Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Equipment (ingredients, apron...)
- Cookbook with Gelato recipes
- Gelato Making Class
- Chef
Meeting Location
Via de' Gargiolari
1/B, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-6476P122
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Equipment (ingredients, apron...).
- Cookbook with Gelato recipes.
- Gelato Making Class.
- Chef.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Family-friendly Gelato Making Class in Bologna will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Equipment (ingredients, apron...)
- Cookbook with Gelato recipes
- Gelato Making Class
- Chef
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
