Savoiardo-Baking Tiramisù & Gelato Class, Trastevere

4.8(16 reviews)
Provided by:GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME
⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews) | 💰 $92.08 | ⏱️ Duration: 2.5 hours | 👥 Max Up to 10 people
💡What is the Savoiardo-Baking Tiramisù & Gelato Class, Trastevere?
This 2.5-hour semi-private cooking class from GOURMETALY teaches you to make tiramisù and gelato from scratch in central Rome, priced at $92.08. You bake your own savoiardo biscuits, whip the mascarpone cream, and learn fruit-based gelato with a pastry chef, in groups of up to 10. It's alcohol-free and best for hands-on dessert lovers.

Tour at a Glance

Duration2.5 hours
Price (from)$92.08 per person
AlcoholAvailable as a paid extra
Meeting pointWe will meet at the corner with via natale del grande
WeatherIndoors — weather-independent
Group sizeSmall groups available
LanguagesEnglish
OperatorGOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME
CancellationFree cancellation available
Rating4.8/5 (16 reviews)
DurationPrice (from)
2.5 hours$92.08 per person
DurationAlcohol
2.5 hoursAvailable as a paid extra
DurationMeeting point
2.5 hoursWe will meet at the corner with via natale del grande
DurationWeather
2.5 hoursIndoors — weather-independent
DurationGroup size
2.5 hoursSmall groups available
DurationLanguages
2.5 hoursEnglish
DurationOperator
2.5 hoursGOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME
DurationCancellation
2.5 hoursFree cancellation available
DurationRating
2.5 hours4.8/5 (16 reviews)
🔄Price & reviews last verified on July 15, 2026

👨‍🍳 What Makes This Worth Booking

GOURMETALY's Trastevere dessert class puts you at the bench making the biscuit base yourself — the description promises "you'll be a chef, not a spectator," not a demonstration you watch from a stool. The pastry chef walks you through the full build of tiramisù, from baking the savoiardo cookies to the mascarpone cream and the final display, in a semi-private group of up to 10. The gelato segment adds a second skill in one sitting: the difference between ice cream and gelato, then making and tasting a fruit sorbet.

🍜 The Experience

This class covers two Italian desserts back to back — gelato (Italian ice cream) first, then tiramisù (coffee and mascarpone dessert). The listing gives no structured itinerary, so this is what the operator's own description states, no more.
You start in the world of gelato, learning what actually separates ice cream from gelato. From there you make a water-based gelato sorbet with fresh, seasonal fruit and taste it.
The tiramisù segment is the class's centerpiece, and it starts at the base: you bake your own savoiardo biscuits rather than starting from store-bought ladyfingers. That's the differentiator baked into the title.
From the baked cookies you move to the mascarpone cream, then assemble and display the finished tiramisù step by step. The operator describes the tiramisù as organic and the whole class as alcohol-free.
The setting is indoor, so weather is not a factor. Beyond the two desserts, the listing doesn't detail additional stops or tastings — treat this as a focused pastry workshop, not a walking food tour.

💰 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: GOURMETALY's Trastevere dessert class runs $92.08 for 2.5 hours of hands-on baking with a pastry chef, and the listing doesn't state a tastings count — so a strict per-tasting figure isn't possible here. As a benchmark, a DIY route in Trastevere lets you buy a gelato for roughly €2-6 and a slice of tiramisù at a bakery for a few euros more, so the premium here is not the dessert — it's the pastry chef teaching you to build both from the biscuit up, plus the recipe knowledge you keep. If your goal is eating dessert, this is expensive; if it's learning to make it, the value is the skill.
  • You want to actually make tiramisù from scratch — including baking the savoiardo base — not just eat it
  • You prefer a small, semi-private setting (up to 10) with a professional pastry chef
  • You want two skills in one session: fruit-based gelato and tiramisù
Skip it if:
  • You want a walking food tour of Trastevere's streets — this is a fixed indoor class on two desserts
  • You want wine or an aperitivo with your dessert — this class is alcohol-free

✅ What's Included

  • Tiramisù class — learn to bake the cookies and make the cream
  • Gelato class — learn to make water-based gelato with fresh, seasonal fruit
  • Bottled water
  • Tour escort/host

❌ Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Alcohol (the class is alcohol-free)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from the venue

🥗 Dietary & Comfort

The listing does not state whether the class accommodates vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or halal diets — ask GOURMETALY before booking. What the description does confirm is that the class is alcohol-free and the tiramisù is made organic.
The class is held indoors, so there's no weather exposure and no cobbled-lane walking involved. The listing flags not wheelchair accessible, so confirm venue access directly with the operator if that matters to you.
Because tiramisù and mascarpone are dairy- and egg-based, anyone with those allergies should raise them before booking — the listing carries no allergy policy.

ℹ️ Practical Info

  • Meeting Point: At the corner with Via Natale del Grande, in Trastevere — confirm the exact door with GOURMETALY when you book.
  • What to Bring: An appetite for dessert; the class provides the ingredients and bottled water.

🤫 Insider Tip

The tiramisù here starts one step earlier than most classes — you bake the savoiardo biscuits yourself rather than assembling from bought ladyfingers, so if that from-the-base process is the reason you're booking, confirm it's still part of the current run when you reserve.
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TrastevereFoodTour Editorial Review

3.6
TrastevereFoodTour Rating — independent editorial score

Hands-on tiramisù and gelato instruction fills this 2.5-hour class in Trastevere. Led by a professional pastry chef through GOURMETALY FOOD TOURS OF ROME, the session covers savoiardo baking, mascarpone cream assembly, and a gelato sorbet introduction, with groups capped at 10 participants. At $92.08 per person, the listing leaves key questions unanswered — specifically how many tastings are included and whether the experience substitutes for a meal — and only 16 reviews currently exist to validate the 4.8/5 rating. Smart choice for: travelers who want structured, step-by-step dessert technique in a small-group setting and don't require alcohol pairings or detailed dietary accommodation upfront.

By TrastevereFoodTour Editorial TeamJul 15, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.8(16 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through GetYourGuide

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this class replace a meal?

No — it's a dessert-making class covering tiramisù and gelato, not a full meal. Eat beforehand and treat what you make as the sweet course.

Is there alcohol involved?

No, the operator states the class is alcohol-free. There's no wine pairing or aperitivo included.

Do I actually cook, or just watch?

The description says you'll be "a chef, not a spectator," baking the biscuits and making the cream yourself. It reads as hands-on, though the listing doesn't label the format formally — confirm with GOURMETALY if that's decisive.

Can vegetarians or people with dairy allergies join?

The listing doesn't state dietary accommodations, and tiramisù is dairy- and egg-based by nature. Contact the operator before booking to confirm what's possible.

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