Venice
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.
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“Serena was a perfect teacher she went at a pace everyone could keep up with, answered all questions. plus food was amazing”
Discover Venice’s art and history with a hands-on mask-making class led by a master artisan. Create your own Carnival mask in a small-group setting.
“It was wonderful! Giorgio, the shop owner, was the most warm and inviting host:) his talents in mask making go well beyond just helping my husband and I create beautiful Venetian masks—he truly is a an incredible artist! His creations are stunning! I can not…”
Discover the art of Murano glass with this engaging 2.5-hour guided tour, including a workshop, private demonstration, and authentic craftsmanship in Venice.
“Very cool experience!! Beautiful pieces of art. Love the tour and the pieces we were able to create.”
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.
“Fantastic! Professional studio – they have made masks for several well-known film productions. The workshops were very well prepared. The owner of the studio, Augusto, is a very nice and friendly man (he helped us get to the venue from the airport and welcomed us…”
Experience authentic Venetian cuisine with a hands-on pasta-making class in a private home on Giudecca Island. Learn, cook, and enjoy true Italy.
“Rosa and her team were beyond explanation and expectations! We were welcomed in as family and left feeling like that. The food you make is so flavorful and yet simple enough to repeat at home. We left knowing we had a knowledge of how to…”
Create your own Venetian mask in this hands-on workshop in Venice. Paint, decorate, and take home a unique keepsake of your visit.
“I did this activity with my husband and 7 year old daughter and we all had a very good time. The guide was really helpful explaining what we need to do and sharing some techniques that makes our masks look a bit better (for a…”
Discover Venice’s flavors with this market tour and cooking class. Explore Rialto Market, learn authentic recipes, and enjoy a homemade Venetian feast.
“Nice background given on the history of the Rialto market and a fun and participatory cooking experience in a lovely little kitchen space.”
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.
“Omg she was so nice. Liked the guide. And till you wait for mask to dry you have a chance to see the torture and witchcraft museum as it’s included to ticket. Would recommend as solo traveler to make your trip interesting.”
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.
“This was well worth the money! Massimo is such an amazing host and went above and beyond what I was expected. The food was amazing and I would recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for a personalized cooking class in Venice.”
Join this intimate Venice cooking class with a professional chef, learn authentic pasta and desserts, and enjoy a homemade meal with local wine.
“Such an informative class. We learned so much about making pasta and had a great time. If you are on the edge about the class, most definitely take it! So worth it!!”
Discover Venice’s artistry with a private mask decorating workshop. Create your own Venetian mask, learn its history, and take home a handmade keepsake.
“My daughter and I were fortunate enough to be the only 2 in the class so we had the lesson to ourselves. There were a great range to masks to choose from and the instructor assisted in drawing some designs on the mask. We chose…”
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.
“Lovely little tour around Murano. Valerio was fun and engaging. He knew heaps about the history of Murano and showed us great places to eat and drink. Glass bead making was super fun! Monica is a great teacher.”
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.
“Amazing tour going to the market. Wonderful to cook with chef Lorenzo. We made a sea bream, pesto pasta, and tiramisu”
Discover Venice through art with a watercolor workshop led by local artists. Learn techniques, capture iconic views, and create your own masterpiece in this immersive experience.
“I'm so glad I took this class! Petra was so patient and really an expert instructor which allowed me to better understand how to sketch with perspective. Thank you, Petra!”
Discover Venice’s culinary secrets with a market tour and home cooking class led by a Venetian sailor, blending authentic flavors with local stories.
“Mossimo gave us our most memorable experience in Venice. We toured the market, some streets, and he provided small stops and details left off of other tours we had done. He has a unique way of making you feel like he is your cousin who…”
Streets of water, islands of glass and a palace built for a republic of merchants.