Pavia Tours, Tickets & Excursions

Learn how to make and roll your own fresh pasta like a true Italian nonna at a cookery class in the heart of Pavia. Make two types of pasta, including a filled pasta, under the helpful watch of an authentic Italian home cook. Then, make a tiramisu from scratch, and enjoy eating the delicious food you’ve created with your fellow cookery classmates around a large family table.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Pavia recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Would you like to discover the most authentic side of Italian gastronomy and share it with other enthusiasts of the “cucina italiana”? Enjoy this shared Market tour and typical Dining experience. Visit the vibrant local market and learn about the seasonal produce and secret ingredients. Then, head to your Cesarina’s house to enjoy a 3-course dining experience, showcasing the authentic regional dishes stored in the cookbooks of your host. You will take part in an experience which is so much more than just a lunch or dinner. You will make new friends, feel like one of the family and live like the Italians do.

Taste Pavia like a local and connect with an Italian Mamma. Tour the vibrant market and historical food shops to discover typical ingredients. Then head home for a cooking demonstration followed by a 4-course lunch or dinner with wine included. • Local market and food shops tour with a culinary enthusiast in Pavia • Learn Italy’s cooking secrets during your private cooking demonstration • 4-course lunch or dinner with wines included at a local's home

Your day in the Pavia is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Food lovers won’t want to miss the opportunity to immerse themselves in the secrets of Italian cuisine during this private cooking class. Alongside a local host—who will welcome you into their home for a truly intimate experience—learn to cook three different dishes typical to Pavia. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor accompanied by regional wines for a culinary experience few get to enjoy.

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship.

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is through its food. Go beyond a food tour and learn to make a traditional Italian meal during your time in Pavia. Head to the home of your local host and learn to prepare classic Italian dishes, including fresh pasta, during your class. Then, sit down to the fruits of your labor paired with local wine and good conversation.

Spend an intimate day learning about Italian cuisine during this private Pavia cooking class. Visit artisanal food shops you probably wouldn’t find alone, as well as the local market, before creating three local dishes in the comfort of your host’s home. Then, dine with them and sample regional wines for a truly immersive, personal day which few travelers experience.

Try our new escape room experience, a city-wide adventure! You will embark on a quest to uncover clues and solve puzzles as you explore the beautiful city of Pavia. You might find a message in an art piece or a secret symbol in a record store. The clues are placed across the city. Your team will follow the storyline and be the heroes, just like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft. This is not a usual escape game – it's an interactive adventure like no other. In Sato Code, the challenges become increasingly difficult. But the reward for your efforts is a chance to uncover the hidden gems of the city. The game designers have spent months crafting a story that perfectly captures the essence of Pavia. All installations are hand-made in our studio in Ticino. Each piece is uniquely designed. Step beyond the usual touristic hotspots and discover Pavia in the most exciting way. Don't settle for a usual tourist outing – try our activity!

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes.  Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.