Discover the sweet side of Roman tradition with an intimate gelato-making masterclass led by two brothers from a long line of artisanal gelatieri. Set in a hidden workshop near Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, the experience ends with a moment of pure dolce vita: a coffee or aperitivo in one of Rome’s most elegant squares, where timeless beauty meets effortless charm.
Format: Half-day Experience
Where: Rome, Italy
When: Anytime, upon availability
Cost: From 95€ per person
What's included: A gelato making class
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations up to 7 days before the tour: Full refund (100%)
Cancellations between 3 and 7 days before the tour: 40% refund
Cancellations within 3 days of the tour: No refund (100% of the payment will be retained)
The Plan
Join Angelo and Federico—fourth-generation gelato makers—as they open the doors to their family’s laboratory in central Rome. You'll be introduced to two traditional gelato-making techniques: the historic method, using a vintage Carpigiani machine from the 1960s, and the modern process seen in today’s best gelaterie.
Together, you’ll weigh ingredients, mix your chosen flavors, and churn your own batch of artisanal gelato from scratch. As the gelato sets, you'll taste a variety of other signature flavors from their daily production and leave with a custom-packed tub of your freshly made creation.
The experience ends just a few steps away, in one of Rome’s most elegant corners—Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina. Whether you choose a coffee or a sparkling aperitivo, you'll unwind like a true Roman, surrounded by timeless architecture, stylish passersby, and the warm hum of a city steeped in history.
Where
Tucked away in the cobbled backstreets just moments from Piazza San Lorenzo in Lucina, the Ciampini Lab is where tradition and innovation meet. This working gelato atelier—still family-run—has become a beloved destination for locals who value craftsmanship, seasonal ingredients, and the charm of timeless rituals.
