Venice Offbeat Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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
Options
Private Food Tour
Private Tour
Extra : Enjoy a full portion of exquisite lasagna
Venice Offbeat Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe
Reviews
571 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The absolute highlight of our Venice trip (Flavia is a AMAZING!!!!!)
Relax14005025717,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly, if you do only one thing in Venice, make it this tour. I was a little skep that a "food tour" might feel too structured or touristy, especially in a city that can get as crowded as Venice. I couldn’t have been more wrong. From the second we met our guide, Flavia, it felt less like a formal tour and more like we were just hanging out with a really knowledgeable local friend who wanted to show off her neighborhood. Flavia is just magic. She has this incredible warmth and energy that instantly made the whole group feel comfortable. You can tell she actually loves this city and its food culture—it’s not just a script for her. She took us down these quiet back alleys that we never would have found on our own, way away from the madness of St. Mark’s. And the food? Unbelievable. We aren't just talking about a slice of pizza; this was proper, authentic stuff. I finally understand what the cicchetti culture is all about! The wine pairings were perfect, and by the end of it, I was absolutely stuffed and so happy. It was such a relief to stop Googling "where to eat" and just trust Flavia to take us to the hidden spots. We laughed, we learned a ton, and we ate like kings. Do yourself a favor: skip lunch before you go, and cross your fingers that you get Flavia as your guide! She truly made our trip special.
Flavia is a Rock Star!
Fresh a,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned SOOOO much about food, flavors, and even the history of Venice! Her selections were on point, and her recommendations are amazing. Had dinner at one of the restaurants we visited and YUM!!!!!! Hands down, the BEST tour guide we have EVER had on a food tour! TEN stars!!!
Great food, tour & host in Venice!
R788LSlolas,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cecilia was great! This was my first food tour and she made it so worth while, it lasted around 3 hours and we was in a small group of 4, she was so friendly and had excellent knowledge about Venice, we truly learnt so much from her, lots of fun facts! The food & drink was also amazing, we had a focaccia pizza, cicchetti, artichoke risotto and a tiramisu alongside prosecco, white wine & a spritz, there wasn’t a single thing I didn’t enjoy. Would defo recommend and cannot wait to continue to use eating Europe for my future city breaks. Thank you Cecilia!
Brilliant Cecilia !
X3437ULjackl,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Was showed some great spots Cecilia was a great guide would recommend to anyone coming to Venice for the first time !
Super Experience
bathsheba82,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Cecelia. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and great fun. Food was lovely. Would especially recommend early in your Venice trip.
Highly recommended by our family of 5 with 3 older teens
mars7177,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family loved this tour, made so fantastic by guide Daniella. She gave us such interesting insights into Venice’s food, culture, and history. All the food and drinks were delicious and we left absolutely full! Highly recommend everyone book in when visiting Venice. Special mention to all the staff at Eating Europe who went above and beyond to help our family find a reasonably priced but special dinner out for New Years Eve. They made the booking for us and we had a beautiful and very special NYE dinner. Thank you!!!
Excellent food and wonderful guide
jenniferhL7090VC,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour! We sampled so many delicious foods, and there were several options at each location, including vegetarian options for the vegetarian in our group. There was more food than we could eat and so much variety. We sampled 3 delicious local beverages, too. Our guide, Anna, was knowledgeable and kind, and we learned so much!
Food tour
julzk82,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna and Janmarco were amazing tour guides. We loved it so much and will recommend this tour to all of our friends. Great food with very knowledgeable guides.
100% Recommend
O2118USmeganm,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour - feel like we truly got to know the true (and beautiful) Venice! Anna is the best!!! She has such genuine enthusiasm for people, food, and her city <3
Great experience
cynthiamB2368KF,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was so warm and knowledgeable. The sights, the food, the restaurant atmospheres were all amazing. Would highly recommend!
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