Venice: Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

Veneto, Venice



Discover the vibrant Rialto Market and enjoy a hands-on cooking class in the heart of Venice. Enjoy a lunch of your delicious creations paired with some excellent wine.

This hands-on cooking class in Venice suits food lovers interested in a Rialto Market tour and authentic Italian recipes.

Highlights

  • Tour the Rialto Market and join a cooking class with a local chef
  • Learn to select the best local produce at the bustling market
  • Prepare tiramisu, pasta sauce, and fresh handmade pasta
  • Practice key Italian cooking techniques
  • Enjoy your meal accompanied by fine wine

Description

Discover Venice's culinary scene with a guided tour of the Rialto Market and a hands-on cooking class. Begin by exploring the market known for its local produce, seafood, and spices, gaining insight into Venetian daily life.

Afterwards, at the chef's home, prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch. Start with tiramisu, combining mascarpone and cookies, then learn to make a rich tomato sauce. Depending on seasonal produce, prepare a second course of fish, parmigiana, or risotto.

Master the art of handmade pasta by kneading, rolling, and shaping the dough. Conclude the class by enjoying your three-course meal, paired with unlimited wine, in a relaxed setting with music and conversation.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Market tour
  • Cooking class
  • 3-course meal: pasta first course, fish or vegetable second course, and tiramisu
  • Unlimited wine
  • Unlimited water
  • Digital recipes

Excludes

  • Tips

Important Information

  • The afternoon class does not include the market tour and meets near the chef's house
  • The Rialto Market is closed on Sundays and Italian holidays; the cooking class will be longer on these days
  • The 6:00 PM class excludes the market tour due to market closure

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable shoes for the market walk. Morning tours offer the freshest market produce.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a guided visit to the Rialto Market, a hands-on cooking class where you make pasta, pasta sauce, and tiramisu, followed by a lunch paired with fine wine.
The cooking class takes place in a local kitchen near the Rialto Market, guided by a Venetian chef.
The activity is suitable for food enthusiasts of all skill levels interested in learning about Venetian cuisine and cooking.
The entire experience, including the market tour, cooking class, and lunch, usually lasts around 4 to 5 hours.
Yes, participants can inform the organizer in advance about dietary restrictions to receive appropriate modifications.
Tours typically start in the morning when the market is most active and fresh produce is at its best; check the website for current scheduling.
Yes, you enjoy the meal you prepare, including pasta dishes and tiramisu, paired with fine Venetian wine.
The market area involves walking on uneven surfaces; it is best to contact the provider to discuss accessibility needs.
You can book the tour online through various Venice activity platforms; availability and schedules are listed on their websites.
Comfortable shoes and an appetite are recommended; all cooking materials and ingredients are provided.

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