Highlights
- Explore Venice’s oldest trade center on a sensory-rich 2-hour expert-led tour
- Learn how to spot high-quality Italian ingredients
- Enjoy all-inclusive food stops with multiple tastings and drinks
Description
Discover Venice through its flavors on this immersive food and wine experience that blends history, local traditions, and unforgettable tastes. Guided by a passionate local expert, you’ll explore the city’s most authentic culinary neighborhoods while eating and drinking like a true Venetian.
Your journey begins at the legendary Rialto Market, the beating heart of Venice’s food culture for centuries. Wander through colorful stalls filled with seasonal lagoon produce as your guide introduces you to local ingredients and traditions. Learn about specialties such as the prized purple artichokes of Sant’Erasmo and admire the day’s freshest seafood at the historic Pescaria, where Venetians still shop each morning.
Next, dive into a beloved Venetian ritual: the Spritz. Discover the secrets behind crafting the perfect version of this iconic aperitif—whether made with Aperol, Select, or Bitter Campari. Enjoy your Spritz in the very area where it was popularized, accompanied by a selection of artisanal snacks.
The experience continues with bacaro hopping in the San Polo district, far from the tourist crowds. You’ll visit five authentic, family-run wine bars, each tucked away along quiet streets and frequented by locals. At every stop, savor a glass of local wine (the traditional ombra) or Prosecco while soaking in the relaxed Venetian atmosphere.
Along the way, indulge in a curated tasting of authentic Venetian specialties, showcasing the city’s culinary soul: handmade cicchetti, baccalà mantecato, folpetti, mozzarella in carrozza
Includes
2-hour tour with a local guide
Headsets
Tasting of food (aperitivo cicchetti and bacari)
Tasting of drinks (wine, spritz)
Excludes
Additional tastings not mentioned above
Tips
Important Information
- The Rialto Fish Market is closed on Sundays and Mondays; on these days, we focus on the historic specialty food shops and 'bacari' of the area
- Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available (please notify us in advance)
- Tours run rain or shine—Venice is even more magical in the mist
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
