Eat Like a Local: Venice Food Tour with Wine & Spritz

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Eat Like a Local: Venice Food Tour with Wine & Spritz
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
925 reviews

Treat your tastebuds on a fun small-group tour of Venice’s hidden wine bars! Savor traditional cicchetti paired with Italian wines, and soak in local culture while exploring Venice’s heart.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Sarah – United Kingdom

It was amazing lots of knowledge wine and food you’d probably never try very interesting such a lovely lady. Great to meet travellers from all over the world.

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5 out of 5 stars
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Aaron – United States

Excellent tour and our guide was fantastic! Tons of great food and wine. We loved that the tour goes to locally owned locations. Definitely recommended to get you're feet wet with the local dining customs.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Campo de la Maddalena

  • Cannaregio

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Grand Canal

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Mercato di Rialto

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Cantina Do Mori

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Rialto Bridge

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Finish at:

    Campo S. Bortolomio, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Taste tasty Venetian bites at cozy local spots
  • Enjoy refreshing Spritz and local wines
  • Explore Venice like a local, away from crowds
  • Discover stories behind Venice’s favorite dishes
  • Personalized attention in a small group of just 10

Full description

Begin your adventure in Cannaregio, one of Venice’s last true residential neighborhoods, where locals unwind after work. Join a small group of up to 10 travelers for a relaxed stroll with your friendly English-speaking guide.

Cross the Grand Canal on a traditional stand-up traghetto gondola to Rialto. Along the way, enjoy authentic cicchetti dishes like black ink calamari, seafood polenta, and Venetian tramezzino sandwiches at family-owned eateries. Each stop supports local businesses, so your purchases directly benefit the community. Discover hidden gems off the tourist trail, savor creamy baccalà, and dive into lasagna or risotto at local spots near Rialto.

Finish with a classic tiramisu treat at Campo San Bortolomio. Plus, learn eco-friendly travel tips to help you be a greener traveler. It’s the perfect way to meet like-minded food lovers and explore Venice like a true local!

Includes

  • Small group walking tour of Venice
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Traditional traghetto gondola crossing
  • Tastings of authentic Venetian cicchetti (7 Cicchetti dishes
  • 1 dessert)
  • Local Italian wine (4 Glasses of Wine) and Venetian Spritz
  • Visits to hidden family-run eateries and wine bars
  • Eco-friendly travel tips and cultural insights
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years

Meeting point

Meet in front of the Church of the Maddalena at Maddalena Square.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good
  • The route and places visited within the tour may vary. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day of the tour
  • This tour was created as well- balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Cicchetti Dishes) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers.
  • Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.

Customer reviews

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  • Value for money
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Sarah – United KingdomJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing lots of knowledge wine and food you’d probably never try very interesting such a lovely lady. Great to meet travellers from all over the world.
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Aaron – United StatesJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent tour and our guide was fantastic! Tons of great food and wine. We loved that the tour goes to locally owned locations. Definitely recommended to get you're feet wet with the local dining customs.
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Wendy – United StatesJune 24, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was wonderful. Alice was friendly and very informative about the region, culture and history. food was delicious and the wine went perfectly with all the choices.

Product ID: 9449

Activity provider:
Intrepid Urban Adventures - Europe

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