Top Veneto Pasta Making Classes

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Learn the art of making tortellini from scratch in the country where it was perfected during this shared cooking class in Verona. Watch and participate as you’re shown the tricks of the trade and once you’re done, sit down to taste your creations at the in-house restaurant. Places in this small-group activity are limited to 10 people.

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!

Live some local Venetian culture on your trip to the city, with a tour that focuses on the city’s markets, artisan shops, and traditional cuisine. In a small group, you’ll walk with a guide around the canals, learning about the city’s history, and stopping at carefully selected markets and shops. The walk then finishes in the home of a local host for a cooking class. The best part? Eating your creations at the end with a glass of Venetian wine.

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.