Top Venice Dining Experiences - page 2

Enjoy a light lunch at Trattoria La Colomba, a charming historic 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 intimate and relaxing atmosphere in the St. Mark's district makes it a great place to stop between activities.

Skip the crowded tourist track and explore Venice in style on this intimate VIP tour. First, hit the lagoons of Venice for a stunning—and fully private—ride along the canals in a traditional boat ride. Get a front-row perspective on the city’s best waterfront views as you glide past elegant Renaissance architecture. Then, end the evening with a taste of high-end Italian gastronomy during a sumptuous, three-course restaurant meal.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

Reaching the Prosecco Hills from Venice means a drive into wine country and a route between estates to plan, awkward when tasting is the point. Hand the driving over on this private tour, riding out to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed hills to sample four styles of prosecco across two wineries. A cheese tasting and a light lunch of salami and focaccia come included, with stops for photos along the vineyard-lined roads.

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Enrich your knowledge of authentic Italian cooking with this combination of a Rialto market tour and a cooking experience in Murano. First, visit Rialto market with your guide to pick up fresh fish. Then ride across the canal to get to your chef’s home in Murano. Here, you can pick up great cooking tips, enjoy prosecco, then feast on a tasty multi-course lunch that you’ve prepared together.

Dive into the heart of Venetian culinary tradition with a hands-on cooking class led by an expert local chef. In a small group, master the art of crafting fresh pasta, including stuffed varieties, paired with flavorful seasonal sauces, and end on a sweet note by creating the classic Veneto dessert, Tiramisù. Enjoy local wine as you cook in this magical city where food, history, and culture unite.

Tasting Prosecco at the source means a drive out from Venice into the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills and a route between producers to sort, awkward when the wine is the point. Hand the logistics over on a private half-day tour, visiting a family-run winery to sample four styles—brut, extra dry, Millesimato, and extra brut—paired with local cheeses. A light lunch of salami, cheese, and focaccia follows, with more cheese tastings at a local dairy.

Are you looking for a culinary experience far from the usual tourist proposals? Then you've come to the right place. From Text, the slow soul meets the pop format. Come and try a selection of our most loved focaccias: an exclusive dough made from ancient grains, a very long sourdough and slow cooking that makes every bite an explosion of crispness and lightness. A stone's throw from Rialto, a tasting path between ancient grains and traditional recipes: 4 iconic tastings with a glass of wine or a soft drink.

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.

Discover the authentic flavors of Venice with a cooking lesson and dinner in a local's home. In a small group of no more than 12 guests, get a taste of true Italian hospitality and help to prepare a 3-course menu of Venetian specialties using time-honored recipes. Sit down together to enjoy the meal, along with wine, for an experience you won't get in any restaurant.

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.

Not many Venice trips include a dinner party at a local's, but you’re invited to join host Lorenzo for a memorable meal in his home in the Cannaregio district. Start with introductions to your fellow guests before sitting down at the dining table and enjoying wine with a three-course meal made with seasonal produce. You’ll discover the stories behind each dish and experience how Venetian locals really live.

Live some local Venetian culture on your trip to the city, with a tour that focuses on the city’s markets, artisan shops, and traditional cuisine. In a small group, you’ll walk with a guide around the canals, learning about the city’s history, and stopping at carefully selected markets and shops. The walk then finishes in the home of a local host for a cooking class. The best part? Eating your creations at the end with a glass of Venetian wine.

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.

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.

Explore Venice through your taste buds and learn something new on this small-group tour of the city’s famous Rialto Market followed by a hands-on cooking lesson in the home of your guide, a trained chef. You’ll pick up fresh seasonal ingredients from the bustling stalls, then prepare a traditional Venetian lunch while discovering Italian cooking techniques. Afterward, you’ll taste your creations and take your new skills home.

Get a taste of authentic Venetian life with a private culinary experience that starts at the local Rialto Market. Overcome the language barrier with your guide and select fresh ingredients for a cookery class in a historic local home. Craft traditional Venetian appetizers and a spritz aperitivo, then sit down and savor your creations.

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Experience a full day immersed in Ferrari legend. This incredible tour will take you on a Ferrari day. Our driver will pick you up from Venice and take you to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, where you will have the opportunity to relive the history of the Prancing Horse and give it a try at the simulator After the visit you can take a 10-minute test drive in a real Ferrari on the road and experience the thrill of driving a Ferrari*. Afterwards you will enjoy a comfortable guided tour of the Ferrari Citadel where the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and the whole Ferrari Citadel, which still retains the original factory front door**. Afterwards you will relax in the famous restaurant Il Cavallino di Bottura****. **Panoramic tour not accessible under 3 years. ****If Cavallino restaurant is not available, lunch will be offered at another local restaurant with a menu of equal or greater value.

This Venice Highlights Tour combines history, culture, and immersive experiences for a deeper connection to the city. Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with an expert guide, walk across the Bridge of Sighs, and glide through Venice’s canals on a gondola ride. End the day with a virtual reality journey at the Gondola Gallery, unveiling the craft behind this iconic vessel. Escape the crowds on a semi-private boat tour to Murano and Burano, where you’ll witness master artisans at work—glassblowers in Murano and lace-makers in Burano—offering a rare glimpse into Venice’s traditions. Explore Torcello Island, the first centre of civilization. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.

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.

Swap tourist traps for authentic local eateries by going on this small-group guided street food tour. Find out about small bars and foodie spots that locals love, with plenty of delicious tastings along the way. Highlights include an exploration of the Rialto food market, and a chance to try local specialties—including cheese, cold cuts, fish, and alcoholic drinks.

Go beyond the Grand Canal and visit the three main islands of the Venice lagoon, Murano, Burano, and Torcello, on this group boat trip. Avoid the hassle of figuring out how to get to these destinations, and leave the organization to your guide. Simply turn up at the meeting point, and let them lead the way. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary featuring glassmaking and lacemaking traditions, historic sites, lunch, and more.