Eating Venice Food & Drinks Tour
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Venice, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Venice’s Cannaregio district and Jewish Ghetto on a small-group food tour that combines history, culture, and culinary delights. Escape the tourist crowds as a local guide leads you to hidden gems, including a historic bakery, traditional Venetian taverns, and charming cafes. Enjoy tastings of cicchetti, Venetian wines, and a decadent dessert (tiramisu or gelato depending on the season), while learning the stories behind Venetian cuisine and the iconic Spritz.
- Go off the tourist trail to find food you’re unlikely to discover on your own
- Taste several samples at authentic Venetian spots
- Learn about Venetian cuisine from a local guide
- Take away tailored foodie tips for the rest of your trip
What's Included
- Savor classic cicchetti (Venetian tapas) paired with a glass of local DOCG prosecco or regional wine
- Taste a typical Venetian main dish, like seafood risotto, alongside a glass of Veneto white wine.
- Experience aperitivo culture with a spritz experience, while tasting two traditional cicchetto.
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Campo Santi Apostoli, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Your guide will be waiting for you by the well in the center of the square, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
End points
This activity ends in a different location. See details below:
Itinerary
1
Rizzo Ca’ d’Oro
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Calle San Felice
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponte de Chiodo (Pass By)
Cannaregio (Pass By)
3
Cantina Aziende Agricole
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Campo di Ghetto Nuovo (Pass By)
4
A La Vecia Papussa
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Pasticceria Nobile
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Bacaro del Gelato
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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
5.0
based on 785 reviews
Monica_F, Apr 2026
Cecilia was wonderful, very pleasant and knowledgeable. Explained every thing food very well. All places were good, excellent food and drinks. Great experience and would recommend Cecilia for sure.; would do it all over again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Monica,
Thank you for the sweet review! We're delighted that our guide Cecilia and the tour itself gave you such a great experience. Looking forward to welcoming you again for more delicious moments!
Kristen_K, Apr 2026
There is a lot of walking but it is broken up by stops where you can sit and eat. Dani was an amazing guide, taking the time to explain and answer all of our questions.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Kristen,
Thank you for your warm review! We’re delighted the tour and our guide Daniela offered you a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
HEIDI_L, Mar 2026
This was a wonderful food tour with Daniela! She did a fantastic job of showing us some places we never would’ve found on our own and telling us a lot about the history of Venice. The small group was very nice and made it easy to hear and enjoy everything. We always like to take a food tour on the first day we get to a city because it’s a great introduction to the area and this tour was particularly good!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Heidi,
We appreciate your feedback so much! It’s great hearing that you enjoyed both the tour and our guide Daniela. We hope to welcome you again on another culinary journey!
Paul_C, Mar 2026
Jojo was knowledgeable about the city and hidden gem restaurants. His suggestions were great and allowed us to enjoy new authentic Venice creations. Food was amazing. I highly recommend this tour and to request Jojo. Definitely worth it!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Paul,
We’re grateful for your kind words! Thrilled to know the tour and our guide met your expectations. Can't wait to welcome you again for more foodie adventures!
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Giulia was absolutely wonderful. We had such a lovely tour around the cannaregio, eating the most delicious food! Best risotto I've ever had, a lovely introduction to the Venetian variety of spritz, and the pizza! We went back to one of the places the next day for more pizza. As it was during the week, the tour was just my sister and myself, and Giulia included a little walk as well which was lovely and great for digestion! I slept wonderfully last night. Thank you so much for showing us around, Giulia! We hope to see you next time, when we bring the rest of our family! No photos I'm afraid, as we were too busy enjoying the tour and chatting with Giulia.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear guest,
We’re so grateful for your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to know you loved the tour and appreciated our guide Giulia. It fills us with joy knowing that you went back to one of our vendors!
Can’t wait to welcome you again on a new foodie experience!
Fresh_a, Jan 2026
We learned SOOOO much about food, flavors, and even the history of Venice! Her selections were on point, and her recommendations are amazing. Had dinner at one of the restaurants we visited and YUM!!!!!! Hands down, the BEST tour guide we have EVER had on a food tour! TEN stars!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear guest,
Your feedback means the world to us! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and the insights from our guide Flavia. Hope to welcome you again for more culinary discoveries!
JoAnneandJon_J, Nov 2025
Alana was wonderful and the food was so good. We walked around places that we never would have seen and ate items that were local. If you love food and wine, do this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We're so happy you enjoyed your time and our guide’s company.
Look forward to welcoming you again on another foodie adventure!
Larissa_L, Nov 2025
This was a fun experience. First of all, Venice is absolutely gorgeous. Walking around with Joe our tour guide who was very informative (great personality). Loved all of the sips and treats, loved the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Larissa,
thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback. We're glad you enjoyed Venice and our tour. Look forward to welcoming you again on another foodie city!
Tracey_C, Oct 2025
Our small group food tour with Gianmarco was excellent! He was very personable, knowledgable and very well organised. The places we visited were of very good quality - both the food and the friendliness. We enjoyed this tour enormously!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Tracey,
It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time with our guide Gianmarco! We’re so glad they made your experience special. We’d love to see you again on your next foodie adventure!
Summer_J, Sep 2025
Geoele (our tour guide)was amazing, informative and exceptional in giving Venice history mixed with fun facts. The different foods/drinks made for a fun evening! Would definitely recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Summer,
thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback. We're happy you enjoyed our tour.
Look forward to welcoming you again on another foodie adventure!
Jen_F, Sep 2025
Daniela was an amazing tour guide- got to experience a ton of Venice outside of the major touristy areas (huge bonus) and some excellent food. Really enjoyed the tour of the Jewish Ghetto and the history, as well as the hidden bits of what makes Venice amazing.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Jen,
Thanks a lot for the glowing feedback! We're happy our guide Daniela could make your experience so enjoyable
See you again in another foodie city!
Vince_a, Aug 2025
Anna was amazing. A native Venetian, extremely personable - and fun! She is well-versed and knowledgeable in both her city’s history and its cuisine, generous in sharing her knowledge of them both. Her food choices were spot on, an opportunity to try a variety of flavors, preparation, and textures we don’t usually experience. She and the whole experience were wonderful.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Vince,
thanks a lot for your stunning review. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and our guide, Anna!
Look forward to welcoming you again on another foodie adventure!
Mandolyn_H, Jul 2025
Guilio was an amazing and knowledgeable guide to city history, local foods and spots to check out. She gave an outstanding local experience and was helpful for other things we would like to check out. I really appreciated her warm and friendly demeanor with our family. Highly recommend this experience to get a feel for local flavor and great people.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that our guide Giulia helped make it memorable. We’d love to welcome you again!
Diane_L, Jul 2025
Lovely. Vance to be served the best treats in Venice. A good way to explore foods you didnt know you should try.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Diana,
Thanks a lot for the 5 stars. Glad you hade a nice time with us. Look forward to welcoming you again!
Robert_K, Jun 2025
Our food tour of Venice was both tasty and informative and definitely worth the time. We started the morning at 10:30 and by 10:35 we were at our first stop, Rizzo’s for a good pesto/burrata flatbread, a little Venetian fast food is you will. Second stop was was at a quainter cafe were we tried baccala mantecato on squid ink polenta and a glass of prosecco - give it a try! Next we wandered the streets of Cannaregio and visited spots I know we never would have visited. Our guide, Daniela, was very engaging and interjected information on all of the districts as we wandered the maze of alleyways. Next stop was a traditional bacari to enjoy a wonderful risotto and an ombra. Here again, Daniela added detail to our food and drink and the relationship of the dining experience to Venetian history and life. We passed through the Jewish Ghetto and explored the history and significance of this area of Venice. Next to last stop was for a sampling of various cicchetti accompanied by the famous spritz with choice of digestive. What food tour of Venice would be complete without a smooth creamy gelato? The spot Daniela picked was incredible and, of course, we now have knowledge on how to assess our gelato spots in the future.
The combination of food, walking, and history was well worth our time.
Thank you Daniela!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your beautifully written review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your food tour in Venice was both a flavorful and enriching experience.
It sounds like you fully embraced the spirit of Venetian culinary culture. From Rizzo’s delicious pizza to the unique baccalà mantecato on squid ink polenta and refreshing drinks at the bacaro. We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the charming Cannaregio district and the rich history of the Jewish Ghetto—two truly special parts of the city that often go overlooked.
We’re especially grateful for your kind words about Daniela. She’s passionate about sharing not only the tastes of Venice, but the stories and traditions behind them, and we're thrilled that her knowledge and warmth made your experience so memorable.
Of course, no Venetian food tour would be complete without creamy gelato and a perfectly balanced spritz, and we’re happy to know Daniela guided you to just the right spots (and now you're equipped to find the best gelato anywhere!).
Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We hope your memories of Venice—and its flavors—stay with you for years to come.
Bryan_G, Jun 2025
This tour with Ana was TREMENDOUS! Each stop was just a bit different with the food and wine and learning from her was great! The baccala cicchetti was great as was the risotto, and the wine pairings, superb. All the stops were great and talking and learning from Ana was so much fun. The last stop was for gelato was so good we went back two more times. LOL. Grazie Mile Ana! Bryan & Amber
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Bryan,
Thank you for the glowing review! We’re glad you had such a great time and that our guide, Ana made it special. Hope to see you again soon!
Mary_M, May 2025
Anna was Fantastic! She included history with the food tour. I was surprised the amount of carbs served, but other than that, it was great. (Charcuterie type sandwiches and Risotto). The Gelato was delicious.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Guest, thanks for your wonderful review! Glad you enjoyed our tour and our guide,
Anna! Hope to see you in the next EE foodie tour. All my best, Gioele
sheila_t, May 2025
Anna was a delightful guide. She took us to places for snacks and drinks that we never would have found on our own and shared great info on history and the Venetian way of life as well as other recommendations for our trip.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Sheila, thanks for your wonderful review! Glad you liked our food tour and our guide,
Anna! Hope to welcome you in the next foodie city. All my best, Gioele
Cindy_L, Mar 2025
Wonderful food tour with our tour guide, Cecilia. She walked us all around the Cannaregio region and we tried out multiple different bacaros. Very informative tour. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Cindy, Thanks for your amazing review! Glad you liked our food tour and guide, Cecilia! Hope to see you in another foodie city. Kind regards, Giacomo
John_S, Mar 2025
This exceeded expectations and a must do for all visiting Venice! Our guide Anna was incredible and the food and drink were amazing!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear John, thanks for the amazing review! Glad you liked our food tour and our guide, Anna! Hope to see you in the next foodie city. Kind regards, Giacomo.
amy_s, Mar 2025
The guide was fun and knowledgeable… very helpful! I enjoyed being off the beaten path. The food was fine.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Grazie Amy for your great review! We are glad that you liked our off the beaten path tour and our guide. Hope to see you in another one of our foodie cities! Kind regards, Giacomo.
Jennifer_C, Mar 2025
Excellent tour. Our guide Joe gave us so much history and information. The food and drinks were delicious.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Grazie Jennifer for your wonderful review! Glad you liked our tour and our guide, Joe. Hope to see you in another foodie city!Kind regards, Giacomo.
Dawn_F, Mar 2025
Such a fabulous tour, made all the more special by the warm, fun & friendly Anna!!! We learnt such a lot and had a wonderful relaxing & informative experience! Would highly recommend booking this tour ……… don’t hesitate! We’ll definitely do it again when we come back !! Dawn&GarethXX
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Dawn, thank you for the amazing review! Glad you loved our tour and our guide Anna! Hope to see you in the next foodie city. Kind regards, Giacomo.
Donna_w, Feb 2025
Great food and wine tour which included walking and historical info. At least 5 stops exploring Venezian food. Excellent variety and quality. Unhurried pace exploring the Jewish ghetto and Carnaregio area. Our guide Daniella was pleasant, fun loving and well versed in history. Excellent English.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Donna, thanks you for your great review! We are very glad that you loved the food and drinks on our Cannaregio tour! Hope to see you in our next foodie city! Kind regards, Giacomo.
Adam_H, Jan 2025
An unforgettable experience! Cecelia is an exceptional guide—her knowledge and passion truly made our day special. The bacaro and cicchetti were out of this world, and the seafood lasagna was a delightful surprise we never would have tried on our own. Cecelia’s insights and recommendations turned the experience into something extraordinary. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—10/10 would absolutely do it again with Cecelia leading the way!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Dear Adam, thank you so much for the great review! Cecilia is great, isn't she? We are very glad that you loved the seafood lasagna and cicchetti!, local specialties that you can enjoy only in Venice! Kind regards, Giacomo.
Ann_H, Nov 2024
With the expertise and warmth from Karrie, we learned how to eat and drink like a local Venetian! We had an absolute blast while learning the local history and geography!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Buongiorno Ann! Thank you for your amazing review. Karrie is one of our best guides, we are glad to hear that she made your tour unforgettable! Hope to see you in another of our foodie cities! Kind regards, Giacomo.
Pamela_S, Nov 2024
We really enjoyed eating where the locals do. Our guide Carrie was fantastic! She is very knowledgeable and has a great personality. We also learned some more history.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Pamela, we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Carrie, isn't she an awesome guide? The history and foods of the Cannaregio district are amazing, that's why we take our guests there to try what Venetians eat daily! Kind regards, Giacomo.
Lynn_B, Oct 2024
Anastasia was amazing! We went to several family owned and smaller businesses that all had amazing food and wines.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the amazing food and wines from the family-owned and smaller local businesses. It’s wonderful that the tour gave you a taste of authentic Venice, and we hope to welcome you again in the future
Kathy_F, Oct 2024
The guide Gulia was excellent. Food was not. The tour part was very enjoyable and she took our best group shot of our trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a great experience with Giulia. She's a fantastic guide, and it's wonderful that she captured such a special moment for your group.
Regarding the food, we're sorry to hear it didn’t quite meet your expectations. Our goal is to offer a taste of authentic Venetian cuisine, focusing on traditional dishes rather than large portions. We aim to introduce our guests to the culinary culture of Venice through quality, not quantity, but we appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account for future improvements.
We hope to welcome you back on another tour to share even more of Venice's hidden gems with you!
Warm regards,
Anna_D, Sep 2024
Loved this tour! Our guide was Julia and she was so fantastic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Also loved the intimate size of the tour group - made it easy and fun to get to know each other at each stop.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Ciao Anna thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are really happy that you
appreciate this tour and our guide Giulia. We try to keep the group the smaller we can to offer you the best opportunity to appreciate very local places! See you again in another Eating Europe Food tour!
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