Top Venice Food Tours

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.

Learn what sets Venetian cuisine apart from the rest of Italy on an indulgent food and wine walking tour in Venice. Sample delicious small bites known as "cicchetti", and pop into some of the island's best "bacari," or wine bars. As you explore, gain insider knowledge from your guide and discover the best hidden gems in the area. Then, enjoy a sit-down dinner complete with authentic Venetian dishes and artisanal gelato.

Feel like a local (and ditch the tourist traps) when you follow your guide to Venice’s in-the-know bars and restaurants on this small-group food tour. Come hungry: over four stops in the Cannaregio district, try everything from spritzes and crostini to *cicchetti* (Venetian small plates) and gelato. As you go, learn more about daily life in Venice from your guide. Choose from lunchtime or dinner options.

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.

Eating great food is a highlight of visiting Italy, but, in Venice, many visitors fall for subpar tourist traps. Avoid that risk by joining this small-group secret food walking tour. You'll stroll the city's atmospheric streets while sampling a variety of dishes perfected by local eateries and learning about Venetian life and culinary history.

Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.

Venice is more than an open-air museum, it’s also a world-renowned gastronomy hub. Discover the full-flavored wines of Veneto during this insider’s wine crawl, which features six different labels in six different bars or restaurants. Enjoy tasty food pairings along the way from fresh regional ingredients, as you learn how to eat—and more importantly, drink—like a true Venetian local.

Taste your way through the Rialto market and historic neighborhoods on a small-group walking tour of Venice that combines street food with sightseeing. You’ll duck through narrow alleys and follow quiet canals to a series of tastings that include delicious ‘cicchetti,’ Venetian small plates served tapas-style, and check out top Venice attractions along the way.

So many Venice tours focus on sightseeing or food, but not many combine the two. However, this express walking tour does just that, covering iconic Venice photo points such as the Rialto Bridge, historic monuments such as the Basilica dei Frari, and traditional “bacari” bars, too. “Cicchetti” (small plates of Venetian snacks) are included, along with the chance to live some local culture with a guide.

Many of Venice's restaurants are geared to tourists, making it difficult to get a true taste of the local food scene. This tour, led by a local guide who knows all the best spots off the beaten path, gives you a more authentic introduction to its food scene. Leave with your appetite satisfied and the confidence to order independently.

Experience the sights and flavors of Venice during this small-group, sightseeing and street food tour. Explore bustling Rialto Market, filled with seafood and produce stalls. Pass by iconic landmarks like Basilica dei Frari and Campo San Bartolomeo while sampling local specialties like bite-sized cicchetti, regional cheeses, traditional cakes, and buranelli biscuits. Tours are capped at only 15 participants to ensure a personalized experience

Explore Venice with your taste buds–and step inside a variety of eateries without having to reserve a table–on this small-group food tour led by a local guide. Learn about the Venetian custom of cicchetti, discover flavors you might otherwise have missed, and hear stories about the city’s food and drink. Sample ten different bites, including baccalà mantecato cod spread, and savor a glass of wine along the way.

Experience the sunset in style in Venice, just like the locals do—on a small-group guided food and wine tour. Instead of going to tourist hot spots, a guide shows you the “bacaro” (Venetian wine bars), where locals like to drink wine and sample “cicchetti” (local Venetian tapas). Best of all, food and drink tastings are included to ensure a hassle-free evening.

Embrace your inner foodie and get an authentic taste of Venice on this 2-hour Bacaro tour. Enjoy a genuine experience of Venetian culture. Not only does this tour allow you to indulge in delectable food and wine, it's also a way to immerse yourself into the Venetian way of life. Discover why Bacari are more than just wine bars and see how they are a way for locals to socialize, unwind, and have a good time.

Explore the hidden corners of Venice on this walking tour and benefit from local knowledge. Stroll with a small group to the city square of Campo Santa Margherita, see the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, and visit the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Then cross the Rialto Bridge and walk past the Marco Polo House to St. Mark's Square. Upgrade for a private tour.

Explore Venice without the hassle of researching or planning on a private food tour with six or 10 food and drink tastings, from Italian gelato to Spritz. Booking a private tour ensures the full attention of your local host, who provides you with lesser-known hot spots and recommendations for the rest of your visit. A range of departure times is available for your convenience and you can tailor your tour according to your interests.

If you fancy a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Venice, then this catamaran tour is a great pick. With chill-out music to set the scene and plenty of places to sit or lie down, you can simply relax on board and enjoy the views of Venice from afar with a glass of spritz or prosecco. Places passed include Doge's Palace, St. Mark’s Square, and Santa Maria della Salute Church.

Meet your host, Massimo, for a fun and informative private cooking class. Shop for ingredients at the Mercato di Rialto (if option selected), then head back to Massimo’s for a lesson in Italian cuisine. Learn to prepare dishes from the Veneto region and make homemade pasta and focaccia bread from scratch. After the lesson, enjoy the meal you’ve prepared together.

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Escape the crowds in Venice and discover some of the city’s delicious typical foods on an evening food and walking tour. Head to the Dorsoduro district, known to locals for its great bacaris (old bars) and tasty selection of ‘cicchetti’—appetizers that often feature fresh fish. Sample several small dishes accompanied by a glass of wine, and learn about the culture and history of Venice along the way.

The region of Veneto is famous for its prosecco, but it can be difficult to reach its vineyards without a car. Travel from Venice to Conegliano by train, and then hop aboard a private vehicle for a special day of wine tasting. Visit local wineries to learn about the winemaking methods and sample high-quality sparkling wine. In between, visit a family-run osteria for a typical lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and homemade desserts.

If you've already indulged into plenty of Italian wine and pasta, get to know local chocolate with this tasting. A master chocolatier guides you through some of the best products in the shop, telling you everything about the ingredients and production. Your experience includes around 10 tastings in total.

Step into the heart of Venetian lifestyle with an experience that goes beyond a typical cooking class. This is a celebration of flavor, tradition, and ritual where every gesture, from kneading dough to raising a glass, reflects centuries of local culture. You’ll craft fresh pasta entirely by hand, discovering the textures, techniques, and quiet artistry that define Italian home cooking. At the same time, you’ll dive into the world of Spritz, the iconic drink deeply rooted in the Veneto region. More than just a cocktail, Spritz is a symbol of Venice’s social life, an essential part of daily gatherings, conversations, and moments of connection that have shaped the city’s identity for generations. As you mix your own 3 Spritz creations, you will uncover why this simple drink holds such a special place in Venetian history ,though some stories are best experienced in person. An intimate, hands-on journey into the true spirit of Venice where food and drink are not just made, but lived.