Private Venice Cicchetti Wine and Gelato Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
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.
What To Expect
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.
Campo Santa Margherita
Before your second aperitivo stop, stroll past the Campo dei Frari and the Scuola Grande di San Rocco that houses paintings by Renaissance masters.
Options
Cicchetti, Food & Wine Tour
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari (exterior)
7 tastes and 4 drinks across 5 historic businesses
Campo Santa Margherita
San Polo neighborhood
Scuola Grande di San Rocco (exterior)
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun family outing
Linda C,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and a good way to taste the local foods.
Amazing food tour
FarAway62288046637,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best food tour!, couldn't recommend it more!
Amazing. Must try
ryantD9365OK,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic. Everything was amazing as well as the host. Very energetic and happy energy all around.
Good & Wine Your with Great Cultural Information!
Pamela W,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Beatrice was amazing! She was so passionate and energetic. You could tell she loved her job! We loved our time with her and would highly recommend it!! One tip - which she gave us and made total sense - take the tour early on your trip - she provides so much history and neat tips and tricks about Venice!
Colorful
Q8376ZIeleanorc,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got picked up on time and at the first location where we got served our first dish and our amazing guide told us all about each course that continued through each location during the walks we got a history lesson about what we passed on foot the ending was smooth and it was an overall great experience
Fun family food tour
M7495DPlisas,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time! My 21 year old daughters and I absolutely loved it! Highly recommend this tour!
Very knowledgeable guide on a local restaurant tour
celtkid11,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a great time on our private food and drink tour. Our guide Beatrice was awesome, it was like hanging out with a new friend. Very knowledgeable about the local history, the food types and where the food comes from. We definitely got a taste for different foods that we may not have tried otherwise. Had a blast!
Greatest Venetian tour
Nomad57870597152,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniella was fantastic full of great information very pleasant and just awesome we loved her!!
Great tour guide wonderful food. We love our Daniela
chrishZ6831JD,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00She was a wonderful tour very knowledgeable absolutely it was a wonderful tour very knowledgeable absolutely wonderful..
Perfecto!
anitahI3777MD,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danielle was a perfect tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and charismatic !
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