• Mercati di Rialto - Massimo, a lively and engaging Venetian and Merchant Navy officer, is eager to share his passion for Venice and his family’s culinary traditions. Opt for the market tour to start your gastronomic adventure with a guided visit to Mercato di Rialto, the primary market for locals in Venice. Stroll through the market to discover fresh, seasonal produce from Massimo’s preferred vendors. Purchase fresh fish from a fishmonger before heading back to Massimo’s home in San Marco for a cooking class.

• San Marco - Join Massimo in his historic home kitchen to master the art of regional Italian cooking. During the 1.5-2 hour session, learn to craft handmade pasta and focaccia using seasonal ingredients. Discover the secrets and techniques of Venetian cuisine, then savor the meal with Massimo, accompanied by laughter and stories. The meal includes prosecco and Ribolla Gialla from Massimo’s family vineyard or red wine. This is a unique way to experience Venice with a local, away from the usual tourist paths.
  Below is a sample menu:
  • Homemade rosemary and caramelized onion focaccia
  • Baked scallops or prosciutto and Alpine cheeses
  • Fresh salad with Italian vinaigrette
  • Strozzapreti, hand-rolled pasta in a homemade sauce
  • Italian dessert served with liqueur

If you prefer the cooking class only option (without the market tour), meet Massimo at Campo Sant Anzolo, atop the Ponte dei Frati bridge.

• Guided tour of Mercato di Rialto (if market tour is selected)
• Hands-on cooking class
• Homecooked meal
• Alcoholic beverages

• Hotel pick up and drop off

If you’ve always wanted to master the art of traditional Italian cuisine during your visit to Venice, your search ends here. Accompany your host, Massimo, on this 4-hour journey as you visit the Mercato di Rialto together, purchasing the fresh ingredients needed for your cooking lesson. Follow Massimo to his residence where you’ll be taught to prepare genuine Italian meals, followed by a sit-down meal at his dining table featuring the dishes you’ve just learnt to create. The lesson includes the preparation of handmade pasta and warm, inviting focaccia bread!

Massimo’s culinary skills stem from many generations of his family owning a restaurant. His mother and nonna were instrumental in shaping his love for food. He relishes the opportunity to host tourists at his house to allow him the opportunity to express his fervor for cooking as well as his beloved city.

Massimo resides in a historic 600-year-old structure situated at the core of Venice, boasting a delightful outdoor terrace. He specializes in dishes that represent the Veneto region, encompassing Venice and Bologna. The cuisine showcases a sound tradition of featuring seafood from the coast and meat from the hinterland.

• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking - Massimo can offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
• NOTE: Meeting location is different if you choose the cooking class only option (no market tour). Meet Massimo at Campo Santa Maria Formosa for the cooking + meal experience (no market tour).
• Private, personalized experience

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