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Eat Like a Local: Venice 3-Hour Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
Japanese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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Fall in love with Venice, through your 3-hour discovery of the gastronomic tradition of the city, through a uniquely designed small-group, walking food and wine tour of the lesser known places to tourists. With at least 13 tastings from well-known restaurants and bars to the locals, between sipping some glasses of wonderful local wines, and trying some of the best restaurants in Venice with the guidance of your expert foodie, you will also get to hear about its unique histories of what makes Venice a truly wonderful place.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A maximum of 15 people per tour ( please read below for further information)

On Venetian and Italian national holidays, the only language we offer is English ( example dates are: May 1st, August 14 and 15, December 24, 25, 31, Jan 1 to Jan 7) .

We are currently experiencing exceptionally high demand for our tours, so the tour could have up to 19 people. If the number of participants are more than 15 people, we will compensate it by giving you more food and wine. If you show up and see that the tour is larger than the stated maximum, and are not happy with it, we are happy to process a refund. A refund can only processed and YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE in the tour. No refund could be processed if you decide to participate half way or in the tour at all. This could be communicated to the guide on the day of. We try to send an email reminders out to every one in case our bookings are over 15, but because we are experiencing a massive influx of messages and calls these days, we might miss some of the communication. By booking this product, you agree to the term and conditions stated above

Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure

Children less than 3 years old are free of charge unless they would like to have food on the tour as well. Infants must sit on lap for this free option (no stroller could be bought on the tour for the free option else a regular rate applies). If the infant will be sharing food from the parents plate, we kindly ask that you pay for a child ticket on this tour because this tour guarantees every one to be full and well-fed, and we cant guarantee that to every one if this happens.

If your chosen language for the tour is not English, and the group at that time slot has less than 5 people total signed up, you would be joined with an English speaking group with a guide that speaks multiple languages including the language that you requested. If you would like an excursion with the guide speaks Italian, or French, or German, or Spanish for only your group, and your group is less than 5 people, it would be a private tour and surcharge will apply. Please message us in advanced if you would like to book a private tour option. Please note that all services and communication on holidays will be conducted in English.

This tour guarantees you to be well-fed ( full ) by the end of the tour. This is our guarantee to you to demonstrate how much food there is on the tour. This guarantee applies when you eat everything that is present to you on the tour, and still hungry at the end ( which so far, never happened). But incase it does, please tell our guide towards the end, and we will give you more food till you are full. If you have any dietary restriction ( no fish, no meat or gluten free etc. , for example, you need to tell us in advanced at least 24 hours before the departure time) else this term doesnt apply because the restaurant wont be able to accommodate the guests as well as they could without advanced notice

The tour operates rains or shines. If you do not hear from us, it means the tour is operating as normal and nothing is cancelled

If one person in the booking require wheelchair access, we suggest that this person have a ferry pass ( to be purchased seperaately)to cross the canal instead of using the bridge

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable

On Venetian and Italian national holidays, the only language we offer is English for our tours.

The orders of stops may change and the types of food, and wine changes by what s fresh at the market but the amount of food on offered is always the same

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Mercati di Rialto

There are 8 stops on this tour with plenty of food to make sure you do not need breakfast nor lunch nor dinner. You will start your day with some coffee, like the Italians do. Venice has a tradition that goes a long way back in time in making tasty pastries, and you will get to try some of the heavenly delicious pastries that the Venetian has to offer. After your sweet tooth has been satisfied, stroll through some wine bars and savor typical Venetian drinks accompanied by the famous cicchetti with lunch or dinner and learn how each dish is created.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

San Polo

Take a step back in time by visiting the oldest bacaro in Venice with us. You will hear the story as to why this atmospheric wine bar is said to have been a favourite place of the legendary lover Giacomo Casanova while you taste some of their best selling ciccheti, local Venetian snack. The bar still retains its old-world charm with wooden beams, copper pots, and standing-only counters where locals and travelers mingle over traditional food

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Expert Local Guide that will tell you stories and legends on each dish

Cicchetti, food and wine is included in the price

7 to 8 stops of bars and famous locally frequented restaurants

15 tastings with a nice sit-down dinner or lunch at a famous local restaurant

Plenty of food : Tour guarantees you to be full as you can always ask the guide for more food

Small group for intimate experience

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Any foods and drinks not included in the tour

Options

Eat like a Venetian 10:45am

On this 3 hour food tour, not only will you get to taste some amazingly delicious food, but also hear our guides tell you about stories of the delicacies as well as the ingredients that are used

Eat like a Venetian 5:45pm

On this 3 hour food tour, not only will you get to taste some amazingly delicious food, but also hear our guides tell you about stories of the delicacies as well as the ingredients that are used

Eat like a Venetian 5pm

On this 3 hour food tour, not only will you get to taste some amazingly delicious food, but also hear our guides tell you about stories of the delicacies as well as the ingredients that are used

Gluten -Free Option

Eat like Venetian 10:45AM (2)

Eat like a Venetian 10:45am: (Infants are free if Infants must sit on laps and won't eat)

Eat like a Venetian 11:45am

On this 3 hour food tour, not only will you get to taste some amazingly delicious food, but also hear our guides tell you about stories of the delicacies as well as the ingredients that are used

Eat like Venetian 11:45am (2)

Eat like a Venetian 11:45am: (Infants is free if infants must sit on laps and won't eat)

Eat like Venetian 11:15am (2)

Eat like a Venetian 11:15am: (Infants are free if infants must sit on laps and won't eat)

Eat like a Venetian 11:15am

On this 3 hour food tour, not only will you get to taste some amazingly delicious food, but also hear our guides tell you about stories of the delicacies as well as the ingredients that are used

Reviews

4.79

3,263 reviews

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  • Fun facts about Venice and great food

    pattyringo,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Marianne is the greatest and lots of fun!!!

  • Great tour with lots of fun.

    Excursion08921273211,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Would recommend 100%. Marianna was a great guide, gave us a lot more of information & was great fun. We enjoyed all the dishes we got to try. Would definitely do another tour with Marianna..

  • We had an incredible...

    Jim M,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had an incredible Venice food tour with Marianna, learning about the foods that define this beautiful city along with its rich history and wonderful stories. Our three hours flew by, and we left happily full. One of the best food tours we’ve ever been on!

  • A taste of Venice

    aimee-rolo,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A brilliant food and wine tour where you’re guaranteed not to go hungry or thirsty. Marianna was a fantastic local guide, sharing so much about Venetian culture and cuisine. We stopped at several great little spots where you can really dive into the local wines and traditional dishes. The tour is also really accommodating if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. I don’t eat fish, and I was given an alternative at the main restaurant without any fuss. This tour is an absolute must if you’re heading to Venice. You get a real sense of how locals enjoy their food, plus some very handy insight into which places are worth visiting, and which ones to skip. Marianna was full of brilliant tips that genuinely helped us make the most of our time in the city. Even after the tour, she was incredibly helpful when we reached out for more restaurant recommendations (all of which were amazing). Thank you Marianna for making this one of the highlights of our trip!

  • Best way to get to know Venice

    K1517WXloganb,Mar 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Alice was a phenomenal guide. Learned lots, ate more! 11/10

  • Disappointed

    troy,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    We traveled to Italy from USA.. We were delayed on the runway in JFK for 5 hours, causing us to push our connecting flight in Amsterdam up 5 hours and missed the tour. I emailed Viator from the plane at JFK and they said they would try to reschedule me for the following afternoon. Then I had to message them back from Amsterdam as I never heard from anyone. They responded and said they had an early morning tour. I told them I already had a tour booked that morning and I needed an afternoon or just a refund. They told me that tour was very popular and I could re book a pay again and they would not refund me due to their 24 hour notice. What they said is a legally acceptable answer, but it’s not a morally acceptable answer in my book. Going to rethink using them again

  • Discovering the real Venice

    Roger S,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    An excellent experience, seeing places off the usual tourist routes. Our guide was cheerful, clearly enthusiastic about local food and drink. This tour made the whole weekend in Venice!

  • Fun Delightful Food Tour

    laramk633,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Mariana was a WONDERFUL tour guide, a real Venetian!! She taught us local vernaculars and how to order food and what to choose. She gave us a great lesson on wine and small bites. She was amazing! This tour is well worth your time and money. We would do this again

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  • Eat and drink your way through Venice!

    Explore638049,Mar 28, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Having never done a tour of any type we were a little apprehensive going in but to our surprise it turned out to be one of our favorite Venice memories! We made friends, enjoyed a lot(!) of local food and wines but it was our host who made the tour! Mercedes was knowledgeable, friendly and kept us all laughing. Brava Mercedes!

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  • Wonderful

    Joseph B,Mar 27, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience with Carlo, lots of food and history, highly recommend. Took us places we never would have found.

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