Top Venice Wine Making Workshops

Plunge into the world of natural wines through a private wine tasting led by your personal sommelier. Enjoy 5 drinks (4 wines a and 1 vermouth) paired with gourmet Venetian cicchetti in a cozy, hidden wine bar far from the crowds. • Private Experience: just you and your sommelier dedicated to making your experience special • A fun way to learn about wine: no complicated wine jargon, just a relaxed, engaging experience • 5 Local & Natural Drinks: from sparkling Pet-Nat wine to handcrafted Vermouth, all from small, passionate producers • Perfect Food Pairings: 5 gourmet Venetian cicchetti, carefully selected to match each drink • Hidden & Exclusive Location: not a touristy spot but a cozy, authentic wine bar in a quiet area of Venice

Experience an evening of opera in Venice, surrounded by the historical elegance of a 15th-century palace. The singers and musicians of the Musica a Palazzo ensemble perform classics of Italian opera within the ornate salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto. Move from room to room with the performers and soak up the drama of epics such as “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto” in a truly intimate, immersive environment.

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.

Led by our simpatica (or simpatico!) certified sommelier you’ll uncork the secrets of our eminently quaffable Italian wines Focusing on 3-4 bottles from the Veneto and Friuli regions (a mix of red and white) paired with seasonal local appetisers, you’ll explore – The origins and history of each of the wines opened along with an insider’s insight into the history of the city itself The principles and methods of wine tasting using sight, smell and taste along with expert tips on what to look out for How to best open, pour, serve and store your wines How to read Italian wine labels The importance and principles of wine and food pairing Easy-going, unpretentious – and best of all, tons of fun – wine tastings last approx. 1½ hours and can, if you wish, be preceded by a short (1½ hour) walking tour of ‘secret’ Venice on which you’ll discover local places and hidden-away corners that’ll make you feel like a true Venetian about town…

With a specilized italian sommelier, you will enjoy a walking tour in Bassano, from the most famous landmark, the Ponte Vecchio (in English, the “old bridge”), a wooden bridge designed by famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio in 1569 that crosses the mighty Brenta River. Crossing the main squares and streets, in a relaxing chat about the traditions and the annedocts of Bassano, you will arrive in this unique location, which is the highest point of the city, in a liberty style palace with an amazing terrace from where you will enjoy the view at sunset, with an exclusive tasting of wines and cheeses and cold cuts. A great food tour combining our traditional "cicchetti" with special wines, in a private exclusive atmosphere that speaks about Bassano in the most beautiful and romantic way you can imagine!

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.

Food enthusiasts—make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class. Note that hotel pick-up and drop off are not included.

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.

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to the local culture. This intimate experience offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home. Learn to cook one classic main dish and pair your creation with local wine for the full Venetian experience.

I'll show you all the secrets to making perfect fresh pasta, from preparing the dough to making the different shapes of pasta. We will learn together how to prepare Tiramisu, the most famous desert in the world, following the traditional recipe. At the end of the lesson, we will sit down together at the table to enjoy the fruits of our work, accompanied by a bottle of wine. My home, located in the heart of Venice, is welcoming and full of history. I can't wait to share my passion for cooking with you!

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.