Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
Eat Like a Local: 3-hour Venice Small-Group Food Tasting Walking Tour
11:45 AM: Eat Like a Venetian Tour
Discover Venice’s food culture at midday with tastings of traditional snacks and wines in hidden local eateries.
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5:00 PM: Eat Like a Venetian Tour
Savor authentic Venetian flavors in the evening as you stroll through local bàcari and sample cicchetti paired with regional wines.
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10:45 AM: Eat Like a Venetian Tour
Start your morning with a flavorful journey through Venice’s local markets, wine bars, and food traditions.
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5:45 PM: Eat Like a Venetian Tour
Experience the Venetian aperitivo scene at dusk, enjoying cicchetti and drinks in lively, off-the-beaten-path spots.
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11:15 AM: Eat Like a Venetian Tour
Join a midday food adventure exploring Venice’s culinary gems, from savory bites to sweet treats and local wine.
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Highlights
Fall head over heels for Venice on this 3-hour gastronomic adventure, a small-group journey through the city’s culinary soul. Step off the tourist trail with an expert foodie guide and savor at least 13 tastings—fresh seafood, homemade gelato, crisp regional wines, and Venetian cookies that melt in your mouth. Wander past hidden bars and beloved local haunts, sipping glasses of vino and nibbling cicchetti—tapas-style snacks that hum with tradition. As you taste, hear stories of Venice’s unique history, weaving a tapestry of flavor and charm that makes this city a delicious wonder.
Meet near the Rialto Bridge, by the fountain at Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto, and dive into eight stops of pure delight. Kick off with coffee and pastries, then glide to wine bars for cicchetti paired with local pours. Sample five or six kinds of fish, savor cured meats, and step into one of Venice’s oldest taverns. Finish with a sweet flourish—cookies and gelato—before the Rialto’s arches bid you farewell. Bring comfy shoes, an empty stomach, and a love for the unexpected; every dish shines with seasonal freshness. Book now and let Venice’s lesser-known flavors sweep you into a love affair with its food and spirit.
- Local Flavors: Explore the rich and diverse cuisine of Venice beyond just pizza and pasta.
- Authentic Tastings: Sample a variety of regional specialties, including fresh seafood, traditional Venetian cookies, homemade gelato, and local wines.
- Insider Guidance: Discover the best places to eat and drink with tips from a knowledgeable local guide.
- Scenic Stroll: Enjoy a guided walking tour past Venice’s canals and historic landmarks.
- Personalized Experience: Small-group format ensures a relaxed and engaging culinary adventure.
Itinerary
Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Meeting Point: Campo San Giacomo di Rialto
Meet your guide by the fountain next to the steps of Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto.Coffee & Pastries – The Italian Breakfast
Start like a true Venetian with a stop at a traditional café for Italian coffee and freshly baked pastries, a morning ritual with deep local roots.Rialto Market Area – Seasonal Insights
Stroll past the historic Rialto Market, where your guide will explain local ingredients, seasonal produce, and the role of seafood in Venetian cuisine.Cicchetti & Wine – Venice’s Tapas Culture
Visit traditional bacari (wine bars) for a sampling of cicchetti, the iconic small plates paired with regional wines. Expect classic bites like baccalà mantecato, sarde in saor, and more.Fresh Seafood Sampling
Taste 5–6 varieties of fish dishes, each explained with its preparation method and place in Venice’s culinary heritage.Local Cured Meats
Though known for seafood, Venice also has delicious cured meats. Sample these savory specialties at a trusted local deli.Venice’s Oldest Bar & Historic Backstreets
Duck into a centuries-old tavern loved by locals (and legends like Casanova), and savor a house specialty dish that’s stood the test of time.Traditional Venetian Cookies
Continue to a beloved bakery to try authentic cookies made with historic recipes. Learn what makes them uniquely Venetian.Gelato Finale
Finish with a scoop of genuine artisan gelato, and get tips on how to spot high-quality gelaterie, even in tourist areas.End Point: Rialto Bridge
Your tour will end at Rialto Bridge, 30125 Venice.
- Tour Notes
- All dishes are seasonal to ensure freshness.On Tuesday mornings, Saturday afternoons, or holidays, risotto may be replaced with another local favorite.No need for breakfast or dinner—this tour is a full culinary experience!Led by a local guide with deep culinary knowledge.Small group = more interaction, stories, and flavors.
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Meeting Point
- Campo San Giacomo di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- Meet your guide by the fountain, next to the steps of the Chiesa San Giacomo di Rialto.
- Your guide will hold a sign that reads “Savor Italy Tours”.
- This location is a short walk from the famous Rialto Bridge.
End Point
- Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venice, Italy
- The tour concludes near the iconic Rialto Bridge.
Tour Start Times
- 10:45 AM
- 11:15 AM
- 11:45 AM
- 5:00 PM
- 5:45 PM
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Late arrivals or no-shows are non-refundable.
Duration
- Approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- From certain dates, visitors staying outside Venice may need to pay a €5 access fee.
- For more details and exemptions, visit: https://cda.ve.it
- This small-group tour offers an immersive Venetian food-tasting experience through local bàcari and hidden eateries.
- Enjoy at least 6 food and wine stops, with generous portions guaranteed to leave you full.
- Food and wine selections may vary by availability but will always be plentiful.
- Well-Fed Guarantee: If you eat all items provided and are still hungry, notify your guide—we will ensure you leave satisfied.
- Your guide shares fascinating insights into local cuisine and culture.
- The tour runs rain or shine.
- Children under 3 years old may join for free but must sit on an adult's lap and cannot use a stroller unless paying the child rate.
- If food will be shared with an infant, a child ticket is required.
- A maximum of 15 people per tour is standard.
- In rare cases where demand exceeds capacity, group size may rise to 19.
- If you do not wish to join a larger group, you may request a full refund before participating.
- If your group exceeds 15 travelers (up to a max of 19), additional food and wine will be provided to compensate.
- Small-group tours are conducted in English.
- For other languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish), a minimum of 5 participants is required.
- Private tour and surcharges apply for groups under 5 requesting a specific language.
- On holidays, tours are conducted in English only.
- Please inform us at least 24 hours in advance of any dietary restrictions (e.g., no meat, no gluten, no fish).
- This allows restaurants to prepare suitable alternatives. Without notice, substitutions may not be guaranteed.
- Wheelchair accessible only with a ferry pass (not included).
- We recommend using ferries instead of bridges for accessibility.
- This tour includes 2 km (1.2 miles) of walking.
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J&H Enterprises, LLC
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