Top Venice Dining Experiences

Taste your way through the backstreet bars of Venice—and discover sights and bites you'd be unlikely to find on your own—on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your local guide to a range of bars where Venetians go to drink and mingle. At each stop, sample regional wines alongside plates of the popular Venetian appetizers called cicchetti. Along the way, visit multiple neighborhoods and discover key city landmarks.

Explore the culture and cuisine of UNESCO–listed Venice on this food-lover's dining experience. Take a seat at your table in a Venetian home while your chef—a local sailor—cooks up a storm in the kitchen. Enjoy pasta, fresh fish, and locally grown vegetables across a delicious multi-course Italian seafood feast, and savor the delicious flavors of Venice.

Taste your way through the canal city on a street food tour of Venice. Meander through the Floating City without having to navigate or overcome the language barrier in a small group that guarantees personalized attention. Pass top sights such as Rialto Market and the Grand Canal, while you savor Venetian specialties including cicchetti (small plates), buranelli (butter cookies), and much more.

Beat the crowds at the Hard Rock Cafe in Venice for a rock ‘n’ roll night out complete with stunning canal views. Skip the long line when you arrive and head straight to your table. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by memorabilia from all your favorite musicians, and customize your experience with your choice of a 2- or 3-course meal.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Experience the magic of Venice with a private gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Glide past iconic landmarks and romantic side canals as your gondolier navigates through the heart of the “Floating City.” Afterward, explore Venice’s hidden gems with a digital map on your mobile, featuring more than 200 points of interest, while wandering its charming alleys.

Food enthusiasts: make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class.

Escape the midday heat and enjoy a lagoon light lunch tour in Venice, offering a refreshing dining experience on the water. Savor gazpacho, vegetarian couscous, fresh fruit, and ice cream, paired with one complimentary drink. Soak in views of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, the Giudecca shore, and beyond, making every moment feel effortlessly special.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a small-group walking food tour through the Cannaregio district and former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly baked goods.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this small-group cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

There are so many great food and drink spots to discover in Venice, such as its “bacari” (traditional wine bars). Get insider tips on how to avoid the tourist traps and find the best local haunts by going on this guided foodie adventure. Try a mix of gourmet snacks, wines, and small plates—with all tastings included for extra convenience.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.

This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious Amarone / Valpolicella Hills and includes • round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC • 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings • 2 guided wine tastings of the many Valpolicella varieties including Amarone • Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic trattoria • Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide

This hands-on cooking experience in Venice teaches you home recipes that you wouldn't find in a cookbook. Learn in a unique setting, the home of a local home cook, and enjoy the more personalized experience of a small-group cooking lesson. Learn to make pizza and tiramisu from scratch and feast on the delicious dishes you make.

Visit two of the well-known islands in the Venice lagoon and dine on a splendid seafood lunch during this half-day boat tour of Murano and Burano. Explore the islands famous for glass and lace, respectively, traveling by boat through the lagoon. Savor local seafood during lunch in a traditional osteria in Burano.

Enjoy a light lunch at a charming restaurant in the heart of Venice. Savor your choice of a 2-course meat or fish menu, made with high-quality local ingredients and traditional Italian flavors. The restaurant offers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere to complement your meal in the St. Mark's district, a great place to stop between activities.

Taste the flavors of Venice with this gourmet four-course dinner complete with wine pairings! Settle in at a top-rated restaurant in the heart of Venice and relax among a romantic atmosphere. Start your meal off with a local aperitif, and then savor four expertly prepared courses that highlight the unique flavors of Venetian cuisine. A professional sommelier will be on hand to guide you through the wine list featuring Veneto varietals and help you choose pairings to complement each course.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), in a private cooking class with a home chef in Venice. Work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee.

See a different side of Venice when you join a local for a private traditional 4-course lunch featuring Varese specialties. Join your host at her home in Mirano, on the outskirts of mainland Venice, watch her cook, then savor recipes from her family cookbook. Enjoy four delicious courses—starter, pasta, entrée with side dish, and dessert—and wash it all down with local red and white wines plus water and coffee.

Visit traditional food shops at a local market and taste authentic Venetian recipes, treasured and passed down through generations in family cookbooks. During this private dining experience at the home of a “cesarina,” or home cook, you’ll share a 4-course menu and experience the warmth of Italian hospitality. Watch as your host prepares an appetizer, main course, side dish, and dessert—all paired with a selection of red and white wines.

Check off two of Venice's must-do activities from your list with this single package, including a private gondola ride and a typical Italian dinner. First, embark on you private gondola ride, where you'll get personal attention from your gondolier and the chance to ask questions. Arrive at the restaurant to find your table waiting for your intimate dinner of traditional Italian food.

Step aboard a beautifully restored Venetian bragozzo, a traditional wooden fishing boat, and embark on an exclusive 2.5-hour journey through the timeless beauty of the Venetian Lagoon. Departing from Fondamente Nove, you’ll drift away from the crowds and into the heart of Venice’s serene waters, where nature and tradition intertwine. Our first stop is a hidden gem—a charming local farm where you’ll pick seasonal delicacies, to delight back on board! Our Bragozzo transforms into your private floating dining spot, where you’ll savor a relaxed gourmet picnic while gliding through breathtaking landscapes bathed in golden light. Designed for those who seek off-the-beaten-path experience, or just slow down and embrace the magic of the lagoon, this picnic cruise offers a once-in-a-lifetime perspective on Venice’s most untouched and enchanting waters.