About this tour
Learn to make gelato from scratch in a central Rome workshop. Over 90 minutes, a pastry chef walks you through ingredient selection, technique, and the science behind Italy's most famous frozen dessert. You'll prepare a batch, taste your work, and walk out with the know-how to recreate it at home. Soft drinks and hot beverages included.
Highlights
- Hands-on preparation from base to finished gelato
- Learn temperature control and churning technique
- Taste professional-grade ingredients sourced locally
- Take home your own batch to enjoy
- Small group setting, central Rome location
- Coffee and soft drinks throughout
What to expect
You'll work alongside the instructor at a proper kitchen station, handling real equipment used in Roman gelato shops. The first part covers ingredient ratios and flavour balancing—why gelato differs from ice cream in fat content and texture. You'll then mix, churn, and temper your own batch. The final stretch involves tasting and adjusting. Expect to get your hands sticky and leave with practical knowledge you can use anywhere. The session moves at a relaxed pace; no prior cooking skill required.
Good to know
Held near public transport links. Wear clothes you don't mind getting gelato on. Prams welcome for infants; small children can participate if supervised. Service animals permitted. Bring comfortable shoes—you'll be on your feet.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.