Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine
Overview
Step away from the tourist crowds and into a real Venetian home for an authentic 3-hour culinary journey! This intimate home-cooking experience invites you to live, cook, and eat like a true local. Depending on the time of day, you will be welcomed into a private home kitchen in either the historic Cannaregio district (morning classes) or the picturesque island of Giudecca (evening classes)—two of Venice's most authentic neighborhoods.
Guided by a passionate local chef, you will roll up your sleeves and learn to prepare a traditional 3-course feast from scratch. You'll master handmade "Pasta Fresca," a delicious seasonal vegetable main course, and the ultimate Italian dessert, Tiramisù. After the cooking workshop, gather around the table with your hosts and group to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired with excellent local wines. Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers craving a genuine, off-the-beaten-path connection with Venice.
What's Included
- Local Wine and water
- Hands on cooking class with the chef
- Recipes to surprise guests back home
- Complete 3-course meal (Pasta, Veggie Main, and Tiramisù)
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover Authentic Neighborhoods: Escape the San Marco crowds and step into a real Venetian home. Experience the lively, historic charm of Cannaregio during the day, or soak in the peaceful, waterfront serenity of Giudecca in the evening, discovering the true local lifestyle before you even start cooking.
Hands-on Pasta Making: Learn the traditional, step-by-step techniques to knead and roll fresh pasta from scratch, paired with a seasonal sauce.
The Seasonal Veggie Main: Work alongside your host to create a flavorful, traditional second course highlighting fresh, local market vegetables.
The Art of Tiramisù: Master the authentic recipe for Italy's favorite dessert, perfectly layering espresso, mascarpone, and ladyfingers.
A 3-Course Feast with Wine: Sit down together like an Italian family to enjoy the 3-course meal you prepared, beautifully paired with local Venetian wines.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) visit the web of Contributo di Accesso a Venezia
- AFTERNOON SESION : The experience takes place in a private home where a dog is present. This may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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 Wine and water.
- Hands on cooking class with the chef.
- Recipes to surprise guests back home.
- Complete 3-course meal (Pasta, Veggie Main, and Tiramisù).
- Hotel pickup.
- Hotel 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 Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Venice Home Cooking Class: 3-Course Meal & Wine 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 Wine and water
- Hands on cooking class with the chef
- Recipes to surprise guests back home
- Complete 3-course meal (Pasta, Veggie Main, and Tiramisù)
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) visit the web of Contributo di Accesso a Venezia
- AFTERNOON SESION : The experience takes place in a private home where a dog is present. This may not be suitable for guests with allergies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
