Venice

15 Best Venice Workshops & Cooking Classes

The hands-on bookings: carnival masks built in real botteghe, glass beads at the torch and pasta classes with tiramisu as the closer. The mask you make beats every souvenir-shop copy.

1.Venice: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine

Discover Venice’s culinary secrets with a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class. Learn authentic recipes, enjoy wine, and explore the Dorsoduro district.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“We had such a great time with Thomas, the experience was fantastic, we learnt loads! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Venice we had a brilliant time. The food was delicious and the restaurant was also lovely. They made it extra special by singing happy birthday…”

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3.Murano Glass Factory Experience-a Workshop in Venice

Discover the art of Murano glass with this engaging 2.5-hour guided tour, including a workshop, private demonstration, and authentic craftsmanship in Venice.

★ 4.0

“It was neat to watch the glass making demo. They had some beautiful pieces at the store. Wished we had maybe 45 min more to walk around the island. The tour guide was very nice”

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4.Venice: Venetian Masks Workshop

Discover the art and history of Venetian masks at Carta Alta's workshop. Create your own mask with expert guidance in a charming, film-connected studio.

★ 4.9

“We really enjoyed learning and making a face mask. A must activity to experience when visiting Venice”

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5.Traditional Home Cooking Experience in Venice

Experience authentic Venetian cuisine with a hands-on pasta-making class in a private home on Giudecca Island. Learn, cook, and enjoy true Italy.

★ 5.0

“This was probably the best thing we did on our whole trip. Rosa is amazing and we lucked out as it was just the four of us. We had so much fun learning about the foods we were going to prepare as well as the…”

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8.Venice: Carnival Mask Decoration Class at Casanova Prisons

Discover Venice’s Carnival magic by creating your own decorated mask in a historic prison setting, guided by a local artisan. A memorable, authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Love the opportunity to sit down and have a relaxing activity with kiddos. We thoroughly enjoyed it would recommend it to anyone both young and old.”

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9.Rialto Market Tour & Private Cooking Class in the Heart of Venice

Discover Venice’s culinary soul with a private Rialto Market tour and cooking class. Learn authentic recipes, sample local wines, and enjoy a homemade Venetian meal.

★ 5.0

“Rarely has a vacation “experience” been as enchanting, educational, and fun as the one my friend and I had with Massimo. We communicated a bit before our meeting where he inquired about food allergies or preferences. He guided us through our morning, explaining that our…”

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10.Yummy Cooking Class in Venice with Professional Chef

Join this intimate Venice cooking class with a professional chef, learn authentic pasta and desserts, and enjoy a homemade meal with local wine.

★ 5.0

“Perfecto. Loved being in Carolyn’s home. WE all feel able to recreate the dish. Lunch on her roof terrace was stunning. She also offered tips on enjoying Venice (in writing). Simply lovely”

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11.Venice Mask Workshop Class

Discover Venice’s artistry with a private mask decorating workshop. Create your own Venetian mask, learn its history, and take home a handmade keepsake.

★ 5.0

“One of the best experiences we had in Venice. My 8 and 10 year old kids loved it and even my husband was into painting his mask. The instructor was really patient and kind. He helped my son find inspiration for his designs. We felt…”

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12.Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano

Discover Murano's glassmaking heritage with a small-group workshop and walking tour. See factories, create your own glass bead, and explore Murano’s charm.

★ 5.0

“detourist Guide Valerio is nothing short of amazing! Tour was very personal and personalized. From exclusive areas at one of the most prestigious glass factories in Murano, to an upstart art glass factory and a tiny mother/daughter craft glass shop, this was the real highlight…”

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13.Rialto: Market Tour with Hands-on Cooking Class, Wine & Tiramisu

Discover Venice’s vibrant Rialto Market and learn to cook authentic Italian dishes with a skilled chef, including pasta, tiramisu, and local wine, in this small-group experience.

★ 4.5

“Friendly , informative . We had loads of fun, met a nice couple from california. Food was good, wine was good. Market was with freah good vegetables”

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15.Market tour and cooking class with a venetian sailor

Discover Venice’s culinary secrets with a market tour and home cooking class led by a Venetian sailor, blending authentic flavors with local stories.

★ 5.0

“If you only do one thing in Venice, this should be it! Massimo was amazing, warm and created the best experience for everyone in my family, from ages 17 to 80! He showed us around the market and bought fresh fruit for us to try,…”

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More Venice Workshops & Cooking Classes

5.0Market and Cooking with a Real Venetian Private Activity3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$139.37 4.5Mask Workshop – Paint Your Own Venetian Mask in Venice, Italy1 hour (approx.)$69.14 5.0Private Venice Cooking Class and Market Tour with Fun Local Laura4 hours (approx.)$159.00 5.0Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Venice3 hours (approx.)$215.66 5.0Join A Local Venetian Cooking Class4 hours (approx.)$179.01 5.0The ancient Venice and its spices: Cooking Class and Market Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$108.43 3.5Carnival Mask Decoration Class at Casanova’s Prisons$79.10 5.0Venetian cooking school$94 5.0Fish Shopping in Rialto and Home Cooking in Murano3 hours (approx.)$342.07 4.0Venice Cooking Class in Mestre Pasta & Tiramisu, wine and more$102.03 5.0Authentic Venetian Cooking Classes$271.71 4.5Venice Photography Workshop: The City Through an Artists Eye$64.53 5.0Class Mask Workshop – Create our Mask in paper mache$308.32 4.5Cesarine: Venice Show Cooking & Dining Experience at Local’s Home$126.10 5.0Cesarine: Market Tour & Cooking Class at Local’s Home in Venice4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$239.12 4.53 Hour Cooking Class: Homemade Pasta and Tiramisu in Venice$160.49 5.0Venice: Cooking Class + Guitar Concert at Chef Francesco’s$230.13 4.5Make a Venetian Mask and Craft your Imagination$69.41 4.5Creative Venice: Artisan Excellence and Craftsmen Workshops3 hours (approx.)$182.17 5.0Exclusive cooking experience with a Venetian Chef: cichetti cooking class4 hours (approx.)$319.57 5.0Rialto market tour and Italian cooking class with a local5 hours (approx.)$179.06 5.0Photography workshop in the magical Venice (3h)$162.06 5.0Dining experience at a local’s home in Mirano with cooking demo2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$102.84 5.0Exclusive Fresh Pasta cooking class with a Venetian chef$270.88