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Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour is the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Venice. Join a small group of fellow travelers and let a local guide take you on a journey through the city's hidden gems. Start with a gondola ferry ride across the famous Grand Canal, truly experiencing the Venetian way of transportation. Along the way, stop at authentic Cicchetti wine bars to savor regional wines and indulge in mouth-watering local cuisine. Learn the secrets of the Italian aperitivo and get a taste of the city's rich history and culinary traditions. From exploring the charming Cannaregio neighborhood to discovering hidden spots near the iconic Rialto bridge, this tour provides an intimate and unforgettable experience of Venice. Book now and become a true Venetian for a day.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
2 hours 30 minutes
Suitable for 1-12 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Discover magical Venice with a local
Drink like a Venetian at authentic Cicchetti wine bars
Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry
Taste regional wines and mouth-watering local cuisine
Explore hidden spots away from tourist crowds

Included

Join a local venetian english-speaking guide
Taste 7 cicchetti dishes and 1 dessert
Discover magical venice with a local by your side
Cross the famous canal on a traghetto gondola ferry
Drink 5 glasses of local wine and 1 venetian spritz
Get personalised tips for the area's best bars and eateries.

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Introduction

Experience Venice Like A Local: Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the enchanting city of Venice with a knowledgeable local guide by your side. This 150-minute tour is the perfect introduction to the city, combining its rich history with the chance to indulge in delicious regional cuisine and exquisite wines. From the moment you meet your guide at the iconic Church of the Maddalena on the picturesque Maddalena Square, you'll be immersed in the magic and charm of Venice.

What to expect?

During the tour, you can expect to embark on a culinary adventure through Venice's hidden gems. You'll stroll through the vibrant Cannaregio neighborhood, where thirsty locals gather after work, and discover its fascinating 1,000-year history. Cross the famous Grand Canal on a traditional traghetto gondola ferry, getting a unique perspective of the bustling city. Indulge in mouth-watering dishes like black ink calamari, polenta with seafood, and Venetian Spritz at local eateries carefully chosen by your guide. Additionally, you'll visit historic Cicchetti bars, where you'll tantalize your taste buds with centuries-old dishes like cod prepared in two different ways.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for all travelers who want to experience Venice like a true local. Whether you're a food enthusiast, history buff, or simply someone seeking an authentic and immersive experience in the city, this tour is for you. With a maximum group size of 12 guests, the tour ensures an intimate and personalized experience for everyone. No matter your age or interests, this tour welcomes all who want to discover the heart and soul of Venice through its cuisine and history.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour allows you to go beyond the ordinary tourist experience and delve deep into the local culture of Venice. With a passionate and knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll gain insights and local secrets that you won't find in guidebooks. Taste the flavors of the region, sip on exquisite wines, and discover the charms of hidden spots near the Rialto Bridge. This tour offers a delightful balance of history, culinary delights, and local experiences, giving you a truly memorable and authentic taste of Venice.

Good to know

Before booking the Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour, keep in mind that the total duration of the tour is 150 minutes. The meeting point is in front of the Church of the Maddalena on Maddalena Square in Cannaregio. The tour ends near the iconic Rialto Bridge at Campo San Bartolomeo. The tour includes various delicious food and wine tastings, while the price does not cover any additional personal expenses. Come prepared to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culinary scene of Venice, and don't forget to ask your guide for recommendations on continuing your journey through the city's wonders.

Reviews

Reviews from previous participants rave about the Small Group Cicchetti & Wine Tour, praising the knowledgeable guides, delicious food and wine tastings, and the unique insight into Venice's hidden treasures. Travelers have expressed their satisfaction with the personalized experience and the opportunity to experience Venice like a local. Many have highlighted that the tour exceeded their expectations and provided a memorable and enriching experience. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a frequent traveler to Venice, this tour ensures you'll discover Venice's secrets, savor its authentic flavors, and create unforgettable memories.

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Your Itinerary

Campo de la Maddalena

This tour is the perfect introduction to Venice, giving you an overview of the city’s unrivalled history and a taster of its world-famous cuisine. We are starting our tour in one of the most historical squares in Venice. It’s chimneys are iconic as are one of the few lefts in the city and the Round Church of La Maddalena is part of the masonic history of Venice.

Cannaregio

We will walk in the Cannaregio neighbourhood, one of the few remaining residential areas of Venice, known for being a popular after work meeting spot for thirsty locals. We will take a gentle stroll around and chat about its 1,000-year history and your local guide will offer suggestions on other things to see and do during your stay.

Canal Grande

We cross the Grand Canal as part of the tour in the traghetto (ferry) gondola boat. It’s an experience to cross the Grand Canal of Venice and see how the life goes by in the “highway” of the city.

Rialto Market

Once in Rialto, we will stop at a small eatery, owned by a group of young locals with a passion for experimenting with traditional recipes, giving them a modern twist. Expect dishes such as black ink calamari, polenta with seafood or seasonal vegetables (served in elaborate dishes).

Alla Fonda

We will introduce you a new bar small, owned by two Venetian brothers with passion for local sourced food and organic wines. Expect that you will try local sandwich called Tramezzino (local sandwich) and Venetian Spritz.

Ponte di Rialto

A few secret and hidden spots near the Rialto are up next, which will demonstrate the importance of moving just one street away from the tourist hordes, to get a little slice of Venice to yourself. The tour will end at the iconic Rialto bridge, which is surrounded by great restaurants and shops. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

San Polo

Our next foodie stop is a historic local spot that will help you better understand the culture of Cicchetti bars in Venice and how to enjoy this experience. Expect local dishes that are served since 15th century such as cod cooked in two different ways. Let us know which one you like the most!?

Osteria Al Sacro E Profano

Here we are going to stop to a small bar/restaurant owned by three brothers which are also three musicians. Full of musical instruments this lovely bohemian style bar offers amazing wines from Veneto region and flavoury cicchettis with fresh seasonal products! Expect meet and cheese Cicchetti and on the last stop expect Lasagna or Risotto or Pasta in the other. Finish with well-deserved desert – Tiramisu.

Campo San Bartolomeo

The tour will end near the iconic Rialto bridge, where we will introduce you to the bar that is completely without plastic. Expect to taste Risotto or Lasagne or Pasta. finally, also the desert – some Italian lift me up – Tiramisu. Your guide will be happy to help you with recommendations for continuing the fun or with directions to help you back to your accommodation.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
Participants 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 features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during 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

Reviews

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5 (1507)

Veronica_G

It was so nice to walk with a local through the small streets and stop at out of the way locations not filled with tourists. Our guide was wonderful!! She gave us great tips on how to get around and much more. Thank you! I went in 2019. Just realized I didn’t write. Review.

John_M

Alice was amazing and had an energy that made the tour memorable! Loved her suggestions for local foods and history of the piazzas

Nina_S

We really recommend this experience! Our guide was and are the greatest and the best guide we ever have meet.

Erin_K

Great tour guide! Some food was “meh” and some was great (our personal taste) but the places were friendly and accommodating. Great wine!

juliebG5515PX

This was a fun tour - lots of great food and drinks. Our guide, Alice, was an excellent resource about Venetian food but also about Venice itself. She made the trip very fun and enjoyable for all of us. I appreciated that it was held later in the day so that we could do this after other tours. Wear comfortable shoes! You’ll be walking a lot.

Sherri_E

This food tour was not bad. I will start that I have been on a lot of food tours over the years and felt this one was average. To again, our tour guide was nice, but very hard to understand and it was an English tour. She also never explained the last two food items we received. We were just handed them. One was tiramisu, which we knew what it was, but would still like some type of discussion and the other one I took a guess on what it was because she wasn’t near us. Over the three hour tour we did not sit down once at any place we went to. One stop there were seats, but they were other people on the same tour, but with a different guide who were sitting there. we are both in shape, but our feet hurt after walking all day so it would have been nice to eat and sit down at one stop. This was one of a few food tours where we left still hungry. The food we sampled was OK but nothing I would run back and want to get. The same for the wine, one of them was extremely sweet, which I do like sweet wines but on another level, not in a good way. We did a food tour in Rome, which blew this one out of the water so it definitely is not one I would do again, but would look for a different option if available. If not, I would say do it if you really wanna do a food tour and you have time.

Meaghan_Z

Georgia was a fantastic tour guide. A great way to explore the city and experience Venetian cuisine. Highly recommend.

Katie_W

My family did a private food tasting tour. Our guide Georgia had lots of great information about the city as well as the food. Plenty of food and wine included, and a nice overview of some areas of the city we might not have visited otherwise. A great value and a nice option instead of just getting dinner at a restaurant.

Sherri_B

Fun way to get a little history of the city and taste the local flavor! Enjoyed meeting new people and sharing some laughs!

Y1947WUlisac

Not bad but overpriced imho. Tasted many snacks and wines from cute very small local spots not touristy. Mingled with other travelers while enjoying treats, guide was great and friendly. We were hungry later and tired from walking and standing as many places didn’t have seating or bathrooms. A lower price would be a higher rating from us.

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