Rialto Market Class With Lunch

Venice: Rialto Market Tour, Cooking Class, and Lunch

★ 4.9 166 reviews

4 hours, free cancellation.

from $133 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Mercato di Rialto (Erbaria)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Timonfaya Travel Lanzarote

Overview

This tour pairs a walk through the Rialto Market with a cooking class in a chef's home kitchen, followed by lunch of everything the group has prepared. It runs about 4 hours and starts at Al Mercà Campo Bella Vienna in Venice. The chef leads both halves, first shopping for the day's ingredients among the produce, seafood and spice stalls, then moving to the kitchen to cook.

The menu is built around classic Italian technique. The class starts with tiramisu, combining mascarpone and biscuits, then moves to a rich tomato sauce and hand-made pasta, with kneading, rolling and shaping done by hand. The second course depends on season and availability, so it may be fish, parmigiana or risotto. Wine and water are unlimited during the meal, and digital recipes are sent afterwards so the dishes can be recreated at home.

It suits travellers who want a hands-on morning rather than a demonstration. Several reviewers described it as a highlight of their stay in Venice, and one has warned not to plan anything tight afterwards, since the experience can run longer than the stated hours.

What's Included

Included

Guide
Market tour
Cooking class
3-course meal: a pasta first course, a fish or vegetable second course, and tiramisù
Unlimited wine
Unlimited water
Digital recipes

Not Included

Tips

Itinerary

Meet the chefMeet at Al Mercà Campo Bella Vienna in Venice. Hotel pickup is not included.
Rialto Market tourWalk the market with the chef, browsing local produce, seafood and spices, and shop for the freshest ingredients for the class. The market visit is not part of the afternoon or 6:00 PM options.
Cooking classMove to the chef's home kitchen and prepare tiramisu, tomato sauce and hand-made pasta from scratch, plus a second course of fish, parmigiana or risotto depending on the season.
Lunch with wineSit down to the three-course meal you have cooked, served with unlimited wine and water, music and conversation with the group.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, based on the listing and what past participants have said.

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Time to allow. The listing states a duration of 4 hours, but several travellers reported the experience runs longer. One advised booking this only when the rest of the day is open, so plan for a relaxed, unhurried pace.
What to bring. The listing does not specify a packing list. Tips for the guide are not included. Comfortable shoes make sense for the market walk.
Group feel. Reviewers consistently describe a warm, convivial atmosphere, with music playing during lunch and plenty of conversation. Several travellers also praised the host's friendly, engaging manner.
Food and drink. The meal is a pasta first course, a fish or vegetable second course, and tiramisu, with unlimited wine and water. Several reviewers singled out the pasta and the tiramisu, and one said they hoped to cook the same dishes at home.
Meeting point. There is no hotel pickup. The meeting point is Al Mercà Campo Bella Vienna, and the afternoon option meets closer to the chef's house instead. Check the booking page for the exact details of your chosen time.
Recipes home. Digital recipes are included after the class, so the dishes can be tried again at home. This makes the class a reasonable pick for people who actually cook.

$133from, per person

4 hoursduration

4.9across 166 guest reviews

Common issues. The biggest practical caveat is timing: one reviewer explicitly warned the tour does not finish within 4 hours, so avoid booking anything immediately after. Hotel pickup and tips are not included, and on Sundays and Italian holidays the market is closed, replaced by a longer cooking class. The afternoon and 6:00 PM options skip the market visit entirely, so anyone specifically wanting the Rialto stroll should pick a morning slot.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes the guide, the market tour, the cooking class, a three-course meal of pasta, a fish or vegetable second course and tiramisu, unlimited wine, unlimited water, and digital recipes. Tips are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup is not included, and the tour meets at Al Mercà Campo Bella Vienna in Venice. The afternoon option uses a meeting point closer to the chef's house, so check the booking page for the address matching your chosen time.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The listing states 4 hours. Some travellers report it can run longer, since lunch and conversation are unhurried, so it is wise to leave free time after the class.

What Will We Cook?

You prepare tiramisu, a rich tomato sauce, and hand-made pasta from scratch. The second course is fish, parmigiana or risotto depending on the season and what is available at the market. You then eat everything with wine.

Is The Market Always Open?

No. On Sundays and Italian holidays the entire market is closed and the day becomes a longer cooking class instead. The afternoon and 6:00 PM options also do not include the market visit.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. The listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the terms on the booking page before reserving.