VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Venice food tasting near Rialto with coffee, cicchetti wine bars, cured meats, 5–6 fish bites, and artisan gelato.
Most Popular“Highly recommended - an excellent tour guide, great food from local shops most tourists wouldn’t naturally find, and a terrific way to discover the city in the process”
Venice like a local with cicchetti bites, wine and spritz, plus a traghetto Grand Canal ferry crossing from Cannaregio to Rialto.
“Loved the food and drinks. The guide was very informative and good at guiding us from one place to another.”
A small-group Venice bacaro crawl with spritz, cicchetti, mozzarella in carrozza, cod spread, and gelato—lunch or dinner pace.
“So much fun!!! We had drinks at all the stops besides gelato at the end. Nicola was such a great host. Told us personal stories. Took us to place throughout his life, from a toy store from his childhood to he’s favorite spots for food and drink. Will recommend and do again.”
Venice wine and food tasting tour with six regional wines, Prosecco and Amarone lessons, progressive stops, and plenty to eat.
“Great tour! Anna not only took us to some great spots (restaurant, deli, gelato, etc.) but was super informative, enthusiastic, and fun. She also checked on food preferences and allergies at the beginning of the tour and was able to keep us all happy. Food and wine portions were generous - come hungry!”
Taste 7 Venice cicchetti dishes with wine and a traghetto ride, plus tiramisu, on a 2.5-hour walk across Cannaregio and Rialto.
“As well as a good knowledge of the history of Venetian food and drink, Sylvia entertained with stories and information about Venice.”
Eat like a local in Venice with a small-group guide, a Rialto Market walk, and multiple cicchetti tastings over 2.5 hours.
“Small bites scattered around Venice. Definitely felt off the beaten path. Chantel did a great job. Enjoyed walking through the fish market and vegetable market.”
Private Venice 2-hour boat and walk with Grand Canal views, hidden canals, and a sweet or savory tasting. Small group, English.
“We were told to meet at a meeting point for 17:00, however no one was there. We ended up missing it. Poor”
Private Venice food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, from Aperol Spritz and mozzarella in carrozza to cicchetti and gelato. 2.5 hours.
“Guida helped us discover hidden gems that we would have never found ourselves. She was a knowledgeable tour guide and great company. She made sure that everyone’s needs were met and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. A perfect blend of history and wonderful food and drinks.”
Taste authentic Venetian snacks and desserts with a local guide in Cannaregio and the Jewish Ghetto, plus Prosecco and spritz.
“Anna 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…”
Venice cicchetti and wine walk: 15 tastings, wine pairings, and local bacari across 3 districts near Rialto in about 3 hours.
“Excellent. Mariana was very passionate and knowledgeable and welcomed us into this city with authentic Venetian hospitality.”
Small-group Prosecco Hills tour from Venice with two family wineries, vineyard views, Charmat method tastings, and a light lunch.
“Georgia was a great guide and the wineries were fantastic. Overall amazing experience!”
Rialto Market food and wine tasting in Venice. A 4-hour small-group walk with lunch, cicchetti, and local stories near the Grand Canal.
“One of the best food tours we’ve had around the world. We usually pick one every time we visit a different country. Denys was an excellent tour guide and foodie. His humor is on point and he made sure every one was well taken cared of. Every food stop had a wine paired with the…”
Walk Venice’s Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio with pasta, wine, and gelato tastings, plus clear history from small-group guides.
“Dennis was very informative, gracious to the group, and kind to all. My husband doesn’t drink alcohol and Dennis made sure he had a NA drink at all stops. So much food, so many stops, it was over the top delicious and a wonderful way to learn about Venice.”
Taste Venice like a local on a 3.5-hour food tour with Spritz, wine, and 5 restaurant stops featuring classic dishes and espresso.
“We had a great time on the Bacaro tour. Our guide, Enrico, was full of local knowledge and happy and proud to answer questions about his beautiful home town. Definitely recommend as a great way to see, eat & drink Venice in!”
A 3.5-hour small-group Venice food walk in Cannaregio with 6+ tastings, cicchetti, spritz, and history at the Jewish Ghetto.
“Carlotta led us on a beautiful, unique tour of Venice! She was very friendly and engaging - sharing a lot of information about the city's culture, history, and gave recommendations on where to go for an authentic Venetian experience. All of the food and drinks we had were fresh and delicious, inspiring us on what…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
