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Discover Venice’s authentic wine bars with cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and regional wines—enough food and drink to make a full meal.

Highlights

• Enjoy 7 tastings & 4 drinks—enough food for a full meal
• Explore authentic bacari away from tourist crowds
• Taste classic cicchetti & regional wines with a local guide
• Discover San Polo & Dorsoduro at golden hour
• Learn about Venice’s food traditions & bacaro culture

Description

Get to know the real Venice—away from the crowds—on this small-group evening food and wine tour through the city’s hidden bacari (local wine bars). As the sun sets over the canals, you’ll explore the historic neighborhoods of San Polo and Dorsoduro with a local food expert and experience one of Venice’s most beloved traditions: cicchetti and ombra (wine and small plates). This tour is designed for travelers looking for more than just light bites. With seven food tastings and four local drinks, you’ll enjoy enough for a full meal, all while discovering authentic, family-run spots most tourists never find. Sample creamy baccalà mantecato, truffle-infused crostini, seasonal risottos, local meats, and more—each perfectly paired with regional wines like prosecco and Veneto reds. Along the way, your guide will share stories of Venice’s culinary history, its enduring bacaro culture, and how locals eat and drink today. You’ll stroll through charming piazzas, cross tiny bridges, and experience Venice in the golden glow of twilight. This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a cultural journey full of flavor, tradition, and local character. Come hungry and leave with a deeper connection to Venice—and a very satisfied palate.

Includes

Local English-speaking guide Expertly guided walking tour Food Tastings - Cicchetti (small plates) Food Tasting - Traditional Pasta Beverage Tasting - Spritz Beverage Tasting - Prosecco Beverage Tasting - 2 Glasses of Wine Food Tasting - Gelato Food Tasting - Cold cuts

Important Information

• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
• There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
• No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
• This tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund