Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour

Step away from the tourist trail and into the wine bars and restaurants Venetians love best on an unforgettable evening out. 

• Enjoy 7 food tastings and 4 drinks at 5 incredible, locally owned spots in Venice's San Polo and Dorsoduro neighborhoods. Enough food for a full dinner.
• Step away from the crowded streets and into the bacari (traditional Venetian wine bars) locals love best.
• Learn the ins and outs of how to enjoy cicchetti like a local and sample two different (yet equally delicious) types.
• Sip incredible local drinks, including wine, prosecco, and the beloved spritz.
• Finish the evening with a sweet treat from a Venetian gelato shop that's been going strong for 100 years!

As many tourists leave Venice for the day, your evening is just beginning!

This cicchetti tour in Venice leads you to the authentic Venetian neighborhoods of San Polo and Dorsoduro for an evening of unique flavors and dishes. You'll stop at bacari (Venetian-style wine bars) where you'll sample cicchetti (Venetian-style "tapas") in all their available forms before a sit down meal of traditional pasta.

Each bite comes perfectly paired with a beloved local drink—think wine, regional prosecco from the tap, and Venice's favorite aperitif—the spritz. This is the Italian-style night out you thought only locals had, but with us, you're in the know.

### Where the Locals Go When the Crowds Leave
As day-trippers rush out, you’re just getting started. Meet your guide and small group in the real Venice—where locals live, drink, and devour.

### Bacaro #1: Bread Cicchetti & Spritz
Start your cicchetti tour in Venice at a modern *bacaro* with friendly, young owners and staff. Locals love this spot for the quality of its __bread *cicchetti*__ and __spritzes__, so it only makes sense that we're trying both!

### Bacaro #2: Prosecco & Cold Cuts
From there, we'll stroll through the neighborhood and check out some of its most famous sights en route to our next stop: a low-key neighborhood favorite where everyone feels welcome. It's the perfect atmosphere to enjoy __cold cuts__ paired with a __glass of prosecco__.

### Fried Cicchetti on the Canal
Next, we're heading to a contemporary yet typical Venetian wine bar right on the canal. Here you'll sip a __glass of wine__ and a choice from their delectable selection of __fried *cicchetti*__!

### A Hidden Ristorante for Pasta & Wine
Follow your guide through the streets to a hidden, cozy *ristorante* tucked away from the tourist-heavy main streets. We'll sit down together for a plate of traditional __pasta__ paired with a glass of wine.

### Sweet Finale: Gelato with a View
Last but not least, we're off to one of the few places still serving authentic, __homemade *gelato artigianale*__, which has been seducing Venetians since the 1920s. 

Wrap up your *cicchetti* tour in Venice by enjoying their most famous treat on a big, welcoming deck with a breathtaking view of the Giudecca Canal that makes for a __perfect sunset__. By the end of your tour, you'll have devoured the __best *cicchetti* in Venice__ and seen a side of Venice most visitors miss. 

*Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.*

• Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
• Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
• Osteria Ai Pugni, Fondamenta Gherardini, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
• Ristorante Cantinone Storico, Fondamenta Bragadin, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.

Dietary Accommodations This tour is adaptable for:

 • Vegetarians • Pescatarians • Gluten free • Dairy free • Pregnant women We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. 

 This tour is not recommended for vegans and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease. Due to the amount of wine stops on this tour, it is not recommended for children or adults who do not drink alcohol. 

 Please note that this description is an example and stops or tastes may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.