Venice Small Group Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner
Overview
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3 hours
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening in the lively Cannaregio district, where you’ll experience the true Venetian way of life through incredible food, wine, and local charm. Your expert guide will lead you to 5 of the best eateries, letting you taste your way through Venice’s culinary gems.
Start with classic meat based cicchetti paired with a refreshing Venetian Spritz. Continue to taste more fish themed cicchetti, along with a glass of traditional 'ombra' wine. Then, enjoy crispy fried treats like polpette or mozzarella, followed by a glass of local wine.
Next, savor a sit-down meal with your choice of squid ink pasta, baccalà with polenta, or parmigiana. To finish, treat yourself to authentic gelato from a local artisanal gelateria.
While wandering through the charming streets of Cannaregio, your guide will share insider tips on the best bars and eateries in Venice. Limited to just 10 participants for a more personal experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Stops on this tour are subject to change due to seasonal/holiday venue closures
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.
Due to legislation we do not serve alcoholic beverages to minors under the age of 18 joining the food tour, an alcohol-free alternative will be provided instead.
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us immediately to let us know. We work with our local vendors to plan menus ahead of time so having this information before your tour is important. Please note that there are some occasions where certain allergies cannot be accommodated.
Dishes served and venue's visited can vary depending seasonality
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Wander Through the Charming, Historic Streets of Cannaregio
English-Speaking Expert Foodie Guide
Visit 5 Local Eateries and Savor 8 Tastings of the Finest Venetian Cuisine!
Themed Cicchetti Journey with Fish, Meat, and Fried Delicacies
3 Glasses of Local Wine & 1 Classic Venetian Spritz
Discover the Hidden Bars of Rialto and Dive Into the Authentic Art of Cicchetti
A Venetian Sit-Down Meal of Your Choice: Squid Ink Pasta, Baccalà and Polenta, or Parmigiana
Delicious Gelato at an Artisanal Gelateria
Exclusive Insider Tips on Venice’s Best Hidden Bars and Eateries
Hotel pick up / drop off
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What To Expect
Venice
Join us for an unforgettable tour of the Cannaregio Quarter in Venice! Your passionate, English-speaking guide will meet you near the iconic Teatro Italia, a symbol of Venice's rich artistic heritage. In an intimate group of no more than 10 people, you’ll explore the enchanting hidden alleys of Cannaregio, stopping at 5 carefully selected eateries. Along the way, enjoy 8 delicious food tastings, 3 expertly paired wine tastings, and a refreshing Select Spritz, all while uncovering the secrets of this charming district.
When exploring Venice, keep two key words in mind—cicchetti and Bacari. Cicchetti are delicious bite-sized snacks, and Bacari are charming local wine bars where these treats are served. At our first stop, your expert guide will take you into a traditional Bacaro, where you'll enjoy meat-focused cicchetti and discover the secret ingredients behind crafting the perfect Venetian Select Spritz.
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Venice Evening Food Tour: Bites, Drinks & Sit-Down Dinner
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good cold and no taste....
Janet S,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
3.00Good cold and no taste. Allergies alerted ahead of time and didn’t have day of tour. Frustrating to say the least
Walking food tour of Venice
Joseph L,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our host/guide Giovanni was a wonder. Extremely knowledgeable of the sites and history of Venice. Very personable and he took us to stops not always visited by tourists to give us a hint of the local flavor (and drinks) of Venice. I would highly recommend booking him in particular.
Be prepared to eat and...
William S,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be prepared to eat and drink more than you think. Make sure you get Alice(ah-lee-chay) to lead your group. She was great!
Must do!
JULIE S,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We truly enjoyed our tour with Olympia. Her English was great and she really had a good knowledge of the neighborhood. We loved the places she chose- it gave us a true taste of the city of Venice. Highly recommend!
Disappointed and bad communication
Elizabeth D,
Oct 31, 2024
- Viator
3.00First there was confusing communication with Viator. I received an email saying that the tour time had changed and I confirmed that days before the actual tour. On the day of the tour, I reached out to Viator to confirm that the time had been changed. The operator said no no the time did not change And told me the time was the original time. That was not true. Therefore. my husband and I ended up waiting an extra hour for the tour to start not knowing what was going on. Then, according to the description of the tour, it said light walking. That was not the case, we ended up walking a full kilometer up and down downstairs at a very quick pace according to the tour guide, we had to walk fast because of the timing. I have a disability and could not keep up with the pace with all the stairs. Had I known this was going to be the situation I would not have chose this tour. Additionally, the food on this tour, except for one the last one was not very good. I would not recommend this tour
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