Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice
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Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

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Rialto Market Tour and Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice
From $128.00
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Flexible booking and cancellation options.

What you’ll do

If you're looking to learn to cook traditional Italian food when in Venice, then look no further. Join your host Massimo on this 4-hour experience and explore Mercato di Rialto together while you'll shop for fresh ingredients for your cooking class. Walk to Massimo's home where you will learn to cook authentic Italian dishes before siting down at his dining table to share the meal you helped prepare. Learn to make homemade pasta from scratch and warm focaccia bread! Massimo learned to cook from his family who owned a restaurant for many generations. His mother and nonna were influential in his appreciation for food. He enjoys hosting travelers at his home so he can share his passion for cooking and his city. Massimo lives in a 600-year-old ancient building in the heart of Venice with a beautiful outdoor terrace. Massimo cooks dishes from the Veneto region - this includes Venice and Bologna. There is a strong tradition of serving both fish from the seaside and meat from the hills.
Itinerary
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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 cooking class.
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Join Massimo in his kitchen to learn to cook regional Italian dishes. During your 1-hour lesson, learn to make handmade pasta and focaccia using seasonal ingredients. Learn about the tips and techniques involved in cooking Italian food before enjoying the meal with Massimo. Your meal includes prosecco and Ribolla Gialla from Massimo's family's vineyard or red wine. A truly special way to enjoy Venice with a local.
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Below is a sample menu:
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• Homemade rosemary and caramelized onion foccacia
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• Baked scallops or prosciutto and Alpine cheeses
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• Fresh salad in an Italian vinaigrette
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• Strozzapreti, hand-rolled pasta in a homemade sauce
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• Italian dessert served with liqueur
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If you choose the cooking class only option (no market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Sant Anzolo, on top of the Ponte dei frati bridge.

What’s included

Lunch

Hands-on cooking class

Private market tour and cooking class with your host Massimo

Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto

What’s not included

Hotel pick up and drop off

What’s not included

Hotel pick up and drop off

Notes

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

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 Sant Anzolo, on top of the Ponte dei frati bridge. You can take water bus #1 to get here.

Private, personalized experience

From $128.00
Calendar iconWhen are you going
Cancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.