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

Venice, Italy
3 hours 30 minutes
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Date
Friday
May 23, 2025
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Time
10:00 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
Options
Market+cook+lunch w/ Massimo
Rialto market tour and cooking: This experience includes a Rialto market tour, cooking class and lunch with your charming host Massimo in his home.
Cooking + lunch (no market)
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)
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.
Infant
Ages: 0-4 years old
0
Child
Ages: 5-11 years old
0
Adult
Ages: 12-99 years old
2
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What You Will 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.

What's Included?

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto (if market tour is selected)
  • Homecooked meal
  • Hands-on cooking class

What's Not Included?

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

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.

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Mercati di Rialto

1 hour

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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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Traveling Spoon
  • 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 Santa Maria Formosa for the cooking + meal experience (no market tour).
  • Private, personalized experience

Guide Options

  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Italian
  • Guide - Spanish

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