Taste Venice's Soul: Authentic Cicchetti & Wine Bar Hop
Experience Venice Like a Local Sip regional wines, savor authentic cicchetti, and cross the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola. Explore Rialto’s vibrant heart and uncover the secrets of Italy’s aperitivo culture — vino in hand. Small group, big flavor.
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Daniel_F, 12/13/2025 2:28:31 PM
During my time in Venice I went on three different food tours this was definitely my least favorite. The guide didn’t seem super into it and it felt kinda rushed. The food and drinks were great but so were my other two tours. Maybe it was just my experience but I would have rather just gone out to dinner in contrast to the other two I was over the moon for (my gf feels the same way).
Mon_J, 12/13/2025 5:56:37 AM
My tour guide Georgia was great! She knew about not just Venice but the whole Veneto region. The food was delicious and everywhere we went felt like a local spot and not a tourist attraction. She took the time to talk about the history and beauty of Venice along with the various food options. Her tour was my favorite part of the trip.
Nikki_H, 12/1/2025 4:23:28 AM
Our guide Olympia was amazing, the trip itself is amazing. Went to places and ate food and drink we wouldn't have otherwise. Highly recommend.
Jessica_M, 11/27/2025 5:32:28 PM
This was such an interesting experience! Giovanna showed us many interesting spots and provided interesting insights into the history of how Venice's governance shapes it still today (especially the language and food scenes). I wish the pacing of food and tour had been a bit more balanced, and the gondola was NOT 15 minutes. But overall we very much enjoyed this
Viet P, 11/27/2025 3:03:07 PM
Great tour. Alexei was awesome! She explained everything well and was informative. We also tasted delicious food and wine.
IDakota, 11/26/2025 9:58:55 AM
Alyssia took us a a wonderful variety of food shops and stalls. The food and wine were excellent and copious and she was a delightful and interesting guide. Highly recommended. We loved the gondola crossing too.
Laura_R, 11/25/2025 3:25:00 PM
Had a great time on the tour. Georgia was very welcoming and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed trying all the local specialities, very good value as there is a lot of food and drinks included. The tragetto crossing was a fun addition. Very much recommend this tour for the start of any trip to Venice as it helps you get your bearings with locations too.
Robert_S, 11/23/2025 8:11:39 PM
Loved the food and drinks. The guide was very informative and good at guiding us from one place to another.
Debra_M, 11/16/2025 12:00:22 PM
The tour guide Alice was great! Very knowledgeable of the cuisine and wines we were experiencing. The food choices(cicchetti) were interesting and all different
Nick_D, 11/10/2025 6:58:35 AM
Our tour with Giovanna in Venice was fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s rich history, vibrant food culture, and hidden details that made the experience come alive. Her passion for Venice shone through every story and stop. Highly recommend her for anyone wanting to truly understand this amazing city!
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change.
- You will pick up some responsible travel tips that will help you to be a greener traveller while you’re in the city
- This tour offers a well-balanced gastronomic experience with Cicchetti dishes, featuring visits to local establishments. Please note that while the tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose-free, and non-celiac gluten-free customers, some locations may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements.
- 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
- Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
Departure point
Infront of Church of the Maddalena on the Maddalena Square, Cannaregio, VeneziaReturn details
Experience Venice Like a Local Sip regional wines, savor authentic cicchetti, and cross the Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola. Explore Rialto’s vibrant heart and uncover the secrets of Italy’s aperitivo culture — vino in hand. Small group, big flavor.Redemption
Check-in Time You must arrive at least 5 minutes prior to tour meeting time. The tour will begin on time and your check-in time is important. Out of respect for the other passengers we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals. Dietary Notes This tour is suitable for vegetarians, lactose free, and gluten free (non-celiac) customers. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time by emailing us at venice@urbanadventures.com Additional Information There may be a change of itinerary according to opening times of bars and restaurants along the way depending on how crowded they are. However, all the bars you are taken to are of the same standard, so you will not be missing out if the itinerary does change. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day. In case of bad weather, we will not be able to cross the canal in the traghetto gondola due to safety reasons. However, we provide an additional tasting. Review us How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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