Top Venice Wine, Beer & Spirits

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Instead of visiting the typical tourist bars, get an insider’s perspective on where the locals drink and dine in the city, sampling an array of Veneto specialties. Fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines are all on the list.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Experience an exclusive Grappa tasting, learning about its history and production methods. • Taste three types of Grappa: Young, Barrique-aged, and Naturally infused with unique flavors. • Customize your tasting by focusing on a specific type of Grappa or infused liqueurs. • Guided by knowledgeable staff, explore the production process and key tasting notes of each spirit.

There’s more to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prosecco Hills than wine tasting—the famous Italian wine region is also known for its traditional towns and beautiful landscapes. This full-day tour covers all the highlights, taking you to lesser-known spots that many travelers miss. Enjoy a guided Prosecco tasting at a local winery, visit the medieval town of Asolo, and enjoy a typical Italian Aperol Spritz aperitif.

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.

The Prosecco Hills are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s most renowned wine regions. On this tour, explore beyond the big-name wineries and escape the crowds at a family-run winery. Sample a selection of Prosecco wines during a guided tasting, accompanied by a light lunch of regional specialties. On the way back, stop at a lesser-known viewpoint to enjoy a magnificent view over the vineyards.

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.

Explore Venice's famous canals on a guided gondola ride through the city. Meander beneath bridges and along quiet, peaceful stretches in a traditional Venetian boat, taking in sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Campo Manin as you go. Join our expert gondolier in enjoying one of Venice's most leisurely and original pastimes, and don't miss this chance to experience the Grand Canal from the water.

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.

Learn how to taste prosecco properly on this guided tasting experience at a wine bar nestled in the heart of Venice. Instead of sampling wine without context, follow the owner and sommelier as he explains production methods, flavor profiles, and tasting techniques. Sample a variety of Italian proseccos paired with light appetizers, and gain practical insight that helps you choose and enjoy sparkling wines with confidence.

Experience the tranquil beauty of Venice from the water on a private gondola ride that takes you through the city's less-traveled canals. Relax onboard a traditional Venetian boat as a gondolier navigates past historic palaces, churches, and landmarks that most tourists miss. Booking in advance guarantees your party’s seats and saves you the hassle of payment on the spot, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

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.

Eat and drink your way through one of Venice’s most distinctive neighborhoods on a small-group walking food tour through the Cannaregio district and former Jewish ghetto. Learn about the area’s history and culture from your guide as you stroll through its narrow winding streets, stopping to sample some of the best and most authentic delicacies around, such as pasta, wine, gelato, and freshly baked goods.

Experience the authentic side of Venetian culture and cuisine far from the crowds with this local-led market tour and cooking class. Join a native Venetian to browse the market stalls for ingredients, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in your host's home kitchen. Learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from Veneto then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a family-style meal.

Yo! I am Liuba, wine enthusiast and sommelier and together with Hugo, a trained and passionate chef, we are waiting for you to spend an evening of sharing at our house, tasting excellent wines paired with typical Venetian cichetti. Are you curious? Then book this evening now! In the time we will spend together, we will taste 4 different wines accompanied by typical local products, we will discover together little secrets about wine and we will taste the Venetian cichetti (Venetian tapas) produced by Hugo, a personal chef! The activity is available for groups of friends, for team building among colleagues, for families, couples... In short, for anyone curious to try a special experience! Experiences can also be tailored and adapted to all needs! See you soon!

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.

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.

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.

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.