Devour Venice Early Evening Local Food & Wine Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Venetian cuisine is famously hard to get to know—but not when you’re in the company of a local food lover who knows the city like the back of their hand. Hop from one bacaro (Venetian wine bar) to another sampling two different types of cicchetti and other local specialties accompanied by drinks at every stop. By the end of the night, your expert foodie guide will show you where to eat, how to eat, and what to eat when visiting La Serenissima.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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.

This tour covers a full meal.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Drink tasting including Prosecco, Spritz & Wine

Small group of maximum 10 pax

Food Tastings - Cicchetti (small plates), Pasta, Board of cold cuts and cheese, Gelato

Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Step off the tourist track and into the neighborhood of San Polo to meet your expert local guide and small group of fellow foodies. Your guide will give you a brief introduction to the traditional foods and flavors of Venice, then take you to one of their favorite modern wine bars for an aperitivo. Enjoy two small plates of bread-based cicchetti and a spritz, Venice’s unofficial cocktail. After a brief stroll past the Campo dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco, your next stop is at a beloved osteria in a beautifully restored building. Here you'll share a board of cold cuts and cheese with a glass of prosecco. Next, visit a local canal-front wine bar specializing in fried cicchetti, a favorite starter among Venice locals. You’ll taste a few along with a glass of local vino as your guide tells you about the culture of sharing food in the lagoon. Tucked away from the main streets in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the fourth venue is a cozy restaurant where you'll enjoy a plate of traditional pasta paired with a glass of wine. From there, you'll head to one of the city's most iconic gelato shops to end your evening on a sweet note!

Sample Menu

starter

Venetian traditional cicchetti and a Spritz

starter

Traditional cicchetti with a glass of local wine.

main

A plate of Venetian pasta and a glass of wine.

dessert

Homemade dessert.

Options

Venice at Sunset: Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour

Private - Venice at Sunset

Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour: Discover the incredible cuisine of Venice hiding just outside the main tourist routes in this exclusive private option

Reviews

4.89

108 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

102

We really enjoyed our...
Erin S,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our tour with Barbara! Was an amazing experience to tour and dine with a born and raised Venetian. We learned a lot about not only the food culture, but also Venetian history.
The perfect tour
Wren D,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was the perfect tour for a night in Venice. Our host Emanuela was kind, funny, and kept the group entertained the whole time. We went to restaurants and ate local dishes we would’ve otherwise never tried. It was the perfect amount of time, and for the price an amazing experience of food and wine!
I felt that this tour was...
Niamh K,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
2.00
I felt that this tour was really over-priced for the food we received. Although we did taste some foods typical of venetian cuisine most were small bites that would cost a small fraction of the price if walking in from the street. I was expecting a full pasta dish for main course but we received a saucer sized plate with three mouthfuls of pasta which was extremely disappointing to be honest, I was shocked. For 99 euro I would expect more. A tourist trap in my opinion. Our guide was nice however. Also expected from the pictures that there would be a group of at least 6 to 10 but was just myself and an older couple who were lovely. I would not recommend as a whole and woildnjust go to a really decent restaurant and pay half.
Nice experience
Thomas G,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience. Got to taste lots of things. Yes, this is a walking tour, but then again, all of Venice is walking. We had a good group of people. The guide was great.
Definitely take your
Constance F,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a great experience and I wish I would have thought about doing this tour in the other cities we were in Italy. Our guide was fantastic! She kept it fun and knew so much about the food and cocktails of the area. It was also a bit of sightseeing as we were winding our way through Venice.