Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy a private market tour and Italian cooking class with Laura is a true-blue Venetian. She was born and raised in Venice and lives in a beautiful apartment in the city center (only a 20-minute walk from the city center). The neighborhood is very local with not many tourists so you will get to experience a real Italian suburb. Laura loves to travel, watch movies, go to the market and of course, cook! She learned to cook traditional dishes from her mother and she likes to serve local dishes from Veneto. She only uses fresh and organic ingredients from the local farmers. Laura is also an expert in vegetarian food, as she was a vegetarian for 10 years (but not anymore!).

Options

Market Tour + Cooking + Dinner

Includes market tour: This is a ~4 hour market tour, cooking class and meal experience with Laura.

Cooking Class + Dinner

Cooking Class Only: This cooking and dinner experience lasts about 3 hours and does NOT include a market tour.

Market Tour + Cooking + Lunch

Includes market tour: This is a ~4 hour market tour, cooking class and meal experience with Laura.

What's included

Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Private Market Tour
1.5 Hour Cooking Class
Home cooked Italian meal

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Cooking class and meal: Step into Laura’s cozy, well-equipped kitchen and discover the secrets of Veneto cuisine as you enjoy a light appetizer. During this 1.5 hour hands-on cooking class, you’ll learn to prepare a seasonal, creamy risotto (or pasta if you let her know in advance) and a decadent tiramisù. Laura guides you through each step, from crafting the perfect mascarpone cream to assembling your own individual dessert, while sharing stories about the origins and traditions behind the dishes. After cooking, enjoy the meal you helped prepare over wine, laugher and conversation.

Saturday Market tour: Meet Laura at the lively Santa Margherita market, where she’ll guide you through her favorite local vendors and help you discover the fresh, seasonal ingredients that define Venetian cuisine. During this 1-hour tour, you’ll explore select shops to pick up ingredients for your upcoming Italian cooking class. After the market visit, enjoy a scenic 20-minute walk to Laura’s home, where your hands-on cooking experience will begin.

This unique experience offers a glimpse into everyday Italian life in Venice - you can also pick up insider tips from a local expert on places to visit!

Venice

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For your SATURDAY MARKET TOUR, meet your host in Campo Santa Margherita in front of the bookshop called "Marco Polo".
For your COOKING CLASS (no market tour), meet Laura at her home. Address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket upon confirmation.

End point

For your SATURDAY MARKET TOUR, meet your host in Campo Santa Margherita in front of the bookshop called "Marco Polo".
For your COOKING CLASS (no market tour), meet Laura at her home. Address can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket upon confirmation.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Laura is happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary requests. Be sure to indicate any dietary preferences when placing your booking online.
On occasion, Laura’s friend Ilaria, also a native Venetian in her thirties, may be present during your experience to assist or join in.
Laura can comfortably host up to 4 guests, but is happy to accommodate 5 if needed - just note that space may be a bit cozy.
Private, personalized experience just for you!
Like most traditional Venetian homes, Laura’s apartment does not have air conditioning, but she keeps it comfortable with the use of fans and good ventilation.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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