Venice Food Tour
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Experience Highlights
This gastronomic tour of Venice will immerse you in the culinary heart of the city, as you sample a wide variety of local wines, tapas and sweets. For approximately two and a half hours, you'll explore the most authentic corners, in the company of fellow Italian food lovers, and enjoy the magic of a traghetto ride along the Grand Canal, passing the iconic Ponte Rialto.
You can join a small group of up to 12 people or, if you prefer a more personalised treatment, opt for the private version of this itinerary. There is no charge for children under 6 years old.
Your local, English-speakingguide will take you to discover the flavour of Venice through five "enotecas" where Venetians come to drink and socialise. Taste regional wines and savour the famous Venetian aperitif called "cicchetti" at each stop; small dishes that mix seafood, polenta and other delicacies typical of Venetian cuisine.
In addition, you will cross the Grand Canal in a "traghetto" as the locals do, to continue exploring the most authentic bars and back streets full of history.
The meeting point will be in Campo de la Maddalena, right in front of the Maddalena Church. There you will start this initiation to Venetian culture that will definitely complete your experience in the north-east of Italy.
- Taste wines, tapas and regional sweets together with other Venetian food lovers.
- Feel the magic and charm of Venice, including a walk along the Grand Canal.
- You will be accompanied by a local guide who will give you gastronomic suggestions and relevant information about this city in the north-east of Italy.
- Enjoy the experience in small groups of around 12 people.
What’s included
- Tasting of local wines, tapas and desserts
- Local guide (English)
- Gondola traghetto ride on the Grand Canal
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Step by Step
Venice welcomes you with a delicious 2.5 hour gastronomic tour that pays homage to the renowned Italian cuisine. You will taste wines, desserts and savoury tapas typical of the region, such as the famous cicchetti, small portions similar to the Spanish "tapas".
In addition, you will have a local guide who will show you the most authentic corners of the city and give you tips to make the most of every bite.
During the tour, you'll cross the Grand Canal in a traditional gondola traghetto and observe the daily life that flows along Venice's main waterway. You'll also see the historic Rialto Market, where Venetians shop for seafood and fresh produce every day.
The tour is conducted in small groups of approximately 12 people, which guarantees you more personalised attention at each stop.
- Campo della Maddalena: Admire its iconic chimneys and immerse yourself in its past linked to the Venetian masons.
- Cannaregio: Explore one of Venice's most distinctive residential neighbourhoods, full of bars frequented by locals.
- Rialto Market: Sample seasonal seafood and vegetables in the city's most important commercial heart.
- Ponte di Rialto: End your experience on one of the most iconic bridges, surrounded by excellent restaurants and shops.
Close the day with a toast of Prosecco wine, savour a traditional tiramisu and take away an unforgettable souvenir of Venetian culinary culture.
If you prefer to share this intimate tour with your family or friends, you also have the option to book a private guide and live a personalised adventure in the city of canals.