Top Veneto Food & Drink Classes - page 2

Share this special moment of the Veronese daily life with a local who can make you feel the atmosphere of the place, enjoy a traditional custom in a fabulous square, assure yourselves unique memories of this part of Italy and its friendly people.

There are so many great food and drink spots to discover in Venice, such as its “bacari” (traditional wine bars). Get insider tips on how to avoid the tourist traps and find the best local haunts by going on this guided foodie adventure. Try a mix of gourmet snacks, wines, and small plates—with all tastings included for extra convenience.

Bardolino is one of Italy’s most prestigious wine-producing areas and sits within striking distance of Lake Garda, but it’s a challenge to find a cellar to visit on your own. With this pre-booked tour, stop at a local winery to explore the scenic vineyards and aging cellar. Learn about the winery’s history and production, then relax over a tasting of four wines paired with local specialties.

One of the hallmarks of Italy’s cuisine is the use of seasonal, local ingredients. Learn how to create dishes like an Italian with the guidance of a “Cesarina”, or home cook. Choose a few basic ingredients together at the Padua market and then create two Italian dishes using your selections during a hands-on cooking class at your host’s home. End with sampling what you’ve prepared, along with local red and white wines.

The region of Veneto is famous for its prosecco, but it can be difficult to reach its vineyards without a car. Travel from Venice to Conegliano by train, and then hop aboard a private vehicle for a special day of wine tasting. Visit local wineries to learn about the winemaking methods and sample high-quality sparkling wine. In between, visit a family-run osteria for a typical lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and homemade desserts.

Step into the heart of Venetian lifestyle with an experience that goes beyond a typical cooking class. This is a celebration of flavor, tradition, and ritual where every gesture, from kneading dough to raising a glass, reflects centuries of local culture. You’ll craft fresh pasta entirely by hand, discovering the textures, techniques, and quiet artistry that define Italian home cooking. At the same time, you’ll dive into the world of Spritz, the iconic drink deeply rooted in the Veneto region. More than just a cocktail, Spritz is a symbol of Venice’s social life, an essential part of daily gatherings, conversations, and moments of connection that have shaped the city’s identity for generations. As you mix your own 3 Spritz creations, you will uncover why this simple drink holds such a special place in Venetian history ,though some stories are best experienced in person. An intimate, hands-on journey into the true spirit of Venice where food and drink are not just made, but lived.

Pizza and tiramisù are two Italian crowdpleasers, but these blockbuster dishes are trickier to prepare than you might think. Hone your skill with this hands-on cooking class hosted in a home kitchen in Treviso. Turn out pies like a pro “pizzaiolo” (pizza chef), then whip up a luscious dish of tiramisù from scratch under your instructor’s watchful eye. End by sampling your handiwork during a celebratory lunch or dinner.

The visit to the Lenotti Winery offers a unique experience thanks to the opportunity to explore every stage of wine production: from the historic vineyards of the Santa Cristina Vineyard, to the fermentation cellar, to the underground barrel cellar where the great red wines rest. The experience culminates with an exclusive tasting of 4 wines including an Amarone DOCG Classico, accompanied by explanations on the characteristics and production methods.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Meander through the Floating City without having to navigate or overcome the language barrier in a small group that guarantees personalized attention. Pass top sights such as Rialto Market and the Grand Canal, while you savor Venetian specialties including cicchetti (small plates), buranelli (butter cookies), and much more.

Savor the flavors of Venice on this private walking tour through the city’s culinary hotspots. Begin with traditional cicchetti and drinks in family-run bars, followed by tastings of regional cheeses and seasonal produce at the vibrant Rialto Market. Complete your experience with a gondola ride across the Grand Canal and a cozy lunch featuring risotto, wine, and a delightful dessert at a hidden gem bacaro.

Enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class just minutes from Venice! Make fresh pasta, traditional tiramisu, and sip local wine in a warm, home-style kitchen in Mestre — no city access fee required.

This hands-on cooking experience in Venice teaches you home recipes that you wouldn't find in a cookbook. Learn in a unique setting, the home of a local home cook, and enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group cooking lesson. Learn to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch and feast on the delicious dishes you make.

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

So many Venice tours focus on sightseeing or food, but not many combine the two. However, this express walking tour does just that, covering iconic Venice photo points such as the Rialto Bridge, historic monuments such as the Basilica dei Frari, and traditional “bacari” bars, too. “Cicchetti” (small plates of Venetian snacks) are included, along with the chance to live some local culture with a guide.

MORE aims to connect people through food & beverages, to show that a sustainable and authentic Venezia is still surviving. We imagine being at our table witnessing a cultural interchange akin to a symposium. Our guests often tell us it felt less like a class and more like an afternoon among old friends. In the refined charm of a 16th-century Venetian home, they cook, learn, laugh, and dine together—sharing not just food, but a true taste of Italian life. It's this blend of authenticity, warmth, and elegance that makes our experience unforgettable.

Roll up your sleeves for a Venice cooking class and market visit designed especially for vegans and vegetarians. While Italian food is world-renowned, meat dishes often take center stage on restaurant menus. This intimate cooking experience focuses on seasonal veggies, pizza, focaccia, and fresh pasta, paired with unlimited wine and good company.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Learn how to make homemade pasta the traditional way — using generations-old recipes passed down from your host's 'nonna.' Offering more than just a taste of Veronese cuisine, this private cooking class lets you live the local culture for a few hours, by cooking, chatting, and eating with a host in their own home.

Benefit from personal guidance and instruction from your instruction without the distraction of other participants with this private cooking class in Vicenza. Learn how to make several pasta dishes authentic to the region from a home cook in a fully-equipped kitchen and end the class by tasting your hard work. This private class has a limit of eight participants.

The best way to expand your knowledge of Italian food is to dive right in and learn how to make authentic recipes from scratch. Start your Padua culinary adventure with a market visit to pick up fresh seasonal ingredients. Then, enjoy a hands-on pasta and tiramisu class with top tips that you wouldn’t find in a cookbook, and a chance to feast on your delicious creations at the end.

Your food and wine experience in Valpolicella It will be a family meeting, the beauty of a territory, it will be the vigor of a vineyard, the scent of drying grapes, it will be the story of a passion, the charm of tradition and the enthusiasm of research, it will be the atmosphere of a old cooper and enveloping elegance of an Amarone, it will be emotion.

What makes this experience truly unique is the chance to discover the authentic world of olive oil directly from a family that lives and works among the olive groves of Lake Garda. You won’t just taste award-winning oils — you’ll learn how they’re made, surrounded by breathtaking 360-degree views of the hills and the lake. Unlike a typical tasting, this activity combines nature, culture, and tradition with a fun sensory approach. You'll use official tasting glasses, just like the experts, and explore unique flavors such as naturally infused oils, gourmet pâtés, and local olives. This is more than a visit — it's an immersive journey into the heart of a passionate, family-run estate, offering both adults and children an engaging, hands-on experience. If you love genuine flavors, beautiful landscapes, and authentic stories, this experience is not to be missed!

Experience the authentic side of Venetian culture and cuisine far from the crowds with this local-led market tour and cooking class. Join a native Venetian to browse the market stalls for ingredients, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in your host's home kitchen. Learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from Veneto then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a family-style meal.