Discover the essence of Gragnano on this National Geographic-exclusive pasta tour, starting with a scenic bus ride along the Bay of Naples, under the watchful eye of Mount Vesuvius. Your National Geographic-trained guide will give you an insight into Campanian culture as you sit back and soak up the views.
The first stop is the Valley of the Mills, a picturesque ravine on the slopes between Sorrento, Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Here, a local volunteer historian and retired miller, dedicated to the restoration of the site, will reveal the fascinating engineering behind the series of mills, of which two will be exclusively opened for travelers on this tour.
Enjoy a short walk before heading to Pasta Cuomo. Here, visit the factory and museum, then travel back in time to experience Gragnano's past through virtual reality. During your tour you will meet and learn about one of the oldest pasta making families of the area, a family ancestry that is partly responsible for pasta's transatlantic journey to the United States in the late 1800s. Then, it's time to roll up your sleeves and put your culinary skills to test at an interactive pasta-making session, with Nonna Giuseppina (grandma!) on hand to guide you as you knead and roll.
Finally, indulge in a pasta lunch featuring ingredients sourced from the factory's garden, a true farm-to-table experience and a rewarding way to end the tour.
Nat Geo Day Tour: The Story of Pasta with Fusilli Making Class
- Discover the history of pasta and how Gragnano became renowned worldwide for its dried pasta, driven by one remarkable family
- Explore the restored mills in the Valley of the Mills, a picturesque ravine nestled between the mountains and the sea, between Sorrento, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast
- Discover the story of Pasta Cuomo - which was founded in 1820 but after initial success, closed down for 70 years until 2013 when the latest generation of the Cuomo family revived the business into the specialist pasta producer of today
- Engage in an interactive fusilli pasta-making workshop with 'Nonna Giuseppina', an expert who will guide you through every step of kneading and rolling
- Savor a delightful farm-to-table pasta lunch made with fresh ingredients from the factory's garden
Guide
-
Transport
-
Pasta making class
-
Lunch
-
Drinks
-
Glass of wine
Guide
- This tour may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive or gluten-intolerant due to the amount of loose flour in the air
- Please note, during your visit to the production area of the pasta factory, you'll be required to wear a protective hairnet and disposable apron
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Bring suitable footwear
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 48-hours in advance to receive a full refund.
What people say about this experience
At the moment there are no reviews for this experience.
You might also like
Udflugt i Napoli og de underjordiske tunneler med en lokal guide
Bestil denne lille grupperundvisning for at opdage Napolis antikke og moderne charme. Udforsk det underjordiske Napoli, og gå rundt i byens gader med vores dygtige lokale guide.
en, it
Privat udflugt i Napoli om traditioner og sagn med Den tilslørede Kristus
Book billetter til en privat rundvisning i Napolis historiske centrum med en lokal guide, hvor du opdager sagn, traditioner og den fantastiske Tilslørede Kristus i Sansevero-kapellet.
en, it, fr, es, de
Traditioner og sagn i Napoli på gruppetur med Den Tilslørede Kristus
Bestil billetter til en tur i lille gruppe i Napolis historiske centrum med en lokal guide, hvor du kan opdage sagn, traditioner og den fantastiske Tilslørede Kristus i Sansevero-kapellet.
en, it
Herculaneum privat og personlig rundvisning med lokal guide
Book denne private rundvisning og opdag det utrolige arkæologiske område i Herculaneum med en guide, som vil introducere dig til den utrolige historie om byen!
en, it, fr, es, de
Herculaneum Small Group Tour With an Archaeologist
Discover the archeological site of Herculaneum with an expert and find out more about the city's final hours walking among its ruins!
en, it, fr, es, de
Don't miss a tour with transport included from Naples to Pompeii, the city buried by meters of ashes and lapilli after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.
en, it
Daily tour to Pompeii with transportation
Book your daily tour to Pompeii with transportation with Musement. Choose your departure time and get your skip-the-line entrance ticket and round trip transportation from Naples to Pompeii.
en, it
Naples Underground skip-the-line ticket with guided tour
Enjoy a guided tour 40 meters below Naples's lively historic center and admire unique sites such as ruins of an ancient Roman theater and WWI air-raid shelters.
en, it
Full-Day Vesuvius and Pompeii Guided Tour with Lunch from Rome
Immerse yourself in the life of historical Roman cities through the Pompeii ruins, discover the wild beauty of Vesuvius, enjoy a real Neapolitan pizza.
en, es
Capri Sea View from Naples with Optional Swimming Stop
Experience a boat tour around the island of Capri. Sail past the Faraglioni, enjoy free time on the island and an optional swimming stop at Marina Piccola.
en, it, es