Naples: Pizza and Gelato Making Class
About This Experience
If you're going to learn pizza making in Naples, learning gelato alongside it is a natural pairing. This three-hour class covers both, with a local chef explaining the science and tradition behind each.
The pizza session follows the classic Neapolitan method: hand-kneaded dough, a rest period, and then the stretching technique that produces the thin, blistered base the city is famous for. You'll top it with San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, then bake it in a wood-fire oven at 450°C — done in under 90 seconds.
The gelato session is genuinely educational. The chef explains why artisan gelato is denser and creamier than industrial ice cream, walks you through the churning process, and lets you choose your own flavour. You'll understand why Neapolitan gelato tastes so different from what you find at home.
The session ends with everyone eating their pizza and gelato together, paired with a glass of wine or a soft drink. Both recipes go home with you.
Highlights
- Make Neapolitan pizza dough from scratch and stretch it by hand
- Bake your pizza in a wood-fire oven at 450°C in under 90 seconds
- Create artisan gelato from scratch — choose your own flavour
- Learn the science behind why Italian gelato tastes different
- Eat your pizza and gelato together with wine or a soft drink
- Small group for personalised chef attention
- Take home pizza and gelato recipes
What's Included
- ✓ All pizza ingredients (dough, San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella)
- ✓ All gelato ingredients and equipment
- ✓ Chef's apron
- ✓ Glass of wine or soft drink
- ✓ Pizza you baked
- ✓ Artisan gelato you churned
- ✓ Recipe cards for pizza and gelato
Meeting Point
Piazza Carità area, Naples Centro Storico — a detailed map link and street address are sent after booking.
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.9/5 by 267 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
We had so much fun with our group! Our guide, Lorenzo explained things very well and made it a great experience. Highly recommend
— , 2026-07
I really enjoyed this class Chef Manuel was awesome! Highly recommend!
— , 2026-07
excellent. The chef Manuel was amazing. Really good experience for you!!
— , 2026-07
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose any gelato flavour?
You'll select from a range of classic Italian flavours the chef has prepared ingredients for — typically including pistachio, chocolate, lemon, and strawberry. Not every flavour is available every day.
How long does it take to make gelato?
About 45 minutes of active preparation, then the gelato sets while you're making and baking your pizza. By the time you're ready to eat, the gelato is ready too.
Is this class suitable for people with dairy allergies?
Both the pizza (buffalo mozzarella) and the gelato involve dairy. Vegan or dairy-free alternatives are not available by default — contact the provider if you have severe allergies.
Is this class suitable for children?
Yes — children are welcome and find the gelato-making especially engaging. No minimum age, but younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
What makes this different from the basic pizza and tiramisu class?
This class adds an extra 30 minutes and replaces tiramisu with artisan gelato — a more interactive dessert that also teaches the science of emulsification. It's the better choice if someone in your group loves ice cream.
