Top Venice Dining Experiences

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.

Discover Venice through its flavors on a private bacari tour in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto. This experience blends history and gastronomy, offering a deeper connection to the city’s traditions. With your host leading the way, explore hidden corners of Europe’s oldest Jewish Ghetto while uncovering the stories behind its unique culinary heritage. Visit three traditional bacari, where locals gather for Venetian aperitivo, and taste an authentic selection of cicchetti—small plates that reflect the city’s diverse influences. Enjoy perfectly paired drinks, from regional wines to the classic spritz, as you learn about the role of food in Venetian culture. This is more than a food tour—it’s an invitation to experience Venice as the locals do. From the historic setting to the rich flavors, every moment is designed to immerse you in the city’s vibrant culinary and cultural traditions.

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.

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.

Spend an evening in a Venetian house with Liuba, sommelier, and Hugo, Pro chef. In a small group of a maximum of six people, you can taste four wines paired with local typical products and classic Venetian "cicchetti." While Hugo prepares the cicchetti, Liuba reveals curiosities about wine and offers pairing tips. It is a convivial experience designed for an adult audience: ideal for couples, families, friends, or colleagues.

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.

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

The undisputed star of this experience will be the spritz, a historic cocktail with uncertain origins made with Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of sparkling water or Seltz, but everyone has their secret mix to make it special. To gift you a true Venetian experience the aperitif will be accompanied by cicchetti, savory snacks, and vegetable chips. You will find yourself in a truly fascinating building, located behind Piazza San Marco. Illy café is a former greenhouse and thanks to its structure enjoys natural light at all hours of the day. Another delightful scene that the location provides is the Royal Garden, a small green lung in the center of the city. Finally, discover the city with a mobile app. Download it on your phone and enjoy 6 itineraries with their best attractions and bacari (typical wine bars). Listen to the audio narration of the city’s highlights (200 points of interest) and explore Venice with your family or friends.

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.

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.

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.

Venice is full of enticing places to eat, but you risk eating in tourist traps if you’re new to town. This Venice food tour skips the chain cafes and traveler hangouts, and introduces you to authentic Venetian food and drink instead. In an intimate small group, you’ll explore Rialto Market and nearby with a local guide, sampling small plates of food known as “cicchetti,” prosecco, local wine, and more.

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 pasta and a sumptuous dessert, then sit down and savor your creations.

Get ready to step into the "ciack" of the Commissario and know the places where all took life. Brunetti is a true venetian as well as your guide will be!

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.

An Italian dish but an international favorite, pasta carbonara is a treat when done well. Learn how to cook it in traditional Italian style during this Venice cooking class with local host Filippo. Taking place in a jazz club, the experience covers making pasta from scratch, learning about the ingredients, and preparing your own dish to eat with your host and fellow cooks at the end.

Do you prefer blonde, redhead, brown or white? What? Beer, of course! When asked what Venetians drink, I answer: everything except canal water! An alternative tour, done in a friendly and simple way to visit Venice and discover its liveliest side. I will tell you about this strange and fascinating city while you walk through the streets and squares and on the bridges. And, to recover from the fatigue, we will refresh ourselves in some chosen places to taste some craft beers, taste some delicacies and - why not? - talk about beers! We will have fun and discover why Veneto is known as the Wales of Italy! For this tour you will need someone who knows these local traditions, and who better than a beer sommelier, rugby player, home brewer like me? Of course, children under 18 are not allowed. It will be drunk in moderation to discover the world of beer and, unfortunately, it cannot currently be offered to people with celiac disease!

This is an all-inclusive day tour in the prestigious DOCG Prosecco Hills and includes • round trip transportation by comfortable van or minivan with AC • 2 boutique winery visits & 2 guided wine tastings • Many varieties of sparkling and still Prosecco, all crisp dry white wines • Light lunch in wine country with local specialties in an authentic agriturismo • Expert English-speaking sommelier as your guide

In the heart of Venice, a hands-on cooking class awaits, perfect for those eager to master the art of Italian cuisine. Roll up your sleeves and learn the secrets of crafting fresh pasta and the classic tiramisu with expert guidance. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can ask questions while sipping on fine wine and limoncello. After preparing your delicious creations, indulge in a feast amidst the charming Dorsoduro neighborhood, or stay and chat with new friends over coffee. This isn’t just a cooking class; it’s a culinary journey through Italy’s flavors and traditions.

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.

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.

You will spend a different morning, out of the crowds and tourist stops to immerse yourself in a homemade experience amongst the flavors and atmosphere of Venice. You will be able to customize your menu according to your particular preferences and needs, giving value to the seasonality of local products. On fine days, you can enjoy our wonderful terrace overlooking the gardens, rooftops and San Marco bell tower.

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.

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.