rome. This isn't just about culinary traditions, it's about inviting you into our lives and our hearts. Expect to be welcomed with open arms, glasses of wine, and a genuine sense of belonging. This cooking course is an extension of our love for food, our city, and our heritage, all wrapped up in an experience filled with music and laughter.Whether it's perfecting the art of Tiramisù or creating two different types of handmade pasta, every step is shared with love and stories.This isn't just any cooking course; it's an authentic Roman experience filled with homemade food, entertainment, and the kind of laughter that can only come from being with family. A few notes: Rolly is our dog and will enjoy the experience, while we cherish children, this experience is tailored for adults, if you're a family we offer a class for families that you can book at https://www.airbnb.it/experiences/215021?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=fe104d59-f977-4b55-9642-c1d9f787c681
Truffle hunting in Chianti hills
Our adventure begins at morning in Piazza della Calza in Florence at Bar d'angolo. We'll drive to our 12th-generation winery, Wich is not open to the public, in the gorgeous wine country of Chianti Classico DOCG Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin. Explore the farm with ours kinds pets like truffle dogs, cat, chickens and pig (prosciuttina) and winery whit the owner winemaker and learn about the history of this 12th-century artisanal winery. We will go to find truffles in our Woods. You ' ll return to Florence in the end. Other things to note Meeting point Piazza della Calza at"Bar d'angolo"near Porta Romana Firenze
Fresh pasta in a professional Pastificio
You will learn how to make many types of homemade pasta in a real laboratory of pasta, reviewed among the "best 10 pastificio in Rome" . We will start with handmade pasta, made with different kind of flours: like ancient grain Triticum Monococcum, Grano Saraceno (buckwheat) and wholemeal flour. We will do thin sheets dough, explanation of safe food cutting procedures, realization of three types of ravioli, tortellini, fettuccine with two typical Italian sauces. The experience includes a delicious tasting of local cheese and Italian Prosecco. We can also accomodate GLUTEN allergy guests and VEGAN guests for a very tasty fresh pasta. We will cook all pasta and the sauces made during the class, eating our different kind of pasta done, sipping good Italian wine. An express tiramisu preparation will follow as a dessert. Moreover, to all the participants will be offered complimentary, the exclusive Professional Chef Hat with logo of "Pastificio Faini". In additional to the regular program, everyday of the week a different version will be presented: Monday and Saturday Carbonara sauce; Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday Friday- CacioPepe sauce; Wednesday. A membership registration is requested to make the class. (no extra cost is due). Same program available also in our second experience "Fresh pasta in Antica Cucina"

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MY FARM three experiences in one day
Immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside with 3 different experiences! We will meet in Florence, an authorized driver will take you to our farm in just 35 minutes. What will we do? 1 - Walk among country fields, ancient olive trees and vineyards, enjoy the landscape, the plants, the explanation of our history, an occasion to take photos in the suggestive setting.
Maybe you will meet our funny domesticated pig! In September taste the grapes! 2 - Visit the cellar and taste 5 organic Tuscan wines: white & red, aged directly from the barrel, and "vin santo" a traditional sweet wine. Then you can taste olive oil, we will delight you with a short film about our mission. You have the opportunity to buy wines at cellar prices, or order them to ship. 3 The last part is dedicated to making fresh pasta, with Raffaella or Laura, they teach the secrets to make pasta like Spaghetti or Ravioli! The pasta will be mixed and cooked together with that of the others, it will not be possible to do individual cooking. Of course, we will eat them together at a long table as in an Italian family. During lunch will be served our wine. One of our co-hosts will make sure that you can be the protagonist! We will be about 16 participants. Transport by van, with driver, from Florence is included. Attention: the return is by train to Florence, the most ecological and comfortable way to avoid traffic.
Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
Fill your visit to the Vatican with extra meaning, history and interesting facts with an expert guide on an intimate small-group up to 13 guests only. This tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica lets you into the secrets of the most important art works, following the intriguing history of the Vatican, revealing the background stories about its great art. Admission is included and will allow you to enter the Vatican without having to wait in a long line. Highlights: - Sistine Chapel – Michelangelo’s celebrated masterpiece, and part of the cultural deposit for all mankind. The ceiling of the chapel portrays the creation of Adam and includes paintings of the Last Judgment while wall frescoes depict the life of Moses and Christ. - Gallery of Maps, the world’s largest geographical museum. - Pio-Clementino Museum with a rich collection of antique art. - Lacoöon and His Sons, one of the world’s most significant sculptures, and the Apollo del Belvedere, canon of beauty of the human body. - Gallery of Tapestries and its collection of unique textiles, skilfully restored by nuns. - St. Peter's Basilica. You will see Michelangelo's Pieta’, one of the most beautiful sculptures in the history of art. Please notice that most of the group itinerary is set by the Vatican. We do not visit Raffael's Rooms in groups due to their small size and very limited maneuvering.
PASTAMANIA
Learn how to make homemade pasta easily and successfully. We will meet in Florence at our cooking school located in the historic center, in front of the Arno river. We are a team of professionals chefs, we are pleased to meet you and let you spend a nice time with us for a fun and unique lesson. We will teach the secrets how to make RAVIOLI, FETTUCCINE or SPAGHETTI & TORTELLI in different shape. We will provide you with the tools useful for the preparation: kitchen gown, rolling pin and pasta cutter, eggs and flour. After the preparation, we will cook together the pasta with the relatives sauces. Each participant will prepare their own pasta, then we will cook it in the same pot to share it, then with the rest of the group like an italian family. The experience lasts about 3 hours, It will also be an opportunity to socialize with other travelers and with your host in an Italian atmosphere. During the meal will be served delicious organic Tuscan wine, that we produce on our farm called "Dalle Nostre Mani”, wines produced with natural methods. If you want to drink during the lesson you can buy some bottles at our shop before the lesson. We hope that this experience can be useful to increase your culinary knowledge and make sure that you can do our secrets at your home and leaving your diners amazed! Every participant will receive english instructions.
Cooking Class & 360 View of Florence
We meet in piazza San Pier Maggiore, an historical sight, where we will buy seasonal products from a traditional vegetable stall. We will then move to the terrace where a breathtaking view of Florence awaits us. Sometimes, to spice up our cooking class, some fabulous Florence folks will join us, dishing out their local experiences with a pinch of anecdotes and a dash of suggestions on the coolest things to do! We will get our hands dirty and we’ll prepare an appetizer and we will prepare a fresh hand/home made egg and flour pasta (e.g. tagliatelle, pappardelle), and a fresh and sweet Tiramisù. The experience will end by enjoying our meal and the deserved results of the hard work together!! Sample menu is as below, sauces and pasta shape may change based on in season fresh ingredients: Antipasto: Fettunta or Bruschetta Primi: Tagliatelle & Pappardelle Dessert: Tiramisù Other things to note: Culinary experience can be personalized to accommodate vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options or food allergies. Please communicate it when booking. You don't need to bring anything to this experience, everything will be provided to you! Where we will meet: Piazza San Maggiore close to Ghibellini restaurant in front of the big arch. NOTE: Class takes place in any weather, since the kitchen area is enclosed with floor to ceiling windows to appreciate the view!
Amazing Professional Photo Tour in Rome
Looking for an amazing photo shoot experience in one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the world? Look no further! Our professional experience combines a street photography session with a historical tour of some of Rome's most iconic landmarks. You'll have gorgeous photos taken in front of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain or the Roman Forum, and more - making for a memorable experience What’s included: ✓ 1.5-hour photography session through old Rome with a professional photographer ✓ All original photos will be delivered digitally during 24h ✓ 20 colour edited photos delivered digitally after your choice during 24h (RAW files on request) ✓ Walking historical tour of Rome I’m a professional photographer with 8-year experience who works in Rome. I know this old eternal city and all its hidden gems and that helps me to create amazing photos. I'm always trying to help people with their poses, and I do my best to make you feel relaxed and confident. Looking to add more attractions like the Spanish Steps, the Vatican or The Pantheon to your photography session? Contact us for a custom private booking Create unforgettable memories and book your Amazing Photo Session today! You won’t be disappointed!
Exclusive Colosseum with Vip Arena Access
Explore the ancient wonders of Rome like never before with our Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor Experience. Highlights include: ⭐ Knowledge of expert historian guide ⭐ Complete tour of Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, including VIP Arena floor area. We will begin with the Colosseum, where you'll have the unique opportunity to walk on the same ground as gladiators and emperors. With an expert historian, you will gain a unique perspective of the Colosseum and its history. Next, you'll visit the Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome. Here you'll have the opportunity to explore the ruins of the emperor's palace and learn about the daily lives of ancient Romans and the role the Hill played in the city's history. Finally, you'll head to the Roman Forum, the political and economic center of ancient Rome. You'll walk through the ruins of the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and more, as you discover the center of the Roman Empire. Small groups only. Limited spots available for the arena floor, so don't wait - book your spot now! NOTES: Please remember to bring a valid form of photo ID for each participant. We will either start with the Colosseum OR Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, depending on ticket timings. The group size is 15 maximum.
Skip the Line-Colosseum Small Group, Roman Forum & Palatine
Discover the secrets of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum on this small-group experience We are a mix of art historians & archeologists, we all are certified local guides that will take you through this historical journey making this a lifetime experience. We’ll skip the long entrance lines at each attraction Heading into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears, exploring the amphitheater’s first and second levels, we'll entertain you with tales of gruesome gladiator battles! We'll walk through the ancient streets of the Roman Forum, where you can admire the remains of the Temple of Hadrian and learn more about life in ancient Rome We’ll strolling up the Palatine Hill to see where Rome’s wealthiest inhabitants once lived! ENGLISH ONLY MANDATORY TO PROVIDE FULL NAMES & AGE of each visitor ASAP An official ID will be required when entering. Failure to bring ID with you can result in refusing you the entrance NOT possible to attend wheelchair/stroller/crutches The Tour ITINERARY can start with either the Colosseum or the Palatine Hill/Roman Refunds will not be provided to those who did not share full names, for no-shows and late arrivals. If you are late at the meeting point, you will not be able to join.
Fettuccine pasta and Tiramisu dessert making cooking class
Enjoy Fettuccine and Tiramisu making cooking class in the heart of Rome where you will learn how to make Fettuccine pasta from scratch and our famous Tiramisù from simple and fresh ingredients. You will discover the recipe and the secrets of this popular dishes and you will have the chance to ask questions our local chef expert in the Italian cuisine. Greet your chef at the established restaurant in the heart of Rome. Just wear your chef hat and your apron and you will be ready to work. First, you will start to make your own pasta from flour and eggs, the chef will show you which kind of pasta you can prepare with this recipe. Once the pasta will be ready, you will proceed to the Tiramisù making using all ingredients and tools needed. When the lesson will be finished, just choose your topping sauce (carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, alfredo etc.) have a break and relax yourself with a good glass of wine and the restaurant will cook for you the fruit of your labour!
The art of Pasta - Authentic Recipes
We will show you every secret to achieve an amazing pasta dough like in a Michelin star restaurant. I learn everything from my grandma, true pasta maker from Emilia Romagna (Bologna city). After many experience in Michelin star restaurant in Italy and around the world, I decide to open my experience on Airbnb to share my passion for pasta. You will meet only the best chefs in town, all with Michelin start restaurant back ground, all with the same mission, share our experience and our family traditions, ready to share the love for Italian Gastronomic culture. We going to start with a little introduction to the ingredients, after that we are going to do the dough and you will be able to prepare you own pasta from scratch! I will teach you many different kind of pasta shapes as: -Tortelli -Tagliatelle -Fettuccine and a lot more :) A wonderful experience about the magical word of pasta. Of course, at the end we are going to enjoy together some amazing pasta dishes. I will show you how to prepare few different sauces for our amazing pasta! We will be taste 3-4 different pasta dishes! This Class is suitable for vegetarians. Please note: open classes would not be suitable for gluten free and dairy free, I’m sorry about that. Private classes we can arrange a menu and dietary restrictions. Can't wait to share with you more about Pasta world!
Italian Spaghetti & Lasagna
lasagna is one of the best dishes in Italy. We will teach you how to do it! It will be a very fun experience, our teachers are waiting for you in our cooking school.
Also will learn how to make Spaghetti! We will be in San Frediano, the school can be reached from any point of the historic center even by walking. We will provide you with the tools useful for the preparation: kitchen gown, rolling pin and pasta cutter, eggs and flour. We will show you how to cook sauces to season your pasta. During the experience we will offer you the wine that I produce in my organic farm, make with natural method. Wine will be served at mealtime. If you want to drink during the lesson you can buy some bottles at our shop before the class. After preparing the pasta, we will set a table and eat it together the pasta that you have prepared, like an italian family. To finish, we will also taste a delicious chocolate dessert. All of you will received the recipes with our secrets. Generally the course lasts 3 hours with about 12 people per group, we are pleased to meet you and let you spend a nice time with us for a fun and unique experience
SkiptheLine Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, StPeter Basilica
Enjoy the Skip the Line tour with a guide dedicated to answering questions and enlightening everyone on the spectacular history behind this heritage site. The ticket is included and gives us the privilege of cutting the long lines and having a fast-tracked journey through the amazing museums, galleries and landmarks. This immensely catholic journey will be explained by our expert local guide where you will learn the history behind many places and things such as the beloved Sistine Chapel, the iconic Belvedere Courtyard, the antique galleries, and so much more. Take that perfect picture in front of the Pigna Statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, discover the series of galleries in Raphael’s Rooms. The Sistine Chapel will surely be a highlight of this tour, as it is extremely important and where the Pope goes to worship. On this journey, you will learn the secrets and legends that only a local would know and will get a special look into this historical site. We speak a high level of English and we are ready to answer any and all of your questions throughout the tour. Do you know where the special chimney used for the black and white smoke traditionally is? Your guide will tell you! Were Raphael and Michelangelo friends? Not exactly, let's discover it! Great experience for solo, couples, families, groups or team building events. Not possible to attend with wheelchair
Handmade pasta with grandma
Cook with the best Italian chefs ever: obviously our grandmas, the Nonnas from Palombara! The grannies of our small village will show you how to prepare the perfect handmade pasta—no machines, just your hands, the freshest local ingredients, and love. All of these women started to make pasta in their childhood, keeping alive a tradition that is slowly disappearing. And they are ready to pass it to you! You’ll be part of our crazy big family for a day and join us as we walk the tiny medieval streets of Palombara Sabina to Grandma’s kitchen, located in the old winepress where our great-grandpas used to make wine that the community tapped straight from the barrel (or in Grandma's home... according to the weather). It's a special place for our family and the entire village. We will cook Ravioli, Fettuccine and Farfalle... you will be in a food coma at the end of the experience! Nonna Angela, Nonna Lalla, Nonna Renzia, Nonna Gio, Nonna Marisa are waiting for you!!! Mangia mangia!!! In loving memory of Nonna Nerina. For all the times you fed us, for your love, for all the hugs you gave to thousands of travelers from all over the world. This is your legacy. We love you, forever.
Handmade Pasta Class in Pantheon
I will teach you how to make the real Italian pasta from scratch. We will make two italian traditional pastas: ravioli and fettuccine. In addition to making homemade pasta we will prepare different sauces: Tomato and basil, Amatriciana, Gricia, Butter and sage. I live in a 17° century building 50 meters close to Piazza Campo dei Fiori. I'll wait for you there, in one of the most ancient square of Rome to tell you welcome to this traditional experience. We'll have a short speach in my penthouse (with a 360 view of the Roma roofs) to break the ice and talk about roman cuisine, then I'll show you ingredients we'll need. Then the cooking class can begin! You will become a perfect italian chef in only 3 hours. When we are finished we will cook, eat, and savour our pasta together. I’ll tell you all the secrets for the italian handmade pasta and some tipa to replicate easy at home. Other things to note: We don't have a gluten free option, sorry. Please tell me for any food allergies or intolerance. Vegetarians are welcome!
Authentic Pizza Class, secret Dough, starter and San Marzano
You will have the best experience of your life! The most popular food in the world! You will make your own pizza in the city that invented it! So First step I'll give aprons, and we'll start creating the dough. You gonna receive all explanations about ingredients. its process and secrets, step by step you'll make your neapolitan dough! Second step will be about cutting the dough, through a special and old technique of more than 600 years, called "mozzatura", learnt from mozzarella chefs. After i will give you a local starter. This part is very important for you to understand the high quality of products that everybody should use while cooking. Finally we gonna make the Margherita pizza! I will show you how to stretch out pizza dough and add ingredients on top like only a pizza chef does. I'll explain you each ingredient but a little focus more on our juicy San Marzano tomato recipe. Last step we will cook the pizza in the neapolitan oven. I'll give you many info's about that and you will also put your pizza on the plate. While you'll enjoy your pizza with an included drink, I'll tell you the history of Pizza. And finally you'll receive a personalized diploma!
Cinematic Photoshoot in Rome
Who doesn't love Italian cinema? Cinematic-style Travel Photoshoot is a great way to have unforgettable memories of your holiday in the eternal city with a professional Fashion Photographer and Filmmaker with more than 8 years of experience. My mission is not only to create a cinematic vision of this day but to tell the story through your photos. Are you ready for "La Dolce Vita"? This expression derives from a famous worldwide Italian movie, and many people associate it with a vague idea of a picturesque life in Italy. We'll help you how to pose, act and feel comfortable with the camera as a real star and your photos will have a natural look. To have an idea of the pictures you can get, check our insta: @vis_arts_ You can check the following points. - We have two types of sessions: 1. Shared (Multiple people share at the same time) 2. Private (You are the only guest) Please make sure that when you make a booking :) - We will send you all your photos and also we will edit some of your favorite ones depending on the session type. - We can also help you with outfits, professional makeup and hairstylist. - Outfit change and use of accessories like newspaper, and coffee on the shooting is available only for Private session. - For professional video shooting, you can just write me. If you have any questions about our experience, send me a message. Let’s write your story :)