Top Venice Spring Break

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than new pasta-making knowledge. Join a small group at a central Venice cooking school, and learn how to prepare two types of fresh pasta from scratch, as well as two sauces, all with help from your professional chef guide. Then, sample Tuscan wines, create your own gelato flavor, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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.

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.

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—a 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.

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.

Venture into the picturesque hills of the Veneto region, renowned for its Prosecco sparkling wine. This half-day tour offers a delightful journey through rolling vineyards and charming villages, where you'll visit two family-run wineries. Discover the art of Prosecco production, from growing the Glera grape to the unique fermentation techniques that create its refreshing character. Engage in guided tastings of various Prosecco types, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of this celebrated wine region. This short escape from Venice combines wine, culture, and stunning landscapes for an enriching experience. - Half-day tour exploring the Prosecco wine region from Venice - Visit two local wineries and learn about traditional winemaking - Enjoy guided tastings of different Prosecco varieties - Experience the scenic beauty of vineyard-covered hills and small villages

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.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting islands of the Venetian Lagoon on this half-day group tour to Murano and Burano. Glide past Venice's skyline, lined with historic palaces, on a panoramic boat ride across the lagoon. First, discover Murano, known for its glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration. Continue to Burano to wander through its colorful streets and discover its lace craftsmanship.

Discover Venice’s art & flavors! Visit the stunning Frari Basilica, admire the world’s largest painting in San Pantalon, and enjoy cicchetti, spritz, and gelato on a scenic walk to Zattere.

A true experience on the Prosecco hills! High quality wines and local products taste!! The excursion will depart directly from Venice's terminal (Piazzale Roma) by van or car (depending on the number of people). We will explore the whole Prosecco DOCG area, its marvelous hills, the Alps in the distance, the green of woods and vineyards between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. We will spend a wonderful day just like friends seeing also medieval castles, villages, ancient churches and my local favorite places! During the excursion we will stop for tasting local wines and "snacks" in a family-run winery, have a whole lunch in an agriturismo-restaurant with fantastic own productions and taste high quality smooth grappas (Venetian spirit) with "snacks" at the only and ancient distillery on the Prosecco hills (obviously for children there will be other options). Under request there is also the possibility of an artisanal Venetian beers tasting. *FOR PRIVATE TOURS PLEASE CONTACT ME*

Visit a unique estate at the picturesque Mazzorbo island in the Venetian Lagoon. Learn all about Venetian winemaking traditions and enjoy an exclusive walking along the vineyard. Toast with fine local wine with your expert sommelier.

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

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.

Enjoy a hands-on Italian cooking class just minutes from Venice! Make fresh pasta, traditional tiramisu, and sip local wine in a warm, home-style kitchen in Mestre — no city access fee required.

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.

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 known as cicchetti, and dig into a decadent lunch in a local trattoria. In between tasting stops, pass famous landmarks, including Marco Polo’s house and the Grand Canal.

Don't just savor traditional dishes during your Venice trip—immerse yourself in the city's cuisine, and walk away with new culinary skills, on this small-group market tour and cooking class. Led by a local chef, explore the vibrant Rialto Market, and discover the freshest local produce. Then, return to their home to prepare a 3-course meal, featuring handmade pasta, tiramisu, and more. Savor your dishes with local wine, and receive take-home recipes.

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.

Explore a different side of Italy as you swap Venice for the lakes and mountain scenery of the Dolomites, enjoying the convenience of a private tour with round-trip transportation. You’ll visit the man-made Lago di Auronzo and walk around the picturesque Lago di Misurina before visiting the upscale Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort. Afterward, drive through the vineyards of Conegliano Valdobbiadene for a Prosecco tasting at a local winery.

Pair food and wine with Venetian culture —away from the tourist trail—on a walking tour of the Cannaregio neighborhood and the Jewish Ghetto, still home to a small Jewish community. In an intimate small group, you’ll visit traditional bars to sample the local “cicchetti” (small snacks), local wine, signature sweets, and, of course, gelato. Just note: Some eateries restaurants close for the Jewish sabbath on Fridays and Saturdays.

Prosecco is Italy’s most beloved bubbly, produced on the scenic slopes just north of Venice. Make exploring beyond city limits simple—and head to wineries you might not find on your own—on this small-group tour. Enjoy a scenic drive through rolling vineyards and medieval villages from Venice to boutique wine estates for tours, wine tastings, and a light lunch overlooking the hills.

Experience Venetian culture and cuisine in a single tour with this combined sightseeing plus “cicchetti” experience. Join your private guide for a stroll through three of Venice’s historic districts to admire atmospheric canals and alleys far from the crowds plus blockbuster landmarks like the Rialto Bridge. Stop along the way at traditional “bacari” (wine bars) to sample “cicchetti” appetizers washed down with “ombre”, or glasses of local wine.