Top Venice Classes & Workshops

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

A great value for money for this hands-on experience! Your chance to try to work with the famous Murano Glass, especially the blowing technique which is the oldest and the best-known one. Working the glass is extremely hard and it takes a long time to be able to do it, but this is going to be your first step into this world. An expert glass master will take care of you, first showing you how the famous Murano glass works and then it’s your turn! The glass Master will follow you during the experience. After this experience, you will visit our showroom to see the big artworks produced in our factory. It is a family-run glass factory, the oldest one still belonging to the founder.

Learn guided by a local chef how to make traditional "Pasta Fresca" from scratch with a fresh seasonal sauce, followed by one of Italy's most famous desserts Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop enjoy a 3-course menu with the recipes prepared during the class with local wines and selected beverages. This experience is perfect for groups of friends, families and team-building events.

Partake in one of Italy’s most time-honored art forms during this two-and-a-half-hour small-group glass-blowing workshop on the island of Murano. Suitable for beginners, workshops include a live demonstration and hands-on instruction in shaping molten glass. Make an original art object to take back home as a souvenir, ready for pickup the next day. Your glass piece can also be shipped worldwide at an additional cost.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room along with the performers and soak up the drama of epics like 'La Traviata' and 'Rigoletto' in a truly intimate environment.

Take a break from sightseeing and embrace the richness of Italian cuisine with this pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes in a locally beloved Venice restaurant as you sip on wine. Learn how to make authentic Italian pasta from scratch including ravioli with spinach and ricotta, discover the art of Tiramisu making and taste your creations while receiving top ups on your fine wine.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of baroque music at this authentic chamber performance in Venice. The 17th-century Church of San Vidal provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by European masters such as Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. The talented members of the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble bring these musical masterworks to life for a night out you won’t soon forget.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

Designed especially for Italian supercars enthusiasts, this private tour to Italy’s ‘Motor Valley’ takes you from Venice directly to the source of the latest Lamborghini and Ferrari models. Tour the Enzo Ferrari Museum in the founder’s hometown of Modena, and see where luxury racing models like the Aventandor and Huracán come off the line on a factory tour at the Lamborghini headquarters. In between tours, take a break from high-speed car worship to enjoy an authentic Bolognese lunch and, if you wish, take a test drive in a Lamborghini (optional extra).

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a walking food tour through the Cannaregio district, also known as the former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly-baked goods.

Venetian masks have a long and storied history: during the republic’s heyday, they were used to conceal the identities of residents who engaged in decadent activities. In their masks, peasants and noblemen were equal. Make your own Venetian mask (yours to keep), adorned with sequins, ribbons, and other fineries, under the tutelage of a local artist. All materials are provided.

Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. Visit the Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan.

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

We will discover the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. We will choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic 3-course meal in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine.

Discover the island of Murano, near Venice, with a small-group glass workshop and walking tour. See traditional artistry in action at Murano’s famous glass factories and visit the workshop of a local artist for a hands-on class. Complete the experience with a walk around Murano to see its churches, landmarks, and striking architecture.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to local culture. This tour offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home .

Step into the world of Venchi in the charming historic center of Venice with a captivating storytelling session, unraveling the brand's rich history and commitment to crafting exceptional chocolates. The second step invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting story of the featured product, promising a unique and delectable journey. As you progress to the third step, savor a curated selection of 6 exquisite chocolates during a guided tasting session, allowing you to explore the nuanced flavors and craftsmanship behind each creation. Additionally, indulge your creative side in the fourth step by crafting your own personalized chocolate. Our expert staff will accompany you during this tasty journey. To sweeten the experience even more, you will receive a 20% offer on additional purchases, allowing you to take home gift boxes of beautifully crafted chocolates to share or savor at your leisure. Don't forget to take home a delicious cadeau of chocolates for your sweet snacks.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and snapping photos in Venice with this special experience that allows you to be an artist for the day. A local Venetian artist takes you to find the ideal corner of the city to paint, where you can create your own artwork with watercolors.

Meet your host, Massimo, for a fun and informative cooking class. Shop for ingredients at the Mercato di Rialto, then head back to Massimo’s for a lesson in Italian cuisine. Learn to prepare dishes from the Veneto region and make homemade pasta and focaccia bread from scratch. After the lesson, enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “Cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your “Cesarina” teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

There are so many great food and drink spots to discover in Venice, such as its “bacari” (traditional wine bars). Get insider tips on how to avoid the tourist traps and find the best local haunts by going on this guided foodie adventure. Try a mix of gourmet snacks, wines, and small plates—with all tastings included for extra convenience.

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), with a passionate home chef in her Venice kitchen. Learn the tricks of the trade as you work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee. You’ll even take home a souvenir apron.