Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian
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Venice, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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, you’ll 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.
- This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to keep things personal
- Follow your guide to a number of locals-frequented bars and restaurants
- Enjoy a generous range of drinks and snacks as you explore
- Choose between late-morning (lunch) and early evening (dinner)
Sample Menu
Starter
Spritz
This refreshing cocktail, created in the 1920s, combines Aperol with sparkling wine and water, offering a perfect start to your food journey.
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Cicchetti
Toasted artisan bread topped with local delicacies, inspired by the flavors of the Venice lagoon (Sardines, cold cuts, Veggie balls, etc)
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Mozzarella in Carrozza
A beloved Venetian comfort food, this crispy delight is the perfect combination of gooey cheese and golden, crunchy bread.
Starter
Prosecco
Enjoy a glass of local Prosecco—an essential part of Italian social life. it's a delightful sip of Venice’s sparkling charm.
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Cicchetto with Baccalà Mantecato
Baccalà is the perfect bite-sized indulgence for any food lover. This creamy cod spread, served on a crisp slice of bread, is a true taste of Venice.
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Artisan Gelato
Indulge in the best of Venetian gelato, with both classic and innovative flavors served in a charming local gelato shop.
What's Included
- MealsAt least 4 Aperitivo stops in the beautiful Cannaregio area, where you can eat and drink like a local.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Water
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni30122 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Venice Food Tour in front of the Statue of the Man on the Horse in Campo SS Giovanni and Paolo
End point
- Campo S.S. Apostoli, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Itinerary
1
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Calle de la Testa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Calle de la Malvasia
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Calle de la Bissa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Salizada del Pistor
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Salizada San Giovanni Grisostomo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,206 reviews
Daphne_M, Apr 2026
This was a fun tour that took us to some places we likely wouldn’t have explored on our own. The food and drinks were more than enough and everything was delicious. Once we learned some basics about the local food and drink culture, we felt more confident in branching out to other non-touristy areas during the rest of our trip and we experienced some amazing food at places frequented by the locals rather than just tourist trap food. Start your visit with this tour & it will give you more confidence to explore on your own. Well worth the price!
Colleen_D, Mar 2026
Anita was fabulous explaining how Venice made the food & the food made Venice & drinks as well. Excellent emersion into the local food scene & history associated.
Christopher_B, Mar 2026
Superb, highly recommended, guide was fabulous knowledge of everything, fantastic tour would highly recommend
Terrell_J, Mar 2026
This was a fun adventure filled with food, spirits and laughter! The best part was meeting and interacting with locals at the various stops! Our guide was so lively, informative and attentive and she definitely made the experience effortless! Don’t miss this tour if in Venice!
mggfy8nfqy, Mar 2026
This is an absolutely wonderful way to experience Venice, eat, and drink like a local. Our guide Julia was absolutely wonderful.
Martina_O, Mar 2026
Interesting variety of local foods and drinks. We had a knowledgeable guide, Beatrice, and she explained all our options.
Allen_T, Jan 2026
Great family owned places! Beatrice was amazing! Beatrice was very knowledgeable and the food was outstanding! I’ll definitely return to Venice!
Marguerite_L, Dec 2025
We had a wonderful time with Beatrice on the tour. She was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Would recommend this tour.
Vince_C, Dec 2025
Beatrice is awesome! She knows all the local customs and traditions and tells you the history of the area and shows you how to get around. Plus, she clearly has an established relationship with the stops along the tour and it was lovely to see. Highly recommend.
Prue_B, Dec 2025
A fantastic, interesting and authentic tour of the best secret food spots in Venice…well worth the time and the most amazing tour guide, the Sicilian pocket rocket Emma! We were in great hands from start to finish, fantastic food choices, great wine/drinks options, we couldn’t have asked for better. We spent time in the residential part of Venice, so away from the tourist traps, nothing better! We rolled back to the hotel after 3 hours, full of great food and wine. Tip - don’t eat breakfast!
Kylie_S, Dec 2025
Levyann our guide was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. Food was delicious, plenty to eat and drink with a variety of options at each destination
Robert_S, Nov 2025
No better way to experience Venice than eating and drinking your way through it. We had a small group and a wonderful guide
Arjay_E, Nov 2025
So much fun!!! We had drinks at all the stops besides gelato at the end. Nicola was such a great host. Told us personal stories. Took us to place throughout his life, from a toy store from his childhood to he’s favorite spots for food and drink. Will recommend and do again.
karen_a, Nov 2025
Our tour guide made this such a fun way to experience how Venetian's eat and drink! I highly recommend it.
Kathaleen_B, Nov 2025
Very fun, relaxed, and informative activity. Marina was very personable and engaging with everyone in our group. She went above and beyond by taking and sharing photos. She answered all our questions and told us where we could get authentic local souvenirs. I highly recommend this tour.
Catherine_P, Oct 2025
There is a bit of walking but it’s worth it to go to various establishments and enjoy delicious food and drink.
Anne_L, Oct 2025
Beatrice did an excellent job introducing us to various Bacaros in Venice. The food was great, the wine delicious and she was a pleasure to be with! Very informative and friendly and made sure we were comfortable at every stop!
Chris_C, Oct 2025
Food was excellent. Had wine at each of the 4 stops. Only one restaurant had seating for us. Did not like standing outside to eat and drink, although the weather was nice.
kathy_O, Oct 2025
ir was fantastic, The tour guide was awesome, very informative. The . food and were pairings were delicious.
Maria_C, Oct 2025
Fun, yummy and very informative! Anita was great! Enjoyed meeting other travelers! A great introduction to Venice!
Jayne_N, Oct 2025
Our tour guide was Emma, she was amazing! The food and drinks were also great. The experience was a 10+++
MICHELLE_P, Oct 2025
Our guide was very nice but the food was not what we expected nor the places we visited. The food did not consist of much and 3 of the places we had to stand in a very small space- one was outside on the street. We have done many food tours around the world and feel this one was weak.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the guide friendly.
It’s important to note that this tour is described as a bacaro-style tour, which is meant to give guests a casual, local experience of small bites at multiple traditional venues rather than a full restaurant meal. The focus is on tasting a variety of authentic dishes and experiencing the atmosphere of these local spots, which can sometimes involve small or outdoor spaces.
We appreciate your comments and will continue to make sure guests understand the nature of the tour, so expectations align with the experience.
eric_p, Oct 2025
Latizia was wonderful! Numerous places, delicious food, it was interesting and fun. We would recommend it for everyone
Susan_G, Oct 2025
Levy was so friendly. My husband ended up too tired to join, so it was just herself and me on the tour. We talked non stop and I felt like I am known her for years. Loved all the food stops and had to skip one as was too full to eat anymore.
Jill_Z, Oct 2025
Levy was a wonderful host for this experience. She is so knowledgeable and genuinely a nice person. We enjoyed spending about 3 hours with her! I would definitely recommend this tour, especially if Levy is your guide.
Jeffrey_N, Oct 2025
This was a great food tour to allow one to experience the food locals eat, where the go and how socialize at these walk up type bars.
David_O, Oct 2025
A lovely evening visiting a number of Bacari and sampling cicchetti and enjoying varied drinks with our lovely, and very knowledgeable, expert, Letitzia. Could not have been better.
William_K, Oct 2025
The guide was great! Knowledgeable about the food, the places, and great funny to be with! Highly recommended.
Nicole_M, Oct 2025
Great way to find little gems in the city, knowledge about the food culture and stop at places that you otherwise may not stop. I would like a little more variety of options, but each place did have different flavors. Finished the tour full belly and a few drinks in. The tour guide was great!
Debbie_S, Sep 2025
We had a great night with our guide, Letizia. Our group of 10 were fun too. I would recommend this tour.
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