Cocktail Bar Tours in Italy: 15 to Book

1.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta and 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,937 reviews · 3 hours · from $99Our pick

Spend three hours near the Colosseum making handmade pasta and three spritzes: Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello. An English-speaking chef and mixologist guide you through kneading, cutting, cooking, and sauce making, with water, soft drinks, recipes, and your finished meal included. Classes hold no more than 14 people, and private groups are available.

“The guide was absolutely fantastic! So enthusiastic and a lot of fun!! Would recommend to anyone”

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2.Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Near the Colosseum, a local chef and mixologist guide you through handmade fettuccine, carbonara or vegetarian cacio e pepe, plus Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. The class lasts about three hours, welcomes up to 14 people, and includes recipes to take home. Guides such as Sunny, Jimmy, Benjamin, and Sherry are praised for warmth and patience.

“Sunny was the BEST and this experience was so so fun. We had the spritzes, we made the pasta, and we didn’t get kicked out when my husband messed up his pasta (probably should have). The food was delicious and the music was so fun! One of my favorite things we did in Rome.”

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3.Rome Tipsy Cooking Class: Make Pasta and Mix 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,357 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about three hours at Via Cesare Balbo making fresh fettuccine, learning carbonara or cacio e pepe, and mixing Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. English-speaking chefs such as Gaia, Sunny, Angela, and Benjamin lead the hands-on class. Groups are capped at 14, with recipes to take home.

“Very fun experience Gio and Kelly were super kind and fun to have this experience with. Would definitely come back.”

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4.Pasta Cooking Class with Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 158 reviews · from $89

Spend 2 to 3 hours in a central Rome kitchen making fettuccine, cacio e pepe, and carbonara while learning Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, and Limoncello cocktails. An English-speaking chef leads the class, with private and small-group options, fresh ingredients, vegetarian choices, and recipes sent by e-book.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip ! We really enjoyed the whole experience and it was so lovely meeting other people on the course as well as learning the amazing recipes. I also have to say that this was one of the best Carbonara’s I’ve had in my life and I’ve made it?!?!? Definitely worth doing this workshop just to learn how to make the carbonara and tiramisu alongside the social side of it. Do it! You won’t regret it x”

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5.Pizza Making Cooking Class With Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $56

Spend 2.5 hours near the Colosseum making pizza with a local English-speaking chef, then mix Aperol or Hugo Spritz. Hosts such as Sunny, Gio, Benjamin, and Larissa are known for warm humor and lively instruction. You will cook, eat, drink, and take home the recipes in a relaxed adult group setting.

“Cook was very awesome! She made me laugh a lot. Alcohol was plenty and they refill glass. Less time than listed but definitely got what you paid for!”

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6.Venice: Golden Hour Cruise with Classical Music & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Spend 90 minutes aboard an elegant catamaran sailing from Riva dei Sette Martiri past San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and toward Lido. You will have room to move, two toilets, one included drink, and a lively music mix of Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, and jazz interpretations. The crew speaks English, Italian, French, and Spanish.

“Ce que j’ai aimé c’est qu’il n’y avait pas beaucoup de monde, nous avions de la place au choix. A peine parti il faut choisir sa boisson. On n’a pas d’explication sur la parcours ni avant ni pendant.. et on ne connait pas non plus le parcours sur le site. Pas d’explication sur ce qu’on voit du bateau. Catamaran a voile et a moteur. Mais je le referais volontiers.”

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7.Rome Pizza Making Class with Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

At 8:30 pm, join a local chef near the Colosseum for a hands-on Roman pizza class with spritz making. Stretch dough, choose your toppings, learn Aperol and Hugo Spritz recipes, and share dinner with a group of up to 14. Guides such as Sunny, Gio, Benjamin, and Giovanna bring a friendly, party-like spirit.

“A brilliant evening, brilliant company and brilliant people. We made amazing pizzas and beautiful spritz a great night not to be missed!”

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8.Turin: Cocktail Masterclass at Casa Martini

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

At Casa Martini in Pessione, explore vermouth herbs, the Mondo MARTINI Gallery, and the Bar Academy before preparing and tasting three MARTINI cocktails. A professional MARTINI Ambassador leads the bilingual Italian-English lesson. The session suits adults of all skill levels, though the cocktail tasting can feel rushed near closing time.

“l’attività è divisa in due parti, la prima ora consiste in una visita in autonomia del museo, un po’ dispersiva, e la seconda ora consiste nella vera e propria masterclass. La masterclass è stata interessante, gli ingredienti e strumenti a disposizione appropriati ma il tempo insufficiente; bere 3 cocktail in meno di un’ora è infattibile, bisogna fare tutto di corsa e non c’è tempo di goderseli. L’attività dovrebbe durare almeno un’ora e mezza. Lo stabilimento chiude alle 19:30 quindi dopo aver bevuto di corsa non si può neanche sostare lì per un attimo. Se si viene in macchina è un problema, dato il consumo di alcol e la presenza di…”

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9.Evening Walking Tour with Cocktails and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · from $39Best value

Join an English-speaking local guide for a 2.5-hour evening walk from Castel Sant’Angelo to Piazza Navona. You’ll enjoy three Aperol Spritz or equivalent cocktails and one limoncello while hearing stories of papal politics, secretive churches, Bernini, Borromini, and Rome’s darker past. Guides such as Juan and Ishy have earned praise for making the walk personal and engaging.

“The tour guidd were very informative, really enjoyed it. Thank you”

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10.Italian Cocktail + Art of Making Pasta Cooking Class In Unique Milan Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $192

Join chef Vittorio and Letizia in Milan for a 2.5-hour class limited to nine people. You will mix a Martini Royale or Spritz, shape fresh pasta, prepare sauces, and sit down to enjoy the meal with Italian wine, beer, or soft drinks.

“It was such an amazing experience! Couldn't recommend it enough! The food and the drinks very very delicious. The hosts are very funny and kind people.”

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11.Rooftops of Rome by Night Food Tour with Dinner, Cocktails & Guided Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $431

Spend four private hours walking central Rome with a local guide, visiting three rooftops for cocktails, Roman snacks, dinner, dessert, and wine. You’ll see Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona from above. Guides named Maria and Andrea have been praised for their food knowledge and warm, personal approach.

“The tour was amazing. The guide was great and helpful. The food was amazing. We had a chance to see Rome in a different way. it was an wonderful evening.”

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12.“Rooftop Pasta and Cocktails Cooking Class”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Join local hosts Saverio and Angela for a three-hour rooftop cooking class in Rome. You’ll make fresh pasta and two Roman dishes from scratch, then enjoy Aperol, Campari, and Limoncello Spritz as you cook, eat, and share an easygoing Italian evening.

“Angela et pietro it’s was amazing expérience i love it the pasta was really great and i recomand it”

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13.Amalfi Coast: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Music & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews

Join Sail & Fun for a private two-hour sunset cruise from Positano, Amalfi, or Marina di Praia. You’ll anchor at a scenic coastal spot for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy local snacks and an open bar, then watch the sun set with music onboard. Mario is one named skipper associated with the experience.

“Mario was incredible! He made our trip from early communication to taking care of us on the trip with music, drinks and food to listening to what we wanted to get out of the trip. He made our evening truly special!!!”

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14.Taormina Rooftop & High End Cocktail Bar Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $223

Join Thomas, a Taormina nightlife host, for a private evening walk from Porta Messina to Porta Catania. You’ll visit four stylish cocktail spots near Piazza IX Aprile, Piazza Duomo, and the former Carmine church, with panoramic views, cocktails, and snacks. Expect stairs, cobbled streets, and a polished date-night atmosphere.

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15.Martini Cocktail Experience in Pessione, Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Travel from Turin to Casa Martini in Pessione for a guided museum and factory visit, then join a Martini Ambassador for a hands-on mixology class. You will learn vermouth production, see historic bottles and advertising, and prepare classic and modern cocktails with all tools and ingredients supplied. English and Italian simultaneous translation is available.

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