Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef
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What's Included
Included
- Welcome Venetian Spritz or soft drinks
- Apron and kitchen tools
- Local Prosecco wine
- Fresh pasta or gnocchi paired with our handmade sauce
- Market tour with a local chef (only in the morning class)
- A delicious dish crafted with ingredients straight from the market (only for the morning class)
- Chef's Tiramisù recipe
- A small platter of local cured meats and cheeses
Not Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Private Experience
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Itinerary
Let's start the day by meeting at the historic Rialto Market* where local people from all Venice still buy fresh produce every day. We´ll start talking about the history of the market and choosing the best seasonal ingredients for the class, so get involved and feel the vibe. There are stalls selling fresh vegetables from the green gardens of Venice and spices from the Middle East. There is also a large Fish Market inside, the Pescheria** where the local fisherman brings fresh fish just after fishing in the local Laguna and the Adriatic Sea.
* Rialto Market is closed on national holidays. ** The Fish Market is closed on Mondays so we’ll focus more on meat and vegetables.
Duration: 60 minutes
There is a lovely private courtyard where we can enjoy the meal on a sunny days.
You'll learn the recipes to prepare and cook homemade pasta or gnocchi with a delicious sauce made from scratch. A traditional Venetian starter or second course based on fish, meat or vegetables and my recipe for Tiramisù, the most famous Venetian dessert in the world.
Vegetarian options available.
Duration: 180 minutes
📍 Meeting Point
Starting Point
Please wait for the chef in the square next to the Crai supermarket. Once you’ve met the chef, you’ll be accompanied to the cooking school.
(You can reach the meeting point on foot or with line 1 by getting off at the San Tomà stop and walking for 2 minutes.)
End Point
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 4 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Welcome Venetian Spritz or soft drinks
- Apron and kitchen tools
- Local Prosecco wine
- Fresh pasta or gnocchi paired with our handmade sauce
- Market tour with a local chef (only in the morning class)
...and more
The starting point is: EVENING CLASS: Please wait for the chef in the square next to the Crai supermarket. Once you’ve met the chef, you’ll be accompanied to the cooking.... We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.
