Private Food & Wine Walking Tour in Venice

Learn about deep rooted Venetian gastronomic traditions and get the lowdown on the modern food scene in Venice with a local expert while tasting your way through the picturesque squares, bustling canals and tiny passageways of incredible Venice.

• Explore local flavors off the beaten track with a born and bred foodie
• Taste seasonal local products and the famous Venetian Cicchetti
• Learn about deep rooted cultural and culinary traditions
• Savor celebrated Italian wines produced in the Veneto region

Meet your local foodie guide in the heart of Venice and start your day as the locals do, with an authentic Italian espresso in a bustling local bar. After this sacred ritual you’ll be energized for a visit to Venice’s historic Rialto seafood and produce market where locally-sourced seafood and vegetables grown on the nearby Saint Erasmus island of the Venetian lagoon take center stage.

After a typically Italian start to the day, a Venetian “ombra” aperitif is waiting for you. After all, in Venice it’s NEVER too early for an aperitif. Stop in one of the most traditional "Bacaro" of the city, where you will savor a traditional “ombra de vin” (a typical glass of local wine) while sampling some local products.

Brace yourself for the main event: the original Venetian “cicchetti”, a sacred tradition among locals. Whether with seafood, prosciutto, cheese, sauces, or meat, savoring these bite size wonders in Venice is truly a must! While eating and drinking, your foodie sidekick will talk about the deeply rooted gastronomic history of Venice, the centuries old exotic spice trade and local seafood traditions.

Last but not least, a little something to satisfy the sweet tooth. Enter one of the most historic gelaterias in Venice and enjoy an artisanal gelato made from the freshest and most genuine local ingredients. After enjoying a gelato with your guide, this full immersion Venice food experience of great simplicity and unique flavors comes to a conclusion.

Tours depart promptly at the scheduled time, while public transport throughout Italy can be unreliable. Allow plenty of time to get from your accommodation to the meeting point, or contact us to arrange for a private transfer. No refunds will be granted for failure to arrive at the meeting point on time.

Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.

During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at tourist attractions across Italy, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite Tour Operator priority access. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.

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• Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least 1 adult. Children under 14 not permitted 

• This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants

• This tour runs rain or shine