Venetian food stories: a private culinary tour

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Venice, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Raise a glass during Venice’s treasured cocktail hour on this private food and wine tour that takes you away from the crowds and tourist traps to wine bars where locals go. Sample a classic Aperol spritz and other ‘aperitivos’ paired with Venetian small plates known as ‘cicchetti’ while chatting with a foodie guide. Stroll through the medieval streets of the Cannaregio district to see a different side of Venice.

Learn how to order and eat confidently at authentic wine bars
Stroll past the historic synagogues of the Cannaregio neighborhood
Get tips on where to drink and dine during the rest of your Venice trip
Includes all food and wine tastings that add up to a satisfying meal

Sample Menu

Starter

Spritz

We will taste the Spritz in one of the popular versions in Venice: orange-flavoured Aperol; bitter Campari; intrigous Cynar; almost unknown Select

Starter

Venetian bite (cicchetto)

Traditional snacks are called ''cicchetti'': small dishes that usually include tiny sandwiches, plates of olives and tiny portions of local dishes.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

3 drinks (Spritz or local wine) - non-alcoholic alternatives available
Snacks

3 bites (delicious "cicchetti" - vegetarian alternatives available
Local top rated guide (Licensed Tour Guide)
Pick up from hotel or other location in Venice on request

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please let me know if you wish to get a pick up in any location in the historical center of Venice. Otherwise meet your guide at Combo, in Campo dei Gesuiti, in the the internal yard near the well. Not the well outside in Campo dei Gesuiti: please enter the door with a big COMBO sign and you will see the guide in the internal yard.

Meeting point

Combo, Venezia
Campo dei Gesuiti, 4878, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
meet your guide at Combo, in Campo dei Gesuiti, in the the internal yard near the well. Not the well outside in Campo dei Gesuiti: please enter the door with a big COMBO sign and you will see the guide in the internal yard.

End point

Fondamenta dei Ormesini, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
The route will be customized around your needs. Specific drop off location on request.

Itinerary

Campo S.S. Apostoli (Pass By)

Cannaregio

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

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More authentic way to see Venice!

Sara_M, Oct 2021

Great tour! It was a fantastic way to get off the beaten path and try some more authentic Venetian foods and drinks that I wouldn’t necessarily have tried on my own (but liked!). Our guide was awesome and even provided a few great restaurant recs that were the best meals we had on our trip! I’d highly recommend—just make sure to read the fine print—not all drinks at each stop are included, which was fine but I’d glossed over when I booked.