Top Veneto Cooking Classes

Forgo the generic tourist restaurants and discover the rich culinary history of Venice on this cooking class. Start your day at the bustling Rialto Market to gather the freshest ingredients (if you've upgraded), then head to a real Venetian home to get an authentic, hands-on cooking experience. Alongside your host, make traditional dishes using historic spices such as saffron and cardamom, then sit down to a delcious meal of your creations.

Pasta and tiramisu are two iconic Italian dishes, and with this private cooking class, you can go to a local cook’s home in Padua and learn how to make both these dishes from scratch. As it’s a private experience, you can ask plenty of questions throughout, and benefit from one-to-one demonstrations. Then, at the end, feast on all the tasty specialties you’ve created.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Verona, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 4-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine—a unique cultural immersion.

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.

Get a new perspective on Venice—and enjoy a romantic way to travel—on this small-group sunset cruise. Traveling aboard aboard a traditional Venetian boat, soak up the glorious sights of St. Mark’s Basin and the Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset, and spot cathedral and palazzos from the water's edge. Pop open a half-bottle of prosecco to complete the experience.

Experience Italy like a true Italian on this hands-on cooking class in a typical family home. Enjoy access foreigners rarely achieve as your host introduces you to homemade bread and olive oil and teaches you to prepare Italy’s signature dish, pasta with ragù (Bolognese) sauce. Choose between lunch and dinner classes: Both include a 3-course meal with wine, and both are limited to just eight travelers.

Take back home more than just memories of Italy’s food by also learning how to make it from scratch with this private cooking class in Verona. Visit the home of a local cook who will show you how to make handmade pasta and tiramisu from typical Italian recipes. After the lesson, check your work with a meal of the dishes you made.

Connect with a passionate home cook in the town of Avesa near Verona and learn how to make classic Italian dishes while enjoying a charming view over the rooftops with this hands-on cooking class. Roll out fresh pasta and simmer up sauces under the guidance of your host and instructor in her panoramic kitchen, then sample your handiwork over lunch and local wine.

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.

Learn how to make authentic tiramisù in the city where it was invented with this cooking class led by a passionate local cook. Be welcomed into the kitchen of your host and get to work preparing two traditional pasta dishes from scratch, then move on to assembling a creamy tiramisù like to pro. End with a festive tasting featuring the dishes you’ve prepared paired with local wines and coffee.

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.

Get a taste of authentic Venetian life with a private culinary experience that starts at the local Rialto Market. Overcome the language barrier with your guide and select fresh ingredients for a cookery class in a historic local home. Craft traditional Venetian pasta and a sumptuous dessert, then sit down and savor your creations.

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.

Indulge in a delightful 3.5-hour adventure during this market and cooking us in Venice with a local Venetian host. Gather insights into the art of pasta-making and learn insider tips and tricks. Armed with the provided recipes, you will learn how to whip up a delectable pasta meal for your loved ones anytime you wish. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance and youthful vibe, uplifted by the beats of good music and delicious local wine.

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.

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.

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!

The spritz has spread around the world, but it has its origins in Venice. Learn the story of this iconic drink and the art of making one on this fun Venetian experience, accompanied by delicious cicchetti (Venetian tapas). Get creative with new ingredients and create your own custom spritz under the eye of a mixologist: Leave with a small bottle to take home.

Experience the beauty of Venice on foot and by boat on this highlights tour of the city built on water. Glide through the placid waters past palaces, churches, gardens, and bridges as you make your way along the iconic Grand Canal and minor canals. Then discover the hidden squares and alleys of the Floating City with your guide on foot, capping off your time with a food tasting.

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.

Explore Italy’s culinary heritage at a greater, more in-depth level with this shared cooking class in Verona. Begin by visiting the local market to experience the culture there and learn about seasonal produce. From there, head to a family home for a cooking class where you’ll learn to cook a pasta dish typical to Verona and tiramisu. There is a limit of 12 participants in this class.

Tantalize your tastebuds and expand your Italian cooking skills at the same time with this small-group cooking lesson in Padua. As well as learning to make the iconic dishes of pasta and tiramisu, the experience also allows you to taste everything you prepare, with local wine, coffee, prosecco, and nibbles.

Catia invites guests to experience the Italian way of life on her outdoor patio during the summer or next to the fireplace during the winter. Guests can learn to make Venetian vegetarian handmade pasta through an interactive cooking class and enjoy it alongside a glass of fine Veneto wine and the typical finger food, cicchetti. It's certain to be an unforgettable experience!