About this tour
Learn to make authentic gelato, granita and sorbetto in a hands-on kitchen session led by a former gelato shop owner in Italy. Over two and a half hours, you'll work through traditional techniques and home methods, understanding the difference between quality artisanal and mass-produced gelato. You'll prepare batches from scratch, taste your finished products, and discover what separates genuinely good gelato from the rest.
Highlights
- Make gelato, sorbetto and granita from raw ingredients
- Compare professional shop methods with home kitchen approaches
- Taste and critique your own creations
- Learn how to spot quality gelato by eye and palate
- Take home techniques for making gelato at home
- Understand Italian gelato culture and craft
What to expect
You'll spend the session in a working kitchen with all necessary equipment provided. Your instructor walks you through preparing three different gelato products, explaining the reasoning behind each step—why temperatures matter, how ingredient ratios affect texture, where home setups differ from commercial ones. There's a practical focus on the science and skill involved. Midway through or at the end, you'll taste what you've made, learning how to evaluate structure, flavour balance and mouthfeel. This isn't performance—it's a proper working lesson where you get your hands in.
Good to know
Mention any food allergies or intolerances when booking. The session suits adults and older teenagers; infants and very small children are welcome in prams. Public transport reaches the venue easily. Wear something you don't mind getting a bit sticky.
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.