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Wine & Food tasting in Venice with a Sommelier

5 (9)
Venice, IT
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Wine & Food tasting in Venice with a Sommelier

5 (9)
Venice, IT
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Discover the hidden gems of Venice and indulge in a sensational wine and food tasting experience with a licensed Tour Leader and WSET Sommelier, Chiara. Leave the tourist trail behind as Chiara takes you to local wine bars known as "bacari," where you can savor mouthwatering Venetian appetizers and a variety of wines, including Prosecco and Amarone. As you embark on this two and a half hour journey, Chiara will share her extensive knowledge of the city, revealing secret corners and off-the-beaten-path spots that only a local would know. The adventure begins atop the iconic Rialto's bridge, where Chiara will be waiting to greet you. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the true spirit of Venice and its vibrant culinary scene.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-2 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Experience the hidden corners of Venice
  • Taste typical Venetian appetizers
  • Sample a variety of wines, including Prosecco and Amarone
  • Visit local Venetian wine bars (bacari) frequented by locals
  • Learn about the city of Venice from a licensed tour leader and sommelier
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Snacks
  • tip
  • Food not mentioned

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Introduction

Experience the enchanting city of Venice like a local with the Wine & Food tasting tour led by Chiara, a licensed Tour Leader and WSET Sommelier. Get ready to explore the hidden gems off the beaten path and indulge in the authentic flavors of Venice. This two and a half hour tour will take you to traditional Bacari wine bars where you will savor delicious local appetizers, paired with a variety of wines including Prosecco and Amarone. Chiara will not only guide you through the culinary delights of Venice but also share fascinating insights about the city's rich history and culture.

What to expect?

On this Wine & Food tasting tour, you can anticipate a delightful evening filled with tantalizing flavors and fascinating stories. As you visit two Bacari wine bars, you will be treated to a selection of mouthwatering Venetian appetizers paired with carefully chosen wines. Experience the joy of sipping Prosecco, a sparkling wine synonymous with the region, and indulge in the bold and robust flavors of Amarone. Chiara's expertise as a Sommelier will enhance your tasting experience, as she guides you through the nuances of each wine and its perfect pairing with local delicacies. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Venetian culture and enjoy an evening of culinary delights.

Who is this for?

This Wine & Food tasting tour in Venice is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the city's gastronomic treasures and experience its unique wine culture. Whether you are a wine enthusiast, a food lover, or simply someone who enjoys immersing themselves in local experiences, this tour is designed for you. Chiara's expertise and passion for her hometown will ensure that you get an authentic taste of Venice. The tour is suitable for individuals, couples, and small groups, providing a fun and interactive way to discover the hidden corners of the city while enjoying delectable food and wine.

Why book this?

Embark on this Wine & Food tasting tour to unlock the secrets of Venice's culinary scene. Chiara's local knowledge and Sommelier expertise make this experience truly exceptional. Discover the hidden Bacari wine bars, cherished by the locals, where you can sample the finest Venetian appetizers alongside a carefully curated selection of wines. Chiara's captivating storytelling will transport you back in time as she shares fascinating tales about the city's history and culture. This tour offers a unique opportunity to not only satisfy your taste buds but also gain an in-depth understanding of Venice's gastronomic heritage.

Good to know

During this two and a half hour tour, you will have the chance to explore some of Venice's hidden corners, away from the crowds. The meeting point is on the top of Rialto's bridge at 6 pm, where Chiara will be waiting with a card saying VIATOR. It is important to arrive on time as the tour will start promptly. Inclusions for the tour are alcoholic beverages and snacks, while tips and any food not mentioned are excluded. If you anticipate any delays, please inform Chiara via WhatsApp. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of wine, food, and exploration in the magical city of Venice.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Wine & Food tasting tour with Chiara have been delighted with their experiences. They rave about the impeccable selection of wines and the delectable Venetian appetizers. Many appreciate Chiara's extensive knowledge and engaging storytelling, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the tour. Travelers have found the hidden corners of Venice to be a refreshing change from the usual tourist spots, offering a more authentic and intimate experience of the city. Overall, customers have praised the tour as a must-do activity in Venice, highly recommending it to fellow travelers looking for a unique and immersive culinary adventure.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Ponte di Rialto

Meeting point is on the top of Rialto's bridge one of the highlifgts in Venice -

Admission Included

San Polo

We will stop in 4 bacari the local venetian bars where the locals go.

Mercati di Rialto

We will stay around Rialto area which is where the locals go for the aperitivo! This is such a lively place where local bars prepares typical venetian cicheti , the local apetizers, with fresh ingredients ..vegetables, meat and fish

Admission Included

Reviews

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5 (9)

Voyage182782

My wife and I had a tremendous visit to the Valpolicella region of Italy with our guide Chiara where we visited beautiful wineries and tasted incredible wines. Chiara handled everything and our visits were as smooth as can be. All arrangements and interactions with the estates came off perfectly. I would highly recommend this organization and Chiara in particular. Would like to do it all over again!

JefferyWall

My wife and I along with my mother and a number of friends spent 4 days in Venice late last year. We learned so much about the rich history of Venice and the outlying islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello from Chiara. She is a stellar tour guide. Without question the best I've ever had experience with. The details and handling were so thorough and intimate. Our vacation was the best ever and I'm certain that is thanks in large part to how well Chiara planned and executed every meal and every tour that we took over those days. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge covering centuries of history and literally hundreds of locations. I just don't know how we could have had such a wonderful time without her. Suffice to say she has my highest recommendation if you are looking for a guide in the region.

songbob

Way beyond great recommendations for the best places to eat or sleep, Chiara had a sense of knowing that my wife and I (having visited Venice several times), were looking for something off the beaten path; away from those shuffling tourists led by flag waving leaders. After spending a few hours in the hidden parts of Venice and especially the Jewish Ghetto, where Jews were compelled to live, Chiara opened the secret door to the Veneto region including the Euganean hills with highlights like wine tasting and oil and prosciutto farm. And speaking of secrets my wife purchased 7 pairs of designer shoes at a factory outlet paying only a fraction of the price-- thanks (I think) Chiara. A wonderful hostess--now a wonderful friend.

joerocker

Our family, including our 13 and 15 year old daughters traveled to Venice five days ahead of our Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise this past June. This was our first experience in traveling to Europe, we had little personal experience to draw from. My wife, after researching various travel agencies and directly contacting references, decided to use Chiara of My Venice Travel Guide. We couldn't have been happier with our choice! She customized an itinerary that was truly amazing and even kept our 13 year old engaged. Upon arrival, Chiara met us at the airport and started our tour. We toured the Valpolicella wine country and visited the Zyme winery. We thoroughly explored Venice and the islands of Murano and Burano. Padova, the Vinalta Winery in the Euganean Hills, and the Village of Arqua' Petrarca were next. We could never have seen and done as much as we were able to do with Chiara. The third day we ventured even farther out and visited Bassano del Grappa, Marostica, a cherry harvest, the Poli grappa distillery, Cittadella and the Brenta Riviera! Every night, Chiara would drop us back in Venice with suggestions for dinner. Chiara drove us to the cruise terminal and picked us up after our cruise for one more day in Italy! We spent the morning in Verona, then headed up to Lake Garda and the villages of Lazise and Peschiera. We felt this tour was extremely personalized and very well thought out. Chiara was extremely professional and easy going. She was very flexible (great when traveling with 2 teens!). We would recommend her highly if you are traveling in this region. We would definitely use Chiara again on our next trip back to Italy.

Mark D

The owner of My Venice Travel, Chiara Ulian, is the "Un-Guide". She can take you in Venice, Padua, Verona and about a dozen other wonderful towns to see the normal sights...churches, museums, shopping, etc. But that is not her specialty. What she excels at is taking you to the hidden places that most tourists never see. We booked her for a day for a tour of Venice and Padova. We expected to see some interesting things, but we were amazed by the things she showed us in both towns, from the hidden bookshop in Venice to the wonderful food market in Paduva. We arrived home exhausted but thrilled by the day. We enjoyed her tour so much that we booked another day, this time in Verona. By now we were staying in Bologna, so we drove up and met her at the train station. From there we drove to the city center in Verona and she showed us the most amazing stuff. Not just the tourist stuff but the backround of why the ancient places were important. She also has a wonderful sense of humor and can tell you great stories about the royalty from B.C to current! Then it was off to the Valpolicecella region for lunch and a wine tasting. We had an amazing lunch at Enoteca Valpolicella. I would never have found this place, one of the best meals we've had in our two months in Italy. Then off to the wine tasting. Somehow, Chiara always knows the someone, who knows someone, and she can always make something amazing happen. She is fluent in english and has a terrific sense of adventure. And she knows hundreds of unique places to enjoy in Italy!

Carlotta C

Chiara helped the company I work for to organize a wonderful Prosecco route tour for our Chinese clients. The clients have been amazed by the Italian beautiful landscape and the delicious wine they tasted. They were left completely speechless by the stunning old Italian villas and their cellars! The tour was perfectly organized in every single details and we really had a lot of fun! (I was so lucky to take part to this tour!) Moreover, Chiara helped also in the organization of amazing Venice and Verona tours! All our clients were super happy and satisfied of the experience! I definitely recommend her travel agency!

PagefromCamarillo

When I travel, I like to read reviews like this to get the most out of my trip. I want to hire the best, but I am not super rich, so I look for someone who is really good but also is a good value. After digging through web reviews for hours (I did my homework) I decided to contact Chiara. Having read so many glowing Trip Adviser reviews about Chiara, I reached out to her to see what she would recommend for us. She promptly responded with a bunch of great ideas. We have been to Italy before but never the Venice area, so my wife, teenage daughter and I arranged for several unique tours with Chiara. We only had three days to work with, so we put together an itinerary that included a foot tour of Venice and some of the surrounding islands on day one, a personal shoe shopping excursion in the Brenta area (where she found us some AMAZING deals) on the second day, and a visit to the Prosecco wine country on day three with a side trip to the beautiful mountain village of Asolo. Chiara met us at the airport and took us right to the Vaporetto boat which dropped us off at our hotel in Venice. She took us through many of the highlights of Venice without the crowds and annoyance of the typical package tour groups. Chiara is very charming, super friendly, very smart, and very reasonable for the personal attention that she provides. Like MarcyL5 said in her review, it's like having a good friend show you around. Chiara knows the Venice area very well, and has contacts and resources to get you into places that the average tourist wouldn't even hear about. In the Prosecco region, for example, we visited a winery that produces excellent wines and Prosecco on a large scale, but the winery is not open to the public, so we had a great tour, hung around for a light lunch with wine tasting, and didn't have to deal with the normal crowds that you might see with a standard tour company. We came home with a half case of excellent wine from this beautiful winery. We took a Greek cruise in the middle of our vacation, and it was very handy to have Chiara be able to drop us off right in front of our cruise ship on the day of departure (she has a special pass that allows her access to the harbor where the cruise ships dock). When we got back the following week, Chiara came and picked us up right at the boat. You don't realize what a convenience this service is until you waste time and money taking the cattle bus offered by your cruise ship, instead of getting right to your tour with Chiara. Don't waste your time with other travel companies if you are going to Venice. Hire Chiara and you will be glad you did.

AnnColville_wa

It was by chance that I had the exceptional experience of Touring the Colli Euganei Hills with Chiara Ulian, the manager of MyVeniceTravelGuide. My friend and I found her brochure in the hotel where we were staying in Padova. One of her guides, Sylvia, led us on an evening tour of the Scrovegni Chapel and the surrounding old inner city of Padova. Sylvia was warm, friendly, spoke excellent English and was knowledgable about art and history. Our short time with her enhanced the whole experience. The next day we went on a wine tour in the Hills outside Padova, the Colli Euganei, and spent our time with Chiara. I would use her services again in a minute, and plan on recommending her to all my friends and family. Chiara is educated, sophisticated and at the same time down to earth and friendly. We went to two wineries, had an amazing lunch on the side of a mountain over the village where Petrarch spent his final years. The only drawback was that the time went too quickly. If you are visiting this area and want to experience more of the "real" Italy, this is the company to contact. Chiara is local, practical and very easy to be with. She wanted us to enjoy the day and we did! Have children? Want to shop? Play golf? Go where the locals go? Have everything sorted out for you, so you can just enjoy your time in the area? This is the outfit for you. I fell in love with Padova. Had no idea of what was there, and then...Venice...well, that is one of the most amazing places on the planet. Chiara also knows that town. So, without reservation, I highly recommend Myvenicetravelguide!!

Trinahelen

I can highly recommend this service to anyone in the Venice region, a couple of hours to day trips, the guides are very friendly, excellent English and so knowledgeable about a vast array of subjects. We toured Bassano del Grappa and of course had to taste the local produce.....well, when in Rome or not as the case may be, and then followed up with a wonderful trip to Marostica, most definitely a hidden jewel in the region. I can highly recommend a guide around Venice if it's your first time there and even if it's not, the knowledge of history and enthusiasm of Chiara and the team is second to none. Next trip, I am desperate to go on a full wine tour and perhaps a culinary lesson or two with a cookery masterclass. I didn't use the personal shopper option personally but I do think it's a wonderful idea. Look forward to my next trip. Thank you Chiara for making ours a most memorable holiday.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-25 01:54