Venice Offbeat Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Get ready to eat your way through Venice with a delicious food tour in Cannaregio and the historic Jewish Ghetto! This progressive lunch or dinner takes you off the tourist track and into the heart of real Venetian life, where locals sip, snack, and savor every bite.
Kick things off with a classic Venetian tramezzino at a historic bakery, then dive into cicchetti culture with a glass of Prosecco col fondo and a tasty bite at a cozy bacaro. Next, enjoy a traditional Venetian main dish at a family-run trattoria, paired with a crisp white wine from Veneto.
No Venetian food tour is complete without a spritz! Learn how to make this iconic drink before pairing it with two must-try cicchetti—baccalà mantecato and saor. Finally, end on a sweet note with your choice of creamy tiramisù, a festive frittella, or artisanal gelato.
Wander through charming alleys, taste your way through centuries of tradition, and experience Venice like a true foodie!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
You must be 18+ to drink alcoholic beverages on the tour
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
Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experience a true Venetian bacaro with a cicchetto and a glass of Prosecco col fondo.
Seasonal sweet treat, either tiramisù, gelato or a Carnival frittella.
Savor an authentic Venetian main dish paired with a local white wine.
Taste a traditional Venetian tramezzino at a historic street food shop.
English Speaking Local Guide + Food & the City Guide
Enjoy a spritz-making demo and savor classic cicchetti like baccalà mantecato and saor.
Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Extra drinks
What To Expect
Our meeting point. Surrounded by historic buildings and charming cafés, it's a perfect spot to soak in the city's atmosphere.
Rizzo Pane Pasticceria is a historic Venetian bakery and street food shop, serving locals since 1905. Here, we’ll taste a classic Tramezzino, a soft, crustless sandwich filled with delicious local ingredients.
Options
Private Food Tour
Private Tour
Extra : Enjoy a full portion of exquisite lasagna
Venice Offbeat Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe
Reviews
465 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daniela was an amazing...
Jen F,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Daniela was an amazing tour guide- got to experience a ton of Venice outside of the major touristy areas (huge bonus) and some excellent food. Really enjoyed the tour of the Jewish Ghetto and the history, as well as the hidden bits of what makes Venice amazing.
Anna was amazing. A...
Vince a,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anna was amazing. A native Venetian, extremely personable - and fun! She is well-versed and knowledgeable in both her city’s history and its cuisine, generous in sharing her knowledge of them both. Her food choices were spot on, an opportunity to try a variety of flavors, preparation, and textures we don’t usually experience. She and the whole experience were wonderful.
Guilio was an amazing and...
Mandolyn H,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guilio was an amazing and knowledgeable guide to city history, local foods and spots to check out. She gave an outstanding local experience and was helpful for other things we would like to check out. I really appreciated her warm and friendly demeanor with our family. Highly recommend this experience to get a feel for local flavor and great people.
Lovely. Vance to be...
Diane L,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely. Vance to be served the best treats in Venice. A good way to explore foods you didnt know you should try.
Take the tour on an empty stomach!
Robert K,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our food tour of Venice was both tasty and informative and definitely worth the time. We started the morning at 10:30 and by 10:35 we were at our first stop, Rizzo’s for a good pesto/burrata flatbread, a little Venetian fast food is you will. Second stop was was at a quainter cafe were we tried baccala mantecato on squid ink polenta and a glass of prosecco - give it a try! Next we wandered the streets of Cannaregio and visited spots I know we never would have visited. Our guide, Daniela, was very engaging and interjected information on all of the districts as we wandered the maze of alleyways. Next stop was a traditional bacari to enjoy a wonderful risotto and an ombra. Here again, Daniela added detail to our food and drink and the relationship of the dining experience to Venetian history and life. We passed through the Jewish Ghetto and explored the history and significance of this area of Venice. Next to last stop was for a sampling of various cicchetti accompanied by the famous spritz with choice of digestive. What food tour of Venice would be complete without a smooth creamy gelato? The spot Daniela picked was incredible and, of course, we now have knowledge on how to assess our gelato spots in the future. The combination of food, walking, and history was well worth our time. Thank you Daniela!
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