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Cooking class in Venice
Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice
Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice
Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice
Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

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Overview

If you're looking to learn to cook traditional Italian food when in Venice, then look no further. Join your host Massimo on this 4-hour experience and explore Mercato di Rialto together while you'll shop for fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Walk to Massimo's home where you will learn to cook authentic Italian dishes before siting down at his dining table to share the meal you helped prepare. Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch and warm focaccia bread!

Massimo learned to cook from his family who owned a restaurant for many generations. His mother and nonna were influential in his appreciation for food. He enjoys hosting travelers at his home so he can share his passion for cooking and his city.

Massimo lives in a 600-year-old ancient building in the heart of Venice with a beautiful outdoor terrace. Massimo cooks dishes from the Veneto region - this includes Venice and Bologna. There is a strong tradition of serving both fish from the seaside and meat from the hills.

Activity location

  • Mercati di Rialto
    • Campo della Pescaria, Vicino il Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Caffè Vergnano 1882
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedHands-on cooking class
  • What's includedWhat's includedItalian wine and prosecco
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate market tour and cooking class with your host Massimo
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Mercato di Rialto
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up and drop off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking - Massimo can offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
  • NOTE: Meeting location is different if you choose the cooking class only option (no market tour). Meet Massimo at Campo Sant Anzolo, on top of the Ponte dei frati bridge. You can take water bus #1 to get here.
  • Private, personalized experience

Activity itinerary

Mercati di Rialto
  • 1h
Massimo is a fun and entertaining Venetian (and officer with the Merchant Navy) passionate about sharing his love for Venice and his family's recipes. If you choose the market tour option, begin your culinary experience with a guided tour of Mercato di Rialto, Venice's main market where the locals shop. Explore the market on foot and discover fresh and seasonal produce from Massimo's favorite vendors. Purchase fresh fish from a fishmonger before returning to Massimo's home on San Marco for your cooking class.
San Marco
  • 2h
Join Massimo in his kitchen to learn to cook regional Italian dishes. During your 1-hour lesson, learn to make handmade pasta and focaccia using seasonal ingredients. Learn about the tips and techniques involved in cooking Italian food before enjoying the meal with Massimo. Your meal includes prosecco and Ribolla Gialla from Massimo's family's vineyard or red wine. A truly special way to enjoy Venice with a local. Below is a sample menu: • Homemade rosemary and caramelized onion foccacia • Baked scallops or prosciutto and Alpine cheeses • Fresh salad in an Italian vinaigrette • Strozzapreti, hand-rolled pasta in a homemade sauce • Italian dessert served with liqueur If you choose the cooking class only option (no market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Sant Anzolo, on top of the Ponte dei frati bridge.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMercati di Rialto
    • Campo della Pescaria, Vicino il Ponte di Rialto
    • 30125, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECaffè Vergnano 1882
    • 30125, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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