Venice Like a Local: Venice Food, Wine & Spritz Tasting Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

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Discover magical Venice with a local by your side. Drink like a Venetian at some of our favourite and most authentic Cicchetti wine bars. Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry like the locals do and explore the heart of the city: Rialto. Taste flavoursome regional wines and mouth-watering local cuisine. Get the lowdown on Venice and discover the secrets of the iconic and oh-so-Italian aperitivo, vino in hand. This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change.

You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city

This tour offers a well-balanced gastronomic experience with Cicchetti dishes, featuring visits to local establishments. Please note that while the tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose-free, and non-celiac gluten-free customers, some locations may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements.

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

Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Taste 7 Cicchetti dishes and 1 dessert

Drink 4 Glasses of Local Wine and 1 Venetian Spritz

Stroll through the Cannaregio neighborhood, rich in history

Receive insider tips on the best local bars and eateries in Venice.

Discover magical Venice with a local English-speaking guide

Discover the art of Cicchetti at hidden bars in Rialto

Cross the Grand Canal like a local in a traghetto gondola ferry

What To Expect

Campo de la Maddalena

This tour introduces Venice’s history and cuisine, starting in a historic square with iconic chimneys and the masonic Round Church of La Maddalena.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Next, we’ll wander down Strada Nova in Cannaregio, a lively street where you'll discover Venetian traditions, local shops, and daily life, offering a true taste of the city's charm.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tour

Small Group Tour

Reviews

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1,819 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Giovannia was very...
Cynthia F,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Giovannia was very knowledgeable but not very engaging to the group as a whole. Great wine and appetizers.
Great way to start your trip to Venice!
Janelle E,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful walking, eating and drinking tour. Giovanna led our group of 9 through the streets behind the Rialto market and across the canal. The first place was my favorite with prosecco paired with frito misto.
Giorgia was great. Very...
Jane S,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Giorgia was great. Very knowledgable. Tour was tons of fun. Great local and drinks. Highly recommend this tour!
Accommodating and Enjoyable Tour!
Hailey W,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
100000% recommend this tour! Lots of food, drinks and sights! There is a lot of walking. I am gluten free and told the tour ahead of time and for every single food item they had a gluten free version/option. It was awesome! I loved the size of the tour as well, we had 10-12 people. Olympia was our guide and she was great!
Fun tasting of food and wine in Venice
Brian P,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Olympia was our guide for this tour, and she did an excellent job. I appreciate that 3 guides were provided by the vendor for this tour group - our larger group was broken down into smaller groups, which made it more intimate and easier to move around without constantly looking for group stragglers. Olympia moved us along at a good pace - we had time to savor each of our tastings and talk to fellow guests, but we stayed to schedule and were released at the time we expected (we needed to catch a train back to our hotel in Mestre). The tastings were interesting and delicious. We appreciated the wine and spritzer tastings as well as the food. By the end of the tour we felt quite full. The balance of the tour was 70% food and 30% history, which was fine with us. In summary, a very nice tour with our excellent guide Olympia.

From €108.06