Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura
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!).
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
Meeting Location
Sestiere Dorsoduro
2899, 30123 Venezia Città Metropolitana di Venezia, 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
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!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
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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).
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses).
- Private Market Tour.
- 1.5 Hour Cooking Class.
- Home cooked Italian meal.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura 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
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Private Market Tour
- 1.5 Hour Cooking Class
- Home cooked Italian meal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
