About this tour
Learn to roll, shape and cut fresh pasta from scratch with Sfoglina Simonetta in Italy. This three-hour hands-on session teaches traditional techniques passed through generations, finishing with a leisurely lunch of what you've made. You'll work at your own pace in a private setting, picking up the rhythms and instincts of authentic Italian pasta-making without the rush of a group class.
Highlights
- Roll pasta by hand using a wooden pin
- Shape regional varieties like tagliatelle and pappardelle
- Private tuition from an experienced sfoglina
- Eat your creations with lunch included
- Small-group setting, flexible pacing
- Learn techniques tied to local food culture
What to expect
You'll start at a wooden work surface with flour, eggs and Simonetta's steady guidance. Expect to spend the first hour or so getting your hands used to the dough—kneading, resting, rolling. The middle section focuses on shaping: folding, cutting, coiling. By the final hour, your pasta is ready to cook. Lunch follows, where you taste the results alongside wine or water. The atmosphere is unhurried; this isn't a race through technique but a chance to feel how the dough responds.
Good to know
Public transport reaches the location easily. The work involves standing and repetitive hand movements, so it's not suitable for spinal injuries or advanced pregnancy. Gluten-free alternatives may be available—confirm when booking. Bring an apron or wear clothes you don't mind dusting with flour.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.