Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Venetian Chef

We will discover the historic Rialto market in a small group of people. We will choose the best seasonal ingredients to prepare an authentic 3-course meal in a fully equipped kitchen of a typical Venetian house. You will taste an original aperitif and an excellent local wine. [ Other available dates can be booked on my website Atelier Cuisine Venice ]

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mercati di Rialto - Let’s start the day by meeting at the historic Rialto Market where local people from all Venice still buy fresh produce every day. We´ll start talking about the history of the market and choosing the best seasonal ingredients for the class, so get involved and feel the vibe. There are stalls selling fresh vegetables from the green gardens of Venice and spices from the Middle East. There is also a large Fish Market inside, the Pescheria* where the local fisherman brings fresh fish just after fishing in the local Laguna and the Adriatic Sea.
  • Rialto Market is closed on national holidays. ** The Fish Market is closed on mondays so we’ll focus more on meat and vegetables.
  • Atelier Cuisine Venice - Cooking School - In my kitchen we’ll have a lovely time cooking together the authentic recipes of Venetian and Italian cuisine, sharing laughs and cookings tips while we taste a local wine.
    There is a lovely private courtyard where we can enjoy the meal on a sunny days.

You’ll learn the recipes to prepare and cook homemade pasta or gnocchi with a delicious sauce made from scratch. A traditional Venetian starter or second course based on fish, meat or vegetables and my recipe for Tiramisù, the most famous Venetian dessert in the world.

Vegetarian options available.

What's Included
  • Market tour with a local chef (except during national holidays)
  • 3 recipes to prepare an authentic Italian meal
  • Excellent local wine
  • Welcome aperitif
  • Soft drinks
  • Kitchen utensils
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Campo Beccarie
You can reach the meeting point on foot or with line 1 by getting off at the Rialto Mercato stop and walking for 2 minutes. We'll meet in Becarie's Campo next to the well.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ellenmy4161ll
Aug 19, 2024
Wonderful experience! - This was the perfect way to spend half a day in Venice! Philippe was a wealth of knowledge & made the experience so fun & memorable, and the food was amazing!! Highly recommend!!
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Donna_h
Aug 1, 2024
Wow, wow, wow! - This cookery class was fantastic, it was the highlight of our trip to Venice. Filippo was an outstanding host and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were in a group of 9 which was perfect. Food was outstanding… not a bad thing to say!
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Lynette257
Aug 1, 2024
A wonderful experience and delicious! - This was a wonderful experience. Chef Felippo was an incredible host and instructor. He provided meal options and the history of the Venetian Market. We loved it.
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Tanya_m
Jul 31, 2024
Loved it! - An excellent experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Venice! Filippo was very friendly and engaging. The food was delicious and the studio atmosphere was lovely. Both myself and my 12-year-old son really enjoyed it!
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John_b
Jul 31, 2024
Best cooking class experience in Venice - Filippo made this an awesome experience! He was so knowledgeable and informative. And he has a great sense of humor! We had a great group of people and the food was delicious! His kitchen was beautiful and he has a great outdoor area that was really enjoyable to sit and eat the meal that we all worked on. The trip to Rialto Market was just amazing! You learn so much about why italian food is so good when you go to a market with people who live there. The freshest, rippest ingredients are the most important aspect to make the best meals.
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Leah_s
Jul 26, 2024
Simply the best. - Phenomenal. Phillipo was one of the best hosts ever. I now know how to make pasta. Our meal was stellar. 7 Stars
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Sam_b
Jul 24, 2024
Excellent! - Excellent tour and amazing food. I enjoyed doing this with my husband and 2 teenagers but intend to come back and do with friends.
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688ginab
Jul 19, 2024
Fun, engaging, and delicious! - This tour was fantastic, especially for foodies! My mom and I loved the time spent in the fish, meat, and vegetable market with our guide/chef. He even helped my mom purchase cheese to take home. Language barriers can be challenging, but having a guide/chef with you who speaks the language is so very helpful! After a nice walk through the streets of Venice, we ended up at his professional kitchen, where we had the chance to participate in cooking the fresh items we just purchased at the market! He was very engaging, even for the young pre teen boys that were in our group! After we helped him prepare the food, we relaxed the outdoor patio space just outside the kitchen with a beautifully set table while he put the finishing touches on our meal. The food he/we cooked was incredible. To top it all off, he sent us the recipes used in our class so we can *try* to replicate them at home! Highly recommend this tour and cooking class if you're in Venice!
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Kate-moo81
Jul 18, 2024
Prosecco, pappardelle and prosciutto! A brilliant experience! - What a brilliant experience this was! Our chef was warm, welcoming and full of humour. He guided us through each step skilfully and patiently as well as entertaining us with funny anecdotes and providing us with Prosecco! The kitchen and courtyard were charming and we had such fun making tiramisu and pappardelle pasta! Would definitely recommend!
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Peggy_d
Aug 15, 2024
No show - The chef did not show up, We asked for and got a refund, very disappointing Viator did refund our money promptly .
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