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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.

Immerse yourself in the sights and flavors of Venice on this private food and drink-focused walking tour. Your guide will take you to hidden bars and taverns in the Rialto area, which you'd be unlikely to find on your own. There, you'll taste authentic Venetian delicacies and local wines while enjoying the traditional Venetian aperitif culture. Afterward, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to discover other taverns and cicchetti for yourself.

Prosecco lovers—this one’s for you. Go to the origins of this delicious sparkling wine with this private day trip from Venice to an area nicknamed Italy’s “Prosecco Road”. To save the hassle of stopping to pay for samples, this tour is all-inclusive, so all tastings are included. The tour visits multiple wineries between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene where you can try prosecco as well as delicious local cuisine.

Unwind on a private boat tour through the Venetian Lagoon while sipping local prosecco and beer, and snacking on chips. Cruise past quiet canals and outlying islands aboard a classic topa boat, far from the city’s crowded walkways. With a local guide at the helm, this relaxed experience blends stunning views with authentic flavor.

Savor the flavors of Venice on this private walking tour through the city’s culinary hotspots. Begin with traditional cicchetti and drinks in family-run bars, followed by tastings of regional cheeses and seasonal produce at the vibrant Rialto Market. Complete your experience with a gondola ride across the Grand Canal and a cozy lunch featuring risotto, wine, and a delightful dessert at a hidden gem bacaro.

Combine a history-filled Verona tour and taste the region’s wines in the surrounding Valpolicella region with this private two-for-one tour from Rome. First, explore the city made famous by Romeo and Juliet.. Then travel by air-conditioned vehicle into the Italian countryside for a taste of the iconic Amarone wine.

Tour the best Venetian taverns "cicheterie" to discover the local culinary tradition. Between one "cicheto" and another you will become part of the real Venetian atmosphere through the most mysterious and historical places of our city, those that usually no tourist knows when not accompanied by a true Venetian.

Taste the best Italian bubbly straight from the source on a prosecco tour from Venice or Treviso. Travel north to the beautiful Valdobiaddene wine region, known for producing Italy’s finest sparkling wine. Learn about the complex process of making real prosecco on a winery tour, and taste several different types of the prized fizz along with a light lunch of Veneto specialties. Take a day trip to the home of Italy's finest prosecco visiting two different vineyards and learn how the sparkling wine is made on a winery tour taste acclaimed prosecco and Veneto cuisine. Tour includes a 2-course light lunch of Veneto specialities.

Reaching the Valpolicella and Soave wine regions from Venice means driving and sorting your own route between estates—awkward when tasting is the point. Hand the driving over on a private tour, riding out from Venice by car to a family-run winery in Valpolicella for a tour, tastings of wines such as Amarone, and a light lunch. A stop follows in the medieval village of Soave, with a short Verona tour along the way.

Immerse yourself in wine country on this full-day tour from Venice. Ride with your private guide to two or three wineries about an hour outside of town, where you can walk among the grape vines, learn about local processing methods and growing techniques, and of course, sample the Prosecco DOCG wines.

Get a taste for the hill towns near Venice with this small-group tour of Veneto. Wander the charming medieval streets and gardens of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, and visit the well-preserved Villa Barbaro, designed by the famous Renaissance architect Palladio. Savor Veneto cuisine at a local restaurant (lunch not included in the tour price), and toast your trip with a bubbly glass of prosecco at a vineyard tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Discover the unique wines of northern Italy’s Veneto wine region on this private tasting tour through Venice—no need to try and guess what's best on your own. Join a sommelier-guide at a cozy local enoteca (wine shop), to hear about the long history of winemaking in the region and taste prized Veneto varietals such as Valpolicella, Soave, and prosecco. Learn to identify distinctive flavors and textures, and pair the wines with authentic Venetian cicchetti (bar snacks).

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.

Discover St. Mark’s Basilica—one of Venice's best-known sights—all without the headache of long lines, thanks to this time-saving tour. Head to the front of the queue with your guide and step inside to admire the cathedral’s gold mosaics and embellished domes. Then, this two-in-one tour continues with a walk to other architectural highlights near St. Mark’s Square. As you go, learn about Venice’s history, and discover quieter backstreets that many visitors miss, too.

Discover Venice exactly the way you want to with this completely customized private tour. Your friendly local guide will create a 3-hour itinerary based on preferences you provide at booking. Whether you’re interested in architecture, local legends or Renaissance art, this tour is for you! Along the way, pop in at a local bar for a glass of regional wine and appetizers, and feel free to ask all the questions you like.

Questo Tour Enogastronomico è pensato per chi vuole scoprire le meraviglie delle colline di Conegliano Valdobbiadene, patrimonio Unesco dal 2019. Solo aziende a conduzione familiare. La prima tappa del tour sarà all'aperto dove sarete guidati nella degustazione di Prosecco DOCG che saranno accompagnati da salumi e formaggi. Sarà poi l'ora del pranzo dove verranno serviti antipasti, primo, secondo, acqua e caffè in una splendida Osteria con favolosa vista sulle colline. Dopo aver esplorato le meraviglie delle colline patrimonio Unesco ci sposteremo nella seconda cantina, una piccolissima realtà a conduzione familiare, dove vivremo l'esperienza di una degustazione tecnica di Prosecco di altissima qualità prodotti utilizzando i vitigni originali. È previsto anche un piccolo pranzo pensato appositamente per voi in una taverna locale dalla quale potrete godere di un panorama mozzafiato. Il tour inizierà e terminerà da Treviso, Conegliano o Piazzale Roma Venezia.

Get a more contemporary perspective on the timeless landscapes of the Prosecco Hills (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) on this private food and wine tour that includes a gin producer. Savor award-winning cheeses paired with local wines at an artisan cheesemaker; sit down to a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine at an authentic osteria; then sample contemporary gins and other spirits at a local microdistillery.

“Having a spritz” is the Venetian equivalent to Americans going out for coffee —a short catch-up opportunity without having to commit to a full meal together. Venetian spritzes are simple, yet elegant cocktails made from a mix of white wine and seltzer or sparkling mineral water. Enjoy a spritz and snacks at a local pub and see for yourself why it’s the quintessential Venetian hangout session.

Set sail aboard an authentic Venetian bragozzo, a traditional boat that once sailed the lagoon and now gives you a unique experience among Venice's most fascinating islands. This tour will take you to discover Murano, where you will visit a historic furnace with live demonstration of the art of blown glass: a centuries-old heritage that you can admire up close! You will continue to Burano, famous for its colorful houses and the tradition of lace. You will have free time to explore the island, photograph every corner and taste the local flavors in a restaurant recommended by the skipper. The tour continues with a panoramic cruise through Torcello, the cradle of Venetian civilization, and next to the silent island of San Francesco del Deserto, still inhabited today by Franciscan friars. An authentic, relaxing experience away from crowded circuits, perfect for those who want to live the true soul of the lagoon in a slow, intimate and unforgettable way.

Exciting nightlife in Venice can be hard to find. This carnival pub crawl lets you dress in period costume and follow your small group from the Ca' Rezzonico Museum to three local bars—known as bacari in the local dialect. At each bar, sample local wine with cicchetti, typical Venetian small plates similar to tapas, and enjoy a masked party night atmosphere.

Taste your way around beautiful Venice on this sommelier-led wine experience. Your guide will teach you about wine, and you’ll taste plenty of Italian wines and snacks. It’s a great way to get your bearings of the city, while tasting its delicious food and drink at the same time.

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.

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*

Start your day with pickup in Venice. Climb aboard a minivan, to leave for the UNESCO Hills. Travel to the hills and first stop in a small winery for a stroll through the vineyards. Taste the wine and sip the famous Prosecco Superiore, visiting the cellars with your guide. Afterwards, lunch in a typical trattoria. Immerse yourself in culinary traditions with a lunch of antipasti, pasta or risotto and dessert alongside delicious local wines. At the Osteria Senz'oste ..... a unique experience of its kind. You can enjoy a breathtaking view, sitting comfortably under the vine pergola. If you like you can taste the Prosecco Superiore col fondo, purchased in the spectacular "prosecco vending machine" and also have a snack that you can buy and pay for self service. On the way back, a stop to taste an excellent homemade ice cream is a must. A fresh reminder of an unforgettable day