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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 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 11:45am

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 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

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)

Gluten -Free Option

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

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 Venetian 11:45am (2)

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

Reviews

4.78

3,088 reviews

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  • Highly recommend!

    jcluv2travel,,Dec 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great way to get some local history and get introduced to the small local eateries. Mercedes led our group of 7 through the back streets of the fish market & Rialto bridge, got to taste 6 freshly made cicchetti at three local places with a final stop at a sit down restaurant where we had two more cicchetti and a pasta lunch so come hungy. After lunch we stopped for coffee and had the bakery item that we got at a local bakery called sfogliatine. Our final stop was Gallonetto for some amazing artisanal gelato, you can taste the creaminess & earthiness of the pistachio and hazelnut in the gelato rather than just a green or brown glob. Mercedes did a great job sharing all the insights on food, local areas & customs, highly recommend!

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  • Eat like a local in Venice at Christmas!

    B2238VBmichellef,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Giorgia was amazing! So friendly, informative and a pleasure to spend the evening with. She gave us great tips on how the locals eat the n Venice. We loved the places she took us so much that we went back to a few to purchase some items to take home! I highly recommend this tour!

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  • Great family tour

    Michelle M,,Dec 26, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide Mercedes was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Venetian foods and history

  • A memorable experience - despite the chilly weather!

    Lissy V,,Dec 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Mercedes was excellent, as were the choices of food-wine we tasted. It was raining and windy, and terribly terribly cold - and yet, we really enjoyed the experience as well as the company of our small group of eight.

  • Anna was absolutely...

    Patrick K,,Dec 24, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Anna was absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing selection of Venetian food and wine. The tour was at a nice relaxed pace, we weren’t rushed through any of our stops. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Venice.

  • Best Venetian foodie tour!

    BackPacker698114,,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Absolutely loved this tour! Our guide Marianna was fabulous, request her tour! The food fantastic, a real look and taste of eating like a local Venetian. Don't make the mistake of eating in tourist traps. Take this tour as soon as your arrive so you know where to eat while you visit Venice.

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  • Cooking class as a familly

    ameliesup2020,,Dec 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    As a family and small dog, we had an amazing time cooking pasta, brushetta and tiramisu ! We were alone (just our familly) but it was great !

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  • Wonderful walking food tour for the whole family in Venice!

    Paige A,,Dec 21, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We spent a delightful afternoon with our guide Anna and 2 couples. Our family group included my elderly parents, my 2 teenage kids and myself. Everyone in the group was friendly and we mingled well. We shared well wishes and hugs at the end. Anna gave us a great understanding of the history and particulars of local food culture in Venice. Most of the eating occurred standing up outside of the eateries, as is common in Venice. Some places had a restroom. We had a good sampling of pasta, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, street snacks, pastries, wine & coffee. Anna also gave advice on what to look for in eating out. We all loved it!

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  • Don't miss this tour!

    lorrainev827,,Dec 20, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fabulous! Anna was extraordinary, immediately making 7 people on the tour feel like family. Extremely knowledgable, I had to stop and take notes. Incredible array of tastings, from pasta and ciccetti to gelato. My only regret was that I didn't take this tour at the beginning of my Venice stay. Many places that I would have returned to. Thank you Anna.

  • Don't miss Anna and this tour

    Lorraine V,,Dec 17, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Take it at the beginning of your trip. So much to learn and enjoy while staying in Venice. Anna, our guide was exceptional!

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