--- title: PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 142 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, it, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: A family kitchen? rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/private-venice-home-cooking-class-rialto-market-with-massimo/ --- # PRIVATE Venice Home Cooking Class & Rialto Market with Massimo **Guidekin's take:** 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. **A family kitchen?:** 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) ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: For market tour, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 11:00, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Local wine - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €142 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cooking + lunch (no market) | €142 / person (for 2+ people) | 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) | €142 / person (for 2+ people) | 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 | €157 / person (for 3+ people) | 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. | ## What's included - Private handmade pasta and focaccia cooking class - Local wine - Guided Rialto Market tour (optional, if market tour is selected) ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Mercati di Rialto** (1h) - 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... 2. **San Marco** (3h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. ## Good to know - 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). ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | 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](/italy/venice/tours/venice-pasta-tiramisu-cooking-class-with-wine-by-cooking-italy/?format=md) | €75 | 3h | 4.96 (1657) | shared | | [Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef](/italy/venice/tours/market-tour-and-cooking-class-with-a-local-venetian-chef/?format=md) | €95 | 4h | 4.9 (353) | shared | | [Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine](/italy/venice/tours/authentic-venice-home-cooking-class-3-course-meal-wine/?format=md) | €105 | 3h 30m | 4.86 (394) | shared | Ranked #2 of 6 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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