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.
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.
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 | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 6 | €142 | 4h | 4.96 (138) | private |
| Venice Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with wine by Cooking Italy | €75 | 3h | 4.96 (1657) | shared |
| Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef | €95 | 4h | 4.9 (353) | shared |
| Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine | €105 | 3h 30m | 4.86 (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
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.
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |