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PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo

5.0 Excellent 138 reviews
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4h
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English, Italian, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Likely to sell out Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

A family kitchen? in our Cooking Classes comparison. Choose the private cooking and meal tier at €142 per person: pasta, focaccia and wine, minimum two; market tier needs three. 4.96, 138 reviews.

Trade-off: Two to book; market visit requires the tier for three.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private class in a Venetian home where you make handmade pasta and focaccia from family recipes and eat them with local wine, as a lunch or a dinner. 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 138 reviews at €142 per person.

From the guide

Experience 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

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Cooking + lunch (no market)

from €142 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish, English, Italian

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)

from €142 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: Spanish, English, Italian

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

from €157 / person (for 3+ people)
Guide: Spanish, English, Italian

Rialto market tour and cooking: This experience includes a Rialto market tour, cooking class and lunch with your charming host Massimo in his home.

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #2 of 6€1424h4.96 (138)private
Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy€753h4.96 (1657)shared
Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef€954h4.9 (353)shared
Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine€1053h 30m4.86 (394)shared

Ranked #2 of 6 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €142, 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

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 18:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 11:00, 18:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Private handmade pasta and focaccia cooking class
Alcoholic beverages: Local wine
Guided Rialto Market tour (optional, if market tour is selected)

What's Not Included

Hotel pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Mercati di Rialto Stop 1
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.
1h
San Marco Stop 2
Experience 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
3h

Departure & Return

Start point

For market tour, meet Massimo at Caffe Vergnano 1882, a cafe close to the Rialto bridge. Massimo will be waiting for you outside the cafe. If you choose the cooking class only (no market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Please check the "Before you go" section in your confirmation.

End point

For market tour, meet Massimo at Caffe Vergnano 1882, a cafe close to the Rialto bridge. Massimo will be waiting for you outside the cafe. If you choose the cooking class only (no market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Please check the "Before you go" section in your confirmation.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 142 / person