Venice: Eat Like a Local Food Tour with Wine & Spritz
San Marco, Venice, Venice
Treat your tastebuds on a fun small-group tour of Venice’s hidden wine bars! Savor traditional cicchetti paired with Italian wines, and soak in local culture while exploring Venice’s heart.
This small-group food tour in Venice suits travelers eager to explore authentic Venetian cuisine and culture in Cannaregio and Rialto.
Highlights
- Taste classic cicchetti in locally owned bacari where Venetians gather
- Savor local wines and Spritz paired to complement each bite
- Explore Venice with a friendly local guide sharing stories of daily life
- Experience an authentic traghetto gondola crossing
- Enjoy small groups of up to 10 for a personal experience
Description
Discover Venice through its flavors and lesser-known corners on this immersive small-group food tour. Start in Cannaregio, one of Venice’s most authentic neighborhoods, then cross the Grand Canal on a traditional stand-up traghetto.
In Rialto, begin your tasting journey with modern takes on Venetian classics such as black ink calamari, seafood polenta, fried fish, tuna meatballs, and seasonal vegetable dishes using ingredients from the nearby Rialto Market.
Continue to family-run bacari to enjoy the world of cicchetti, including creamy baccalà prepared two ways, tramezzini sandwiches, meat and cheese bites, and a daily pasta, risotto, or lasagna special. Pair your tastings with local wines and a traditional Venetian Spritz while your guide shares food culture stories.
Between stops, explore quiet alleyways and hidden squares just off the tourist path. The tour concludes with classic tiramisu at Campo San Bortolomio and personalized recommendations for your next meal.
This tour offers a genuine taste of Venice's flavors, neighborhoods, and local life, ideal for anyone wanting to eat like a Venetian.
Includes
- Guided walking food tour through Cannaregio and Rialto
- Food and drinks
- Rialto seafood tasting with Prosecco
- Venetian aperitivo with Spritz
- Classic Venetian cicchetti with Chardonnay
- Hidden Rialto backstreets cicchetti with red wine
- Sweet finale with sparkling red wine
- Local English-speaking guide
- Traditional traghetto gondola crossing
- Visits to family-run eateries and wine bars
- Eco-friendly travel tips and cultural insights
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- The traghetto gondola service is closed from March 9 to March 20 for construction; no traghetto crossing during this time.
- The tour accommodates vegetarians, lactose-free, and non-celiac gluten-free diets, but some flexibility may be required as not all stops can adjust for all dietary needs.
- The route covers about 2 km (1.2 miles) of easy walking through Venice’s streets and canals.
- The itinerary may change depending on local bar and restaurant opening times or crowd levels; quality and experience are maintained even if stops vary.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and wear comfortable walking shoes. Morning and early afternoon tours are recommended to avoid evening crowds.
