Top Venice Food Tours - page 2

Enjoy a real taste of Venice on a tantalizing lunchtime tour of the Rialto Market and discover the city’s impressive culinary credentials. Follow your guide on a tour of Venice’s foodie hotspots, browse the fresh produce at the city’s famous markets, and tuck into traditional cicchetti (Venetian tapas) at a local inn. Finally, sample fine regional wines and prosecco at the city’s legendary Bacari bars, then leave armed with plenty of recommendations for where to shop and dine in the city.

Venetian cuisine is distinct from other regions of Italy, so treat your taste buds to a sampler of the city’s specialties on a walking tour of the Cannaregio district—one of the oldest in Venice and home to the former Jewish Ghetto. It's easy to get lost here, but a guide leads you across foot bridges and past quiet canals to at least six authentic eateries for hearty samples of risotto, pasta, Kosher dishes, gelato, and more for a diverse dinner.

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.

Get a new perspective on Venice—and enjoy a romantic way to travel—on this small-group sunset cruise. Traveling aboard aboard a traditional Venetian boat, soak up the glorious sights of St. Mark’s Basin and the Venice Lido bathed in the golden light of sunset, and spot cathedral and palazzos from the water's edge. Pop open a half-bottle of prosecco to complete the experience.

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.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

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.

Explore the famous sites and hidden charms of Venice on this walking tour, followed by a ride through the city’s canals on an iconic gondola. Follow your local guide through a romantic maze of surrounding backstreets to discover some of Venice’s lesser-known gems. Learn the fascinating history of Venice as you wander through narrow alleys and over stone footbridges, and then hop aboard a Venetian gondola for a leisurely ride along the Grand Canal.

Begin your tour by getting picked up at Venice. Travel for less than an hour to the beautiful Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from the crowd of Venice we will travel along the Prosecco road, through rolling vineyards and charming villages. First of all you will visit a gem hidden among the vineyards, perched on the most breathtaking hill with the best view imaginable. You will discover the secrets of a family-run vineyard known for their top quality production. You will taste 4 different glasses of Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG wine and will enjoy a light lunch with local home-made delicacies like salami, cheese and bread. Then you will enjoy the perfect italian Aperol Spritz aperitif with snacks on a panoramic terrace. Finally you will visit Asolo, the city of a hundred horizons, one of the most enchanting villages in Italy known for its unique charm, deep historical roots and rich cultural heritage. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the afternoon.

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.

Taste your way through Venice on a food and wine tour focused on local flavors and hidden gems you won't find in guidebooks. Start at the bustling Rialto Market, then visit authentic bacari to sample traditional cicchetti and regional wines. Along the way, your guide shares stories of Venetian food culture and tips on where locals really eat and drink.

Travel by private vehicle from Venice into the scenic Prosecco Hills for a special day of wine tasting. You’ll learn all about Prosecco wine making and sample high-quality sparkling wine at two establishments. In between, visit your guide’s family-run osteria for a typical 4-course lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and delicious homemade desserts.This full-day tour holds a limit of eight passengers to ensure an intimate experience.

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.

Set off from San Marco to explore Murano and Burano, two of Venice’s most famous lagoon islands, with a live glassblowing demonstration. Along the way, your guide will explain the history of the islands before you watch a craftsman create colorful Murano glass. In Burano, you’ll discover the story of its brightly colored houses In Burano, you’ll discover the story of its brightly colored houses and then have some free time to explore at your own pace.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Foodie travelers visiting Venice—get ready to savor some of the city’s best eats on this guided food tour. As you follow your guide past famous landmarks, enjoy frequent stops to try local specialties, such as gelato, cheese, and “buranelli” (cookies). The tour is the ideal way to discover local food haunts that you might not find alone, while hearing more about the city’s history too.

Venice is renowned for its gastronomy, but many newcomers don’t know where to go—or what to eat. Delight your palate in the flavors of Venice on a small-group food tour. The culinary adventure begins at the Rialto Fish Market, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, snack on *cicchetti* (small dishes) at three stops, topped off by gelato. Tours include a gondola ride across the canal.

Take a tour through Venice’s historic heart. Wander past Rialto Market, the Grand Canal, Basilica dei Frari, Campo San Bartolomeo and more while sampling local specialties like cicchetti, regional cheeses, buranelli cookies, and traditional Venetian pastries. Enjoy commentary that weaves together food culture and city history, all in a small‑group setting.

Begin your tour by getting picked up at Venice's Tronchetto (Bus Terminal). Travel in a comfortable coach for less than an hour to the beautiful Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Far from the crowd of Venice we will travel along the Prosecco road, through rolling vineyards and charming villages. Skipping the largest touristy vineries you will discover the secrets of a family-run vineyard known for their top quality production. You will taste different glasses of Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG wine and will enjoy a light lunch with local home-made delicacies. You will then visit a gem hidden among the vineyards, perched on the most breathtaking hill with the best view imaginable. This tour will end at the meeting point in Venice in the afternoon. If you want to sample some great wines while on vacation but you don’t have enough space left in your baggage it is our pleasure to ship anywhere in the world the wines purchased.

Start your evening in Venice with an hour-long wine and food tasting session. Set in a wine bar in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the experience includes two samples of Italian wine plus plates of 'cicchetti' — the Venetian aperitivo snacks. Learn about the wine as you relax, and discover tips for pairing wine with food, just as the Italians do.

Venice has an atmosphere and flavor unlike any Italian city, but many travelers miss out on its culinary traditions. Pair sightseeing with great food and wine during this small-group, half-day tour. Visit the historic Rialto Market, enjoy a selection of Venetian tapas know as “cicchetti,” and dig into a decadent lunch in a local *trattoria*. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks like Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

Raise a glass during Venice’s treasured cocktail hour on this private food and wine tour that takes you away from the crowds and tourist traps to wine bars where locals go. Sample a classic Aperol spritz and other ‘aperitivos’ paired with Venetian small plates known as ‘cicchetti’ while chatting with a foodie guide. Stroll through the medieval streets of the Cannaregio district to see a different side of Venice.

Experience Venice in the most Venetian way possible: via a shared gondola ride while being serenaded. Choose between an afternoon or evening ride to suit your schedule and then set off with a gondolier who is clad in traditional garb. Check off key sights, such as the Grand Canal, and for an elevated experience, you can opt for the upgraded package which includes a meal after the gondola ride.

Take a deep dive into Italy’s most beloved bubbly and the area where it’s produced with this small-group Prosecco wine tour. Depart from Venice and take in the gorgeous countryside on your way to a family-run winery that produces prestigious DOCG Prosecco. Enjoy a guided tour through the vineyards and cellars and learn about this sparkling wine’s production and history, and then relax over a tasting paired with traditional cheeses and charcuterie.