Top Veneto Unique Experiences - page 3

Get a taste for Italy—literally—by preparing and sampling some authentic Veneto dishes. On this immersive cooking class in Verona, you’ll be treated to a private demonstration, some insider secrets, and the chance to get hands-on by whipping up your own dishes at your cesarina’s (chef’s) home. Enjoy sampling the three dishes afterwards, washed down by local wines.

Step inside a local home and learn to prepare three regional dishes alongside a private home chef with this Belluno cooking class. A fully-equipped kitchen and personalized attention from your private guide mean everyone can participate, regardless of experience level. After cooking, sit down and enjoy your food paired with regional wines.

If you’ve already hit the main sights and are thirsting to uncover another side to the history-packed city, then this private Venice walking tour has got you covered. Escape the tourist trail and immerse yourself in local culture in the sestiere, or district, of Cannaregio, an off-the-beaten-track neighborhood filled with artisans. Then, visit the former Jewish Ghetto as you learn about the city’s often overlooked dark chapters.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive cooking demo and taste authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Anyone can go to Venice and buy a handcrafted mask, but this private workshop lets you create your own keepsake to take home. Escape the tourist hordes in an intimate mask workshop in Venice’s authentic Cannaregio district. Learn about the history and traditional craftsmanship of Venetian masks from an experienced mask-maker. Choose two papier-mâché masks to decorate, with hands-on guidance from your teacher.

Get hands-on experience preparing Italian cuisine during a cooking class in Bassano del Grappa. Choose between lunch or dinner and visit the home of a Cesarina for a private class. Learn the secrets behind three regional recipes and taste everything you prepare alongside local wine. Go inside a private home to see how Italians live.