The dearer tier starts with a guided shop at the Rialto Market; vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menus are possible if you say so at booking. 4.96 from 140 reviews at €144 per person.
Best for: Choose the private cooking and meal tier at €144 per person: pasta, focaccia and wine, minimum two; market tier needs three. 4.96, 140 reviews. Cooking Classes comparison
Trade-off: Two to book; market visit requires the tier for three.
In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Italian.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking + lunch (no market)The page price | 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. | €144 for 2+ people |
| Cooking + dinner (no market) | 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. | €144 for 2+ people |
| Market+cook+lunch w/ Massimo | Rialto market tour and cooking: This experience includes a Rialto market tour, cooking class and lunch with your charming host Massimo in his home. | €158 for 3+ people |
Children from €68 (ages 5 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 139 of 140
Star breakdown of all 140 ratings
Reviewers praise the hospitality and personalised meals; accounts differ on how much cooking guests do themselves.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 September 2024 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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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 Venetian cooking class.
1hExperience authentic Venetian hospitality as you join Massimo for a private cooking class in his home. Learn to prepare handmade strozzapreti pasta, homemade focaccia, and traditional Veneto recipes before sharing a delicious meal together. More than a cooking class, this is a chance to experience the warmth, traditions, and flavors of everyday life in Venice. Join Massimo in his historical home kitchen to learn to cook regional Italian dishes. During your 1.5-2 hour cooking lesson, learn to make handmade pasta and focaccia using seasonal ingredients. Your meal includes prosecco and Ribolla Gialla from Massimo's family's vineyard or red wine. 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
3hExperience Venice beyond the tourist trail with a local, who welcomes you into his home for a private cooking class inspired by authentic Venetian family recipes. Upgrade your experience with a visit to the iconic Rialto Market to shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients before cooking together. Learn to prepare handmade pasta, homemade focaccia, and other regional specialties while hearing stories about Venetian food and culture. More than just a cooking class, this is a warm, personal experience that offers a genuine taste of everyday life in Venice.
- Private cooking class in a local Venetian home
- Hands-on experience making pasta & focaccia
- Enjoy a home-cooked meal served with a classic Italian dessert & local wine
- Optional Rialto Market tour to discover seasonal ingredients
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 6 | €144 | 4h | 4.96 (140) | private |
| Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy | €75 | 3h | 4.96 (1673) | shared |
| Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef | €95 | 4h | 4.9 (355) | shared |
| Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine | €105 | 3h 30m | 4.86 (396) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 6 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €63 to €144, median €97; typical length 3h 15m. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Cooking Classes