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Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local Venetian Chef
About this experience
We will discover the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. We will choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic 3-course meal (2 course for the evening class) in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h
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.
Stop 2 · 3h
In my kitchen we'll have a lovely time cooking together the authentic recipes of Venetian and Italian cuisine, sharing laughs and cookings tips while we taste a local wine. 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.
What’s 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
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Evening Class No Market
Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Campo San Tomà, Campo S. Tomà, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Morning Class With Market
Duration: 4 hours Starting point: Campo Beccarie, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Meeting & pickup
- 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 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.)
- MORNING CLASS: We'll meet in Becarie's Campo next to the well. (You can reach the meeting point on foot or with line 1 by getting off at the Rialto Mercato stop and walking for 2 minutes. We'll meet in Becarie's Campo next to the well.)
End point
- This is the address of the cooking school, where the class will take place and finish, but it is NOT the meeting point. Please make sure to wait for the chef in the square next to the Crai supermarket.
Before you go
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.