Rialto Market cooking class in Venice: Hands-on pasta & tiramisu

You make the pasta by hand, not just taste it.

A hands-on cooking class in Venice that begins with a guided tour of the Rialto Market, where you shop for ingredients alongside your chef, then move to their kitchen to prepare pasta, a seasonal second course and tiramisu. The class runs four hours and ends with lunch, local wine and recipes to take home. Minimum two people per booking. The class starts at 9:30 a.m.

The Experience

The morning starts at the Rialto Market, where your chef guide walks you through the stalls of produce, seafood and spices that supply Venice's kitchens. You are not observing. You are shopping, picking the ingredients you will cook with later. The market fills with locals buying for the day, and the guide points out what is in season and why it matters for what you are about to make. Once you have gathered what you need, you move to the chef's home kitchen.

There you roll up your sleeves and learn by doing. You start with tiramisu, combining mascarpone and cookies by hand to understand the texture. Then you move to a pasta first course. You make the dough, knead it, and shape it yourself. The second course depends on what the market had that day: fish, parmigiana or risotto. The chef guides you through each step, teaching the techniques that make the dishes authentically Italian. You are not watching a demonstration. You are the one holding the tools.

When everything is ready, you sit down to eat what you made, served with local wine and water. The meal is shared with other participants, and there is music and time to talk. You leave with the recipes for each dish, so the cooking does not stop when the class ends.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Rialto Market with ingredient shopping.
• hands-on cooking class in the chef's kitchen.
• three-course lunch (pasta first course, fish or vegetable second course, tiramisu).
• unlimited local wine and water.
• recipes for all dishes.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Days and timesMon–Sat · 09:30

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Meeting point at al Merca`: Campo Bella Vienna, 213, 30125 Venezia VE Please be advised the tour will start punctually at 9:30 we recommend to be at the meeting…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a hands-on cooking class with market shopping included. Choose the later departure time option if you need to start after 9:30 a.m. or arrange your own hotel pickup.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What exactly do I cook in the four-hour class?

You prepare tiramisu, a handmade pasta first course, and a second course of fish, parmigiana or risotto depending on the season and what is available at the market that day. Each dish is made from scratch under the chef's guidance.

Do I shop at the Rialto Market myself, or does the chef just show me around?

You shop alongside your chef guide. The tour of the market includes learning about the produce and spices, but you are the one selecting and carrying the ingredients you will cook with in the kitchen.

Is wine included, and what else do I get to eat besides what I cook?

Lunch includes the three dishes you prepare (the pasta, the second course and tiramisu) served with unlimited local wine and water. Recipes for all three dishes are also included.

What time does the class start, and how much time should I allow?

The class starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs four hours. The operator recommends arriving at the meeting point ten minutes early. It ends with lunch, so plan for the full morning into early afternoon.

Is this class suitable if I have never cooked Italian food before?

Yes. The class is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is designed for hands-on learning with a chef guide. No prior cooking experience is required. The chef teaches the techniques as you go.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions?

Advise the operator of any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, and they will accommodate them in the menu.