Top Venice Spring Break

Venetian cooking traditions don't translate easily from cookbook to home kitchen without seeing the techniques first-hand. Unravel the mystery with this small-group hands-on cooking class held in a working Venice restaurant kitchen. Learn how to make a traditional Venetian pasta dish and tiramisu from scratch and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Experience the sunset in style in Venice, just like the locals do—on a small-group guided food and wine tour. Instead of going to tourist hot spots, a guide shows you the “bacaro” (Venetian wine bars), where locals like to drink wine and sample “cicchetti” (local Venetian tapas). Best of all, food and drink tastings are included to ensure a hassle-free evening.

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Explore Venice with your taste buds–and step inside a variety of eateries without having to reserve a table–on this small-group food tour led by a local guide. Learn about the Venetian custom of cicchetti, discover flavors you might otherwise have missed, and hear stories about the city’s food and drink. Sample ten different bites, including baccalà mantecato cod spread, and savor a glass of wine along the way.

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Walk around the city and discover typical Venetian flavors tasting some tapas called "cicchetti" in local pubs called "bacari".

This isn’t just another Cannaregio and Jewish Ghetto food tour. Journey from the historic Rialto district to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, combining two fascinating sides of Venice with an exceptional 15 food and drink tastings along the way. Come hungry: with 15 tastings including lunch or dinner plus Rialto, hidden Venice and the Jewish Ghetto in one experience, this tour offers an unusually generous combination of food, wine, history and sightseeing. Taste authentic cicchetti, local specialties, Jewish-Venetian flavors, regional wine and sweet treats, carefully selected to tell the story of Venice through its food. There’s much more than food. Explore Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, the historic Rialto Market district, hidden canals and calli, squeeze through Calle Varisco — Venice’s narrowest street at just 53 cm (21 inches),a Campo del Ghetto Nuovo and Banco Rosso in the historic Jewish Ghetto.

Embrace the essence of Italian cuisine with a hands-on cooking class in Venice, where you’ll master the art of crafting fresh pasta and the classic tiramisu. Guided by a knowledgeable host, enjoy the experience of preparing authentic recipes while sipping on fine wine. All ingredients are provided, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. After creating your culinary masterpieces, indulge in the delicious dishes accompanied by unlimited wine, limoncello, and coffee. Whether you choose to linger with new friends or explore the charming Dorsoduro neighborhood, this class offers a delightful taste of Italy.

Maximize your time in Venice without missing out on authentic Italian flavor! Short on time but craving a true culinary experience? This express lunch-hour cooking class is specifically designed for busy travelers. Instead of waiting for a table at a crowded restaurant, join a local expert chef to learn how to make traditional "Pasta Fresca" from scratch and Italy's iconic dessert, Tiramisù. By combining a hands-on cooking workshop with a relaxing sit-down meal, you get to learn, cook, and eat—saving you precious sightseeing time. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as a delicious 2-course lunch paired with local Venetian wines. Whether you are a family, a group of friends, or a team-building group, this is the smartest way to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime foodie experience before getting back to exploring the canals!

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Reaching the Valpolicella and Soave wine regions from Venice means driving and sorting your own route between estates—awkward when tasting is the point. Hand the driving over on a private tour, riding out from Venice by car to a family-run winery in Valpolicella for a tour, tastings of wines such as Amarone, and a light lunch. A stop follows in the medieval village of Soave, with a short Verona tour along the way.

Discover Venice’s art & flavors! Visit the stunning Frari Basilica, admire the world’s largest painting in San Pantalon, and enjoy cicchetti, spritz, and gelato on a scenic walk to Zattere.

Start your day with pickup in Venice. Climb aboard a minivan, to leave for the UNESCO Hills. Travel to the hills and first stop in a small winery for a stroll through the vineyards. Taste the wine and sip the famous Prosecco Superiore, visiting the cellars with your guide. Afterwards, lunch in a typical trattoria. Immerse yourself in culinary traditions with a lunch of antipasti, pasta or risotto and dessert alongside delicious local wines. At the Osteria Senz'oste ..... a unique experience of its kind. You can enjoy a breathtaking view, sitting comfortably under the vine pergola. If you like you can taste the Prosecco Superiore col fondo, purchased in the spectacular "prosecco vending machine" and also have a snack that you can buy and pay for self service. On the way back, a stop to taste an excellent homemade ice cream is a must. A fresh reminder of an unforgettable day

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Make exploring beyond city limits simple—and head to wineries you might not find on your own—on this small-group tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to boutique wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this small-group cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

The Prosecco Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions. On this tour, explore beyond the big-name wineries and escape the crowds at a family-run winery. Sample a selection of Prosecco wines during a guided tasting, accompanied by a light lunch of regional specialties. On the way back, stop at a lesser-known viewpoint to enjoy a magnificent view over the vineyards.

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.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting islands of the Venetian Lagoon on this half-day group tour to Murano and Burano. Glide past Venice's skyline, lined with historic palaces, on a panoramic boat ride across the lagoon. First, discover Murano, known for its glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration. Continue to Burano to wander through its colorful streets and discover its lace craftsmanship.

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.

Begin your tour by getting picked up at Venice. Travel for less than an hour to the beautiful Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from the crowd of Venice we will travel along the Prosecco road, through rolling vineyards and charming villages. First of all you will visit a gem hidden among the vineyards, perched on the most breathtaking hill with the best view imaginable. You will discover the secrets of a family-run vineyard known for their top quality production. You will taste 4 different glasses of Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG wine and will enjoy a light lunch with local home-made delicacies like salami, cheese and bread. Then you will enjoy the perfect italian Aperol Spritz aperitif with snacks on a panoramic terrace. Finally you will visit Asolo, the city of a hundred horizons, one of the most enchanting villages in Italy known for its unique charm, deep historical roots and rich cultural heritage. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the afternoon.

Explore a different side of Italy as you swap Venice for the lakes and mountain scenery of the Dolomites, enjoying the convenience of a private tour with round-trip transportation. You’ll visit the man-made Lago di Auronzo and walk around the picturesque Lago di Misurina before visiting the upscale Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort. Afterward, drive through the vineyards of Conegliano Valdobbiadene for a Prosecco tasting at a local winery.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

This food and wine tour offers you the unique opportunity to experience Venice like a local and savor authentic Venetian finger food, the famous "cicchetti." This tour passes through the Dorsoduro and Cannareggio districts, the most authentic and less touristy parts of the city, home to some of the most famous "bacari", the traditional Venetian taverns. Your local guide will introduce you to 3 of the most authentic bacari, frequented by Venetians. At each bacaro, you'll have the opportunity to taste 2 famous Venetian "cicchetti" paired with 1 glass of local wine. The tour concludes with a visit to the historic Rialto Market, founded over 1,000 years ago.