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Venice: Home Cooking Experience with a Local by Cesarine

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Venice, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture with this hands-on cooking class held in a local home and led by an expert Italian home cook. Learn the secrets of the most iconic Bologna dishes and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner with local wines included.

You'll have a fully equipped workstation with utensils and ingredients and your local host will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic Bologna recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert) handed down by generations of mammas and nonnas. After the class, sit down at the table with your Italian family and taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and wine experts. Cesarine are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. Every host is reviewed for authentic culinary traditions.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Water, local wines and Espresso
  • Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Class
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
30125 Venezia VE, Italy

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What To Expect

Immerse yourself in a shared cooking class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Venetian cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Venice: Home Cooking Experience with a Local by Cesarine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-68460P13

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Alcoholic beveragesWater, local wines and Espresso
  • Learn and taste 3 Italian recipes (starter, fresh pasta and dessert)
  • Hands-on cooking class
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Class

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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