Ancient Venice and Its Spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour
Overview
Walk away from your trip to Venice with a different kind of cooking class. Come to my ancient home to cook together in the old style. Explore the iconic Rialto Market in Venice and discover the local produce and spices that inspired ancient Venetian cuisine. Learn to prepare dishes influenced by historical figures like Marco Polo and Casanova. Enjoy the authentic flavors of Venice through personalized lessons and a communal lunch or dinner, with small group or private activity
Learn about the rich culinary history and traditions of Venice. Play with the flavors of the merchants of Venice, know the spices and have fun together!
My ancient home will be open for you. It will be a journey into the past among unique flavors. There are many recipes and we can choose them together!
What's Included
- Lunch
- Cook in an ancient Venetian house
- Unlimited wine ( homemade production)
- Market Tour (If option is selected)
- No problem for the allergies or restrictions, customized menu
- Stay with a local in his house outside the touristic path
- Small-group or even private cooking class
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Spese per market tour
Meeting Location
Campo San Giacomo
30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the rich culinary history of Venice on this cooking class and market tour with a local. Forgot the generic tourist restaurants and get an authentic taste of the region’s unique cuisine. Start your day at the bustling Rialto Market to gather the freshest ingredients and head to a real Venetian home with your host to make traditional dishes, using historic spices such as saffron and cumin. Hear about Venice's culinary secrets while cooking with a local Taste Venetian fare such as cheese, salami, and marmalades. Learn how to make fresh pasta with pesto or seafood. Sit down and enjoy your meal, with diffent courses and a nice homemade wine.Welcome!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for celiacs
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Cook in an ancient Venetian house.
- Unlimited wine ( homemade production).
- Market Tour (If option is selected).
- No problem for the allergies or restrictions, customized menu.
- Stay with a local in his house outside the touristic path.
- Small-group or even private cooking class.
- Guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
- spese per market tour.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Venice and Its Spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not suitable for celiacs
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ancient Venice and Its Spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Cook in an ancient Venetian house
- Unlimited wine ( homemade production)
- Market Tour (If option is selected)
- No problem for the allergies or restrictions, customized menu
- Stay with a local in his house outside the touristic path
- Small-group or even private cooking class
- Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Spese per market tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- not suitable for celiacs
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
