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Private Italian Cooking Experience in a Local Buenos Aires Home

About this experience

This experience invites you to truly live the Italian spirit of Buenos Aires for an evening. Step into a local home, share stories over Argentine wine, and learn to prepare fresh handmade pasta, a traditional homemade sauce, and classic tiramisú completely from scratch.

Your host will guide you through every step, making the experience enjoyable whether you’re an experienced cook or trying pasta-making for the first time. Along the way, you’ll discover the fascinating history of Italian immigration in Argentina and how it shaped the city’s culture and cuisine.

This private experience is warm, interactive, and deeply personal — perfect for couples, families, friends, or solo travelers who want an authentic local connection instead of a standard tourist activity. Come hungry, curious, and ready to cook, laugh, and enjoy one of the most beloved culinary traditions in Buenos Aires.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Private Italian Cooking Experience in a Local Buenos Aires Home

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is included

  • Argentine wine and beverages
  • Homemade multi-course meal
  • All ingredients and cooking materials
  • Printed or digital recipes
  • Personalized cultural experience
  • Local host and culinary instructor
  • Private cooking class

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Additional alcoholic beverages not listed

Itinerary and highlights

Step inside a welcoming local home in Buenos Aires and discover how Italian immigration helped shape Argentine food culture. Your private host will introduce you to traditional family recipes passed down through generations while guiding you through a fully hands-on cooking experience.

You’ll begin with appetizers and a glass of Argentine wine while learning about the history of Italian communities in Buenos Aires. Then, prepare fresh handmade pasta from scratch, create a traditional homemade sauce, and finish by making classic tiramisú for dessert.

Throughout the experience, your host will share cooking techniques, cultural stories, and family traditions in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Once everything is ready, sit down together to enjoy the meal you prepared, paired with wine and warm local hospitality.

This experience combines cooking, culture, storytelling, and genuine connection — offering travelers far more than a typical cooking class.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Head to Gorriti 4882 in Palermo Soho and look for Wine Window Argentina. The entrance is at street level, in a lively area filled with restaurants and boutiques. If you’re arriving by taxi or rideshare, simply provide the address. Please arrive a few minutes early to meet your guide comfortably.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Tours Buenos Aires

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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