Why choose this Venice tour ?
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.
Make the most of your Venice adventure
What makes Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice a unique experience ?
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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 Santa Maria Formosa for the cooking + meal experience (no market tour).
- Private, personalized experience
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Cooking + lunch (no market)
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Cooking class and lunch: This tour includes a private Venetian cooking class and lunch with your charming host Massimo in his home. No market tour. - Cooking + dinner (no market)
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Cooking class and dinner: This tour includes a private Venetian cooking class and dinner with your charming host Massimo in his home. No market tour. - Market+cook+lunch w/ Massimo
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Rialto market tour and cooking: This experience includes a Rialto market tour, cooking class and lunch with your charming host Massimo in his home.
Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto (if market tour is selected)
- Homecooked meal
- Hands-on cooking class
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Traveling Spoon.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 55 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
IMPORTANT!!! There are two different meeting locations depending on the experience you choose:
For cooking + meal experience: Meet your host Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa [Address: Campo Santa Maria Formosa, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy], near the well. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/gHV8qtBo6o1Uq2cz7
For market + cooking + meal experience: 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
For assistance, contact Massimo Belletti at +39 347 268 9157 or massimobelletti4@gmail.com
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Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.
We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
