About this tour
Shop the Rialto Market with Lorenzo, a local Venetian, then head to his kitchen to cook a traditional meal from scratch. Over five hours, you'll learn what's in season, select ingredients as locals do, and prepare lunch whilst picking up authentic recipes and techniques. Eat together and take home both skills and culinary knowledge specific to Venice's food culture.
Highlights
- Navigate Rialto Market with a resident guide
- Select seasonal produce like a Venetian
- Prepare traditional Venetian dishes from scratch
- Cook and share lunch with fellow travellers
- Collect handwritten recipes to take home
- Taste local wine and Italian beverages
- Learn cooking techniques used by locals
What to expect
Lorenzo meets you at the market where Venetians do their daily shopping. He points out what's in season, explains quality, and walks you through vendor stalls while you gather ingredients for lunch. You'll then move to his kitchen, a working space where you prep and cook together—rolling pasta, building sauces, plating dishes. Expect hands-on work, not demonstration. You'll sit down mid-afternoon to eat what you've made, sharing wine and conversation. The pace is relaxed; this isn't a rushed class but a genuine cooking session with someone who knows his city's food.
Good to know
Tell Lorenzo about allergies or dietary requirements when booking. The market operates mornings best; check your dates for the €5 Venice entry fee (exemptions apply). Public transport gets you close; it's walkable from main stops. No hotel pickup included. Wear comfortable shoes for market wandering.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.