Venetian Cooking: Authentic Italian Class

Immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of Venice with a market tour and private cooking class. Learn to make homemade pasta and warm focaccia bread from a passionate local chef.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - Massimo, a lively and engaging Venetian and Merchant Navy officer, is eager to share his passion for Venice and his family’s culinary traditions. Opt for the market tour to start your gastronomic adventure with a guided visit to Mercato di Rialto, the primary market for locals in Venice. Stroll through the market to discover…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto (if market tour is selected)
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Homecooked meal
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information

If you’ve always wanted to master the art of traditional Italian cuisine during your visit to Venice, your search ends here. Accompany your host, Massimo, on this 4-hour journey as you visit the Mercato di Rialto together, purchasing the fresh ingredients needed for your cooking lesson. Follow Massimo to his residence where you’ll be taught to prepare…

Location
Caffè Vergnano 1882
For market tour, meet Massimo at Caffe Vergnano 1882, a cafe close to the Rialto bridge. Massimo will be waiting for you outside the cafe. If you choose the cooking class only (no market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Please check the "Before you go" section in your confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brianab381
Jun 2, 2025
A fantastic experience! - Such an amazing time! Massimo was a fantastic host! We got a mini city tour while we explored the market. One of the best meals we had our entire time in Italy. Don’t hesitate to book this experience!
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Dave_p
Jun 2, 2025
Massimmo ! - This was the highlight of our trip! My wife and I enjoyed a special evening and cooking experience with Massimmo! He was so well prepared, entertaining and welcomed us into his home!
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A7755namaryl
May 29, 2025
A wonderful evening - This is one of our favorite memories from our time in Venice. It felt like eating dinner with family. The food was beautiful and delicious, and the company was perfectly delightful. Massimo is a humble but brilliant cook, weaving in his family heritage to share with us. The evening was filled with laughter and fabulous music from his vinyl collection. It was an intimate thing to welcome strangers into his home, and we were grateful to have such a unique Venetian experience.
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Amyst1410tv
May 20, 2025
Excellent cooking experience! - What a wonderful experience! Massimo charmed us with his Italian cooking and stories. He made delicious focaccia and pasta. My girlfriends and I helped! This delightful opportunity gave me insight into living in Venice, Italian families and culture. I highly recommend Massimo and his fantastic cooking adventure!
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Jillcv6192ei
May 16, 2025
Best experience of our entire trip to Italy. - Massimo was so personable, entertaining and informative. The food was amazing and such a good representation of what it would be like to live in Venice. We are already hoping to return.
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Ottoe506
May 3, 2025
Great Day - Massimo is professional, personable, and very intelligent. What a great day for everyone one of us. Our 24 year old daughter had a fabulous time. The food the wine and the conversation was wonderful. This is a must do for anyone that visits Venice.
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Chris_l
May 2, 2025
A truly incredible experience! - If I could give Massimo six stars, I would! From the moment we stepped into his home, it felt like we were being welcomed by long-lost Italian relatives—who just happen to be incredible chefs. Massimo taught us how to make real Italian food (which we now proudly refer to as “Massimo-level cuisine”) and kept us laughing, learning, and sipping some of the best wine and Grappa we’ve ever tasted. He’s part chef, part entertainer, and 100% legend. An unforgettable experience we’ll be dreaming about every time we eat pasta from now on! If you ever find yourself in Colorado, you have a place to stay! Cheers friend!
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149marilyni
Apr 8, 2025
Private cooking class and dinner - Our private chef Massimo was very professional, extremely personable and provided us with a wonderful culinary demonstration and meal. It was our wedding anniversary and he went well above to make this a very special experience. We highly recommend this cooking and meal experience.
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Kajini2025
Apr 8, 2025
10/10 - it was really nice — thank you! Nice house, good location, very friendly, It was a unique experience if you want to learn about Italian food.
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Villes925
Apr 7, 2025
Great evening in Venice! - I have never been in this kind of a activity and had no idea what to expect. After experiencing it I can recommend this for everyone! This was amazing experience which I would like to do again. Grab your friends and book this for guaranteed fun and stomach filling time. You don't need to be MasterChef for this, since you will get great instructions. I'm not a good cook,but even I managed to make something good. Overall the host and the whole crew are super nice, and felt like we had known them for years. Very warm atmosphere with lot of laughter. You book this or regret it for the rest of your life.
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From $149
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).