Venice Cicchetti, Spritz and Wine Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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Join us for an immersive walking tour led by a local guide to discover the vibrant culinary culture of Venice, focusing on the delightful cicchetti—Venetian small bites. The word "cicchetti" means "to take a small bite," and these tasty morsels offer a wonderful variety of flavors and textures, perfect for sharing and sampling.
The tour begins in the historic Jewish Ghetto, where you’ll explore narrow, charming streets and hear captivating stories about the neighborhood’s rich cultural heritage and its role in Venice’s history.
During the tour, you’ll indulge in a selection of traditional cicchetti at some of Venice's best local spots. Taste the authentic flavors of sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines) and creamy baccalà mantecato (whipped codfish), each bite offering a delicious taste of Venetian street food.
By the end of the tour, you'll have a deeper appreciation for the culinary traditions that make Venice so enchanting, leaving with a new love for its flavors and food stories.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Vegetarian option with prior notice(though not suitable for celiacs or people with severe allergies)
Samples of typical Venetian cicchetti (tapas – style)
Guided visit around site such as Ghetto area
Local Guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Ghetto Ebraico
The Venetian Jewish ghetto was established over 500 years ago, this city in the city has had a lasting cultural impact on Venetian language, cuisine, music and dance.
Cannaregio
Indulge in a selection of traditional cicchetti at some of Venice's finest local eateries. Experience the delightful flavors of sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines) and creamy baccalà mantecato (whipped codfish), with each bite offering a taste of authentic Venetian street food.
Options
Tour in English
Tour in German
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Spritz and Gelato Tour
Louie G,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Directions to meeting place was clear and our guide (Olympia) was fantastic. Very informative, provided us with the historical details but also explained things using examples and events that we were familiar with. She also provided her personal experience of the places we visited. Olympia, a gelato expert also provided us with how to recognize a good pistachio gelato. Thanks
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Heidi B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you would like to try some local specialty and learn a bit of history then this is the tour for you. Our guide was very charming and informative. We had a lovely evening. Highly recommend
Nice little tour
Kath W,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice tour informative guide & and three very different experiences with each stop, with different food & drinks
Marina: Cicchetti, Wine, and Spritz Tour
shellywW7096UF,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marina is an astounding tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about everything she is presenting and giving to you. It was more fun because she made the group feel like a family and she has the best attitude and is always open to answering your questions, regardless of what they are. I would totally recommend taking this tour and getting Marina because she was absolutely amazing.
Quiet-side of Venice.
Mark S,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marina, our guide, was absolutely marvelous and knowledgeable about Venice. She was an absolute delight. Our train to Venice arrived one hour late (45 minutes late for the tour start), and Marina accommodated our new schedule with grace and kindness. She answered all our questions. Great tour, even better guide (Marina), highly recommended to new visitors.
Marina is great!!!
Nathan A,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a tour that turned into a private experience since we were the only people who signed up. We met Marina and she showed us the best Bacardi (Tappas, Wine, Spritz, and Gelato) in the Jewish Ghetto in Venice. Such a pleasant experience!
Delicious and Educational
Dayna W,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I'm so glad I did this with my mom. We learned so much about how things were like in Venice when Nazi Germany was on the rise. Truly tragic and horrific time in human history. The food and wine was delicious. Our guide was wonderful and charming. She introduced me to my new love of Campari! Not to mention, she ended the tour with ice cream. We would do this again. Highly recommended.
We only had 3 hours in...
Robert G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We only had 3 hours in Venice and this is how we spent most of it, wouldn’t change that either! Great tour and guide.
Thanks, Marina!
Nicole E,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Marina was an exceptional guide! We learned so much about Venice, as well as the local food! What an immersive cultural experience. Strongly recommend
Thank you Alice!
Helen L,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alice was wonderful. She was friendly, informative and helpful. The food was amazing, the stops we had were perfect, and of course, Venice was the stunning backdrop. Thank you so much Alice
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