15 Best Venice Workshops & Cooking Classes

“A rare and personal highlight of our time in Venice. Giorgio, our host, artisan, and teacher, welcomed myself, my wife, and our 13-year-old daughter into his workshop like old friends. Trained by his father and now passing the craft to his sons, Giorgio embodies a…”

“Delightful class! Had a great time learning to make pasta and tiramisu! Great way to learn and meet others from around the world. It was a hit with our teenagers!”

“The mask painting was lots of fun and our children really enjoyed it. They loved trying something different rather than museum trips and tours. It was interactive, educational and we walked away with some beautiful masks.”

“This was the best experience I had in Venice, Italy. Our tour guide was Giovanni. He was absolutely amazing. He was very professional, welcoming, and friendly. He gave us a brief history regarding the Murano Glass Factory. The private water taxi ride was smooth. Once…”

“tour guide was amazing, was a smooth meeting. boat ride was fun. glass artist was so talented and made it look easy making a glass horse. We was able to make out own bracelets to take home and a souvenir of our trip. would highly…”

“It was absolutely fabulous. Not only were the ladies very knowledgeable in crrating the masks but we were also told thr history of Venetian masks. My dauggter loved it, but suitable for all! We would certainly do it again!”

“If you like to cook, this experience is an absolute must do. Even if you don't cook, it's still fun. Rosa has a delightful personality and is a fabulos teacher and host. It was both a fun experience and the food was wonderful and authentic.…”

“Great choice of masks and very lovely shop to do the workshop. The guide was also very helpful with tips when needed.”

“Nice background given on the history of the Rialto market and a fun and participatory cooking experience in a lovely little kitchen space.”

“Rosa & Angela were phenomenal hosts, very knowledgeable, and overall some of the most wonderful people you'll ever meet!! The food was FANTASTIC and we were given a PDF of the recipes we made to be able to make at home. Of our 2 weeks…”

“Guide was absolutely amazing, knowledgeable and friendly and very patient with the kids (and us) showing how to do it. Location is actually in the prison so really interesting to walk up to.”

“Such a great experience! My partner and I were in Venice for a few days and our highlight was cooking with Carolyn. A passion for authentic Italian food and teaching was truly appreciated. Would recommend booking on one of your first days in Venice as…”

“The market was amazing. Lorenzo explained what was on sale and where it had come from, most of which was very local. We really enjoyed the cooking class and learned a lot. It was a great group and Lorenzo was a very patient teacher and…”

“We started at the Rialto Market where we met Massimo for a guided tour of the market and the fish market, which was perfect because my son is obsessed with fish. We picked out some shrimp and tuna for lunch along with some beautiful tomatoes.…”

“We had a wonderful time with Carolyn. She is a gracious host. I have already made a fish we made at her home. I just miss the recipes. Carolyn was supposed To send me pdf’s and she has not as of yet”