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Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Cooking class with a local
Learn to prepare traditional Italian dishes
Market and Mercato di Rialto tour included
Lunch included

What's Included

Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto
Hands-on cooking class
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Private market tour and cooking class with your host Massimo

Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Vergnano 1882
San Polo, 129, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Please meet Massimo at Caffe Vergnano 1882 located at Rialto San Polo, 129, 30125 Venezia VE. It is a cafe close to the Rialto bridge and is really easy to find. Massimo will be waiting for you outside the cafe. Here is a Google maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/1sjfLrU1fUE2

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private, personalized experience
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Rafaela_F

Massimo is the absolute best! He was attentive, kind, and had great conversation as we collaborated to make the most delicious meal we have had while on our honeymoon in Italy! He even gave us a special surprise because it was our honeymoon. We are thankful for this experience and look forward to the opportunity of welcoming Massimo into our own home in the future!

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Priceless

Rafaela_F, May 2024

Venice highlight

michael_s, Feb 2024

This was the highlight of our visit to Venice. We meet Massimo at he took us to the market which was interesting and fun then back to his place where he prepared a fantastic lunch. He made us feel like family and we would definitely do it again

Great Host!

Christopher_B, Nov 2023

Massimo was an incredible guide and host. He met us promptly near the Rialto market and gave us a tour of the market while picking up some seafood for our lunch. We then went to his Venice apartment for our class and meal. Massimo was a great instructor and host letting us get as involved as we wanted. He was also very accommodating of my wife’s dietary preferences. Highly recommended tour

Delicious traditional cooking with Massimo

Rosene_B, Oct 2023

Fabulous experience! Creating a traditional seafood dish with mussels and tuna and making pasta and focaccia created one of the best meals we had in Venice. Other dishes and wines rounded out the meal. A lovely and delicious afternoon!

Italia 2023 - Best Homemade Pasta Everrrrrr

Lisa_B, Jun 2023

Massimo was the funnest host ever!! We had such a great time exploring the market and learning his dishes. He was personable, funny and made sure we had a great experience. If you’re going to do a cooking class, Massimo is the ONLY way to go. We’ll be back!!!

Interesting, fun, and delicious!

Chris_S, Jun 2023

What an amazing experience! Massimo invited us into his home like we were family. He told us interesting facts about food from his region and he gave us a super entertaining cooking lesson. We had a great time and we now have a friend in Venice.

11/10 recommend!!!!

Melissa_Z, Jun 2023

Massimo was the ultimate host! We were in Venice for the first time and he truly made our experience unforgettable. He was kind, fun, full of knowledge and made us feel at home. The food was AMAZING!!! Massimo sure has some high quality chef skills. Highly recommend this experience:)

Venetian life

Robert_L, Jan 2023

Massimo was genuinely fantastic. We consider it the highlight of the trip. We will treasure his hospitality and shared experiences for a lifetime. If you want a genuine taste of Venetian and Italian life, I can't think of a better way. He also gave us great tips on places to eat

Fun, food and new friend

Tricia_W, Aug 2022

Massimo was very entertaining and taught us authentic pasta and focaccia recipes. We had fun and learned a lot too. Thank you Massimo for passing on family recipes.

Buon appetito

Patricia_P, Jun 2022

In a place supported by and dependent on tourism, it's a rare opportunity to have an intimate interaction with a local doing an everyday task – shopping in the Rialto market, cooking together and enjoying a meal with wine and conversation. We were warmly welcomed to the affable chef's home. Massimo was both attentive and flexible. It was a perfect afternoon.

Une belle expérience chez un authentique Vénitien.

Andr_V, Oct 2021

Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Massimo. Il nous a reçu chez lui en toute simplicité et nous a fait profiter de ses recettes de cuisine familiales dans la bonne humeur. Nous gardons un très bon souvenir de ce moment de partage authentique et chaleureux. Ciao Massimo!!

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