Top Venice Classes & Workshops - page 3

Discover the island of Murano, near Venice, with a small-group glass workshop and walking tour. See traditional artistry in action at Murano’s famous glass factories and visit the workshop of a local artist for a hands-on class. Complete the experience with a walk around Murano to see its churches, landmarks, and striking architecture.

Venetian masks have a long and storied history: during the republic’s heyday, they were used to conceal the identities of residents who engaged in decadent activities. In their masks, peasants and noblemen were equal. Make your own Venetian mask (yours to keep), adorned with sequins, ribbons, and other fineries, under the tutelage of a local artist. All materials are provided.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy an easy, stress-free arrival to Venice with this one-way private motorboat transfer from one of Venice’s cruise ports (Venezia Marittima or San Basilio) to your Venice hotel. A representative will greet you at the cruise arrival terminal and assist you with all your baggage. Then, take in the spectacular sites of the Venetian Lagoon and canals as you speed along the water in your private ride.

Venice is beautiful, but it is incredibly easy to spend your entire trip stuck in a sea of tourists or struggling to get a decent photo where someone isn't walking right into your frame. What makes this experience completely unique is the secret-route approach. While we cover the iconic spots you want, we specialize in showing you the quiet, romantic side of Venice that most travelers completely miss. We slip down hidden, pristine alleyways and quiet canal bridges where the light is perfect and the crowds are zero. Instead of coming home with awkward selfies or blurry photos taken by helpful strangers, you get a fun, relaxed lifestyle experience with a local insider. You will discover secret corners of the city, pick up local tips you won't find in guidebooks, and walk away with breathtaking, magazine-quality photographs that perfectly capture your genuine emotions against the most beautiful backdrop in the world.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

This private tour for Italian supercar enthusiasts takes you from Venice to Italy’s “Motor Valley”. Visit the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, tour the Lamborghini factory to see models like the Aventador and Huracán, and stop at Horacio Pagani’s headquarters. To keep you fueled for your fast car adventures, the trip also includes an authentic Bolognese lunch.

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!

Capture your trip to Venice during this private one, two, three, or four-hour photoshoot with a professional photographer. Let the city be your backdrop as you pose in front of iconic Venice locations—ideal for solo travelers, couples, or special events. Get between 20 and 50 final images (depending on the duration selected) in an online viewing gallery within two weeks.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.

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.

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.

Enjoy an authentic Italian experience during a small-group Venetian cooking lesson, so you'll leave your trip with skills as well as memories. Learn more about the history of Venetian cuisine than you would if eating in a busy restaurant, and learn tips and tricks you can take home to impress friends and family with. Create a 3-course meal with local, seasonal produce, which you can then enjoy as a group in the architect-designed workspace or courtyard garden.

Discover the flavors of the Veneto region in this small-group, 3-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Held just steps from the Grand Canal, this hands-on experience blends culinary traditions, regional ingredients and warm Venetian hospitality. Menu - First course: Fondi di carciofi — artichokes braised in olive oil and herbs - Second course: Handmade ravioli — with ricotta and seasonal vegetables or risotto — made with squid ink or asparagus - Dessert: Choice of panna cotta with fruit or tiramisù with espresso-soaked ladyfingers With local wine, regional recipes and intimate group size, this class offers one of the most authentic ways to cook and dine in Venice.

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

Craft Venetian cicchetti in this intimate 7-course cooking class hosted through Cozymeal. Just steps from the Grand Canal, a welcoming Dorsoduro kitchen sets the stage for a flavorful journey through the city’s culinary traditions. Menu - Polpette di carne — savory meatballs in tomato sauce - Baccalà mantecato — creamed cod with polenta - Baby octopus sautéed in olive oil with lemon - Sarde in saor — sweet-and-sour sardines - Crostini with toppings such as mortadella, cheese and marinated vegetables - Frittata made with seasonal produce - Additional cicchetti inspired by fresh market ingredients Paired with wine and guided by warm hospitality, this class offers an authentic taste of Venetian home-style dining.

Venice is Italy's carnival capital and festive masks are a large part of this annual celebration. Experience Venice's mask-making tradition first-hand with this private workshop at a local atelier. Learn how to create a paper mâché base using antique stone molds on day one, then come back the following day to decorate your hardened mask with paints, fabric, crystals, gold leaf, feathers, and other adornments.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led by a chef instructor. Head to a kitchen in a historic ‘palazzo’ for a private lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, creating various pasta shapes and seasonal sauces, then sit down to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

Enjoy a private 1-hour tour in Romanian with a local guide through the stunning Palazzo Ducale in Venice. Tickets are an additional cost. The Palazzo Ducale is the city's most significant museum, filled with legends and captivating stories shared as you explore its halls. Continue your journey on foot throughout the city or stay within the palace's historic walls.

On this private culinary experience, chef Francesco invites you into his Venice home like an old friend for a cooking lesson. You’ll discover ingredients, practice expert techniques, and learn to make recipes handed down through generations of his Italian family, all while learning about Venice and its food and drink traditions. After you enjoy the meal you’ve made, your host will pick up his guitar and give a live performance.

Attention,the entrance tickets are not included. This palace is the seat of government, the residence of the Doge of the Serenissima Republic. If you are in Venice, you have to see it, it is the most important in the city.

Escape the crowds and discover the authentic flavors of Venice inside a welcoming local home. This intimate Brunch & Tiramisu Making Experience combines Italian hospitality, homemade food, and traditional recipes in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.