Discover authentic Venetian cuisine with a private local guide, tasting cicchetti, wine, and gelato beyond the tourist crowds.
Private Venice Food Tour with Cicchetti, Wine & Gelato
Summary Description
Highlights
- Discover Venetian food on a private tour of 5 local businesses.
- Taste two kinds of cicchetti paired with prosecco & spritz.
- Wander the streets of vibrant San Polo and peaceful Dorsoduro.
- Enjoy a creamy artisan gelato by the canal.
- Get insights and recommendations from your private guide.
Description
Savor Venice through its flavors on a private food and wine experience that unfolds from late afternoon into the evening. With a local guide leading the way, explore hidden bacari (traditional wine bars) where Venetians gather after work. Taste cicchetti and sip prosecco in cozy bars, then enjoy a traditional pasta dish in the peaceful Dorsoduro district. Along the way, hear stories of the city’s food traditions, neighborhood life, and culinary rituals that have endured for centuries. Finish your experience with creamy, handmade gelato at one of Venice’s most beloved shops. This private tour offers a relaxed, intimate way to enjoy the city’s culture and cuisine with the undivided attention of a local guide for just you and your group of friends or family.
Step into the quieter side of Venice for an afternoon or evening of authentic flavors. Meet your private guide in the San Polo district for an introduction to the city’s food culture that's influenced by centuries of trade. Begin your culinary experience with two bread-based cicchetti and a refreshing spritz at a stylish modern bacaro for a classic start to your Venetian foodie adventure.
Continue with a relaxed stroll past the Campo dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco that houses paintings by Renaissance masters. You’ll soon arrive at a beloved neighborhood bacaro whose staff makes everyone feel like a friend. Here, enjoy a platter of regional cold cuts paired with a crisp glass of prosecco.
Next, stop at a lively canal-front wine bar specializing in fried cicchetti, favorites among Venetians for afternoon and evening gatherings. With a glass of local wine in hand, experience the culture of sharing small bites with friends. Then, in the nearby Dorsoduro neighborhood, savor a traditional pasta dish paired with another regional wine in a cozy restaurant away from the crowds.
End your private food adventure on a sweet note with artisan gelato from a renowned local shop. This private experience captures the rhythm of Venetian life as locals enjoy it. Designed to be both immersive and relaxed, it's ideal for couples, families, or friends who want the privacy to embark on a cultural and culinary journey through Venice with their own personal local guide.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 7 tastes and 4 drinks across 5 historic businesses
- Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Campo San Tomà, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Campo San Tomà in front of the well. The Ferry stop closest to this meeting point is called "San Tomà".
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8EkqSUKmbXPotjh5A
End Location: Campo San Vidal, Ponte dell'Accademia, Venezia, IT
End Location Notes: Santa Maria del Giglio
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty. Please be aware that this tour involves extended periods of standing, which may not be suitable for travelers with certain health conditions or mobility limitations.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan options, and gluten-free options are not available due to the risk of cross-contamination.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
- No refund will be provided if high tide prevents certain parts of the tour, but adjustments to the route will be made for client safety and comfort.
- This tour is in English.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Tours take place rain or shine, dress appropriately and bring an umbrella if it looks like rain.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Appropriate footwear recommended. Bring a water bottle.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- If the local municipality restricts access due to high tide and there are no walkways available, it is the client’s responsibility to bring appropriate footwear (e.g., boots). The guide will modify the itinerary to include alternate dry paths whenever possible.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Bathrooms aren't 100% guaranteed accessible.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 7 days
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 7 days prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 7 days of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Options and Pricing
| Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour Pricing | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15+) (15 - 99 years) | €175.00 |
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 6
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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